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Greenbaum, raised in a nearly Orthodox Jewish family, was watching a television show featuring country singer . During the show, Wagoner performed a religious song about a miner who found his way back to God. Greenbaum, who had no background in gospel music, felt he could create something similar and decided to write his own "religious" song. Other eclectic influences included:

: To give it an authentic feel, he brought in the Stovall Sisters , a professional gospel trio, to provide the soulful backup harmonies. The Legacy Spirit In The Sky

: The theme of being "buried with your shoes on"—a common trope in Westerns—found its way into his thoughts during the writing process. The Writing & Recording Greenbaum, raised in a nearly Orthodox Jewish family,

: Greenbaum reportedly wrote the lyrics in just 15 minutes. Other eclectic influences included: : To give it

: The title "Spirit in the Sky" came from a card he saw depicting Native Americans looking toward a "spirit in the sky".