A Hindu family from a UK television show dancing to a song about Christianity written by an American Jew who did such a great job writing and performing the original song that even atheists love it.
Never heard it that way, _but so true!_ I love Norman's guitar version best because it always brings me back to June, 1970 [the entire Summer, actually!]. I say this as a *gnostic atheist.* _I just hate the lyrics!_ And THIS version is a failure.
I was obsessed with this as a kid. And RUclips didn't exist back then, so I had wait around all day in front of the tv to catch it! And tried my best to do the dance!!
Cant believe this song is now 21 yrs old. I absolutely loved this song back and even now still love it. Cant believe he was 18 maybe 19 in this. And now he's just turned 40 this year.
Song reminds me of my nan. She was Gareth Gates dinner lady at school and she would always talk about him. She is a Christian so this was always on when I was younger. She just passed away last week
Gareth Gates had in spades what they all crave, but only few truly have: The ultimate X factor! This clip is a shining example, I mean really: who could resist that charismatic smile?
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I saw him recently at a 90s concert with a bunch of other artists and he hasn't aged a day! me and my mates fangirled so hard when he came on, the nostalgia hit us in the feels! 🥰😁 he's still fantastic
This is so much fun. Kumars are a great addition. I adore the song and came across to this version. Purrrrr fecto.Gareth Gates is sooo cute and sweet. Long live Norman Greenbaum King of the Lightning the Bottle! You are the best.
When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best When I lay me down to die Goin' up to the spirit in the sky Goin' up to the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best Prepare yourself you know it's a must Gotta have a friend in Jesus So you know that when you die He's gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky Gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky That's where you're gonna go when you die When you die and they lay you to rest You're gonna go to the place that's the best Never been a sinner I never sinned I got a friend in Jesus So you know that when I die He's gonna set me up with The spirit in the sky Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest I'm gonna go to the place that's the best Go to the place that's the best
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, first time i listen this music was in 1974 ,a song composed and played by a sheep farmer in a quiet village in the USA, who believed in Jesus. I love the sound they managed to get and produce from the guitar.
JESUS IS OUR FRIEND FOR ALL ETERNITY. CAN'T WAIT TO BE WITH YESHUA, HAMELECH MASIACH. THANK YOU FOR SINGING THIS SONG. WE ARE YESHUA'S FOLLOWERS. SHALOM.
I have this on CD single. It came with a video version but I couldn't get my DVD Player OR my dad's computer to play it! Thank goodness for RUclips. I'm 12 years old again when school was divided into Gareth fans or Will Young fans.
I've never heard of Gateth Gates, but I enjoyed this production a great deal. A wonderful satire on the original version, as well as a strong vocal and dance performance.
13 years ago we was driving to my grandads funeral and this happened to come on the radio so everytime I listen to it always brings back good memories missing you so much gramps. hopefully you have gone to the place that's the best x
so true you have to have a friend named Jesus, the Jesus who came to earth lived among us as one of us fully God and fully human, then He died on the cross for our sins, and he rose again... so yes we must have a friend named Jesus if you wont to go to Heaven
Come on world...wake up! This is how it should be! We're all here . We should live together. This was fun. Nothing insulting was intended and no insult was taken. Remember.....offence cannot be given. It can only ever be taken. Simply refuse it.
Oh. my. god. i cant believe how long it's been! .. it doesn't seem 5 minutes ago iwas dancing to this with my sister when i was like 5!! i used to love him so much!
Oh gareth what talent Brad ford lights switch on when he won pop idol as Bradford Person myself we knew he was a very talented young man. Igood look with your career.
About twenty years ago, I had a lovely (but very shy) boyfriend who had a Gareth Gates hairdo. Seriously, we had girls following us down the streets shouting "you are Gareth Gates, take me". My boyfriend found it very amusing!
I thought that the Kumars were fantastic! I have been accused of racism for liking them - NEVER by Asians, I might add - but they are genuinely funny. Why shouldn't we have a laugh with our friends from other cultures - they laugh at us too, especially during the cricket season. Love you guys!
Jesus was this REALLY 2003? I thought I was older... I remember having the biggest crush on Gareth Gates! And this song was one of my favourites :D (and before you criticize, I WAS 7-8 at the time!)
As a kid I never got this Song.. Stillt it was the most awesome title for me... Now i totally get the message.... there is nothing to fear.. and life is a party ! Cheers !!
If anyone who forgets about Pop Jr 2, who are you and where are you from? This song is track 16 on the CD and the DVD! Get Pop Jr 2 and bring back your childhood now! Do it! Do it! Have you done it yet? Ok good. Good. That's good.
Hi Garth it was nice seeing you at the queens theatre at Barnstaple I did some homework on spirit in the sky I showed my career the dance that you did and when you sang we did the some of the dance with our hands
I remember I was 5 and obsessed with Gareth and my primary school knew this so when this was played in assembly a teacher pointed me out and asked who it was, little 5 year old me without missing a beat said my husband, and on my 5th birthday I got his album and screamed the house down in excitement, I then reposted the video of me screaming tagging Gareth and reshared it onto his Instagram story…….I have zero regrets 😂😂😂
A Hindu family from a UK television show dancing to a song about Christianity written by an American Jew who did such a great job writing and performing the original song that even atheists love it.
Well said.
This is Britain ;.-)
Nothing can stop the birth of a song that the world is aching for.
Never heard it that way, _but so true!_ I love Norman's guitar version best because it always brings me back to June, 1970 [the entire Summer, actually!]. I say this as a *gnostic atheist.* _I just hate the lyrics!_ And THIS version is a failure.
2024 anyone?
😆
Yes, ah the nostalgia 🥹
YUP! Here after it was mentioned on TV haha
Oh Yeah!
Me!!!
I was obsessed with this as a kid. And RUclips didn't exist back then, so I had wait around all day in front of the tv to catch it! And tried my best to do the dance!!
Saskia I remember doing that too haha
Saskia saaaaame😂😂
Saskia same here
Blimey, I remember those days... feels like a life time ago now :(
FUCKING YES SAME
Cant believe this song is now 21 yrs old. I absolutely loved this song back and even now still love it. Cant believe he was 18 maybe 19 in this. And now he's just turned 40 this year.
One of the best comic relief songs ever. I don't know why they don't do them no more. Now they came came thanks to Paloma Faith!
Song reminds me of my nan. She was Gareth Gates dinner lady at school and she would always talk about him. She is a Christian so this was always on when I was younger. She just passed away last week
This was my nans funeral song she loved this song,Evan though it was a sad day everyone giggled when this song was played made her send off better😂❤
❤ hope u have lots of good memories
👍
Love that!! I never had grandparents, I hope you have great memories!!
Mysong for when I pop off 😂
Gareth Gates had in spades what they all crave, but only few truly have: The ultimate X factor! This clip is a shining example, I mean really: who could resist that charismatic smile?
He was 19 back then, right? But still he was hot and gorgeous.
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Love you Gareth FOREVER 🥰!
I met the grandma from the Kumar’s in 2002 in Cornwall where I used to live! She was LOVELY!!!!!!!
I love Gareth he’s so adorable and has a voice of an angel. 19 years on and this song is such a hit. Defo want to hear this when I die❤
Look up the original from 1970 by Norma Greenbaum.
Where is Gareth now
How will you hear it if you’re dead?
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I saw him recently at a 90s concert with a bunch of other artists and he hasn't aged a day! me and my mates fangirled so hard when he came on, the nostalgia hit us in the feels! 🥰😁 he's still fantastic
I saw him in Spongebob Squarepants a few weeks ago, he definitely hasn't aged!
Liked this more than his version of unchained melody ❤ax
This is so much fun. Kumars are a great addition. I adore the song and came across to this version. Purrrrr fecto.Gareth Gates is sooo cute and sweet. Long live Norman Greenbaum King of the Lightning the Bottle! You are the best.
17 years ago I remember this like it was yesterday. What a time to be alive when TV comedian's mixed with musicians
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Fantastic song
Love this song. Sat next to Gareth on a flight to and from NYC a few years ago. Really nice guy
I've got a friend in Jesus. ... for sure He is my God and my best friend. From South Africa.
Krishna!
Amen :)
This man and FAMILY are amazing especially Wendy x
Absolutely fantastic voice from him dont hear about him nw
Great song 😊❤
Hands up if you're also looking forward to seeing Gareth Gates at Butlins Minehead this weekend 😀
My partner’s mum always liked a laugh and this song so we chose it as her main funeral song.
Love it! Why do funerals always have to be sad! We should celebrate our loved ones instead🥰
Awwwwww love it x
Gareth Gates AND the Kumars; talk about nostalgia. This video always made me laugh, especially the Grandma
Hahaha “Is Will Young still available?”😂😂😂Years later and it’s still my favourite line
That video IS!! Top of the Pops!! As far as I am concerned. Just love it😅❤Kay,nz
fuck this brings back so many memories😭😭
I remember listening to this when I was little. Ah, the memories
He is adorable
Hey Gareth I hope you will upload videos from your Abundant Life Ministry. God bless you Brother 😇
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
Gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
That's where you're gonna go when you die
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Never been a sinner I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up with
The spirit in the sky
Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
This is the first time I've seen this in 12 YEARS omg, I was like 5, I had such a warm feeling listening to this again!!
Arian Rahman did you get hard?
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, first time i listen this music was in 1974 ,a song composed and played by a sheep farmer in a quiet village in the USA, who believed in Jesus. I love the sound they managed to get and produce from the guitar.
I love this song
My God this song came out when I met my now husband...here we are three kids and a dog later 😁
The song came out in 1969 and was sung by Norman Greenbaum.
JESUS IS OUR FRIEND FOR ALL ETERNITY. CAN'T WAIT TO BE WITH YESHUA, HAMELECH MASIACH. THANK YOU FOR SINGING THIS SONG. WE ARE YESHUA'S FOLLOWERS. SHALOM.
Gareth your awesome in this video thankyou gareth
Deus é uma frequência, sintonize . Paz , amor e caridade . E o que me torna, grande amigo de Jesus!❤
Gosh, this song brings back beautiful memories 😍💖💕
I am still completely in love with this song and Gareth Gates xo
I thought I was going to marry Gareth. I remember buying his cds and all the posters on my wall thinking someday this will be my husband lol
still here
Love this song, brings back so many memories!:')
2021 and still a brilliant song.
Lol. This goes way further back than that sweetness
My friend is dying ... He was asked to make his peace with his maker .... He did ....
Brilliant song by Gary Barlow and I am sure glad Gareth gates
I remember this song. It was a Top 20 Hit here in Germany in 2003.
😂😂😂😂😂
Mehr Liebe zum Boss geht kaum, obwohl es Commerz ist ! Mega Ohrwurm ! Hammer ! Dankeschön !
Still love this!
I dedicated this song to my mother November 2010 when she became a Spirit in the Sky herself.
May she rest in peace 🙏
Love Gareth Gates, brilliant cover 👍
I have this on CD single. It came with a video version but I couldn't get my DVD Player OR my dad's computer to play it! Thank goodness for RUclips. I'm 12 years old again when school was divided into Gareth fans or Will Young fans.
Lord Jesus cleanse me of my sins. Amen
"...is Will Young still available?" I love it.
I've never heard of Gateth Gates, but I enjoyed this production a great deal. A wonderful satire on the original version, as well as a strong vocal and dance performance.
Das war soo lustig damals und weiterhin. Tremendous. Lieber Garteth Gates, bleib so. Als Mensch liebe ich dich auch.
Kumar's at # 42 mahn I really misses this show
I don't know what's brought me here in 2024 but hi
Hi
Still abserlutly the best tune ever Gareth Gates and the Kumars
13 years ago we was driving to my grandads funeral and this happened to come on the radio so everytime I listen to it always brings back good memories missing you so much gramps. hopefully you have gone to the place that's the best x
Good song Every Day. Still Listen. Wounderful. 📚Und eine Tasse Schwarzer Tee.13.02.2021
2023 and my wife says " I used to fancy Gareth Gates when I was 11" .....
I don't know why, but this video is fantastic!!!! I'm watching it for an hour , and maybe now is the 25th time that I'm watching it !!!!!!!!!!!
Love this Show
so true you have to have a friend named Jesus, the Jesus who came to earth lived among us as one of us fully God and fully human, then He died on the cross for our sins, and he rose again... so yes we must have a friend named Jesus if you wont to go to Heaven
Come on world...wake up! This is how it should be! We're all here . We should live together. This was fun. Nothing insulting was intended and no insult was taken. Remember.....offence cannot be given. It can only ever be taken. Simply refuse it.
I'm a hardcore atheist and still rock out to this song occasionally.
Brilliant 😃
What’s insulting?
Your absolutely right,would b better world
Great song. Norman Greenbaum was the first person to sing it back in 1969.
Oh. my. god. i cant believe how long it's been! .. it doesn't seem 5 minutes ago iwas dancing to this with my sister when i was like 5!! i used to love him so much!
Oh gareth what talent Brad ford lights switch on when he won pop idol as Bradford
Person myself we knew he was a very talented young man. Igood look with your career.
Bradford choir boy.
I want to come back as Gareth hair gel cracks me up every time lol xx
If this doesn’t make you smile, there is something wrong with you...
About twenty years ago, I had a lovely (but very shy) boyfriend who had a Gareth Gates hairdo. Seriously, we had girls following us down the streets shouting "you are Gareth Gates, take me". My boyfriend found it very amusing!
Even 14 years on still one of Gareths Best ever perfomance and so so funny still ..... Comedy like this is timeless !!!
Brings back loads of good memories of me and my BEST friend who sadly passed away last year :( This was our fav song lol :)
I thought that the Kumars were fantastic! I have been accused of racism for liking them - NEVER by Asians, I might add - but they are genuinely funny. Why shouldn't we have a laugh with our friends from other cultures - they laugh at us too, especially during the cricket season. Love you guys!
They don't let you talk about jesus anymore. What a classic
Aufjedenfall ein gutes Lied.Spirit in the Sky.Indian Style very Good. I need Indian Black Tea realy good.10.07.2020.😎-13.02.2021
Anyone 2021 ? What happened to him ?
he was in les mis 2011
Jesus was this REALLY 2003? I thought I was older... I remember having the biggest crush on Gareth Gates! And this song was one of my favourites :D (and before you criticize, I WAS 7-8 at the time!)
Olivia McDonagh and I did
Omg same 😂
i was only 3 lol
+Olivia McDonagh The fact that I was 7 then and 19 now is making me feel old.
+Alex Robinson same lol
This was #1 song in the uk on the day I was born
As a kid I never got this Song.. Stillt it was the most awesome title for me...
Now i totally get the message.... there is nothing to fear.. and life is a party ! Cheers !!
I really love this song. ❤️❤️❤️
A great singer and a great talent. Whatever happened to him? He needs to put out a new cd. I love his version of this song!
If anyone who forgets about Pop Jr 2, who are you and where are you from? This song is track 16 on the CD and the DVD! Get Pop Jr 2 and bring back your childhood now! Do it! Do it! Have you done it yet? Ok good. Good. That's good.
Cool song and cute Gareth 😍😍😍
"I want to come back as Gareth's hair gel" 😂😂
Hilarious 😂😂
CLASSIC, better than all that electro pop and rap crap in the charts.
This is what the charts is missing, a bit of fun. :D
Agree. I don't listen to much but love this mix of comedy and music.
Does nobody make funny songs anymore? I love songs like Rawhide by the Chaps or Living Doll by Cliff Richard and the Young Ones.
Hi Garth it was nice seeing you at the queens theatre at Barnstaple I did some homework on spirit in the sky I showed my career the dance that you did and when you sang we did the some of the dance with our hands
Gareth and The Kumars should do Morrissey's Bengali In Platforms for the next Comic Relief.
And release it on curry coloured vinyl with a dedication to the band Cornershop.
aw he's got such a pleasant voice
Definitely 2023 in listening in april the 7th
That was just soooo funny!! Made my night.❤Kay,nz
Best Gareth song by far
Excellent, I want this to be my funeral song!
I love this so much! remember when i was young and it would be on top of the pops
I remember I was 5 and obsessed with Gareth and my primary school knew this so when this was played in assembly a teacher pointed me out and asked who it was, little 5 year old me without missing a beat said my husband, and on my 5th birthday I got his album and screamed the house down in excitement, I then reposted the video of me screaming tagging Gareth and reshared it onto his Instagram story…….I have zero regrets 😂😂😂
Still a bop.
This is just too perfect. What a great video and coupled with a great old song.
Totally agree with you
It’s November 2023 and for some reason I had this version stuck in my head…
0:48 I had that exact same wallpaper design on my curtains as a kid.
Awe Sweet little Gareth. So cute 😍
Yes. July 2024 from Australia.