singer of spirit in the sky?

Answer 1

norman greenbaum, i think.

Answer 2

I know this version :

In 1986, Doctor and the Medics released a version which went to number 1 in 32 countries.

But orginally:

Spirit In The Sky is a song written by Norman Greenbaum and released in 1969. The single sold 2 million copies between 1969 and 1970 alone and peaked at number 1 on the UK charts in 1970. The song was featured on the 1969 album of the same name.

Answer 3

Norman Greenbaum sings spirit in the sky

Answer 4

Norman Greenbaum

Answer 5

Norman Greenbaum
the song is in the movie remember the titans and superstar.

Answer 6

The group "Blue Mink" sings "Spirit in the Sky."

Answer 7

if it is the song from the 60's.. Norman Greenbaum

Answer 8

One hit wonder....Norman Greenbaum

Answer 9

Which version?

Spirit In The Sky is a song written by Norman Greenbaum and released in 1969. The single sold 2 million copies between 1969 and 1970 alone and peaked at number 1 on the UK charts in 1970. The song was featured on the 1969 album of the same name.

The song, notably melodic, typified psychedelic rock music and featured slight elements of hard rock - loud drums and fuzzy, distorted electric guitar, as well as elements of traditional folk music - clapping hands, tambourines, gospel song-like lyrics, and an all-female backing chorus.

Many artists have released cover versions of the song. Some of the recordings even went on to repeat the same feat as the original, by reaching the number one spot in the UK, as well as other countries.

In 1986, Doctor and the Medics released a version which went to number 1 in 32 countries, including the UK.
In 1994, the song was released by the Kentucky Headhunters on their album Still Pickin’.
In 1998, a succesful recording of the song was released by Travis Allen White.
In 2000, the song was covered by the Christian rock group dc Talk, for the CBS mini-series entitled 'Jesus: The Epic Miniseries'.
In 2003, a cover version was released by pop-singer Gareth Gates and The Kumars, in aid of the charity Comic Relief. It reached number 1 in the UK charts for 2 weeks.
In 2005, song was released on the album Atom Bomb by the Blind Boys of Alabama.
In 2005, the song's repetitive bassline was appropriated by British electronic artist Goldfrapp in their single "Ooh La La".
The song was also covered by German artist Nina Hagen, and covered by Bauhaus
The song was also covered by the Howard Stern band, The Losers.

Rolling Stone ranked 'Spirit In The Sky' # 333 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

My favourite is the Doctor and the Medics version.

The Doctor (born Clive Jackson on 7 July 1961 in Knotty Ash, Liverpool), a former London DJ, formed the group with guitarist Steve McGuire and Bass Player Richard Searle (A childhood acquaintance of Jackson) in the early 1980s. The group adopted a look inspired by both 1960s psychedelia and kabuki make-up similar to that of Kiss.

Their first single was "The Druids are here" c/w "The Goats are Trying to Kill Me" which was released on Whaam Records in 1982.

They released no further records until 1985, although a four track ep recorded live at Alice In wonderland, a Soho club where The Doctor was house DJ, was available direct from the band.

During this period the band expanded to include female backing singers known collectively as The Anadin Brothers. There were between two and three Anadin Brothers at various times.

In 1985 they signed to IRS Records and released "Happy but Twisted" a five track 12" ep including a cover of Hawkwind's "Silver Machine".

This was followed by "The Miracle of the Age" c/w"I don't Want to be Alone with you Tonight", produced by Andy Partridge of XTC.

Around this time the band performed a concert in a television studio in Limehouse, London which was recorded for television broadcast, although it was not shown at the time. At this concert the line up was augmented by Roman Jugg of The Damned on keyboards and second guitar.

They scored a massive international hit in 1986 with their next single, a cover of Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky". The single reached number one in thirty-two countries. They fared less well with subsequent singles. Also in 1986, "Burn" and "Waterloo" (the latter of which was a cover of the ABBA hit, with Roy Wood on saxophone, backing vocals and in the video) were only minor hits.

The group's unique appearance arguably lead to their downfall, as they were not necessarily regarded as a serious band.

In addition to their musical career, the group owere closely associated with the Alice in Wonderland nightclub and Planet Alice, a fashion shop on Portobello Road, London that was an offshoot of the club.

In the early 2000s the band's current line-up appeared on retro-themed British TV shows such as ITV1's Hit Me Baby One More Time and a Top of the Pops Christmas special celebrating 50 years of the UK singles chart.

In June 2006, they also appeared on Channel 4's Bring Back One Hit Wonders.

Personnel
1986 line-up

The Doctor (vocals),
Steve McGuire (guitar),
Richard Searle (bass),
Vom (drums),
Wendi Anadin (vocals),
Colette Anadin (vocals).

[edit] Discography
Albums

Laughing at the Pieces (1986)
I Keep Thinking It's Tuesday (1987)
The Adventures of Boadacea and the Beetle (1992)
Instant Heaven (1996)
Timewarped (6-track covers Ep) (2006) (Coming Soon)

Answer 10

Norman greenbaum!!!! haha its funny cuz u didnt know that

Answer 11

Yep, I agree with the others it's Norman.