Songs Written by Norman GreenbaumTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Norman Joel Greenbaum (born November 20, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter, known for his 1969 hit song "Spirit in the Sky". The song made him one of the most famous acts with a best-selling one-hit wonder of all time. == Early life and education == Greenbaum was born in Malden, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. He grew up in an Orthodox Jewish household and attended Hebrew school at Congregation Beth Israel. His initial interest in music was sparked by southern... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Norman Greenbaum first charted in 1966 with The Eggplant That Ate Chicago.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 3 number‑ones.