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While "Spirit in the Sky" dominated airwaves, Greenbaum opted for a quieter life, retreating to a goat farm in Petaluma, California, rather than engaging in the rock star lifestyle. Although he toured and promoted his hit single, as interest waned, he stepped away from the music industry altogether. His subsequent albums diverged from the formula that made "Spirit in the Sky" a success, leading to disappointing sales and a sense of disillusionment with record labels.