Larry Norman - Why Don't You Look Into Jesus? - [Janis Joplin Version] - 1972

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Larry Norman - Why Don't You Look Into Jesus? - Lyrics -- Track 1

From the Album "Only Visiting This Planet" (Verve 1972)
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Larry Norman -- vocals, piano
John Wetton -- bass
Keith Smart -- drums
Mickey Keen -- guitar
Rod Edwards -- piano and backing vocals
Roger Hand -- backing vocals
Gordon Giltrap -- guitar
Bob Brady -- piano
Bill Price -- engineer
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When Larry Norman recorded Only Visiting This Planet in 1972 for MGM at George Martin's studio in London, there wasn't place in the music industry for "Jesus Rock." MGM had no idea what to do with it. This meld of rootsy pop, gospel, and rock & roll songs sung about Christ had less than nothing to do with hymns, and was rejected by the Christian church at large at the time. In the 21st century, Norman is regarded as the "Father of CCM" and that $450 million dollar a year industry, and this album is regarded by CCM Magazine as "the greatest Christian rock record of all time." It's ironic. Norman died largely broke in 2008. Only Visiting This Planet is the second part of a trilogy that included Upon This Rock (Capitol, 1969), that dealt with the theme of creation, and So Long Ago the Garden (MGM, 1973) about the world's redemption. This set (which ironically was the first one to be reissued) concerns itself with the Fall. All three albums have been remastered and reissued by Solid Rock Records, a label Norman founded — he was well-known for his fiercely independent streak. The album is a masterpiece; one needn't believe in God to enjoy it; it stands on it's own as an enduring work of popular art.
These songs were expertly written and arranged, they spill across the rock, pop, and gospel spectrum, and were gorgeously produced. "I Wish We'd All Been Ready," with its wash of strings and a backing choir, adds to the drama of Norman's topic: the Rapture, when all Christians, living or dead, are prophesied to be reunited with Christ before the end of the world. Belief in this premise is not necessary: the song is delivered with such understated conviction and produced for maximum dramatic effect, that it's deeply moving. The hard-rocking "Why Don't You Look into Jesus" addresses addictive behavior amid snarling guitars, punchy drums, and popping pianos. The opening track is a mysterious broken love song called "I'v'e Got to Learn to Live Without You" that drips with longing. "I Am the Six O'Clock News" is a straight-out rocker that reflects the irony in the media's coverage of the Vietnam war. The acoustic ballad "The Outlaw" is a poetic narrative pondering Christ's life and death. There is biting social commentary in "The Great American Novel" that reflects Bob Dylan's early work but, "Righteous Rocker #1" is payback: it's a lyrical precursor to — and was perhaps inspiration for — "You Gotta Serve Somebody." The album contains two bonus tracks, and is well worth checking out by anyone interested in genuine rock & roll classics.

[jackiewilson]

My son was a heroin addict he sent this song and then he asked if I still had the Bible I was going to give him ❤️ Praise The Lord!!

[ikevin.]

Whos here cause they heard it on Joes recent podcast?!?

[debbieklein]

Those who call on the name of the Lord (Jesus) will be saved.
Acts:2:21.❤😊❤

[babiiblueboi]

“Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night…… all day.”

[waltrogersmusic]

Forgot about this song for probably 25 years, my parents always used to play this way back when. Shout out JRE for reminding me and bringing me back!🙏🏼

[rindyanstee]

Larry Norman was a true visionary and changed the face of Christian music forever! I am 60 this year and have been listening to his music since 1969!

[jackolantern]

Thanks Joe. America needs a little Jesus right now.

[sirromtrebor]

Rogan saved my life! Was in trouble deep with IRS, but took it to JESUS and found the answer. Praise be.❤

[jessicacole]

Not a Christian, but i love Larry Norman now. This is the first time i ever heard music like this

[poorsjm]

My first three concerts when I became a Christian back in 1978 were Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, and Phil Keaggy. My life was changed forever by their music!

[barbaragaona]

My Pastor told me about this song and Joe Rogan. He was a very messed up young man who came to Jesus almost 50 years ago and loves old school Christian music. Very raw words about our lives before Jesus. 🙏 💪 ♥

[ThatTallGuyCory]

God is peering into Joe Rogan's life, he knows it, his strength and discipline and love for others, WITH self sacrifice. Is God working through him. Thank God, beauty.

[Rrrafael.]

This songs about to blow up y'all. Lol

[stephencarter]

This and songs like it helped make the transition from wild, self-centered hippie to allowing Jesus to change me into wanting to do His will. Culturally, hymns didn't do much for me. Hearing artists with songs like this was an oasis for me!

[channy]

I’m here because of Joe Rogan and Brain Redban.
‘Why don’t you look into to Jesus, he got the answer.’

[stevelinscome]

70yr old listening to this at the strike of midnight into 2024. First hearing this in the 70s and always wishing people would "look in to Jesus, he's got the answer", especially now. Great job on the video and it's association with Joplin.

[malkymcwhirter]

After Larry died many people judged him accused him of being a fake.. well he is the best fake ever in my eyes this man got many people to look into Jesus the answer

[nixel]

Everytime Joe rogan said "Why don't you look into Jesus hes got the answer" after talking about some shitty situation is funnier than it should be

[nole]

This the greatest Christian rock song ever made.

[lwjomjl]

Here from Ruslan, who reviewed the Joe Rogan video XD