Elton John-Legendary Covers-Spirit In The Sky

[ChuckTorres1]

I'm 22 years old and like this music....no I'm not gay. Old school music is way better than what's being produced these days.

[birdflower2011]

In this time of his life, he made anything sound great! He also recorded Bridge Over Troubled Water.

[BabyButtercup65]

this song used to help me sleep at night :)

[adriansoldierwolf]

haha penis

[ThorsHammer9999]

16 dislikes....how can u dislike this

[angelsworking]

For Grandma :)

[jorourke05]

too bad Elton John loves cock. otherwise he's awesome.

[AmorphicS]

@jorourke05 Holy shit your a douchbag.

[jorourke05]

@AmorphicS i take it you love penis as well

[SventheCrusader]

@jorourke05 It must be nice living in a bubble world where calling someone a gay is actually an insult.

Here's a thought: before you start making cracks about other people "liking dick", how about you grow one? Thanks.

[TheGreekMan1981]

@SventheCrusader Is calling someone a worthless faggot queer an insult?

[SventheCrusader]

@TheGreekMan1981 Good point. If it is, it's not trying very hard.

[GeneralMartok00]

@jorourke05 i for one agree mate... they all do. just its fashion these days, it'll pass :)

[eltonjames79]

The best rock musician ever...long live Elton John!

[Conqueror441]

I have always loved Elton John's Music, I like his version Alot! but i still don't think it is as good as Norman's. :)

[mrstevehartman]

@Conqueror441 Youre right, it aint !

[macaddino]

im not gay but hes my idol

[popeiix]

539restroom - I don't think homophobes get into heaven either. You should seek out the root of your hatred and ask for grace and forgiveness,

[dezontk101]

When I die!

[dual506]

@jewyjewington

What a shame that you would want to use a 2000 year-old book to justify your homophobic hatred. Are you afraid to express your own hateful, right-wing opinions without hiding behind 'the word of god'?

By the time we get rid of the gays and the cripples and the gypsies and the women and the mentally ill and the poor, who will be left? You? Is that what you want?...a handful of white, nasty, homophobic racists running the place? I will never live in that world without a fight.

[jewyjewington]

@dual506 Your reply to my comment is a perfect example of ad hominem attack that isn't in any way relevant to what I posted. I said nothing about cripples, or gypsies, women and mentally ill or poor..the mere fact that you bring up these people and try to portray me as one who is against these people when I said nothing of these groups show how hateful you must be of people who think differently that you. You say that I have hatred merely because I speak of sin, yet I said nothing of hateful.

[jewyjewington]

@dual506 And where do you get any idea that I am in any way racist?? There are plenty of non whites who would agree with what I posted. There mere fact that you feel the need to smear me as being "racist" shows that you don't feel confident in what you wrote unless it's bolstered by the baseless accusation of racism. How is it "hateful" to think that a certain behavior isn't "good" and is not a "moral" one? If you read my post you would have seen that I was saying that it is loving to warn them.

[539Firestorm]

i dont think sodomites get in to hevenj

[samacoy]

@539Firestorm Neither do judgemental jerks. I believe the saying is, "Only He without sin can cast the first stone," which means that only God can judge. Just be cool with everyone and worry about yourself.

[bigtreerick]

@inrsprt I'm sure he'll get right on that. Thanks for reminding him!

[smokythebear123]

@inrsprt lol bible thumper god i thought jesus loves everyone no matter what yor are... what bunch shit

[nowthenzen]

Good, but not funky enough. "Never been a sinner I never sinned

I got a friend in Jesus" I dont think he quite believed that.

[DannyV1991]

@inrsprt you said elton needs to repent of his homosexual lifestyle in your comment, that's what i ment about homophobia

[jewyjewington]

@DannyV1991 If homosexual behavior is a sin, and homophobia is an irrational fear of homosexuality then how is it homophobia to warn someone that their sin will end up damning them if they don't repent? Is it adulteryphobia to warn proud adulterers that they are in danger?To warn someone that their sin will earn them death has nothing to do with a phobia of said sin, it is the most loving thing one can do. If Christians didn't love other people they wouldn't bother with the gospel. Choose life!

[baddave62]

@jewyjewington Maybe you should stop sucking dicks then.

[DannyV1991]

@inrsprt i thought jesus respected everyone... and why are there so many homophobic comments on youtube thesedays?

[1caninelover]

@DannyV1991 The hysterical hatemongers are much more open about expressing their bias, ignorance & hate behind a screen name...

[gregboyds]

ELTON JOHN USED TO KEEP LIVE GOLDFISH IN THE HEELS OF HIS PLATFORMS

[Gabzthevamp]

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Doesn't deviate too far from the original and has its own flavor.

[qdsqd]

great cover, just love it like yellow river. elton began as a session muscian for the hollies (can't tell the bottum from the top ,,,,,,)

[GalacticMuppet]

Gotta have a friend in Cheesus!

[ReddCapp1]

Recorded right after 1st album. Awsome!

[LSA2013]

Pretty good compared to the original. Most covers aren't.

[Mrssunrise111]

wonderfull!!!!



[juslookin3]

When recorded? Voice sounds like early 1970s.

[gobears14]

An excellent cover by Mr. John, but still not as good as the original.

[bobbybluegrass77]

Elton is a good singer and player, but he must be "born again" to meet Jesus!

[HollyCarmichael]

I didn't know Elton did this one. I liked it enough to find my foot tappin'... but I will always be partial to Norman Greenbaum's version. Nice job, young Elton!

[HollyCarmichael]

I didn't know Elton did this one. I liked it enough to find my foot tappin'... but I will always be partial to Norman Greenbaum's version. Nice job, young Elton!

[Raptorizor]

I agree, this is a great cover...and whilst some cover tunes do outshine their originals ( insert just about ANY song by Dylan -done by anyone BUT Dylan here ) but it's nowhere near as good as the original. The one with all its feedback and fuzzed out guitars. :]

[Raptorizor]

I agree, this is a great cover...and whilst some cover tunes do outshine their originals ( insert just about ANY song by Dylan here ) but it's nowhere near as good as the original. The one with all its feedback and fuzzed out guitars. :]

[LesSmith45]

wow i am 49 and have lived through Elton Johns Career. Hell my 8th grade tolo's theme was Elton Johns Harmony. I have never heard this cover by him. I love covers this is a good cover not great not special but a real good cover. When was this recorded i want to enter it on my ipod.

[Mr23Jakob]

luv it

[DAVINOENTERPRISES]

Better than the original. Elton is beyond awesome,

[LLCoo1Beans]

Elton John is a Legend!

[Sueski2]

Nice cover.

[gt40f]

Weak copy, NOT ENOUGH BASS

[ladyeulailia]

@pirko07 well--I ain't taking any chances. But as for anyone else--I don't judge, I don't preach, like the guy said way time back:

"it's your thang; do what ya wanna do--I can't tell ya who to sock it to!"

People laugh but it's true--get your nose outta other people's lives & peace happens!

[ladyeulailia]

being gay has no relevance to getting into heaven or hell in my opinion

[pirko07]

@ladyeulailia

agree, because there is good chance heaven doesnt exist .... :-)

[blueballsredhair]

"Spirit in the Sky" contains lyrics about the afterlife, making several references to Jesus. However, Greenbaum, who is Jewish, stated that he had no particular religious intentions with the song

So stop making this song into something it's not. Good music, not gospel.

[ashleybelike]

Its annoying to me that everyone has to make a comment about Elton John being gay. He may be gay but hes done in his life so far than any of you will ever do. He was knighted for christ sake. Freddie Mercury, Elton John, George Michaels...they are all gay and each and every one of them is a GREAT artist. So stop talking shit.

[DeReK32415]

@ashleybelike i like that comment about the three artsts being gay and so what. your right they should just be accepted for who and what they;ve done. thank you

[mybad4990]

@ashleybelike Dont forget Rob Halford, lead singer of Judas Priest

[MrChopinMan]

Psh... He ain't goin up to the spirit in the sky

[NazRabi]

awesome cover. does norm's original justice.

[Cybercraft]

good, but norman has more passion because its his song. i still love elton though, he has a gold, or bronze claw foot bath tub! and Bennie and the Jets! how can you hate on the guy who sang ba ba ba Bennie and the Jetssssss lol

[1Crisper]

Talk about Tim McGraw covers, When the stars go blue! Written by ryan adams 5 years before anyone heard it. This is a horrible cover, thank god john stayed with org's!!!!!!!! Norman is whippin his ass right now in the place that's the best:)

[Chimostub]

Gay or not...the man can rock!

[anonymusum]

it´s awful - EJ is not singing bout spiirit in the sky - he means the spirrit of money .....

[MrDarkchocolate511]

im goin up to the spirit in the sky

[greydawn]

Love this cover.

[09mrblue]

Great song, great cover, great musicians!!!

[vinlabue]

pretty good....for a fudgepacker

[reyvin977]

All right homophobe. It's good or not based on merit not on where he wants to place his pee pee. Are you that insecure about your sexuality that you have to criticize others who are more confident? I dare you to challenge me on my standpoint and beliefs. I dare you to question my masculinity. Bring it bisnatch.

[LuNaaaaaR]

not great...he is a tad irksome now when you hear him

[bobby34859]

i love this song

[wallman678]

Yea, Norman Greenbaum did a better job.

[SuperJumpback]

WOW! NEVER NEW !  ELTON !! COVER THIS CLASIC ** GREAT !!!

[r0ckyb0w]

its just elton....magic 

[rejoycemoss]

I just heard the Gospel version of this song. It's by the ladies that sung the background on Norman Greenbaums version. It rocks!

[LovingHandOfRose]

@rejoycemoss Its awesome.

[DHPeakes]

@rejoycemoss I agree...........

[jodia71]

I love Elton John, but this is not near as good as the original. 

[grungerobotnow]

ha in reality he was gay.

[DeathPunch217]

@grungerobotnow Really? Is there a different way to be gay? I wasn't aware.

[Volvoamazon62]

Nice rif, lousy lyrics....

[giglisawblade]

eh. its ok.

[IamOlivia1]

Nice Version

[janettehanzelka]

I agree completely John!!! And be good!!!!

[will2Collett]

I thought EJ was an agnistic, this is so cool to hear him do this.

[spadehatesscrewtube]

@will2Collett agnostic? check spelling

[LisergicoRojo]

@will2Collett lol actually greenbaum was jewish so ... spirit in the sky, man, uplifting and nice anyway be it agnostic, anarchist or buddhist!

i sure would like to see a priest watching sir Elton singing spirit in the sky... cuz acording to the fascist church elton is going way way down to burn (they are not big into the "gay" thing lmao, so no spirit for EJ) go elton of the 70s!!!

[warhols25]

Better than the original

[sunaru1]

@warhols25

How dare you!!!???!!!

Sacrilege!!

Listen to original again and come bacdk and apologise!

[LisergicoRojo]

@sunaru1 come on its not a bad cover, elton john did really cool stuff back at that time

[warhols25]

@sunaru1 haha, but Elton does a stellar job likewise...

[sunaru1]

@warhols25

So do Dr. and the Medics!

[hdiylove]

Yep, when we die, our spirit goes back to God!!

[Melissa12Suffield]

Was listen to this song on the radio justed know and i search it on youtube and i cant stop listen to it

[yesterdaysangel09]

love the song..

[msrebel54]

It's good, but no way it's as good as the original. Just like Tim McGraw's "Tiny Dancer" is nowhere near as good as Elton John's.

[dude1305]

@msrebel54 Perhaps, but any cover that Elton John does of any song is better than any cover, nay, any song ever done by Tim McGraw.

[Bassinhomer]

@msrebel54 the fact that Tim McGraw even re-did that song is a fact I would have prefered to have remained forgotten

[strangefruit42]

@1caninelover

It is Elton indeed, a very young Elton, end of the Sixties. Back then cover versions were done for hit sampler records, because it was cheaper than buying the rights for the originals. Elton (or still Reg back then) worked as a singer for recordings like that to make some money.

[1caninelover]

@1caninelover Wow, it is...as a fan from 1972 to the present I really wasn't paying attention to a voice I know by heart. Thank you!

[1caninelover]

@1caninelover After listening 2nd time I must have been half past dead from work to NOT recognize a voice I've been listening to since 1972!

[warriorangel65]

oh man, this song is great. when i was scared to go to sleep at night in the summer, this song helped me so much...i wish it was still on my ipod = ( but i lost it somewhere in me computer.

[priceedna]

please if you hear me will you sing this song at the wichita concert. LOVE YOU !!!!

[neonselleri]

He has an awesome voice.

[wynn2003]

@neonselleri the magic trick is to rub penis in your throat and you sound just like him :D (====3

[Sejaynus]

@wynn2003 Elton John is gay? Whoa! I never saw that one coming.

[Seattlecarnut]

One of my favourite songs. Sir Elton did an awesome cover of the song. I'm surprised that he hasn't done the song more recently. I'd love to hear him sing it today.

[Seattlecarnut]

This is my favourite version of Spirit in the Sky ever. My only question: Is sir Elton backed by a band playing or is it karaoke, with him singing? Either way, awesome song!

[affluence8]

Oh dude.. Thats John Totally. No Karaoke at all.. PEace...

[4bibimimi]

Most excellent version of a song that never failed to creep me out...

[Greekpeople1]

Elton John is the BEST!!!

[Greekpeople1]

I do!!! :P

[reconman117]

I like his songs