Release of Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum

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Thursday January 1, 1970

Release of Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum

55 years ago

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Larry Dunn in 70s

The Hues Corporation in 1970: Karl Russell, H. Ann Kelley and St. Clair Lee (left to right)

David Ruffin in 1970

Aerosmith

Steven Tyler

Barry Goudreau performing c. 1970s

Bernie Leadon in 1970

Candida Album Cover

Michael Clarke in 1970

Don Brewer in 1970

Andy Kim in 1970

Honey, Wheat and Laughter Album Cover

Shocking Blue in 1970

Robbie van Leeuwen in 1970

Mariska Veres in 1970

Sunshine Album Cover

Ebony Woman Album Cover

The Guess Who in 1970. From left to right: Kurt Winter, Garry Peterson, Greg Leskiw, Burton Cummings, and Jim Kale.

American Woman Album Cover

Black Sabbath in 1970. From left: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Ozzy Osbourne.

Bill Ward in 1970

Andy Fraser in 1970

My Woman, My Woman, My Wife Album Cover

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Thursday January 1, 1970