Greenbaum,Norman Spirit In The Sky: Best Of CD

Best-known for his 1970 hit Spirit in the Sky, Massachusetts born Norman Greenbaum issued his debut LP of the same name in 1969, releasing several singles before reaching #3 [US] with the smash title track, which sold some two million copies. It proved to be Greenbaum's only hit, however, as follow-ups like 1970's Canned Ham and the next year's California Earthquake weren't to hit the same giddy heights. One listen to this very well compiled 24 track overview reveals a very consistent & memorable singer/songwriter, who has pleasantly surprised many a recent convert.

1. Spirit in the Sky 2. California Earthquake 3. Lucille Got Stealed 4. Canned Ham 5. Tars of India 6. Marcy 7. Hook and Ladder 8. Rhode Island Red 9. Junior Cadillac 10. Skyline 11. Jubilee 12. Milk Cow 13. Back Home Again 14. Titfield Thunder 15. Damper 16. I.J. Foxx 17. Petaluma 18. Country Lad 19. The Day the Well Went Dry 20. Jigsaw 21. Weird 22. Daddy I Know 23. Gondoliers, Shakespeares, Overseers, Playboys ; 24. The Day They Sold Beer in Church