Friday Music

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…

Written and recorded by Norman Greenbaum this single sold two million copies from 1969 to 1970 reaching number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.  

The tune is about the afterlife makes several references to Jesus although Greenbaum is Jewish.  And although some consider it a one hit wonder Spirit in the Sky has supported Greenbaum for the past four decades because it's been used in countless movies and television commercials. 

Enjoy the ear worm...