Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky (Official Music Video)

Watch the all-new Official Music Video for Norman Greenbaum's timeless hit “SPIRIT IN THE SKY,” starring Conor Sherry and Abby Ryder Fortson—with a quick cameo from Norman himself!

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Few riffs can spark instant joy like the opening fuzz-box blast of “Spirit in the Sky.” First released in 1969, the four-minute-long psychedelic rocket —anchored by gritty guitar riffs and a foot-stomping gospel chorus—shot to No. 1 across the globe including the US, UK, Australia and beyond, selling millions and cementing itself as a cultural touchstone. The track has been covered by everyone from Bauhaus to Elton John, with memorable placements in classic films including Apollo 13, Ocean’s Eleven, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Now, more than 50 years later, Craft Recordings hands the iconic song its first official video—so crank it loud and join the ride!

Directed by Laurence Harlan Jacobs, written and produced by Jessica Jacobs, the video was filmed across sun-drenched Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach, capturing the thrill of an all-analog summer adventure while sneaking in hometown Easter eggs for L.A. locals.

The song’s namesake album returned to vinyl in June, while the single recently made its debut in immersive Dolby Atmos®.

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Directed and Edited by Laurence Jacobs

Written by Jessica Jacobs

Produced by Laurence Harlan Jacobs and Jessica Jacobs

Starring - Conor Sherry and Abby Ryder Fortson

Guest Starring - Norman Greenbaum

Casting Director - Zachary Spiegel

Cinematographer - Nico Navia

First A.D. & Co-Producer - Kassi Mamalakis

Production Designer - Anne Gormley

Wardrobe Stylist - Whitney Warner

Brand Partners: Manhattan Denim, Georg Roth Los Angeles

Supporting & Background Actors - Jason Tobias, Brandy Black, Stacie Capone, Stefan Miller, David Romo, and Ashley Tanenbaum

Boom Op/Production Sound - Marcos Butron Jr.

Hair and Makeup - Tonia Green, Jude Alcalá

Assistant Camera - Trevor Nitschke

Gaffer - Felipe Solares

Key Grip - Carlos Bedolla

Grip - Ricky Izarry

Sound Mix - Paul Blakemore

Umami Color & Finishing

Colorist - Jeff Spott

Color Producer - Luke Butler

BTS and Additional Camera - Ben Meredith

Still Photography - Ben Gabbay

Production Assistants - Charles "Chuck" Morris, Tracy Boronkay

Art Department PA - Samantha Hertz

Camera Vehicle Driver - Andrew Tanenbaum

Craft Recordings - Sig Sigworth, Kay Anderson, Mason Williams

Special Thanks: Debra Jacobs, Audrie Benjamin, Georg Roth, Kyle Warner, Michael Scott, Louis Jacobs, Allie Jacobs, James Burrows, Susannah Honey, Christie Smith, John Fortson, Lori Benjamin, Rhonda Benjamin, Adam Brook-Mayer, Luke Butler, Hollywood Depot, Nick Giggans-Hill, The Incredible Bulk, Studio Graphics, LCW, Daren & co at Hollywood Classic Cars, Allison and Aubrey at We Make Movies.