‘Spirit in the Sky’ by Norman Greenbaum peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1970)

1970s, Movies 1970s

(Saturday, April 18, 1970) — “Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.

Rolling Stone ranked “Spirit in the Sky” #333 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”