Larry Norman Rest In Peace

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Larry Norman was the Father of Christian Rock music back in the day when many in the church said Rock N Roll music was of the devil . He wrote brilliant songs in his own style but was somewhat reminiscent of Bob Dylan who was a huge fan of Larry's. I was flooding the Hymns thread with Larry Norman songs but his songs are not exactly hymns. This is where I will be posting them from now on. Larry definitely sang the word of God but he also sang about life and relationships. These songs are about both. Why can't You be Good and Pardon Me.

YouTube - Larry Norman - 1980 - Why Can't You be Good & Pardon Me

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Here is a classic called watch what you're doing.

YouTube - Larry Norman - 1984 - Watch What You're Doing

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Here is a beautiful song. "If I were a Singer"

YouTube - Larry Norman - If I were a Singer (Rare Indy Concert)

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Another Pretty one "Song for a small Circle of Friends"

YouTube - larry norman - song for a small circle of friends

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One of Larry's all time classics "Outlaw" There is about a minute and a half of some guy preaching before Larry sings but the preaching isn't bad and the video to the song is awesome.

YouTube - The Outlaw/music by Larry Norman

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This is probably Larry's most controversial song. "Why don't you look into Jesus." The opening line is "sipping whiskey from a paper cup and it mentions "Gonnorhea on Valentines Day" take these words in context and they will all make sense.

YouTube - Larry Norman - Why Don't You Look Into Jesus

OK I am going to limit posting new songs myself to one a day. If anybody else wants to post songs or comment you have my blessing.

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Jonas Groth covers Larry's "I hope I see you in Heaven". This is a tribute version. He doesn't put his own spin on it but covers every nuance of the original by Larry. It is eerie as if Larry has already risen from the grave. Awesome and hard for me to say but as good as Larry's original maybe even better.

YouTube - Larry Norman tribute - Jonas Groth "I Hope I'll See You..."

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I can't help myself. Larry at Cornerstone Christian Music festival in 2000 singing "666"

YouTube - Six Sixty-Six - Larry Norman

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Unidentified Flying Object Studio recording.

YouTube - Larry Norman - U.F.O.

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Be Careful What You Sign

YouTube - Be Careful What You Sign by Larry Norman

Larry getting very bluesy and artistic. Not Church music.

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Larry with his secular hit "I Love You" while he was with a band called People.

YouTube - People! - I Love You

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Great American Novel

YouTube - Larry Norman "The Great American Novel"

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A Dylan song that was connected to Larry on Youtube
I had never heard this before but it was very good.

YouTube - Bob Dylan

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Long 9 minute version of I wish we'd all been ready and I am a Servant. Larry talks for about half of this so if you don't want to hear some preaching please don't listen.

YouTube - larry Norman 1983b Wish We'd All Been Ready, I Am A Servant

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Larry talking for nine minutes. No singing.

YouTube - Larry Norman - "I Hope I'll See You In Heaven" intro

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Hey I just put this note on to bring this back to the front page for Aaron. This is a video my best friend made when he fell in love with his wife to a song about nuclear destruction. It might seem unlikely but it really fits.

YouTube- Larry Norman - If the Bombs Fall.mpg

Hope you find it Aaron.

[Eileenacanadian]

He had an awesome voice! Beautiful! Sorry to hear he passed away. I couldn't view your videos so I looked one up on youtube and he had a very nice voice indeed.

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He had an awesome voice! Beautiful! Sorry to hear he passed away. I couldn't view your videos so I looked one up on youtube and he had a very nice voice indeed.

I wonder why the Vids are not working for you. Thanks for checking Larry out. Sometimes his voice is really great other times it is only good. What song did you listen to on Youtube. With Larry it is all about the lyrics and presentation. If you had the opportunity to watch him in concert you would be more amazed by when he just talks. He is spellbinding. Sharing a message from God but never preachy or making it seem like you are in church.

[Eileenacanadian]

Crikey, I didn't realize that you click on the title and it would play lol. I was looking for the play button...garsh :( I'll have a listen after Idol is over.

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Crikey, I didn't realize that you click on the title and it would play lol. I was looking for the play button...garsh :( I'll have a listen after Idol is over.

Crikey?? Are you Canadian or Australian? Glad to hear they work for you now.