Dean Heckel covering "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray

[@randywells6120]

As soon as you opened your mouth 😳. This is my favorite version ever. Brilliant man

[@troyabbottmalbon]

best version I've ever heard. Awesome vocals!

[@gersontheperson1215]

I honestly don’t understand how the most talented people aren’t known😑

[@brianbommarito3376]

Because real art is rarely appreciated by the masses. Vincent Van Gogh had to die before his paintings hung on museum walls. Appreciate the talent that exists all around you, even if it does not receive the recognition it should.

[@victoriadelaney1123]

💜

[@stroys7061]

I just stumbled onto Dean while looking for people covering Valerie. He did a great live rendition. Been following him ever since.

[@tomasstascak4196]

Because they enjoying what they doing and it fullfill them they don't care about fame and money thats killing the soul.....

[@LPH_Music]

@@tomasstascak4196 to quote another relative unknown, Crystal Bowersox, success ain’t about the money, it’s about doing what you love.

[@chuckriggsjr.6021]

Love this song. Heard many people do it. This has to be the very best by far.

[@pdevine4652]

dedicated this song to my dad at his funeral and watching this cover helped me through that process. thank you very much, dean!

[@Syld0103]

Beautifully done! Amazing style, impeccable voice

[@Russellrodberg]

Wonderful cover

[@alexalonzo2276]

Im literally crying at work this song takes so much soul and you definitely have it 😭🖤🤍

[@shaykatz5648]

I love this song & he does a really good version.

[@brianbommarito3376]

This cover is of such quality it should be in a Hollywood movie.

[@paddytreanor1]

What a singer, so glad to have found at a tough time, you keep me going with that voice, keep doing what you do.

[@olenmullins1333]

First time I saw this and Wow, Mr. Dobie is smiling HUGE!

[@RonaldVerlaan]

Simply amazingly great!!

[@Tewon17]

Man I love that gritty sound of your voice!

[@freewheeling-drifter]

wonderful interpretation, great song to start a day 👌🏼👍🏼

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Beautiful with heart and talent, thanks. Keep this in your playlist for us ol' timers.

[@LuizGabrielBufalo]

Day after day I'm more confused And I look for the light in the pouring rain You know that's a game that I hate to lose I'm feelin' the strain, oh, ain't it a shame? Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away) Give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time I don't understand the things I do The world outside looks so unkind And I'm countin' on you, you can carry me through Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away) Give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away And when my mind is free You know a melody can move me And when I'm feelin' blue The guitar's comin' through to soothe me Thanks for the joy that you've givin' me I want you to know I believe in your song Rhythm and rhyme and harmony You help me along makin' me strong Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away) Give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away) Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away) Just give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away)

[@mooknick242]

good version..what made this song great was the soul in Dobie's voice hard to replicate

[@blu4758]

Fucking awesome my bro..not just this song but so many more..

[@Hoosier60]

Outstanding! Phenomenal cover, and a wonderful job on this soulful tune! Sweet sounding performance!🔥🔥👏👏🙏🎶

[@thethirstygoose398]

Dude that was rad. Just the vibe for a few chilled beers. Cheers my brother 🤘

[@jbird11190]

You’re do amazing brother!! This is music!! From someone who also loves music...this is inspiring!

[@pauldobbertin1006]

Powerful. Absolutely powerful.

[@joshrider7002]

Holy shit!! 🎙️🎵🎵🎵🤯😢😅😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@adamlane2498]

Love this cover!

[@danieljnes11]

Hey man, this is so awesome! Best version I have heard.

[@sarhangjamal9852]

Me 2

[@Yolomanning18]

It’s good not as good as the original in my opinion

[@untrusted8008]

@@Yolomanning18 What do you mean by original? Dobie Gray's amazing 1973 soul version wasn't actually the original. John Henry Kurtz's 1972 country rock version wasn't the original either! Uncle Kracker's 2003 version is certainly not the original haha. The original was recorded by Clarence Carter in 1970, but I am not a big fan of that version.

[@Yolomanning18]

Unt Rusted oh dam I never knew that lol

[@Rev792]

Me to by far

[@davidkline9659]

I'll be singing and leading my grade partners in performing Drift Away for the kids at my elementary school's talent show in 2 weeks! Your version is inspirational and heartfelt, it really captures the spirit of the tune!

[@heatmyzer9]

Perfect voice/emotion. Great job.

[@mirandaheim9959]

This cover!!!💓 I'm in love.

[@interestedbystander196]

Perfect type of voice for this song. Love it!

[@collineare]

"Drift Away" is a song by Mentor Williams written in 1970 and originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album Reunion. Mentor Williams was a country songwriter, and John Henry Kurtz was an actor and swamp rock singer..

[@jonathan_longwe]

It only took the first 20 seconds for me to hit that like button🎉❣️

[@Jomama02]

This is probably the greatest cover of this Dobie Gray tune I've ever heard. So close to Dobie's version but has your flair to it.

[@hautupou4645]

Deadlyyyy 🔥💯👍

[@justasmalltowngirl9430]

This has always been one of my fav songs, and you certainly did it justice! Love your voice.

[@mt07daily]

Keep playing brother. You're an amazing talent.

[@kevinbresee4808]

Nice job! Love the sound of your guitar and your voice.

[@briansotto2251]

damn! beautiful voice..

[@matttice5834]

Amazing brother!!!!!!!

[@dream1way]

This is next level.

[@imeldamery6501]

Awsome! Your version of this song is my favorite!

[@Stratotao]

So good! Respect!

[@ridgethompson156]

Wow nice live set man

[@kingleonitus247]

Yours is the best cover of this song on KZbin awesome job dude, what a voice ☆☆☆☆☆

[@hiberniangreenandwhite8857]

Very good mate. Perfect 👌🏻

[@brandonguzzardo3010]

This one took me back to my childhood man. Thank you for this one. This put my mind in a money making mindset. You helped me get 2 client projects done.

[@Stratotao]

Awesome!

[@AZCobraman]

Hell yeah!

[@ramsgrl909]

None of your videos have enough views, you are so talented!

[@jayjenkins3]

This dude is so awesome

[@crittersintheyard3993]

fantastic!

[@larryyouguessame6078]

Outstanding 🎼🎤🎸

[@koomz_4570]

the man !!

[@shaunhughes7397]

So good to see you back on you tube, you have an amazing talent! I play guitar and sing but sadly no where near as good as you!! You ve changed your image! Cool look!

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Dean would be a tough act for anyone to follow, glad he's back too!

[@ss103022]

Sing to my soul

[@michaelmcauliffe6955]

It's funny,I find myself only watching Dean's music on KZbin. That's a huge compliment to you Dean. I enjoy everything you put out. Come play in Worcester MA,let's get your gift out for all.

[@dirty_worm_850]

we want him by Albany New York lol

[@michaelmcauliffe6955]

Albany, Worcester. Let's get him to East coast

[@dirty_worm_850]

@@michaelmcauliffe6955 I can't believe he doesn't tour... Well I guess I never heard of him until I was looking up CCR covers... Took a chance and clicked his.. glad i.did. I've listened to I think all of his songs that he has covered. I have not disliked any of them. All are great top notch performer.

[@dizzman4942]

His voice " blastin everything away" !!!

[@djblstampdjblstamp5159]

Thank you🙌🏿

[@rachelhalse8471]

Amazing!! X

[@criticofgames]

Perfect

[@TheInprivate]

Crushed it

[@ciaranglennon4292]

Really good man, great rhythm 😎

[@Berkshirefamily]

Awesome man!

[@demonrouge3338]

Really good.

[@kenmelvin4596]

Wow! You da man

[@wayneb4]

Very nice

[@pingshulam6736]

country raw sound, pretty good

[@practicerepobarrie]

I really like your version of this song. I agree with all your other fans who commented before me.

[@Santeza01]

I sincerely think at least 500 of these view are solely by me. I really admire your voice and talent. Big love from New Zealand. 😍

[@thomaswilson6694]

Go God man. I almost broke my damn finger tryin to subscribe. I live on you tube and for the life of me can't understand why I've never came across this. So much soul and power in that voice. It's fucking incredible

[@JimmysBasementStudio]

Awesome !!!! 😎🎙🎸

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissima questa versione! Impressionante! Bravoooooooo! 😅😍😍🤩🤩😘😘🎶🎸🎶💘♥️💯💋🌹🍀🌸

[@Kaluzamusic2014]

Great voice, mate! 😎👏🎶

[@tylo9269615]

You’re awesome dude , cheers

[@LARRYWAITE]

Yeah!

[@joemacdonald7879]

I now have a Dean Heckel saved list.....

[@RodneyDenholm1983]

Great Cover man WELL DONE Brother !!

[@sooneraviator]

Dean and other Tuber musicians totally blow away all the CRAP i hear on the radio!

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Excellent!!!…🤙😎🤘

[@joseurtiga9177]

Boa noite, escrevo em português para que todos saibam, música é alma! E alma entende todas as línguas! Fantástico trabalho, grande talento!

[@sharpfocus87]

Yes

[@foreo99gansareng38]

Nice man

[@rciancia]

Nice job brother !!

[@edwardquebral8010]

I've been sitting on this freaking toilet for about 23 mins now. I'm saying to myself man as soon as I click on a song that your are covering that sucks that is my key to wipe my ass and go shower. But shit ALL YOUR COVERS ARE SO GOOD.... GOD DAMN IT I'll be sitting on this toilet for awhile or until I run out of bars on my phone battery. all your covers are putting a hurting on my bottom. There's no end, can you please not be good for a second so I can get up. Oh shoot the next song is SIMPLE MAN oh my god looks like I'm going to be here for awhile.

[@wormez1]

Same

[@TheDonShinkyokushin]

DAMN...! this is the shizznit

[@TheDonShinkyokushin]

Get your ass on Spotify mate 👊

[@catmansma]

Sure wasn't much applause for a great song and a great cover. You have best type of voice for that song. Not taking anything away from Dobie Gray...who put this song on the map. But I'm thinking you probably heard Uncle Kracker's cover before the original considering your age. The song explains why we listen to music. Music written about music. I love looking for covers of my favorite songs. They usually bring the right touch to the lyrics. Thank you. Great voice. You deserved a bigger applause. Maybe even some whoops and hollars.

[@robertdelaney1649]

Such a rare pure talent. A waste in front of that crowd of noisy people. How could you possibly talk while this man speaks to your soul.

[@lil.loco101]

people don't care about talent any more

[@chefrapops4611]

sweet baby......sweet..................................

[@whomptalosis22]

What is it, texture? Tamber? Anyway, his voice is liquid gold

[@richardlambert1544]

So when are you coming up to Manitoba Canada we need some good musicians out here there are a lot of events happenning over the summer

[@asull7410]

Wow

[@clarethomason7533]

Dobie gray drift away

[@veL-Krw]

What Martin guitar is that? It and you sound awesome!!!!

[@alyssam3125]

Shit man I just found you! I love the soul behind your voice. I'm sure you get a ton of comments, I'm just curious, what strings do you use? Pls help a sister out!!

[@benfinesilver2250]

When people sing this song, it’s never as good as Dobie…. However, you’ve managed to do it justice with your own unique take. Great job. Great voice. Your tone reminds me a little of David Gray.

[@mudslinger4721]

That would be Drift Away by John Henry Kurtz

[@hughlivingstonbarclay4892]

Tuning?

[@PraveenBrown]

Are you on Amazon music or Spotify

[@ericjay7324]

I will quit my sales job to drum for you....RIGHT NOW!!!

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

I can assure you this guy is never heckeled