Country rock, Southern rock, Texas fried-ZZ Top-SRV steam-cooked-blues, Lynyrd Skynyrd, KHH’s, or even some of the up-tempo country, it’s all better than Auto-tune, canned-digital track, hip-hop, techno, stuff of today.
These guys are the best man that drummer he can play real good I remember when I was a kid and seen them play at the Missouri State Fair at the Budweiser tent they are very friendly people to meet in person they are what you call real country boys they never act like no big shots they're normal down to earth people it would be real neat to meet them in person again
Take an obscure song from a one-hit-wonder, wait 30+ years for the right band to come along and perform it in a coliseum and you have rock magic! The Headhunters sound great like this song was written for them!
Wow, great song....Listened to these guys back in the day, they are still outstanding... Going to the spirit of The Lord, Jesus Christ....Keep on Rockin!!!!
I've talked to Norman about this song when I covered it.... it's actually making FUN of idiot fundamentalist evangelists. It's kinda like people who think Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The USA" is a patriotic anthem instead of the anti-war song it actually is....
Shiloh Kleinschmit I disagree. Norman Greenbaums version has always been scripurally incorrect, when Norman states" he is not a sinner," "I never sin". Headhunters corrected it accurately, stating that he is a sinner & he has sinned, but, has a friend in Jesus. And the guitar playing is phenomenal, compared to the original. Any, for what it's worth; That's what I think. Shalom
I like that they changed the line "I've never sinned" to "yes I'm a sinner". Greenbaum has said he messed up on this line however this is a wonderful song.
I've tried to contact Greenbaum but he didn't acknowledge. This song was playing at a high school dance when someone walked up to my friend and told him his sister was just in a train/car accident and didn't make it.
I've talked to Norman about this song when I covered it.... it's actually making FUN of idiot fundamentalist evangelists. It's kinda like people who think Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The USA" is a patriotic anthem instead of the anti-war song it actually is....
@@garystackhouse5787 That's quite funny but it's very deep and open to misinterpretation. Good to think about that as a meaning but he is reported as having said he got it wrong, maybe he got it the way he wanted but most of us don't get it.
I definitely loved this song as a little boy, and I still like it now! it's really a good song! It'll definitely continue to stand the test of time! the good ones like this always do! And God bless our Jewish friend who wrote and sang such a great hit! it really holds a lot of meaning for a great many of us! The great [Norman Greenbaum] it's such a blessing to watch somebody really enjoying performing their craft!!!
Just keep Jesus in your headlights he will guide you home! keep him first in all facets of your life! I have no doubt yourself and I will share some dialogue concerning this moment far into the future when we are reunited in the Kingdom of the Lord! I definitely look forward to meeting you there John for our conversation, "always give all praise to Lord Jesus!"
I just found this rendition of one of my all time fave "old school" tunes!! They rocked it & made it there own! Powerful & perfect for "FarmAid" benefit...🌟🔥💥
Just saw them tonight in rural Kentucky and they ROCKED! They did this song and it was FANTASTIC! There were 4 other bands on the bill and the KY Headhunters ABSOLUTELY BLEW THEM ALL OFF THE STAGE! Great, fabulous, fantastic, unbelievable! One of the best Live Bands EVER! Love those guys. Some of them have been playing together for 41 years and it showed. Tight and Right!
About 5-6 years ago my mom past away from cancer. And she was always singing these songs but about meeting my grandfather. Grandmother and uncle in the sky. Thanks mom for sharing all the great music. 🥰
Just noticed the lead singer is wearing an FFA jacket, would like to know how he got it, I know how I got mine, FFA was a wonderful program and if it still exists, I support you 100%.
I think they we all in FFA . They began with the 1st paragraph of the creed. FFA most definitely still exist. I was an Ag Techer /FFA advisor for 37;years and now am state Staff.
Sad but true, however the people in the know obviously rate him as one of the best as Gibson did a Collector's Choice Custom Shop les paul based on Greg Martin's 1958 Burst! Greg Marin can absolutely jam!
@@chadkincham this is Greg, you are 100% correct. I Intentionally didn’t play Norman’s intro or solo out of respect, and trying to bring a little of own thing to the song. Norman says our version is his favorite cover. How about you? Now go to your room, work up the intro like Norman, then teach it to me. I still won’t do it that.way live. ;-)
@@paulinechapman9319 Billboard ranked the record the #22 song of 1970. It also climbed to #1 on the UK, Australian and Canadian charts in 1970. Rolling Stone ranked "Spirit in the Sky" #333 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time..( I don't know the year RS. did its ranking...I wonder if Billboard does a ranking of songs)
This is the song I'm going to have played at my funeral...or when I'm in the toaster ...and placing what's left of me and Juan Valdez coffee can...oh and speading them...from here to Timbuktu.. I'll be a world Traveler..all over the place.
Can't remember the year,in the 90's, was at a Petro truck stop in Va. Blizzard hit & everyone was snowed in. Kentucky Head Hunters were there,too. Talked to the drummer,he was playing pinball machine,cool guy!
one of the best things about this video is that people are actually reacting to the music and each other because they're not on their phones thinking about their next post
The issue has always been that they are too rocking for country music promoters and too country for rock and roll, but they have a good following and have released over a dozen albums.
As a farmers second in charge I know what it takes to grow food and animals if we don’t have more youth going into farming and ranching this country is going to starve to death please encourage farming and ranching
Norman Greenbaum's, Spirit In The Sky spent 15 weeks on the charts, topping out at #3 in April of 1970. It has since been used in over 60 commercials and 30 movies including, Apollo 13 with Tom Hanks. Mr. Greenbaum is now 77 years young and still rockin' while laughing all the way to the bank!
A senior & feeling down due unpleasant side affects of a Rx correctly taking (thankfully only for 5 days & on day 4) & the original song played on the local classic rock radio station I love...I recognized the song immediately & felt my spirits start to lift. Music is great therapy & this song should be a must.
Greg Martin was rockin the whole place with that pure badass guitar performance, I wish I could play like that, and Fred Young with sweat flying from his chops beating the drums to death, and Ricky Lee Phelps vocals were outstanding and him throwing and sprinkling holy water on everybody and taking video of the crowd was so cool, as well as his guitar encouragement of Greg and giving him the the slide to use on his guitar, and Ricky's brother Doug on his guitar was awesome, as well as his hopeful speech about farming before the performance started, and I absolutely loved drummer Fred Young's brother Richard Young telling everybody "alright people lets take it to heaven", and the the crowd absolutely loving it, and dancing and hitting balloons in the air like volleyballs, this was such an amazing and energetic performance, I wish I could have been there, I come back and watch this video often, because I love it so much, everything about it was just so cool.
I grew up singing that song while walking down the streets. I think I joined my first church because of the message in that song. Now I'm an atheist, and I still love it. .
One of country music's most underrated bands.
country music? What I have heard from these guys is good old rock!
@@scottbohe7006 They're Country Rock do you're both right lol
❤you damned right.
I agree 100%
Country rock, Southern rock, Texas fried-ZZ Top-SRV steam-cooked-blues, Lynyrd Skynyrd, KHH’s, or even some of the up-tempo country, it’s all better than Auto-tune, canned-digital track, hip-hop, techno, stuff of today.
Jesus is the best friend a farmer could ever want!!!
Or china
I'm not a jesus person first but aman to the song 👍📹1️⃣🌄🇦🇺
And the worst enemy for a kid with cancer.
you do know this is a song mocking religion right?
JESUS IS LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS AND HES MORE THAN A FRIEND HES MY LORD AND SAVIOR AMEN
Good to see a huge audience like this enjoying a song about forgiveness and Jesus.
I just got to see these fellas last night. 2023. They kick ass still today. My wife and myself loved it so much
This is my song for my memorial service some day !!!!! Loved it since 1970 !!!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA
This was played at a dear friend's Celebration of Life yesterday
Mine too!
Me too
hey pop im on board with that throw in for me chimes of freedom
JESUS is the ONLY WAY AMEN 🙏 🙏😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊
One of the most underrated bands. Love me some Headhunters 👍👍
💖 this version got me listening to them...LOVE THEM
I blew a set of speakers in my Datsun truck playing this song at FULL volume. LOVE LOVE LOVE HEADHUNTERS!
"I've been a sinner, yes I've sinned" This guy knows the Word.
@Screaming Whispers The actually lyrics, while seeming the opposite, actually mean the same thing.
Elaine, I’ve not heard that. I’ll have to look into it.
@@caddyman7725 when he died, it's as if he never sinned because Jesus ultimately forgave him of his sins. At least that's how I interpret it 😁
@@elaines5750 Now, that is an interesting way of looking at it, and truthful, too. Thanks!
@@caddyman7725 You are very welcome :)
The Headhunters really got shafted by radio. Same problem as the Georgia Satellites: too country for rock stations, too rock for country stations.
Lonnie Mack wrote a song exactly about that
They are one of the best live bands you’ll ever see 😎❤️🎶🎸🎙️🥁
Great point
Love the FFA jacket (Future Farmers of America)
Music is music that’s how you listen to btw great song my all time favorite
I absolutely love this. Im a proud granddaughter of a farmer of the 60's. Hallelujah 🙌
May the Spirit In the Sky BLESS farmers EVERYWHERE!!!!
Thanks!
These guys are the best man that drummer he can play real good I remember when I was a kid and seen them play at the Missouri State Fair at the Budweiser tent they are very friendly people to meet in person they are what you call real country boys they never act like no big shots they're normal down to earth people it would be real neat to meet them in person again
Punctuation, bro.
Right on Kevin!!! I'm a west central native! Awesome memories!!!!!!!! GOD is so good!!!!
@@wherearewenow4181 God is what now?
Ole Fred gets after it!!
GOD Bless The American Farmers & Their Work Ethic for Feeding Our Families !!!
Years later.... Still tuned in and Amen....
These guys sound just as amazing today as they did back then!
Great time as I lay with cancer waiting for it to hit still great song! Wish me a fast cross over people!
Praying for you
Godspeed dude :)
Peace and comfort to you. Psalm 90.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Scott Williams father,son and Holy Spirit await you with open arms
Take an obscure song from a one-hit-wonder, wait 30+ years for the right band to come along and perform it in a coliseum and you have rock magic! The Headhunters sound great like this song was written for them!
That one verse change is awesome!
Amen! ✝
how is spirit in the sky an "obscure song"??
@@JLKDOOM A jewish guy wrote this song about jesus and heaven and made it a hit and then the jewish guy disappeared forever. That's how.
Wow, great song....Listened to these guys back in the day, they are still outstanding... Going to the spirit of The Lord, Jesus Christ....Keep on Rockin!!!!
Hello, how are you doing my friend?
That's a fun song with zero link to religion. Ask Norman.
I've talked to Norman about this song when I covered it.... it's actually making FUN of idiot fundamentalist evangelists. It's kinda like people who think Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The USA" is a patriotic anthem instead of the anti-war song it actually is....
Thanks for that Gary.
I'm not a Bruce follower but I'll look into the lyrics of 'Born in the USA'
Thank you Jefferey.
Much appreciated 👍
I lost my lily sis years back and this is her song she love this this song I miss her very much
I lost my sister also thank you
We played it at my little brother's funeral. Has a special place in my heart forever.
I hope you get all the attention you are begging for. Blessed who art tho soul.
This is a great song,no matter who covers it. Still,Norman Greenbaum's original version is the best.
Shiloh Kleinschmit hi hows it going there
Imfrom nebraska
I like these songs from all time
Shiloh Kleinschmit I disagree. Norman Greenbaums version has always been scripurally incorrect, when Norman states" he is not a sinner," "I never sin". Headhunters corrected it accurately, stating that he is a sinner & he has sinned, but, has a friend in Jesus. And the guitar playing is phenomenal, compared to the original. Any, for what it's worth; That's what I think. Shalom
Shiloh Kleinschmit well said brother
I thought Norman Greenbaum killed it in 1970 when I was 13. This rendition is absolutely awesome!
Man I just turned 40 and it's terrifying how far removed even people my age are from classic rock bands, blues & soul. Their loss :)
I where 10 in 1969 when this came out I love it since the first note now when I passe away I want this,song on my funeral
Norman Greenbaum is still the best!!❤❤
ony way to top it , kentucky
To this day, nobody has ever been able to 100% replicate Norman's guitar sound on this song.
I like that they changed the line "I've never sinned" to "yes I'm a sinner". Greenbaum has said he messed up on this line however this is a wonderful song.
Never knew Greenbaum felt that way. Cool to know. And yes, I like (and agree with) the correction.
I've tried to contact Greenbaum but he didn't acknowledge. This song was playing at a high school dance when someone walked up to my friend and told him his sister was just in a train/car accident and didn't make it.
I've talked to Norman about this song when I covered it.... it's actually making FUN of idiot fundamentalist evangelists. It's kinda like people who think Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The USA" is a patriotic anthem instead of the anti-war song it actually is....
@@garystackhouse5787 That's quite funny but it's very deep and open to misinterpretation. Good to think about that as a meaning but he is reported as having said he got it wrong, maybe he got it the way he wanted but most of us don't get it.
Keeping it real
I definitely loved this song as a little boy, and I still like it now! it's really a good song! It'll definitely continue to stand the test of time! the good ones like this always do! And God bless our Jewish friend who wrote and sang such a great hit! it really holds a lot of meaning for a great many of us! The great [Norman Greenbaum] it's such a blessing to watch somebody really enjoying performing their craft!!!
I hope I make it to the spirit in the sky with my Lord Jesus .
Me to me to ill see u there im saved by him
You will! And we will get to sing this song with everyone!
Just keep Jesus in your headlights he will guide you home! keep him first in all facets of your life! I have no doubt yourself and I will share some dialogue concerning this moment far into the future when we are reunited in the Kingdom of the Lord! I definitely look forward to meeting you there John for our conversation, "always give all praise to Lord Jesus!"
This Kentucky Woman feels this song in her Soul💖🐎You guys are Great!!!
Finally a tribute to a great song.
We really do have to have a saviour named Jesus to get to Heaven, this song convicted me, when I was drugging and I repented soon after, over it....
I just found this rendition of one of my all time fave "old school" tunes!! They rocked it & made it there own! Powerful & perfect for "FarmAid" benefit...🌟🔥💥
Just saw them tonight in rural Kentucky and they ROCKED! They did this song and it was FANTASTIC! There were 4 other bands on the bill and the KY Headhunters ABSOLUTELY BLEW THEM ALL OFF THE STAGE! Great, fabulous, fantastic, unbelievable! One of the best Live Bands EVER! Love those guys. Some of them have been playing together for 41 years and it showed. Tight and Right!
I've loved em since the first time I heard them. Their music is just that dam good. Electric, great pickin, and their shows are the best.
Pike county hill folk here and where did u see them at?
About 5-6 years ago my mom past away from cancer. And she was always singing these songs but about meeting my grandfather. Grandmother and uncle in the sky. Thanks mom for sharing all the great music. 🥰
I’ve loved the Kentucky Headhunters since, well, forever! They are still great!
Great song ! Great performance! May the spirit be with you always !!!!!!!!!
Hello Pamela
The Holy Spirit?
@@eddieboggs8306 yes ! Yes ! And yes !
@@pamelamogel3381
Aman too!!
Peace be with you !
Just noticed the lead singer is wearing an FFA jacket, would like to know how he got it, I know how I got mine, FFA was a wonderful program and if it still exists, I support you 100%.
I think they we all in FFA . They began with the 1st paragraph of the creed. FFA most definitely still exist. I was an Ag Techer /FFA advisor for 37;years and now am state Staff.
I got my dad's gold coin from the 70s of Ffa convention in Kansas good stuff
He begins by repeating the FFA creed so I’m assuming he was a member. As was I ❤️
It still exists, I'm a member of the odessa FFA currently
Either Way ... JESUS
Such a underrated band for their time. When they came out with the first album it was amazing. oh lonesome me will always be one my favorite songs
I attended the 2003 farmaid concert. By far the best show I have ever seen!
OH MY GOSH LOVE THAT SONG ..ONE OF MY FAVORITE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Just imagine how LEGENDARY that guitarist felt when he started the rift and everyone started screaming
I thought the same thing
That guitarist is Greg Martin and he is one of the best unknown players in the country. Listen to Taildragger or Rufus Huff and hear his licks....
Sad but true, however the people in the know obviously rate him as one of the best as Gibson did a Collector's Choice Custom Shop les paul based on Greg Martin's 1958 Burst! Greg Marin can absolutely jam!
He didn’t get the riff exactly right - close but no cigar.
@@chadkincham this is Greg, you are 100% correct. I Intentionally didn’t play Norman’s intro or solo out of respect, and trying to bring a little of own thing to the song. Norman says our version is his favorite cover. How about you?
Now go to your room, work up the intro like Norman, then teach it to me. I still won’t do it that.way live. ;-)
I haven't heard these guys in years.Glad I gave this a view!
Radio didn't know where to truly put this band. I love bands like that. The drummer has the best sideburns in history btw.
They did a really good job singing this. Good remake. One of my favorite when I was young.
Love that song just what we need in today’s world
Jesus is King
One of the Best live Concerts I have ever seen!
What a beautiful song ! PRAISE JESUS NAME!
I wonder where this song ranks in all time rock n roll songs.. One of my favs.
Mine too.
@charles allan bring it on home to my baby and me.
Vee Vendetta google it...the know all place to go for answers..canada too wants the answer to your question...❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
@@paulinechapman9319 Billboard ranked the record the #22 song of 1970. It also climbed to #1 on the UK, Australian and Canadian charts in 1970. Rolling Stone ranked "Spirit in the Sky" #333 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time..( I don't know the year RS. did its ranking...I wonder if Billboard does a ranking of songs)
This is the song I'm going to have played at my funeral...or when I'm in the toaster ...and placing what's left of me and Juan Valdez coffee can...oh and speading them...from here to Timbuktu.. I'll be a world Traveler..all over the place.
Can't remember the year,in the 90's, was at a Petro truck stop in Va. Blizzard hit & everyone was snowed in. Kentucky Head Hunters were there,too. Talked to the drummer,he was playing pinball machine,cool guy!
Kenticky headhunters rocked the house on this night not only can they rock there own jams but they tear up a classic tooo
norman would be proud,an jesus will be glad to have us...
one of the best things about this video is that people are actually reacting to the music and each other because they're not on their phones thinking about their next post
Loved when he filmed the crowd with an old video camera - so piquant!
Great band!
Friday night dances at high school, was such a good time in my life. I am 71 (yes) I still remember the words to this song.
Lots of talent in this band for sure, great cover, glad I stumbled on this video, the best I’ve heard.
I fully agree with Rusty M. Talent like this just isn't sought out or promoted.
Play on Headhunters!
The issue has always been that they are too rocking for country music promoters and too country for rock and roll, but they have a good following and have released over a dozen albums.
Went to a farmaid concert in 2003 or 2004. Still one of my favorite comcert experiences.
One of the best bands ever. Incredible
Saw this exact performance in person. The video does it no justice!
Hello Mari
Great cover of Greenbaum’s classic ... and the guitarist plays a mean slide!
One of my favorite bands, have seen them many times. ❤
Yes, I have sinned... but I got a friend in Jesus... Amen!
Great cover of Norman Greenbaums hit.
Loved the Head Hunters always wanted to hear more.
I love this band! So underrated!
that was mighty fine guitar playing
It's been quite a few years since I heard this cover. Love it!!!
Seen these guys twice...and hopefully I will again...great 👍 country boy rock and roll band...they can play !!
Norman Greenbaum would give approval.
Confederate railroad racial. Headhunters are not racial profiling?
Awesome! I will never tire of you guy's. Your music is still amazing. I love you guy's and this wonderful remake song. God bless you all!!!!
As a farmers second in charge I know what it takes to grow food and animals if we don’t have more youth going into farming and ranching this country is going to starve to death please encourage farming and ranching
One of my favorites!!!!❤
Norman Greenbaum's, Spirit In The Sky spent 15 weeks on the charts, topping out at #3 in April of 1970. It has since been used in over 60 commercials and 30 movies including, Apollo 13 with Tom Hanks. Mr. Greenbaum is now 77 years young and still rockin' while laughing all the way to the bank!
Hal Eisenberg : I know, right? A Jew writes a song about Jesus, and the rest is history...got to love it.
@@sauljewhebrewberg3147a Jew writing a song about another Jew! 😂
Some of my neighbors, great guys!
Fred Young is a total badass! The whole band is amazing!
We need the Kentucky Headhunters back. Their music was great. Saw them in concert twice, was well worth the money
They are still touring. And recording.
Awesome video and the lyrics change was phenomenal!! Love this!!
I'M GONNA GO TO THE PLACE THAT'S THE BEST
Me too
The drummer has chops and chops.
That Timeless Opening Riff
loved you guys in Sturgis and we still love you.🕆☝✌
Famers are the back bone ofthis country god bless dc
I love you, Jesus of Nazareth. You're my very best friend and I love my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Peace!!
A senior & feeling down due unpleasant side affects of a Rx correctly taking (thankfully only for 5 days & on day 4) & the original song played on the local classic rock radio station I love...I recognized the song immediately & felt my spirits start to lift. Music is great therapy & this song should be a must.
A great cover of a great song by a great band!
Guys it sounds awsome
We need more like this
Greg Martin was rockin the whole place with that pure badass guitar performance, I wish I could play like that, and Fred Young with sweat flying from his chops beating the drums to death, and Ricky Lee Phelps vocals were outstanding and him throwing and sprinkling holy water on everybody and taking video of the crowd was so cool, as well as his guitar encouragement of Greg and giving him the the slide to use on his guitar, and Ricky's brother Doug on his guitar was awesome, as well as his hopeful speech about farming before the performance started, and I absolutely loved drummer Fred Young's brother Richard Young telling everybody "alright people lets take it to heaven", and the the crowd absolutely loving it, and dancing and hitting balloons in the air like volleyballs, this was such an amazing and energetic performance, I wish I could have been there, I come back and watch this video often, because I love it so much, everything about it was just so cool.
The song that made Norman Greenbaum rich
Thank y’all So Much! I needed this.
Amen
Brilliant band.
Love this band - greetings from the country music capital of the Philippines, Baguio City.
I got a chance to meet them back in 2005. They're really cool and really down to earth people. Damn great band.
+ThatOther Guy That's awesome. I'd love to see them again.
I went to school with them Glasgow ky,
Yes they r very good musicians. 👍👍👍👍
Greatest show I ever saw! Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga TN. Them boys came to put on a show!!!
The chops on the drummer. Absolute power move
Aww yeah my brothers from right here in Kentucky I just love these guys ROCK ON !
The KY Headhunters got the lyrics right in the last verse. For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God - Romans 3:23
This song takes me way way back!!!! Awesome song!!! I'm 69 still Rock n Roll!!! Till Death!! Going to the Great Gig in the sky!!
These boys got thier whole trip down...great job..
God let Norman in just for written this song. Thanks Norm
Sorry Norman oops great song
The KHH may be known for putting their unique spin on everyone else's hits, but, who cares? They're still awesome!
I grew up singing that song while walking down the streets. I think I joined my first church because of the message in that song. Now I'm an atheist, and I still love it. .
Beat them drums Fred!!!!!!
Got the lyrics right.
"I'm a sinner. Ive sined i got a friend in Jesus! Yes! Amen! Thank you Jesus!!
Norman saying they nailed it!!! 👍✌️💯❤️🎸🎼🎤🎙️😀
Close but no cigar. Bass fuzz missing. Good effort, though.