Larry Norman | Only Visiting This Planet (1947 – 2008)

Posted on March 31st, 2010 by admin in Christian Belief | 25 Comments »

A tribute to my favorite artist, who has inspired me greatly over the years. He passed early Sunday morning, Feb. 24.

Larry Norman was the first man to combine modern rock music with his Christian Beliefs. Though commonplace now, this took alot of guts in the late-60s.

Since the early 90s, he suffered continual heart problems, until he became far too weak to tour. He died at the relatively young age of 60.

This video is a sort of ‘reader’s digest’ version of his career, covering just some of my personal favorite tunes throughout his lifetime.

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25 Responses

  1. Hippieshake1 Says:

    Larrys songs and …
    Larrys songs and lyrics are from the Bible…Larry may be gone but his music lives forever.

  2. U2singmyheartout Says:

    Thankyou for …
    Thankyou for posting! (:

  3. travisdoucettemusic Says:

    “Larry Norman was …
    “Larry Norman was the first man to combine modern rock music with his Christian beliefs.”

    Not entirely true. Mylon Lefevre and Agape were doing this before Larry and actually influenced him.

    He certainly was the first LEADER in this though . . .

  4. laurieannek Says:

    I never heard of …
    I never heard of him but I really like his music.

    I wish I heard it has a teen, maybe I would have come to Jesus sooner…

  5. kate4grace Says:

    thank you. JESUS …
    thank you. JESUS saved me in 1971 and larry’s music helped me stay on the path. he sang what i was feeling. your tribute is a blessing.

  6. cindy7771 Says:

    Grew up listening …
    Grew up listening to Larry. Love him

  7. loctia1 Says:

    I really like …
    I really like Norman! I love his lyrics. Thank you so much for this video.

    5+ cheers,
    Hunter

  8. brinkwerks Says:

    I’ve enjoyed …
    I’ve enjoyed Larry’s music for decades. But I am sad by the “churchianity” treatment around the fact that, after helping launch Randy Stonehill’s career, Randy’s wife divorced him after falling in love and then “marrying” Larry. Where was the light of truthful treatment, of “Jesus People” honesty? And what are the future ripple effects in terms of legacy and witness to others? Nevertheless, what a gifted artist.

  9. DannyDenver007 Says:

    This Is One Of My …
    This Is One Of My Favorite Songs Also For Sure-JESUS COMING VERY Soon and then Can NoOne neglect HIM THE TRUTH-JESUS-Jump on The Eternal Love-Grace-StormWind-FireLight-CROSS-Eagle-Space-Rocket-Ship-JESUS-CHRIST-Jump On Soon it is to Late-Sorry But JESUS Really Loves You All With Eternal Love-Hallelujah What a Amazing Grace-Hallelujah Father and King JESUS

  10. valu777 Says:

    God loved the world …
    God loved the world this way: He gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal

    life.God sent his Son into the world, not to? condemn the world, but to save the worldThose who believe in him won’t be

    condemned. But those who don’t believe are already condemned because they don’t believe in God’s only son.This is why people

    are condemned: The light came into the world. Yet people loved the dark rather than the light because their actions were evil

  11. pogostixx Says:

    Goodjob. Thanx …
    Goodjob. Thanx brother.

  12. gene12sis Says:

    actually Larry is …
    actually Larry is missing you!

  13. shine4design Says:

    Thank God for Larry …
    Thank God for Larry!
    My favourite song is “I wish we’d all been ready”

  14. MumzyTube Says:

    What a lovely man …
    What a lovely man of God brother Larry was, I know he is with the Lord now and joyfully singing praises to Him. Lovely tribute, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
    God bless you.

  15. Dreadmore Says:

    we’ll be seeing ya …
    we’ll be seeing ya Larry.

  16. jubjub2112 Says:

    Love Larry Norman . …
    Love Larry Norman . . . fell in love with his music as a missionary living in Denmark and Czechoslovakia back in 1991-1994 . . . Thanks for this awesome tribute!

  17. aelkins02 Says:

    lol except Jesus of …
    lol except Jesus of course right?

  18. NEWWORLDSON Says:

    Thanks for this …
    Thanks for this tribute…………
    A revolutionary artist who has inspired us all.

  19. arovir Says:

    Brings back good …
    Brings back good memories from the 70′s!! I can still sing along with Larry.

  20. theeasybeats Says:

    saw him live 3 or 4 …
    saw him live 3 or 4 times, boy could he shout

  21. Barbnovac Says:

    I’m not even a …
    I’m not even a Christian and I love him!

  22. sweiffer Says:

    great job. nobody …
    great job. nobody more important to Christian music than larry norman. thanks

  23. whosgottaknow Says:

    TY fer posting this …
    TY fer posting this. It is a nice trip through the musical moments of LN’s career. I heart LN!
    Back in the early 90′s I had the opportunity to meet him and he was a swell fella. Everything you would expect.
    RIP LN. I’ll catch you inna minute bro.

  24. 66LifesMistress77 Says:

    I’m there!
    I’m there!

  25. BERSERKERpoetry Says:

    Hey, this is …
    Hey, this is fetusboy. On my new channel I do this radio thing, so I might play it on that coming up.

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