Jesus is the best friend a farmer could ever want!!!

@craigmarlow2194

3 ай бұрын

Or china

@philliphowson1937

3 ай бұрын

I'm not a jesus person first but aman to the song 👍📹1️⃣🌄🇦🇺

@elzach0

3 ай бұрын

And the worst enemy for a kid with cancer.

@AngeloVersace-xv1ps

Ай бұрын

you do know this is a song mocking religion right?

One of country music's most underrated bands.

@scottbohe7006

2 жыл бұрын

country music? What I have heard from these guys is good old rock!

@nineteeneightynine432

Жыл бұрын

@@scottbohe7006 They're Country Rock do you're both right lol

@bettyclotfelter4769

Жыл бұрын

❤you damned right.

@NipItInTheBud100

10 ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426

8 ай бұрын

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.

The Headhunters really got shafted by radio. Same problem as the Georgia Satellites: too country for rock stations, too rock for country stations.

@grassyknollblues

10 ай бұрын

Lonnie Mack wrote a song exactly about that

@terryblankenshipmusic1322

9 ай бұрын

They are one of the best live bands you’ll ever see 😎❤️🎶🎸🎙️🥁

@lamontejohnson9079

7 ай бұрын

Great point

@judysevor5642

6 ай бұрын

Love the FFA jacket (Future Farmers of America)

@alejoromn509

22 күн бұрын

Music is music that’s how you listen to btw great song my all time favorite

Great time as I lay with cancer waiting for it to hit still great song! Wish me a fast cross over people!

@elsey1976

4 жыл бұрын

Praying for you

@gabrieldunne0

4 жыл бұрын

Godspeed dude :)

@stephenvickers2239

4 жыл бұрын

Peace and comfort to you. Psalm 90.

@bluemoon-pm5hv

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

@paulbossini9183

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Williams father,son and Holy Spirit await you with open arms

I just got to see these fellas last night. 2023. They kick ass still today. My wife and myself loved it so much

I love you, Jesus of Nazareth. You're my very best friend and I love my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Peace!!

"I've been a sinner, yes I've sinned" This guy knows the Word.

@elaines5750

3 жыл бұрын

@Screaming Whispers The actually lyrics, while seeming the opposite, actually mean the same thing.

@caddyman7725

3 жыл бұрын

Elaine, I’ve not heard that. I’ll have to look into it.

@elaines5750

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 😁

@caddyman7725

3 жыл бұрын

@@elaines5750 Now, that is an interesting way of looking at it, and truthful, too. Thanks!

@elaines5750

3 жыл бұрын

@@caddyman7725 You are very welcome :)

I blew a set of speakers in my Datsun truck playing this song at FULL volume. LOVE LOVE LOVE HEADHUNTERS!

I hope I make it to the spirit in the sky with my Lord Jesus .

@quincyjaygrider6961

2 жыл бұрын

Me to me to ill see u there im saved by him

@lhmmhl1

2 жыл бұрын

You will! And we will get to sing this song with everyone!

@terrylambert9787

2 жыл бұрын

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 is my song for my memorial service some day !!!!! Loved it since 1970 !!!!

@lookwaticando909

3 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS AMERICA

@marynally459

Жыл бұрын

This was played at a dear friend's Celebration of Life yesterday

@vadaneil4254

Жыл бұрын

Mine too!

@summons1000

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@joelapera6676

8 ай бұрын

hey pop im on board with that throw in for me chimes of freedom

I thought Norman Greenbaum killed it in 1970 when I was 13. This rendition is absolutely awesome!

@potterj09

Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@chevy6762

Жыл бұрын

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

@deborahdavidson9017

10 ай бұрын

Norman Greenbaum is still the best!!❤❤

@lookwaticando909

8 ай бұрын

ony way to top it , kentucky

@msrelics

2 ай бұрын

To this day, nobody has ever been able to 100% replicate Norman's guitar sound on this song.

One of the most underrated bands. Love me some Headhunters 👍👍

@christinebroome3623

Жыл бұрын

💖 this version got me listening to them...LOVE THEM

Just imagine how LEGENDARY that guitarist felt when he started the rift and everyone started screaming

@t.j.s8477

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing

@gmillermoose

3 жыл бұрын

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....

@rickowens9500

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

He didn’t get the riff exactly right - close but no cigar.

@kentuckyfriedpickin4569

2 жыл бұрын

@@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. ;-)

May the Spirit In the Sky BLESS farmers EVERYWHERE!!!!

@ericvetter3299

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

This is a great song,no matter who covers it. Still,Norman Greenbaum's original version is the best.

@tonymuller5850

5 жыл бұрын

Shiloh Kleinschmit hi hows it going there

@tonymuller5850

5 жыл бұрын

Imfrom nebraska

@tonymuller5850

5 жыл бұрын

I like these songs from all time

@bruceeipperle2770

5 жыл бұрын

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

@trevm02

5 жыл бұрын

Shiloh Kleinschmit well said brother

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.

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!!!!

@davelamore6309

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

@pappy9473

3 жыл бұрын

That's a fun song with zero link to religion. Ask Norman.

@garystackhouse5787

2 жыл бұрын

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....

@pappy9473

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Gary. I'm not a Bruce follower but I'll look into the lyrics of 'Born in the USA'

@pappy9473

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jefferey. Much appreciated 👍

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

@ViaticalTree

2 жыл бұрын

Punctuation, bro.

@wherearewenow4181

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Kevin!!! I'm a west central native! Awesome memories!!!!!!!! GOD is so good!!!!

@ViaticalTree

2 жыл бұрын

@@wherearewenow4181 God is what now?

@ericreed7325

2 жыл бұрын

Ole Fred gets after it!!

Finally a tribute to a great 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.

@tonyfrye5151

3 жыл бұрын

Never knew Greenbaum felt that way. Cool to know. And yes, I like (and agree with) the correction.

@vernonsteinkamp1088

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@garystackhouse5787

2 жыл бұрын

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....

@susanallan-c4828

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@mikenewell9217

2 жыл бұрын

Keeping it real

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!

@christinebroome3623

Жыл бұрын

That one verse change is awesome!

@lorip.917

Жыл бұрын

Amen! ✝

@JLKDOOM

Ай бұрын

how is spirit in the sky an "obscure song"??

This Kentucky Woman feels this song in her Soul💖🐎You guys are Great!!!

I lost my lily sis years back and this is her song she love this this song I miss her very much

@susanprice1668

3 жыл бұрын

I lost my sister also thank you

@Stoagman1

3 жыл бұрын

We played it at my little brother's funeral. Has a special place in my heart forever.

@MrRich6505

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get all the attention you are begging for. Blessed who art tho soul.

These guys sound just as amazing today as they did back then!

norman would be proud,an jesus will be glad to have us...

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%.

@chipblanton753

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bombtubejamz739

2 жыл бұрын

I got my dad's gold coin from the 70s of Ffa convention in Kansas good stuff

@JessicaSmith-bn2ps

2 жыл бұрын

He begins by repeating the FFA creed so I’m assuming he was a member. As was I ❤️

@lonelyknight05gg17

2 жыл бұрын

It still exists, I'm a member of the odessa FFA currently

@bobsled4883

2 жыл бұрын

Either Way ... JESUS

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

This version is more accurate than the original we all sin but through the blood of Jesus Christ we have forgiveness and eternal life

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!

@cumminsrealpower680

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@newdogatplay

5 жыл бұрын

Pike county hill folk here and where did u see them at?

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!

@sauljewhebrewberg3147

4 жыл бұрын

Hal Eisenberg : I know, right? A Jew writes a song about Jesus, and the rest is history...got to love it.

@Swimant

Жыл бұрын

@@sauljewhebrewberg3147a Jew writing a song about another Jew! 😂

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!!!

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 attended the 2003 farmaid concert. By far the best show I have ever seen!

I’m a non believer and love this tune. It’s that good. 😂

Radio didn't know where to truly put this band. I love bands like that. The drummer has the best sideburns in history btw.

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.

Great song ! Great performance! May the spirit be with you always !!!!!!!!!

@davelamore6309

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Pamela

@eddieboggs8306

8 ай бұрын

The Holy Spirit?

@pamelamogel3381

8 ай бұрын

@@eddieboggs8306 yes ! Yes ! And yes !

@eddieboggs8306

8 ай бұрын

@@pamelamogel3381 Aman too!!

@pamelamogel3381

8 ай бұрын

Peace be with you !

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.

I’ve loved the Kentucky Headhunters since, well, forever! They are still great!

I wonder where this song ranks in all time rock n roll songs.. One of my favs.

@kellycoltrane2040

4 жыл бұрын

Mine too.

@veeeforvendetta

4 жыл бұрын

@charles allan bring it on home to my baby and me.

@paulinechapman9319

4 жыл бұрын

Vee Vendetta google it...the know all place to go for answers..canada too wants the answer to your question...❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦

@veeeforvendetta

4 жыл бұрын

@@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)

@veeeforvendetta

4 жыл бұрын

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!

I haven't heard these guys in years.Glad I gave this a view!

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

One of the Best live Concerts I have ever seen!

I fully agree with Rusty M. Talent like this just isn't sought out or promoted. Play on Headhunters!

@gmillermoose

3 жыл бұрын

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.

OH MY GOSH LOVE THAT SONG ..ONE OF MY FAVORITE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

They did a really good job singing this. Good remake. One of my favorite when I was young.

Loved when he filmed the crowd with an old video camera - so piquant! Great band!

It's been quite a few years since I heard this cover. Love it!!!

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!!!!

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

Great cover of Greenbaum’s classic ... and the guitarist plays a mean slide!

A Great Rendition of a Awsume song! these guys did this song Justice by singing it Correctly! "i'm a sinner, & i've sinned, but i've got a friend in Jesus! We're All Sinners, We've All Sinned, but thru Jesus All our Sins Can be Washed Away! Took a bunch of Country Boys to fix a Awsume song!

@tomscott914

5 жыл бұрын

Careful there, though. Some of the lyrics say "I'm not a dinner, I never sin, I've got a friend in Jesus..."

@user-pi5en2jm4s

5 жыл бұрын

Just enjoy the and stop preaching

@RickyChuter

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomscott914 Your quoting the original lyrics which are theologically incorrect.

@eddieboggs8306

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomscott914 It should be I'm a sinner I've sinned but I've got a friend in Jesus. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Christians are sinners saved by grace. We're not perfect just forgiven.

@williedaniels3882

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-pi5en2jm4s Amen to that! lol

Was playing this the day I almost bought it at over 80 mph on a near hairpin curve in 1998 during my one and only manic high but with the help of a sympathetic lady and her skilled wrecker nephew I was able to drive away unscathed.

Graduated high school in 1977 in a small farming town. Sitting here now thinking "where have I heard that opening before?" Then it hit me: The FFA Creed. I believe in the future of farming, of a faith born not of words, but of deeds........Take that, dementia.

Lots of talent in this band for sure, great cover, glad I stumbled on this video, the best I’ve heard.

That Timeless Opening Riff

God let Norman in just for written this song. Thanks Norm

@brianandlindafairchild1237

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Norman oops great song

For those of you that do not know ... The statement that he says in the beginning " I believe in the future of farming with the faith born not of words but of deeds" is the opening sentance to the FFA Creed..The Ag boys from school will know this...however some of yall may wonder where he got that from. Now you know!

One of my favorite bands, have seen them many times. ❤

Went to a farmaid concert in 2003 or 2004. Still one of my favorite comcert experiences.

The song that made Norman Greenbaum rich

Seen these guys twice...and hopefully I will again...great 👍 country boy rock and roll band...they can play !!

loved you guys in Sturgis and we still love you.🕆☝✌

Kenticky headhunters rocked the house on this night not only can they rock there own jams but they tear up a classic tooo

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.

Seen these guys tonight in Jacksonville Illinois 1st time ever,they did a awesome job played some great tunes along with the house of the raising sun an they nailed it!!🎶

Norman saying they nailed it!!! 👍✌️💯❤️🎸🎼🎤🎙️😀

@paulseabrook8179

2 жыл бұрын

Close but no cigar. Bass fuzz missing. Good effort, though.

A great cover of a great song by a great band!

Love this band - greetings from the country music capital of the Philippines, Baguio City.

Fred Young is a total badass! The whole band is amazing!

I love this band! So underrated!

Cant beat norman greenbaums original.

@IncTunes

15 күн бұрын

Sorry judis, seems these boys did just that!

@judis6224

14 күн бұрын

@IncTunes no,disagree,whole heartedly,can't beat the original,can't be done.

Norman Greenbaum would give approval.

@juniorsatterfield405

5 жыл бұрын

Confederate railroad racial. Headhunters are not racial profiling?

We need the Kentucky Headhunters back. Their music was great. Saw them in concert twice, was well worth the money

@davidboles8907

4 жыл бұрын

They are still touring. And recording.

Saw this exact performance in person. The video does it no justice!

@davelamore6309

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mari

I'M GONNA GO TO THE PLACE THAT'S THE BEST

@ivanwillems8178

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

I love how he didn’t chase fame. How he made this song and allowed God to get the glory and left it at that. He knows you can’t serve God and money.

A real country group

These boys got thier whole trip down...great job..

love this song and I love their doing it too in honor of the original song

Aww yeah my brothers from right here in Kentucky I just love these guys ROCK ON !

I miss this band. one of the Last true country bands. no alter ego here folks just rockabilly country music....

@davidboles8907

4 жыл бұрын

They are still rocking..

Beat them drums Fred!!!!!!

EXCELLENT👍🙏❤😊👍🙏❤😊👍🙏❤😊!!!!!!! Norman Greenbaum is proud you did this song!!!!!!!

Thank y’all So Much! I needed this. Amen

The chops on the drummer. Absolute power move

Brilliant band.

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!!

awesome performance folks.Bravo

Awesome video and the lyrics change was phenomenal!! Love this!!

that was mighty fine guitar playing

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. .

The KHH may be known for putting their unique spin on everyone else's hits, but, who cares? They're still awesome!

I got a chance to meet them back in 2005. They're really cool and really down to earth people. Damn great band.

@amandalaci8212

8 жыл бұрын

+ThatOther Guy That's awesome. I'd love to see them again.

@dannychavez310

7 жыл бұрын

I went to school with them Glasgow ky,

@jamesroaden9226

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they r very good musicians. 👍👍👍👍

We need more like this

Excellent music and this band rocks always loved khh

Thank you, loved and rock n roll never dies

Now this is how this song should be done. Has that revival fire that Kentucky knows how to bring.