Gareth Gates - Spirit In The Sky (Wiith Special Guests 'The Kumars')

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Lyrics:
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
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best.
Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best

[@raym4n39]

2024 anyone?

[@Blue-lagoon186]

😆

[@rairahman1450]

Yes, ah the nostalgia 🥹

[@frosterman2004]

YUP! Here after it was mentioned on TV haha

[@nickyfoxnel]

Oh Yeah!

[@fionadalton8773]

Me!!!

[@SmilingSynic]

A Hindu family from a UK television show dancing to a song about Christianity written by an American Jew who did such a great job writing and performing the original song that even atheists love it.

[@manfangui672]

Well said.

[@toringepedersen9614]

This is Britain ;.-)

[@michaelsanislo3345]

Nothing can stop the birth of a song that the world is aching for.

[@MollySpencer]

Song reminds me of my nan. She was Gareth Gates dinner lady at school and she would always talk about him. She is a Christian so this was always on when I was younger. She just passed away last week

[@saskia2685]

I was obsessed with this as a kid. And KZbin didn't exist back then, so I had wait around all day in front of the tv to catch it! And tried my best to do the dance!!

[@harleykittyquinn9599]

Saskia I remember doing that too haha

[@beccawho761]

Saskia saaaaame😂😂

[@YorkshireMemes]

Saskia same here

[@TheReservedGamer]

Blimey, I remember those days... feels like a life time ago now :(

[@SpicyRikers]

FUCKING YES SAME

[@Jorg-ug3ie]

Gareth Gates had in spades what they all crave, but only few truly have: The ultimate X factor! This clip is a shining example, I mean really: who could resist that charismatic smile?

[@miloseviczarko45]

He was 19 back then, right? But still he was hot and gorgeous.

[@shaundodd1512]

One of the best comic relief songs ever. I don't know why they don't do them no more. Now they came came thanks to Paloma Faith!

[@Emmacannotknot]

I saw him recently at a 90s concert with a bunch of other artists and he hasn't aged a day! me and my mates fangirled so hard when he came on, the nostalgia hit us in the feels! 🥰😁 he's still fantastic

[@jennifermcateer1689]

I saw him in Spongebob Squarepants a few weeks ago, he definitely hasn't aged!

[@amyclarke41]

Liked this more than his version of unchained melody ❤ax

[@rebeccahaidry3383]

I love Gareth he’s so adorable and has a voice of an angel. 19 years on and this song is such a hit. Defo want to hear this when I die❤

[@aapaap8595]

Look up the original from 1970 by Norma Greenbaum.

[@garyowen2583]

Where is Gareth now

[@lucifersjurisdiction3636]

How will you hear it if you’re dead?

[@debbiekousmat6101]

@@garyowen2583 kzbin.info/door/uy5kbiFvIXmmc2ec6Os4qA

[@jessthomasxx9627]

This was my nans funeral song she loved this song,Evan though it was a sad day everyone giggled when this song was played made her send off better😂❤

[@jgrignard1]

❤ hope u have lots of good memories

[@requiscatinpace7392]

👍

[@requiscatinpace7392]

Love that!! I never had grandparents, I hope you have great memories!!

[@margaretbrown2728]

Mysong for when I pop off 😂

[@jamesb1647]

I met the grandma from the Kumar’s in 2002 in Cornwall where I used to live! She was LOVELY!!!!!!!

[@cndvst]

Gareth Gates AND the Kumars; talk about nostalgia. This video always made me laugh, especially the Grandma

[@nikitamontanna5546]

17 years ago I remember this like it was yesterday. What a time to be alive when TV comedian's mixed with musicians

[@alinateaca5075]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@hanscrib1954]

I remember listening to this when I was little. Ah, the memories

[@GarethGatesOfficial]

Hello Everyone! Thank you for stopping by, Please subscribe to the channel, we are so close to 100,000 subscribers and we have lots of new videos coming very soon so check them all out. Peace and love to all. GG x

[@MaxineShannon.1995]

Love you Gareth FOREVER 🥰!

[@MrPaulBriffett]

Hands up if you're also looking forward to seeing Gareth Gates at Butlins Minehead this weekend 😀

[@wilsonrobertofagnani4275]

Deus é uma frequência, sintonize . Paz , amor e caridade . E o que me torna, grande amigo de Jesus!❤

[@jessbryant5100]

Love this song, brings back so many memories!:')

[@angelaandlibertywilliams]

My partner’s mum always liked a laugh and this song so we chose it as her main funeral song.

[@tetehenkes]

Love it! Why do funerals always have to be sad! We should celebrate our loved ones instead🥰

[@Daniella-bn7ef]

Awwwwww love it x

[@dawnashford3307]

Love this song. Sat next to Gareth on a flight to and from NYC a few years ago. Really nice guy

[@katiemiller4424]

This man and FAMILY are amazing especially Wendy x

[@krisanderson111]

Absolutely fantastic voice from him dont hear about him nw

[@BaneOftheUchiha]

fuck this brings back so many memories😭😭

[@arianrahman5886]

This is the first time I've seen this in 12 YEARS omg, I was like 5, I had such a warm feeling listening to this again!!

[@theshape7214]

Arian Rahman did you get hard?

[@zissumanter]

This is so much fun. Kumars are a great addition. I adore the song and came across to this version. Purrrrr fecto.Gareth Gates is sooo cute and sweet. Long live Norman Greenbaum King of the Lightning the Bottle! You are the best.

[@dahooliii]

I remember this song. It was a Top 20 Hit here in Germany in 2003.

[@alinateaca5075]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@hoodlumrocknroll1]

I dedicated this song to my mother November 2010 when she became a Spirit in the Sky herself.

[@pkc3168]

May she rest in peace 🙏

[@bhoys-gm1td]

2023 and my wife says " I used to fancy Gareth Gates when I was 11" .....

[@mjoomj]

Hahaha “Is Will Young still available?”😂😂😂Years later and it’s still my favourite line

[@99Mattson]

Brings back loads of good memories of me and my BEST friend who sadly passed away last year :( This was our fav song lol :)

[@emmylou4522]

My God this song came out when I met my now husband...here we are three kids and a dog later 😁

[@philliphurley5341]

The song came out in 1969 and was sung by Norman Greenbaum.

[@wc2k6]

"...is Will Young still available?" I love it.

[@riki100264]

Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, first time i listen this music was in 1974 ,a song composed and played by a sheep farmer in a quiet village in the USA, who believed in Jesus. I love the sound they managed to get and produce from the guitar.

[@promisemasisi9215]

Gosh, this song brings back beautiful memories 😍💖💕

[@davidemura455]

I don't know why, but this video is fantastic!!!! I'm watching it for an hour , and maybe now is the 25th time that I'm watching it !!!!!!!!!!!

[@erniealderete2042]

I've never heard of Gateth Gates, but I enjoyed this production a great deal. A wonderful satire on the original version, as well as a strong vocal and dance performance.

[@MalibuPrincess2011]

I want to come back as Gareth hair gel cracks me up every time lol xx

[@gemmaparry6312]

I am still completely in love with this song and Gareth Gates xo

[@ciaraboyle30]

Definitely 2023 in listening in april the 7th

[@ColyTom]

Excellent, I want this to be my funeral song!

[@sammydodger10]

13 years ago we was driving to my grandads funeral and this happened to come on the radio so everytime I listen to it always brings back good memories missing you so much gramps. hopefully you have gone to the place that's the best x

[@vickymorgan5831]

Still abserlutly the best tune ever Gareth Gates and the Kumars

[@Red7Blooded7Luv7GaGa]

CLASSIC, better than all that electro pop and rap crap in the charts. This is what the charts is missing, a bit of fun. :D

[@pkc3168]

Agree. I don't listen to much but love this mix of comedy and music.

[@kellydalstok8900]

Does nobody make funny songs anymore? I love songs like Rawhide by the Chaps or Living Doll by Cliff Richard and the Young Ones.

[@cherrypie5040]

i used to dance to this in my living room when i was a kid..... ohhhhh memories!!!

[@fionaskywalker7127]

I have this on CD single. It came with a video version but I couldn't get my DVD Player OR my dad's computer to play it! Thank goodness for KZbin. I'm 12 years old again when school was divided into Gareth fans or Will Young fans.

[@EmPurple]

Lord Jesus cleanse me of my sins. Amen

[@griffin1638]

I really love this song. ❤️❤️❤️

[@adamcunningham6746]

Love Gareth Gates, brilliant cover 👍

[@MJAILTWND]

Love being a 90s kid.

[@OwlZurth]

It’s November 2023 and for some reason I had this version stuck in my head…

[@ILoveLLawlietxD]

aw he's got such a pleasant voice

[@b.gerdien]

Das war soo lustig damals und weiterhin. Tremendous. Lieber Garteth Gates, bleib so. Als Mensch liebe ich dich auch.

[@Hercules003]

If you grew up in 2000s, you would know the dance lmao

[@RhianElizabeth1996]

This was my favourite song when I was 7!

[@WildlifeSA963]

I've got a friend in Jesus. ... for sure He is my God and my best friend. From South Africa.

[@richardgoffin-lecar1951]

Krishna!

[@joellukewarriorforjesusthe293]

Amen :)

[@elliekinzz1]

Oh. my. god. i cant believe how long it's been! .. it doesn't seem 5 minutes ago iwas dancing to this with my sister when i was like 5!! i used to love him so much!

[@JOHNBODEN007]

Even 14 years on still one of Gareths Best ever perfomance and so so funny still ..... Comedy like this is timeless !!!

[@sionedwyn3736]

forever my first celebrity crush :*

[@macq3261]

Mehr Liebe zum Boss geht kaum, obwohl es Commerz ist ! Mega Ohrwurm ! Hammer ! Dankeschön !

[@billsheils5081]

They don't let you talk about jesus anymore. What a classic

[@laurarathbone5831]

I thought I was going to marry Gareth. I remember buying his cds and all the posters on my wall thinking someday this will be my husband lol

[@FinnishHappiness]

I don't know why but when Covid is finally over I wanna dance on the streets and sing exactly this song.

[@odd_shoes]

Have you done it yet?

[@Dallas_K]

Novid 19, the nondemic of the century.

[@miloseviczarko45]

Did you dance? WHO said it's over.

[@ambermarielewis9353]

I used to be obsessed with this song

[@jawadsharief]

Gareth your awesome in this video thankyou gareth

[@ThatTubaGuy]

Dang, I've listened to this close to 30 times today. too cute.

[@philliphurley5341]

Great song. Norman Greenbaum was the first person to sing it back in 1969.

[@ethanfeng7135]

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 Goin' up to the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best Prepare yourself you know it's a must Gotta have a friend in Jesus So you know that when you die He's gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky Gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky That's where you're gonna go when you die When you die and they lay you to rest You're gonna go to the place that's the best Never been a sinner I never sinned I got a friend in Jesus So you know that when I die He's gonna set me up with The spirit in the sky Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest I'm gonna go to the place that's the best Go to the place that's the best

[@kaydibben4481]

That video IS!! Top of the Pops!! As far as I am concerned. Just love it😅❤Kay,nz

[@wendystewart1867]

He is adorable

[@geetoad7726]

Nailed it!!!

[@BearTrapDrop]

I love this so much! remember when i was young and it would be on top of the pops

[@helenbosworth5950]

I’m still listening in 2024,

[@chobi6143]

This was #1 song in the uk on the day I was born

[@izziekathryn]

I don't know what's brought me here in 2024 but hi

[@sannimcable]

Hi

[@marcelleaf6920]

Here i am, 27, and still love it! :D

[@Jorg-ug3ie]

... 48 and still loving it... Ouch! Guilty pleasure Galore :)

[@danii888]

Still a bop.

[@MissCandyKat]

Oh wow....I used to love this when I was a little kid. I had this absolutely huge crush on Gareth. Good times.

[@bontledibane6968]

been looking for this song for 11 years 😢 and now I'm 20 so glad I found it

[@susanleitch8649]

Come on world...wake up! This is how it should be! We're all here . We should live together. This was fun. Nothing insulting was intended and no insult was taken. Remember.....offence cannot be given. It can only ever be taken. Simply refuse it.

[@ThomasCostigan]

I'm a hardcore atheist and still rock out to this song occasionally.

[@timheathfield2261]

Brilliant 😃

[@Sweetieee]

What’s insulting?

[@kuldriebier5372]

Your absolutely right,would b better world

[@sannimcable]

still here

[@sevuloniratumaidreketi2175]

Kumar's at # 42 mahn I really misses this show

[@jamba3240]

2022 and still a banger

[@paul-hutt.3686]

2021 and still a brilliant song.

[@ticketyboo2456]

Lol. This goes way further back than that sweetness

[@marinarhettsturgill6085]

The family cracks me up!! Funny as hell !!😂😆

[@emmawallace4719]

Brilliant song by Gary Barlow and I am sure glad Gareth gates

[@violaf5606]

This is a blast from my childhood...

[@kimzonline]

This is just too perfect. What a great video and coupled with a great old song.

[@krisanderson111]

Totally agree with you

[@xxfayerocksxx]

Meera syal as the granny doing the cartwheel at the end is genius! 😂😂🙊🙊🙈🙈😱😱😊☺️😘❤️💘💞💖💗💓💝💕

[@FishpondsLady]

About twenty years ago, I had a lovely (but very shy) boyfriend who had a Gareth Gates hairdo. Seriously, we had girls following us down the streets shouting "you are Gareth Gates, take me". My boyfriend found it very amusing!

[@janetalee443]

Excellent, love this music

[@aqueenonfire]

I miss him so much :(

[@wrengard]

ABSOLUTE BANGER!! My song from 2003!!

[@fraserkatie]

I loved the Kumars! So funny!!!!

[@ZombiefreakPrincess]

This reminds me of the movie "It's A Wonderful Afterlife" :)

[@satisfied001]

"I want to come back as Gareth's hair gel" 😂😂

[@stellahinthecity]

Hilarious 😂😂

[@fpengelbrecht9314]

How much early 2000's do you want 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Emotional_Support_Twink]

The 2000s, the last decade with good music so far.

[@Bjorricha]

I love this because it has the Kumars in it

[@jeffwells6128]

A great singer and a great talent. Whatever happened to him? He needs to put out a new cd. I love his version of this song!

[@thumperpaul155]

Totally adorable.

[@bunnyrabbituk3069]

Awe Sweet little Gareth. So cute 😍

[@karina.rose.]

I WAS OBSESSED WITH THIS WHEN I WAS YOUNGER OMG I JUST REMEMBERED ABOUT IT