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Larry David Norman (* 8. April 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA; † 24. Februar 2008 in Portland, Oregon, USA) war ein US-amerikanischer Sänger und Komponist. Er galt als einer der wichtigsten Vorreiter moderner christlicher Musik.

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Larry Norman wuchs im Schwarzen Ghetto in San Francisco auf und erklärte später, dies sei der Grund, warum er mit der traditionellen weißen Kirchenmusik nichts anfangen konnte. Er war Mitglied der Rockband People!. Diese Band veröffentlichte ihre erste Schallplatte 1968 und landete in den Top 20 der US-Charts mit dem Lied I Love You. Norman verließ die Band 1969 und veröffentlichte sein erstes Soloalbum, Upon This Rock.

Norman war einer der ersten Künstler, der ernstzunehmende moderne Musik mit christlichen Texten veröffentlichte. In seinem 1972 veröffentlichten Lied Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music legte er einen Grundstein für viele andere Künstler, in dem er darlegte, dass man sehr wohl als Christ leben kann und dazu Rock anhören oder sogar spielen kann. Der Text des Liedes basiert auf einem Zitat von William Booth, dem Gründer der Heilsarmee. Später wurde Norman oft als Großvater des Jesus Rock bezeichnet. Billboard nannte ihn den wichtigsten Song-Schreiber seit Paul Simon. Im Jahr 1972 hatte Norman sein Debut als Schauspieler im zweiten Teil von The Blob. In den siebziger Jahren produzierte Norman die ersten Alben seines Freundes Randy Stonehill.

Norman gründete 1975 das Plattenlabel Solid Rock Records.
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  • IntusLegere schrieb:
    Sonntag Morgen
    Too bad not many people pay attention to him, at least here where I live.

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  • OnlyVisitor schrieb:
    letzten Monat
    always still good stuff for my ears and heart ^^ [2]

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  • OnlyVisitor schrieb:
    Oktober 2011
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  • IntusLegere schrieb:
    September 2011
    As amazing as ever.

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  • luckystoned schrieb:
    Juni 2011
    always still good stuff for my ears and heart ^^

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  • OnlyVisitor schrieb:
    Januar 2011
    He is the godfather of jesus rock.

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  • ImARockah schrieb:
    November 2010
    Mr. Larry Norman, you're a good man. I'm fortunate to have stumbled upon your music.

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  • UltraJohnny schrieb:
    September 2010
    BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  • swood33 schrieb:
    September 2010
    First Day In Church (pt. 4) But is there anyone here, right now, who can explain to me Is Christ a myth? A madman's whim? Some say Christ can cure our sin Is there a way to contact Him? Or will I die not knowing how? Listen, I only came to church to see if they could offer hope But everything that happened there was way outside my scope Like afterwards, outside, was a beggar on the grass He held out his hand, and people'd smile, then they'd pass I'm sure he reached for something real For something more than cash He begged them for a little cheer And they all pretended not to hear I get the message, Loud and clear: Church is middle-class.

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  • swood33 schrieb:
    September 2010
    First Day In Church (pt. 3) I came to church to listen -- close But I can't understand their chatter It's like "mumble, mumble, shifting sinking sands" And words like judgment or reprimand Well, me and me mates can't understand talk quite like that I'm used to talking with me mates With words that has a meaning If people like that sort of stuff... Well, let them, that's okay But let me tell you what I feel I feel we need someone who'll deal in words and thoughts And things that's real -- I'd listen to what he'd say Me mum once said, "Son, Jesus came to help young men like you" But Jesus came so long ago, Mum, and I don't think it's true

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  • swood33 schrieb:
    September 2010
    First Day In Church (pt. 2) "Shhhh! Tsk tsk tsk tsk!" One old lady says And the whole place buzzed And Sam turns around and says "Oh do hush up, you make more noise than us" We looked around the building then It really was revealing Sam says, "Hey mates, I get the score "There ain't no carpets on the floor "Look at the rafters; they're so poor they can't afford a ceiling "Can't afford electric either; using candles everywhere" "Shut your face," I says to Sam, "I'm be listening" So was Ron And from the left, without a noise Came a line of little boys And Sam says, in a puzzled voice, "Coo, they've all got nighties on" Then came men, in robes and banners "Look at that one, must be queer "And they dare condemn us for the way we choose our gear?" And then there's the minister, who's job's to preach The Minister Whats-his-name Those real long prayers, and what he preaches Sounds just about the same

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  • swood33 schrieb:
    September 2010
    First Day In Church (pt. 1) The first time that I went to church was on a Sunday morning And from what I'd heard, I figured I'd spend me whole time yawning At 18 years of age or so, I thought I knew it all Me hair was long, me jeans were tight I loved a knife and buckle fight Provided mates stood left and right And those we fought were small But me mates and me, we'd never been, so off to church we filed We marched inside, about three abreast Straight down the middle aisle Some of us were smokin' cigs; Ron was sucking candies We sat in what they call a "pew" Then looked around to see just who'd come inside Let me tell you, everyone dressed like dandies And the row behind was full of dames You shoulda seen their looks! And one old dear, she gives me a smile And offers me some books Tah! We open 'em, pass 'em around You shoulda seen the words, all set out like poetry is And Sam says through his lemon fizz "These books is fer the birds"

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  • SirLawrenceMcR schrieb:
    August 2010
    GOD BLESS YOU Larry.

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  • capuleet schrieb:
    Januar 2010
    I've Searched All Around = pure class!!! Hymn To The Last Generation & We Three Twogether = mccartneyesque songs!

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  • Chipstick55 schrieb:
    Dezember 2009
    I just reviewed In Another Land for my music blog, www.obscurealbums.com ... let me know what you think!

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  • luckystoned schrieb:
    Oktober 2009
    larry we see ourselves again in the heaven. that becomes a joy ^^

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  • LuckyStar007 schrieb:
    Oktober 2009
    Comparing all of the CCM artists that are around today to Larry Norman is like comparing the Jonas Brothers to the Beatles. Not even close. RIP Larry

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  • biboubelle schrieb:
    Oktober 2009
    man, i wish christian music was anything like it used to be sometimes... this is such good stuff.

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  • SinistrOO schrieb:
    Oktober 2009
    Upon This rock é simplesmente o melhor álbum de rock que eu já ouvi... Larry Norman é uma lenda!

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  • reuelmusic schrieb:
    August 2009
    thanks man.. the sound is unique

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