Larry Norman - Only Visiting This Planet - Why Don't You Look Into Jesus

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Feb. 25th, 2008, Salem, Oregon - Larry Norman, the singer, songwriter, and producer known as the "father of Christian rock music," died of heart failure on Sunday (Feb. 24) in his Salem, Oregon home. He was 60.

Norman was an eccentric visionary whose songs drew controversy from both the conservative religious establishment and the secular music press for his lyrical mix of radical religious, political, and social themes. His 1969 solo album Upon This Rock was the first Christian rock record, and his milestone 1972 release Only Visiting This Planet is considered one of the best albums in the genre. His music was an influence on such diverse artists as U2, John Mellencamp, and the Pixies.

"Larry was my door into the music business and he was the most Christlike person I ever met," former Pixies singer Frank Black said Monday upon hearing of Norman's passing.

Time Magazine once called Norman "the most significant artist in his field." Over 300 cover versions of his songs have been recorded by artists such as Petula Clark, Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Black, and Cliff Richard. His songs have also been recorded by contemporary Christian artists like DC Talk, Rebecca St. James, and Audio Adrenaline. He performed for The White House, twice - and in Moscow at the 80,000 seat Olympic Stadium. He headlined venues like The Hollywood Bowl, The Sydney Opera House, The Palladium and London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall, which he sold out six times, once filling it twice on the same day. In the last 40 years Norman has released nearly 100 solo albums.

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• only visiting this planet
• why dont you look into jesus

[Tambernardino]

About 30 years ago, at a store in Glendale, California, called Platypus Records, we bought a couple albums, which, at the time, if you bought 2 albums you got to pick from this "free" bin of albums, and this album was the one we picked. It was far better than the 2 we went there to buy. I have been listening to this album ever since. Mostly, "Why Don't You Look Into Jesus". What an artist, what an album, what a lucky day for us. Thanks Larry, you changed the way I listened to music.

[chickenboy182]

thanks for putting this up! GREAT MUSIC!

[KyPip]

Really really really good song and its back story makes it even better. Larry Norman was quite a dude who walked with love for God and love for people but he never held hands with religiosity or the business side of art. Keep rocking Larry!

[MegaTriumph1]

Ya that was well done.

[BlueJay57IX]

Excellent song from brother Larry...excellent classic Christian rock music.

[jjbwoodpushaz]

so good

[HaWkBeAtLeSnElSoN]

Larry Norman and Keith Green changed Christian music forever!

[alaurence1]

Larry Norman truely was the father of Christian rock and contempory music. All Christians rock musicians and lives touched are part of his legacy. An amazing and inspiring person indeed!!!

[earnest888]

Love this song. God Bless You, friend.

[DirlyDirlyDee]

Larry you are an inspiration.

[nickt462]

Thanks for posting :)