Dobie Gray - Drift Away (Original Official Video)

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Dobie Gray's version of "Drift Away" is, justifiably, the most famous and, by far, the most brilliant reading of the Mentor Williams-penned (that would be Paul Williams' brother) 70s staple. Originally released on John Henry Kurtz' 1972 REUNION album, the indelible classic always takes me away...to that far away place I used to reside -- within the deepest caverns of my soul. At times the song makes me weep, as I miss the halcyon days of my youth and the kinder world we thrived in. When any ills of the world would be swept away when reaching for your LP of your favorite music was all that was needed to, well, drift away.
The song was covered hundreds of times these past 40 years, most famously and recently in a passionless 2003 recording by Uncle Kracker. Credited as Uncle Kracker featuring Dobie Gray, the track meandered along in karaoke sterility until finally Gray's soul chimed in mid-point and he infused it with a thrilling tremble. When the track reached #9 on Billboard's Top 100, Gray broke the record for the biggest gap between top US top 10 appearances (it had been 30 years between both). The Kracker version had a far more major impact on Billboard's Adult Contemporary charts -- it holds the record as the longest #1 on that chart, having reigned for 28 weeks in 2003-04. No doubt thanks to Gray.
There was a story told by Kracker that the song was initially written for Elvis, but Presley turned it down once he heard Gray's version of it. Gray was a demo singer in Memphis at the time. Talk about decree.
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Dobie Gray (background vocals); Dobie Gray (vocals); Larry Byrum, Larry Byrom (guitar); Nashville Strings Players, Damon Seal (strings); Terri McMillian, Terry McMillan (harmonica, percussion); David Dunston (horns, programming); Jay Patton, Mark Douthit (horns); Gary Smith, Matt Rollings, Matt Rollins (keyboards); Dave Pomeroy , Mike Leech (bass guitar); John Hammond (drums); Bill Hinds (guitar); Ron Oates (strings, keyboards); Eddie Bayers (drums); The Nashville Strings. { - backup vocals}

[@Phantom-tg3qh]

Anyone here in 2024?!? Always will be a classic 🙌🏻 thank you guys so much for 1k likes! I never thought this many people would interact with this comment. Love you all!

[@MountainMama325]

This song has always been my favorite and it really does soothe my soul

[@winsteaddiane9753]

Love me some Dobie!!!

[@lievecollard8033]

Yep and still loving it

[@myty1124]

Timeless classic

[@alinthecloud]

4-10-24. Still awesome.

[@tylerdodd2290]

Anyone still listening to this in 2021? I just recently found this to be the original and its the only one I like

[@SamsungSamsung-gh1us]

I discoverd the song Today 🤗

[@shellydubray8759]

Yes, I am. I have heard other's but I love this one!!✌💞

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

Most definitely still listening.

[@aliciahall7454]

Yep. This is the best version for sure.

[@godfreystoby9800]

There is a very early version of this song, by a singer name Mark Holder. As a matter of fact, that was the very first version that I heard. It was very good. Later I learned of this version.

[@lynnbaker6331]

A wonderful man, but also a kind and gentle one. Having no wife or children, he left not only his assets but also future royalties to St. Judes Children's Hospital and The Tennessee School for the Deaf. GOD bless him.

[@epicdays3339]

Flying with the Angels in heaven 💞💞

[@owretchedguy07]

He should be.

[@juliejarrard9682]

Wow. Just adds to appeal!

[@sandraherl6067]

Amazing man❤

[@sandraherl6067]

❤

[@johannaphilander5367]

I am 72 years old and still listening to this song Reminds me of my young and care free days.

[@AM-ex1kv]

THIS SONG IS 48 years old and is still the best song ever to come out

[@RBS314]

One of the best. I’m 66, and this really takes me back to when things were good.

[@REV-mu5tu]

58 & 1 of the Best

[@leebowens2631]

@@RBS314 I second that ! I remember my father and relatives, and friends who were around with this came out but are no longer here. you are a year older than me .

[@AM-ex1kv]

Also thx for 69 likes

[@marknorris1381]

@@AM-ex1kv 77 with my 'like'. I remember watching this on the Midnight Special. Great song, great vocalist.

[@EsthieSkinCare]

It’s 2023, and this song will always soothe my soul.

[@poed75]

I assume you also get lost in the rock and roll as well?

[@projectkiro5450]

One could say you drift away, listening to this gem.

[@maryanncolyer9378]

Mine too

[@maryanncolyer9378]

❤

[@sharoneh8929]

Pure JOY ‼️💯💞💓💕💚🤍💖💓💙🩵💌❤️

[@saymoremccalman4974]

Here we are listening in 2024. Yall with me?

[@ziyahhavea355]

Yep, with you all the way! Songs my parents grew up with are timeless.

[@KemarioMitchell]

yes i am

[@dawnmalcolm2190]

Definitely listening and singing along 😊

[@jamesosborn5405]

It's still a better quality of Music today than most of today's music! 2024 and no signs of wear, as good as the day it was made!

[@TheWLOBS]

WASHINGTON LUIZ FROM SALVADOR-BA BRAZIL

[@brandonpennington1983]

One of the greatest songs of ALLTIME. I'm here 51 years later 6-30-2024

[@denisejudd5832]

7-13-2024 One of the greatest songs of ALL TIME

[@I_am_Junebug]

Right behind ya, bro. It's his birthday (7/26) and also mine. ❤

[@zinc565]

Who's still listening to this amazing song in 2020

[@t.d.fields1986]

I am! I woke up at 4:27 a.m. with it on my mind!!! And 1 hour later, here I am!

[@andrewharrington4221]

Just yesterday, and this morning.

[@hmm4232]

@@andrewharrington4221 and i am listening to this beautiful song

[@lazar4126]

Net me im actually from 2002

[@anatisogoni1922]

Yhooo this is the love of ma life this song

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I was so blessed, and priviledged to get to know Mr. Gray. I was his nurse for a few weeks and did all I could to make his stay with us comfortable and pleasant. I am not the kind of person who gets starstruck by famous or VIP people. He was an amazingly kind and real person. He was full of love and shared many stories with me. He was an honorable man, with strong moral convictions. Was appreciative to all of us and what we did to help him. Never a better patient did I ever have. I grew to care for him as an individual and I treasure that time I had with him. What a gift! What a good memory to have from a very difficult and hard career. Patients like Dobie made it all worth while. RIP my dear friend. You were more than your fame, you were a blessing to me by sharing your testimony of salvation through our Lord Jesus. I'll never forget you.

[@alisterfolson]

+Loren Robertson Thanks for being there for him, more than your job allowed, what happened to him, cancer?

[@lorenrobertson8039]

+ALISTER FOLSON I heard that he died from natural causes. He was not in my place of employment when he passed so I don't know. And if he had been my patient then I would not have been able to share this info anyway. I just am honored to have spent time with such a sweet soul. And I will see him in Heaven one fine day. He is free now.

[@alisterfolson]

Ok, thanks for that info

[@dsclaiborne31]

Bull don't believe you unless you got pics to prove it.

[@fancifulfilly]

Who cares whether you believe it or not? It's hardly a glamorous tale, or the kind of thing you adolescents invent. That is not a far-fetched story at all. Somebody had to have been his nurse at some point in his life. Likely more than one person, since most people go in the hospital a few times over the course of their lives. And, if the nurse loved the patient's songs, he would be one they'd be apt to remember. Likely you disbelieve her because she didn't invent any dirty laundry that you're so eager to hear. It isn't customary for nurses to snap pics of their patients. In fact, it would be most unprofessional.

[@user-in2zx1ly3o]

im 65 years old and man let me tell you guys, this brings back so many many good memories, i really miss my younger days. It is hell to get older when the years just fly by so fast. But no regrets what so ever!!

[@redneckneedforspeed]

You got any advice for a young adult like me?

[@brucem8129]

💯, I'm 63, feeing it.

[@tefenstrat]

So well said. I am 66 now and just now coming to grips with the fact that the number of days I have left -is getting shorter quick. I have had a great life though and just like the lyrics to this song says " Thanks for the joy you have given me" Just keep thinking that way and I will too. :-)

[@richardwebb8047]

You're 65 years on this earth, not old. Live and enjoy this life as much as you can while you can. Sorry, just felt this urge to write this.

[@richardwebb8047]

​​@@tefenstrat66 isn't so old. And even if you do leave this world... I promise there's something beyond. I don't know what but I know for sure.

[@iahzimba]

Am still listening to this timeless masterpiece in 2024 and beyond 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌊🌊🌊

[@quadralynnmatlock3898]

I played this song for my dad as he was drifting away. This was one of his favorites. Tonight makes the first time since 1/17/21 that I’ve listened to it and I’m glad I did…RIP daddy😢💙

[@pc2726]

oh man

[@mr.typhon7997]

[@lisasilverman3456]

My heart goes out to you. I remember how devastating it was to lose my dad, and how very long it took to get over the loss. Give yourself all the time you need, and be kind to yourself. Grieving takes its own time. The first year after a loss is always the worst.the pain gradually lessens from there.

[@quadralynnmatlock3898]

@@lisasilverman3456 thank you!!

[@lisasilverman3456]

@@quadralynnmatlock3898 you’re most welcome.

[@mixinmagic5995]

Pure and utter class. Wish there was a bus that could take me back to the 70's. Better music and better times. Thanks for posting.

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Yes that would be great! Or a Tardis lol. I wouldn't want to live life over...it's been a hard road to travel. It would be neat though to be able to travel back to the 70's maybe even set a few things straight. But I'm the sum total of all I experienced. And I cannot wait to transition Home to Heaven.

[@henrysmith5472]

@@lorenrobertson8039 Amen Loren...Heaven is where its at. See ya there.

[@britviking5960]

Get me a ticket I'm on that bus

[@phillyl4235]

I mean you can just play the music and close your eyes and you're there

[@stone-coldsteveautism6986]

There is such a conveyance. It belongs to the Partridge Family. Peace, pot, micro-dot. 🖖

[@centipede.official]

Thank you for posting. Still vibing with it in 2024. Amazing, magnificent song❤

[@dianebaker6207]

A favourite from the day it came out. And I'm 65 😊.

[@dzungnguyen1108]

me too !and i am 66 haha😀😃☺

[@1b127]

I'm 60 and this has to be one of my very favorites then and now....2024

[@user-eg3re4lh7t]

mine too and i'm 72

[@lynnbaker6331]

Hey youngsters! I'm 86 and still smill when I hear this.

[@MikeL-ww8rg]

Yeah well I'm 67 and still listening to that SONG and ALL that GOOD OLE ROCKIN ROLL BRO'S&SISTERS

[@suze816]

For me, this IS the original artist.. I don't want to hear anyone else's version ! .. This one is Perfect..

[@LionKinglife]

I agree

[@chrismulwee4911]

Well country-rock singer John Henry Kurtz was the first to record it a year earlier, but I agree with you that THIS version is the BEST! I remember when this came out in '73. I was six years old and would sing it constantly in the playground.

[@fyffelyffe7593]

Wonder were he heard it? This is the original to me. Too much soul to think he was singing someone else's song.

[@chrismulwee4911]

@@fyffelyffe7593 But there are times such as this one where a cover version can improve upon an original. For me another exampled is Ike and Tina Tuners cover of CCR's PROUD MARY

[@Nan-dx4xc]

Hear, hear!

[@danielthompson8306]

I loved this song when I was 16...Now, I'm 65 and it makes me cry that the World Has Lost Its decency...and it's mind. Tears.

[@jeffreysmith6604]

I am right behind brother. It's a sad place we live in now. I am so glad that I and you grew up in the times when things were alot easier. This song always reminds me of those days. I was 13 in 1973. This song just took me away and it still does

[@meob2259]

This world has lost its mind lost its way and and there are not enough people that will put there hand up and say enough is enough it will be you and me that will pay the price

[@danielthompson8306]

My 20 year old son is in his 3rd year College-Army-ROTC...I wish he was 8 years old again---and we were fishin'.

[@charleshimes1634]

A good comment, Daniel, and so true.

[@brenohighland1168]

correct you are

[@richardflores237]

To my brother who embodied this song, but died the same year it came out, 1973. You live in this song, little brother!

[@mayabythesea]

@@richardflores237 💙

[@pattyq429]

Listening in 2024! Happy New Year and God Bless you❤🙏🏻

[@crosstiespike]

I'm 75 and this is one of my all time favorites. Real music that gives me chills.

[@jenniferharris5737]

Thank you God

[@jamesmichaelfrank]

Amen brothers

[@SunnyDaysSucker]

I'm a teenager and I like the 1900s music better then whatever dumb crap comes out now.

[@SunnyDaysSucker]

I recommend the song people are people

[@annenikolaou629]

Yeah I agree 59 here I would have been what ? 11 when it came out . ❤️

[@Steve-yo4ld]

It doesn't get any better than this, 1973, 50 years have passed, how?😢 To all those amazing days we thought would last forever!❤

[@gbh5912]

They do, in memories

[@carrietaylor3304]

Why does it hurt so much 😢

[@gbh5912]

@@carrietaylor3304 It don't, it's epic

[@joeyfromcali]

Born in 73 im 50 now Ive heard this song all my life. love it

[@user-od9uv6qz8f]

Still listening in 2023

[@jungletiger160g3]

It’s a beautiful morning here in Dallas Fort Worth this morning. The sun coming up looks like the painted sky reds and blues gorgeous. The song goes right with it. God bless y’all you have a wonderful Wednesday.✝️🛐🕊️🌈🦋🌈🥰😇🕊️❤️

[@Ashlie-May10]

Please stop asking if we are still here in some year, we've NEVER stopped listening! Just enjoy the song! 🎧

[@giovanniforner]

We never left

[@maryarbo2091]

Still here in 2024😊

[@antarcticorb9197]

Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@GlendaClarke-ir2cd]

Obviously you wouldn't understand. Why so irritated? You don't get to dictate how people express themselves.😮

[@dpooleraps7855]

Still here and it’s 2025

[@baileybadass2235]

2023 and still one of the greatest songs ever recorded

[@BobRooney290]

Upon his passing in 2011 to cancer, he gave away everything to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Tennessee School for the Blind. his soul has definitely been freed. his music, legendary forever. nobody can take that from him.

[@cole8813]

It is

[@donovandavidson5937]

@@BobRooney290 really any children of his

[@jeanrocque-rr4ec]

WAS, IS & ALWAYS WILL BE!!!!

[@franktucker5]

amen

[@merrynmusic]

10 years today since we sadly lost Dobie. I'm so glad we have his music, he was so talented.

[@karlbuchanan1363]

He was the first to make it gold and still the best

[@thomasferrusi1345]

Peace Out Dobie 🙏

[@grandspringdale1564]

He shall live forever🤟

[@maryannvaldez7694]

💙🙏💙🎶🎶🎶

[@johnfluke8676]

He never wrote drift away metor did and dobie sang it

[@defjam1902]

I was born in 1973 when this came out and my mother said that this was my song for life, could there have been a better song?! Maybe, but this is just perfect for me. Thank you mum. R.I.P.

[@billmanbillman7894]

2024 has done nothing to change this amazing song from over 50 years ago!!!

[@DanoSeer]

Gotta be in the top 10 greatest songs of all time.

[@silevesileve6279]

#1 song on my list of all time- this from a KISS/ Iron Maiden fan

[@chives6769]

Nah it’s not that good like it’s all right but not really like on the level of American Pie

[@fairydancer1963]

It’s my most favorite song of all! And that’s saying a lot as I love all types of music.

[@ogam5]

@@silevesileve6279: Up the IRONS! - my ALL-time favorite though: "What Is Life".....

[@jeremycleary2115]

My first 100 favorite songs are Rush songs but classics like this are amazing

[@jerrykinnin7941]

This song is as close to perfection as we can get.

[@karlbuchanan1363]

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.....not far behind

[@coldwynn]

Well ... there was a girl I met.

[@drsquashhead1656]

@@coldwynn was gonna say.......

[@nancybrownlee6518]

Oh, Dobie Gray, BLESS HIM. Sweetest voice in radioland...

[@Xbox360CodCams]

Somebody will always be listening to this song, stop asking if people are still listening

[@wesweldon8350]

Yes I agree so lame lol

[@user-eb3ff2pi8u]

I'm playing this for my wife who passed away six years this week,and is one of my favorites from years ago😊

[@joeyfromcali]

Sorry for your loss. Mine is still with me. I love her very much and cant conceive losing her. By your post I guess we never do. 🙂

[@johnhoy9512]

my wife died in 2020, right before the pandemic. I feel your loss.

[@michaelm9361]

I'm sorry about your wife, man .

[@sonnyelsa5709]

My heart goes out to you. ❤❤ Never stop the music that soothes your soul.

[@tyronebrown-osborne58]

LOVE!

[@knowtheledge1930]

I used to love this song even as a 5 yr old little boy. It's hard to put your finger on it, though. Is it country? Is it rock & roll? Is it r&b? One thing's for sure. IT IS PURE MAGIC!

[@JS-kz9xl]

no need to put a finger on or Define it as anything other then Soulful beauitful Music Charles , though I admit I said the exact same thing when i came across it this evening again.....

[@knowtheledge1930]

@@JS-kz9xl Indeed!

[@ceebee4360]

@@knowtheledge1930 It's just brilliant music bro. We don't need labels, just enjoy it man

[@knowtheledge1930]

@@ceebee4360 Absolutely!

[@valtaylor2574]

i remember when this song first came out. I was 8. that was a long time ago. its still great.

[@maryc.dalton1284]

He had the most gorgeous voice.

[@lisashelley3051]

Still listening to this in 2023. It's timeless but takes me back to when I first heard it in the 1970's. That was such a good time in my life. Just a kid with no worries. Mom n Dad were there and life was good. I was just a kid.

[@christypratt7896]

Songs like this one are timeless. They sing to you're soul. No matter what year they were first written.

[@wandasakalla9330]

Well said. I can listen to him for hours.

[@craigkimmel8093]

When your knocking on 70's door and your mind is still living the 70's this is where you go .

[@sonnyelsa5709]

❤❤

[@TheBob3759]

Great comment.

[@bajasbaby]

In my local McDonalds tonight here in southern Bama and this song came on. My hubby and I started singing softly, then one of the workers could be heard. Next thing the manager has cranked the volume up and a bunch of us were just having the best time! I honestly can’t put into words how I felt at that moment but I pray I feel it a lot more!

[@maryanncolyer9378]

Such a lovely story everyone was into it

[@Dianna-yc4fd]

❤

[@DragonAndy17]

That sounds pretty awesome moment.

[@rosemaryhensley9195]

So cool!!

[@RitzyTrailerII]

OMG. What an amazing moment that must have been! I'd have jumped right in with y'all!

[@mebasilasekassa4393]

Old was and still is GOLD

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

2300 people don’t know their butt from a hole in the ground. This is a classic through and through by a very talented artist. Rock on Dobie.

[@ooolalakatchuli9873]

You are so right 👍😎💞🎶😘

[@TheBob3759]

There are no dislikes here.

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

@@TheBob3759 That is because YT recently got rid of the dislike count.

[@TheBob3759]

@@ChrisHiblerPinball Did not know that Chris.

[@JohnHWelch63]

You got that right! It's funny one of the chorus lyrics is "I wanna get lost in your rock and roll", because that's exactly what happens every time I hear this awesome classic! I get fully lost in it and drift away!!!

[@VernCrisler]

I think Dobie's version became a big hit because it is very soulful, which was popular at the time. Also, in Dobie's version the music quiets down and Dobie's singing almost sounds like he is opening his heart up and baring his soul. That's what's missing from many other recorded versions.

[@slowrabbit9652]

Well said.

[@MIKECNW]

There could have been many like that at the time and weren't for fortunate. Who knows. Matter of fact he had a few in the 60's which probably weren't as big though just as good in their own right.

[@PINKDAN1962]

Well if your comparing Dobies version Uncle cracker . Well thats like comparing Jimmy Page to John denver soul . Not saying UC has no soul he just dont have Dobies pipes /vocals

[@nananoodle5020]

@@PINKDAN1962 white.

[@noway3615]

Very well said.

[@neilfe1]

If you're still listening, you're part of the IN CROWD

[@pammcmonigle6061]

It’s December 26, 2023 and this is still epic! The band that is playing with him especially

[@toddjones9603]

Everything about the 80s was epic rock on tru talent❤

[@victormoon2349]

Dobie was full of soul. Nobody can sing this song like he did. R.I.P. Dobie Gray. Thanks for the memories….

[@victormoon2349]

@@jmit3491 you are correct.

[@musadube1112]

I love this song

[@TheBob3759]

Amen to that.

[@autofan02x31]

This takes me back to the 1970s in america even though im 15 and live in germany

[@darqv9358]

Germany spawned one of my favorite bands ever, Eloy. their music takes me to Germany in the 70s-80s even though I'm 16 and live in America

[@michaelmaniscalco2191]

I grew up in the 70's. My memories are magical mostly due to my parents and grandparents. But also Malls, arcades, putt putt golf, throwing knives and stars, building ramps for our bikes, no helmets,, all metal Tonka trucks, boxy BMW'S, sleek Datsun/Nissan z's, F-15''s, steel monkey bars, merry go rounds, tall swing sets, neighborhood pool, Zayre's, Foodworld, home-cooked family supper, awesome TV shows, the Pledge of Allegiance and Evel Knievel.

[@ligmabowls1230]

Ich fühl dich grade so hart und bin leicht angetrunken vielleicht auch deswegen

[@olegkolesnikov7155]

@@michaelmaniscalco2191 I'm a 15 year old who really wishes they were born in the 60s. While I understand that there was a lot more injustice, people werent as rich, and a lot of modern items I take for granted werent around, I feel like the complete freedom and wiggle room for fun in life was so much more prominent then. You could do so much dumb stuff and get off the hook. Life wasnt all about chasing that extra 0.1% in profit and instead it was about living life. The cool ass cars really dont hurt, but that's besides the point

[@santosdr2]

@@olegkolesnikov7155 people had more wealth on average in the 60's compared to now. The dollar when further. You had more buying power, college was affordable. That isn't to say they were more rich. Some people are highly more wealthy today but on average the working man, makes less and the unemployment is higher. Also racial tensions are higher. plus maybe see this so you may understand why racial tensions are often inflamed. invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=FwwNH_r2muw .

[@kenfragnicholl-sh6so]

Old classics never die just listen to this man what a song

[@williamsauerheber2281]

ALWAYS LIKED THIS SONG.

[@zodiac909]

When you think about it, this song is a love letter to music itself and how it can make you feel better in life. Amazing.

[@m.c.master4622]

Came onto a hits radio show today. Although I remember Dobie's version, I never saw it as "a love letter to music itself" and it really HIT ME!!! Music has sustained me throughout my life; I need it desperately. Going to quote this today on my FB page. Thanks for your insight.

[@zodiac909]

@@m.c.master4622 Glad it helped!

[@damo100able]

Wow what a beautiful comment.I thank you for that.I love this song and this version,it is the best.

[@lionsden6457]

Exactly.

[@northgeorgiaflyer9940]

Well said

[@jahlinreed8418]

this was me and my grandpa’s favorite song when we were hanging out together, he passed in 2015 and every time i hear this song i cry. RIP grandpa you are missed everyday.

[@ronnieburns4554]

Man, I miss the 70's, such great music, and a easier time to grow up in.

[@benspalding3370]

Well I'm beyond missing the '70s. I was born in 1993, but I wish that I was around in the '70s, or the '80s at the latest.

[@lauriewhincup5635]

70's was the beginning of REAL MUSIC THAT. COURSES THROUGH YOUR BODY AND SOUL. GLAD TO BE OF THAT GENERATION. WE NOW LEAD AND I WANT THE SOUL TO FEEL THIS MUSIC OVER AND OVER

[@jesusislord3321]

Now all we have is trash☹

[@theodoreritola9758]

@@benspalding3370 I liked the 80s ok , But the 70s brought me more joy in life and music

[@benspalding3370]

@@theodoreritola9758 What about the 60s?

[@annmariemitchell9309]

❤this is such a classic song! It never ages!!

[@ananmai8700]

I was hatched in the 60's, in the 70's, I used to LISTEN to this song...

[@mindycanales1180]

I can’t ever listen to this song and not get tears in my eyes. Every damn time.

[@mikewinchester433]

I know what you mean. It plays right into ones soul and realize life s and can be better. I too tear up and dream of better to come! Peace to you Mindy and keep the music deep inside your heart! An old man from Montana!

[@mr.zagzagata5889]

You have a good ❤️ and soul, My friend don't change.

[@seancrumby3241]

My Wife calls it "My eyes are sweating"

[@Steve-yo4ld]

So many memories are stirred hearing this!😔 To go back to those days knowing what we know now! We would have cherished every moment of every day!❤

[@joebagley1252]

Yup yup !

[@protusnxumalo3303]

Dobie Gray is still killing it with this song -drifts away

[@enamohan5409]

Grew up listening to these timeless music..one of my favourite by far..the best

[@larrymcguinness768]

Ouch! So good to hear it again after all these years! WOW Dobie! Do it again! Xxxzzz

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

Drift Away not Drifts😆

[@karenrakes1641]

Loved this song and Dobie Gray! I was 21 when it was a hit and now 71 and still loving it as much as ever!!! Music is good for the soul!❤😊❤

[@dougripley7545]

Just had to come listen to the original after hearing it on masked singer 👨‍🎤

[@karenrakes1641]

@@dougripley7545 Too funny! Watched the Masked Singer myself!

[@curtekstrom9531]

Dobie may be gone, but his Music will always be with us. A Great Voice and a Great Talent!!

[@johnflanagan7653]

No better version than this one - take it away, Dobie.

[@realgilla108]

I made it worse kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rFomVqi7ehZ68

[@TheGreenPond-nature]

@@realgilla108 yes I think you are correct nice try though

[@vinnyvsalval]

Dobie Gray. Otis Redding. Percy Sledge. Best artists from that era.

[@ArcoZakus]

Vincenzo Valenti, That's a good start to a list of "Best artists from that era", but it only triggers an avalanche in my mind of other names that would go on quite a ways. Could I suggest Bobby Bland and Little Milton for starters?

[@esselllay]

Excellent start! Can we have some Bill Withers and Sam Cooke as well?

[@ArcoZakus]

Rosie W, "Jackie Wilson" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-ol6h7bbWqarc

[@tyrantx3609]

Who is percy sledge?

[@ArcoZakus]

Donald Hope, "Percy Sledge" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKKVgWumidd3rNk

[@PHBRNTGGR2]

Dobie is still freeing our souls with his beautiful voice. 🥰💕😭 EPIC!!!!

[@justanadams9430]

Rest In Peace Dobie Gray. Thanks for the memories of your signature song.

[@thomastinglan2378]

This song is timeless, old school rocks

[@georginapavitt8330]

Sure does ❤️🤘

[@lisaharper8797]

AMEN,, indeed it does.

[@freetob1]

Rest in heavenly peace Dobie Gray!!! Thanks for the great music

[@DonSouthard-mb6pk]

Wow thanks for all the respone its just how i chill i need it

[@brionesvictoria]

Will always be on my playlist! Love all his music! ❤

[@visagiejc1]

Since my childhood Dobie Gray's music has been engraved in the memory if my soul. My father knows good music and I'm glad to recall all the golden oldies. RIP Dobie Gray.

[@LisaMAltemose]

How many years now and this song still hasn't gone out of style!

[@debbiekerr3989]

Lisa M. Altemose You're right, and I don't think it ever will. It's just that great.

[@korbaisblessed2562]

It never can because of the feeling it brings

[@mrstwilightsagalove1]

good music never does

[@billyhuff3704]

Amen

[@cody2497]

I like you pic Daria was a good show and I love the fact that it's a spinoff of Beavis and Butthead lol

[@stevengration4379]

Still such a phenomenal tune in 2019

[@garylefevers]

Agreed. It is still very meaningful. Very soothing. Timeless.

[@adriennep.5004]

So true!!!

[@eddymontero3438]

👍🤤

[@rodolfossdesantana1031]

Steven Gration damn right it is!

[@neddyconstant5816]

Watching this at 6:43PM Tues 12/24/19

[@therockphilosopher1678]

I’ve listened to this song so many times on the radio when I was kid and in the most random moments it just pops back up in my memory.

[@sheliahtahaalaoui1035]

wish we had music like this today...

[@jetterbetters1985]

dobie gray thanks for the joy that you've given me. I want you to know I believe in your song. ✌

[@BidenHarris202four]

Jessie Drury amen

[@lindalu7lindathomas594]

Jessie Drury

[@lindalu7lindathomas594]

Looks gloomy

[@magpieone9390]

Jessie Drury right on

[@donaldreynolds2277]

Jessie Drury I agree

[@chrisarcher6936]

Oh man I really wish we could go back to a simple time when everyone left their ego at home and would just get along and have fun real music my people real soul in this music

[@Strangleholdintn]

I know what you mean. Too much entitlement now

[@stevenspooner1744]

When was there ever a time like that? Living in a dream my man

[@chrisarcher6936]

@Clint Dixon ya what I should have said I was this song reminds me of when I was a kid which for me was simpler lol

[@Triton1051]

Clint Dixon Mr. Archer, I tend to agree it was a simpler, I'd say better time; in many ways. I'd ask the "negative Nancy's" in which decade were we in the US NOT in a war? I know a lot of people who agree that today's stress level is ten times higher than then. One difference being that Vietnam got extensive coverage and the press was still _somewhat_ free to show the real casualties. And people actually protested. Where are the news anchors; 'inspiring' protests around Libya or Afghanistan? Seen anyone march recently? I think the sharp focus on the 'bad side', (yes, there's _always_ been a 'bad side', duh), ignores the things that were magical about the seventies. The music, "the dawning of the age" reasonably enlightened populace. I won't go on, but I could. I think people today are WAY more "uptight", way quicker to anger, and stressed out far more than the folks who used to say, "do your own thing". That seems more authentic to me than, "you do you", which a weak, watered down, insincere (?) derivitive. I took a minute to think before writing this as well, a luxury many folks don't have today, working two jobs to make ends meet can preclude real dialogue at the best of times. Houses were more affordable than now. Ok I ramble, hope I've made my point...

[@mid9trambler758]

+Chris Archer I hear what you're saying, I grew up those day's. Man...when I hear music from my era it sends me back to the great memories. Greatest Music PEACE

[@mayabythesea]

I love you grandpa. This song reminds me of you, as well as stand by me. You had a very big heart.

[@MrMiril21]

Anyone still listening in 2024 (July)❤

[@reneesouther6076]

August 1st😊

[@karendecker4873]

I'm 62 and I have loved this so for as long as I can remember! Love it!'

[@rockii9219]

This song will always be soothing to the soul. It’s July 2023 the world is upside down crazy but here I am with the volume turned up drifting away! 🎧

[@doctorbohr1585]

Stick around. It gets worst in October 🙁

[@nontokozondlovu3154]

Thank you Michael Clever Ndlovu fof teaching me this song,one of my dad 's favorite song .best music

[@PhillipScharneck-ji1bv]

From the 70s, my big brada used to luv this song, he passed on in 2010, am still listening to bra Dobby

[@wildwes9463]

If your listening to this in 2024 your a legend

[@David-cz1el]

A time traveler too.

[@williamstarnes994]

It has a subject, not like rap music!

[@stevenwest6587]

I must be a legend then end off

[@thegreatsoriano3349]

Goddamn right

[@jimmyjames7174]

I am 86 years old in 2024. love this song!

[@beadyb.1781]

Everybody thinks this is some country love song, no my friend. This is soul right here. Soul about living and loving. Not loving like you love a person, loving like you love a people. Love people, not a person. Love the earth and what it's got. Love and love my friends.

[@amiaclairsentient6926]

I grew up with this, it's way better Sung by Dobie :) Original is always best....

[@DumbFabric]

The lyrics, instruments singing are on par with that of country. Only difference is the guy's black.

[@boothps]

this is Samuel L Jackson before pulp fiction

[@truckeemick2486]

real country died with old hank.

[@kimjade842]

Sue Johnson ha! Amen

[@PatriciaClark-su3wc]

This song will always be a classic! I used to walk around the neighborhood dancing and singing to this song. It's a truly beautiful song.

[@charlieellis592]

Same here but I used to use it for extra speed and coolness when I rode my bike around the neighborhood.😂

[@TzarYuri]

This was the song my mom would sing to soothe me to sleep. 25 years later and it’s still my favorite song. I’ll keep on drifting away

[@ShiraleeOBX2008]

Today marks 4 years since my brother passed away. This was his favorite song. I've played it like 10 times and I'm all cried out. Miss you, bro. You will forever be my hero. 💙

[@leolopez4109]

It was my sons favorite too.. sing it round house!!he was killed 9/2022

[@audreybowles6357]

❤

[@SharonWard-dx1sv]

Amen ☁️🎺👼💒🙏🌹✨

[@daikolirae155]

Friendly reminder that this rendition of the song is the best ever 😁

[@realgilla108]

I made it worse kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rFomVqi7ehZ68

[@joshuawall476]

Never gets old!!! Alot of things have improved through the years, music is an exception. They dont make it like they used to!!

[@nveras11]

We played this song at my dad's funeral , he was also a muso and a very lost man. This song was so fitting .

[@williamhayes6210]

He had the most beautiful voice ! Saw him open for Jim Croce in the 70's. He sang this song and BLEW ME AWAY !

[@Tracylindilou]

Lucky dog! Those 2 on the same bill? Dream come true!

[@joshimhoff7557]

Awwww.... To see that show

[@jeanrocque-rr4ec]

Don't even get me started on Jim Croce!!!! Another voice silenced wat too soon.

[@undresss_b]

What a beautiful line up 🥲

[@mikewinchester433]

There are songs that many people copy and very very few can take one and make it theirs........forever. This one will always be Dobie's! Thru eternity. Always chokes me up because he does is so pure and so emotional! RIP Dobie. You are so missed!

[@lawrencepatsanza2440]

It brings back priceless memories of the 70's even here in Africa!

[@phyllisjones3149]

Waylon does pretty good Took the whole band

[@karlbuchanan1363]

True. Only the doobie brothers came close, but Doby still wins

[@bryanpalmer9660]

Remember hearing this classic on NZ radio ,one of THE 💎 of the 70s and one of my all-time favorites thanks for the video Auckland New Zealand 2023

[@sharonmarybeech305]

Always loved this song from a very young age I'm 63 now Its a timeless classic.brilliant ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chedderbug2820]

Still tuning in to this masterpiece in June 2023 💜

[@defleppardette]

Ah the anthem of my childhood! This version still gives me chills at 60 yrs old! Long live Rock and Roll!😋😁

[@lisakraemer1453]

Amen To That.

[@terrywilliams3925]

Me too. I'm 54 been listening to it as long as I can remember 😊

[@cristelwalker7413]

I used to listen to this song while I did my homework as a kid.

[@winstonrocco1981]

Think this is r and b

[@rossboden6193]

Best song ever so relaxing always cheers you up when feel down

[@OscarDeLoxius]

I'm 70, I'm still listening to this song, he is the original singer

[@playertomek5821]

Imagine not knowing about this masterpiece.

[@jessebaca2750]

This is one of the songs that never sounds dated👍🏼 it’s like a bottle of wine 🍷 it gets better with age.

[@nealsavage4976]

❤

[@lindaswan4479]

Still listening the lyrics are so true what a beautiful voice and soul 🎶🎵🎵🎵

[@kellyhall7533]

I loved this song years ago, I love this song now, and I will always love this song. It makes my heart happy. Thank you Dobie.

[@wayneromans6676]

Check this out. No loud noises, no lights, no half naked women, and no face tattoos but better than anything put out today. Just a man and the great music he's putting out. Wish it could be like that again.

[@brendamalmede6971]

I Agree!

[@RockHardRiffs]

Some of us are still trying 🎸

[@REV-mu5tu]

Same Here,Weird Everytime i hear this Song I sing it To JESUS.And i don't man that in a physical Bad way

[@luisbernardez4853]

Best era ever!!!

[@chantelledylan2292]

💯🙌🏼🔥🙏🏼🎶

[@juliasmith9768]

This dudes voice is pure melted choclate honey

[@geraldbusler661]

I'm 63..has been one of my favorite..it will be a song played at my funeral..hands down

[@geraldsmock584]

2023 and this song is still amazing 😊