Drift Away Dobie Gray HD

[@Austin-du1gd]

Dobie’s version will always be the original Drift Away. An absolute masterpiece!

[@elliott3991]

he sings on Uncle K's version too

[@donnamaria4882]

My God, I miss those days when entertainers sang with their hearts wide open and their clothes on.

[@edsonramos7208]

This lad sure did.

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

Dobie gives God the glory!

[@Littlebird50]

Me too!

[@godschild4158]

Still lots of great singers now

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

@@godschild4158 Not that many in comparison

[@johnschoonover5914]

Who's listening to this great music. 2024!!!!

[@demonrouge3338]

We’re gonna talk about that killer bass tone and that awesome bass player? Whoever that guy is he’s got the perfect tone right there.

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

Out of all the bass tones that exist, that is an excellent one.

[@edsonramos7208]

Definitely.

[@jaybee670]

We were blessed to have such fabulous music. Im 76 now and just love the songs of the 50s and 60s.

[@antonnym214]

This is one of six songs I would have to have on a deserted island and interesting Paul Williams' brother, Mentor wrote it. I'm so glad Dobie got a hold of it. Though Drift Away was recorded by Mike Berry and John Henry Kurtz before him, Dobie made it an international hit and his own biggest hit in 1973, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Dobie sadly passed in 2011 at age 71. His soul, talent, and great spirit is and always will be missed.

[@johnschoonover5914]

Sometimes music speaks what you feel inside. Who's enjoying this beautiful music. Going down memory lane. 2024!!!!

[@evahanson7681]

My dad died when I was 10. This is the only song I remember listening to in the car with him. He turned it up and goes (this was the 90s) "hey kid, this is real music". Every time I hear it in the car, I know he's with me. I've never seen this "live". Amazing.

[@brendapearce8425]

I LOVE your memory of your sweet dad and this amazing song you shared. Your dad was telling the absolute truth. Thank you for sharing. Dobie Gray has pipes and not the fake stuff now.

[@sartainja]

Amen, Sister Eva. Thank you for sharing your memory. Such a superb song as a listen to it for the fourth time in a row.

[@adiohead]

Your dad was so right!

[@footieloose5109]

Very sorry you lost him so young. He had impeccable musical taste. Hope life is good and you’re well.

[@binniemod]

Sorry you lost your Dad so young, however it's brilliant how music can make so many memories, priceless.

[@Dzeroed]

I am 40 years old. Played and sung for 30, forgot more tunes than I've learned- at least 50+ of my mine included. This is my favourite song of all time.

[@GodsLastZombie]

I used to listen to this song with my grandmother all the time as a kid. Some of my fondest memories are her picking me up from school and riding home with this song in the background. I lost her when I was 9 to breast cancer and still cherish those moments. Please take care of your guys’ old timers there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to experience one more day like that.

[@Dzeroed]

You have the right of it there...when they're gone, they're gone. The music, memories and hope is the only way to live again ♥️🖖🙏🤘

[@kristofersalter6619]

God Bless from CANADA HOPE FAITH LOVE YOU ALL

[@dreaming112]

Canadian here as well. What a great song

[@milbury55]

Dobie Gray was one of the finest singers of his generation.

[@sartainja]

Viva the memory and music of Dobie Gray.

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

A Texas guy!

[@southernhellstorm6634]

70s were best years I ever lived.. Wish they were here today..Sad what a world we now have..

[@johnschoonover5914]

This music is the closest thing we have to a time machine. The late 70s 80'S 90's were the best many great memories. 2024!!!!

[@stevejohnson1350]

If you don't get chills from the music of my era, the 70's, where it didn't matter what color you were you just made music and we loved you for it. This song takes me back to so many back roads, barn parties, and road trips in the last cool peaceful decade of teenagers.

[@bjaded1]

All that mattered back then was being YOU. That’s why this era is so attracting to those who never saw a glimpse of it.

[@onemanarmysswampparty]

I can imagine it was a great era to live in you older guys had it lucky wish I could've been part of that generation

[@WolfRun59]

Yeah, you could hear new Stevie Wonder, Deodato (2001 theme song) and Led Zeppelin on the same FM station. Now we hear most of that on classic rock or oldies stations. Good luck finding Deodato on the radio though 😂I’d love to hear someone play In The Year 2525. We won’t make it that long the way things are going. Only AI and roaches will survive 🤣

[@Mouse01011]

I agree with you that this song is amazing, but I dislike when people (especially white folks) assume that back then it didn’t matter what color you were. This was still the late 60s/early 70s and color did matter to a lot of people. Older people from that era like to always talk about the “good old days” as if racism didn’t exist.

[@Preedism]

​@@Mouse01011Nope, no denying there was mad racism back then.I was born in '65 to a racist azz southern family. I broke that stinking mold though, and raised my children to respect each soul individually. Wretched people come in all colors and from all walks of life. We can only lead by example.

[@roxynyte1]

I'm sorry absolutely no one will ever sound as good as Mr Dobie Grey with this song

[@daneoriatti5009]

Amen!

[@jameshaywood9342]

You will never get music like this again, need to appreciate it

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

It’s 2024 and recently a country singer put different words to this melody and has a hit on the country stations. I think all it did was make people search for the original and I would bet Dobie is getting a lot of play right now. No one can touch his version.

[@trevorhebert5297]

This song never gets old.

[@dcskfz]

You can feel this man's soul when he sings. Very underrated singer!

[@sarapasquariello5342]

A KIND WARM SOULFUL SONG BY SOMEONE WHO COULD ACTUALLY SING.

[@gregshupenia1377]

I wish I was his neighbor in happyland. I would have a bad day. I'd bring steaks and booze to his deck. We'd all dink eat and be merry errassing the days poisons . Then I'd say...HEY! SING ME A SONG. I'D BE GOOD UNTIL MONDAY. THEN ..REPEAT. HA HA!

[@cameronchiesa1031]

If this song doesn't give you chills, you're lying! RIP Mr. Gray, what a damn beautiful song.

[@jaysquared2061]

I teared up watching this. To see everyone just sitting there and enjoying the beautiful music played and sung to them by amazing musicians. I'm 19 years old and my God how I wished i was born just a few decades back from my birth year. Awesome tune brother Dobie!!

[@sartainja]

Gracefully said.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

JAY SQUARED You're alive now and young: lucky you! Maybe you could learn to play some real music, or speak out about what you like and don't like. Sometimes I wish I was born long ago. But we have so much more medical advancements now.. Anyhow, your comment is much appreciated, rock on.

[@ConwayBob]

@JAY SQUARED: Many of us who *were* around to watch this when it was first broadcast wish we could travel a few decades back in time and live it all again. How fortunate for all of us, young and old alike, that these recordings, films, and videos exist to allow us to see and hear Dobie Gray and other people of generations past perform again as often as we wish!

[@MisterBaltimoron]

It was special indeed. Every musician sang songs live exactly as recorded. No computers just pure talent enhanced by practice practice practice.

[@jeremycleary2115]

This is great music, but if you want to excel at your respective instrument you learn the language of RUSH.

[@jolynnehaworth3159]

I forgot he did that song, it's awesome and I love the memories

[@gloriag1888]

💚 🙏 Dobbie Gray 1940-2011, rests in blissful, eternal peace 💚🙏

[@bethepperson5363]

I was lucky enough to have been an avid fan of Dobie, this was my favorite song in 6th grade, yes, I am 60 and remember ALL of the good music. Still loving life, my family, and partying!!

[@marviveedee7198]

Damn ,they seriously nailed it .

[@beckjuly100]

The quality of Dobie's voice was so gorgeously soulful and earthy. What a beautiful man he was.

[@chrislong3938]

I've never heard this song and not stood up and sang along... One of the greatest songs ever written about how music moves people! Unreal song! Performed by the perfect soul to unleash it!

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

We GOTTA sing along!

[@darrins601]

Not sure you know this ... but this is the greatest song ever made

[@lobo5786]

I remember when this came out, it blew us all away

[@alanoffer]

Certain songs stick in your head from those long away days and this is one for me

[@LeeFred78]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Whenever it comes on when I'm driving, I turn it up and sing it full volume. RIP Dobie, and thank you.

[@darlenejeanson7131]

Not only was Dobie a great singer, he was one good looking tall dude.

[@annamarie7597]

I dont care how this young man sings this song - he is the only one who can sing it

[@babel232]

Who made you the music nazi?

[@fetterlyflores7592]

@@babel232 shut up. He’s right. Go away.

[@kevintaylor8832]

Great tune & vocals. Tight band & of course the guitar player is fantastic.

[@Mermaid2261]

I was only 11 when this song first hit the airwaves, the am heydays, but still recall this song very well. Awesome!

[@lionsden6457]

Wow, he sounded record-perfect live. I think I'm in love. 💚

[@iliyanmihaylov9379]

My cat is very sick and im just waiting for the moment. For the last 3 days im playing him the song, and every time he open his eyes and giving me hope and joy, that he is still here and we are listening this beutiful song together.

[@stevek6518]

One of the all time great songs.

[@JustJason1977]

2021! Still a great song!

[@vomitratz]

God, this was the best era of music for everybody. I wish I was born before I was. I'll turn 12 in less than a month and I still remember my dad and I used to listen to songs like this until he went batshit crazy with the alcohol and his plug. This song is great!

[@bmrazjr]

No computers and they had actual musicians with talent...and that voice!! Thanks for the memories

[@paulsantos914]

Dobie gave this song a soul

[@starletohara1631]

I grew up listening to Dobie Gray,and I love his smooth,soulful voice to this day.Beautiful.

[@Dadokhan]

Every time I hear this song and I remember when it came out it touched everyone and still does and forever will.

[@edzuit420]

i thought it was just me 😅

[@nonametooclaim]

no one and i mean NO ONE will ever make / remake a beat that this one has thats so soothing ....... sad he had to go ...... rip my man

[@jeannehipp9896]

I hadn't heard that he passed on. What of and when, out of curiosity? I always wondered what became of him but never heard before now. Sad.I have always loved this song and no other version will do!

[@Carpysvideos77]

Jeanne Hipp, He died on December 6, 2011 in Nashville, at age 71. He had died from complications of a surgical procedure to remove cancer.

[@joeschmo9838]

Damn 8 days before my birthday, I'll make sure this year's celbration includes him in my lineup of musics while I'm enjoying another birthday drunk and alone :\ Some reason this song calls to me every fuckin time I hear it and brings me to tears, not sure if they're happy or sad. This song just fills me with so many different emotions I don't know what I'm feeling.

[@AA-xy3ej]

Joe Schmo Joe Smoe do some push-ups & wipe your tears boy. You should like a bitch stole your heart 40 years ago, move on you sound like a little bitch!!!!

[@joeschmo9838]

I love this song and his voice, but I really dig (maybe sadly) Uncle Kracker's with Dobie Gray's voice subtly backing him. Nobody will do this song like Dobie did but Uncle K did the best cover IMO.

[@duchessofstonecrest]

Beautiful voice, beautiful song and what a beautiful man. Rest in Peace, Dobie Gray.

[@ShanFerguson]

No one will ever be as great as the original on this great song. R.I.P. sir.

[@shellyvanarsdale4438]

THOSE VOCALS ARE AMAZING

[@matthill9025]

17/4/21 song still awesome , such an emotional song , but so upbeat ,this is what talent is .

[@chrislong3938]

When you see artists do their thing live, it's so much more impressive. Neil Young Live at the BBC is unreal when you see him do Old Man and Heart of Gold by himself is chilling to think that so much talent is allowed to be encompassed by one body! Same here! in the released version, there are strings covering the soft spots of the song whereas here a Hammond does the job perfectly! It's just fantastic how talented people can be and can go about doing their jobs so well! ... not to mention what a beautiful song this is!

[@Tom_theBaptist]

“To believe in God is to know that all the rules will be fair, and that there will be wonderful surprises.” - Ugo Betti

[@imaginarythings]

What a great talent and great man. I met him back in 1999, and doing some work at a friend's studio that he also worked out of some. Wow! He had such a great voice. He was such a warm and just wonderful person. He is missed. Rest In Peace!

[@chrislovdahl9292]

I love this arrangement, especially the organ. The studio version included strings instead, but the I think the organ fits the song much better. Strings were over-used in the 70s, in my humble opinion. And the drummer was fantastic. Dobie Gray was a massive talent.

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

🎵 Fantastic bass playing by Mike Leech🎼🎶.

[@phatjaxx1]

Me and Ben Benay, Eddie Greene, Tom Hensley and Greg Mathiason back in the good old days of playing live on TV without autotune! Before computers y'all! Cheers!

[@garypotterton6840]

Thank You Sir.

[@chainedmindsasylum]

One of the all time unforgettable songs ❤️

[@ravenmeadows7350]

Day after day I'm more confused Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain You know that's a game that I hate to lose And I'm feelin' the strain 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 Oh, 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 To 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 Yeah, 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 given me I want you to know I believe in your song And rhythm and rhyme and harmony You've helped 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 Give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Hey, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Na na na, won't you, won't you take me Oh, take me

[@markhunter157]

It just doesn't get any better !

[@scizessita]

This has been one of my al -time favorite songs of all time ever since it was first released about half a century ago. I never knew this videos existed until about 5 minutes ago. *THANK YOU, CAT MAN!!!* I am eternally in your debt.

[@ruthboykin9873]

Have loved this song since I first heard it years ago!

[@ericbeaulieu4843]

R.n Peace Dobie,you made magic happen with this song.Bless you my man.

[@eddiejansen3771]

So thankful that I was raised listening to MUSIC like this and not so much of the contemporary trash. My infant son will have heard hundreds of Dobie Gray songs before he hears one word of mumble rap, auto tune, or some other nonsense

[@sheilahasson8804]

Loved this song rip Mentor Williams thanks for giving us such a great song

[@12groney]

Try to find a song that beautiful these days. Now it's all production.

[@demonrouge3338]

Someone mentioned the bass player. My my what a sound. Rolling along . Cosmic, beautiful playing 👍👍👍

[@sartainja]

The Midnight Special was the best tv show for popular music in the 1970's. Dobie Gray does a great version on this video. The drummer is pouring it on. Thanks for posting and sharing such an uplifting and wonderful video.

[@sandralingelbach9460]

The 70's had some of the best musicians of all times.Thank you!

[@joreykrawczyn8353]

The drummer is my younger brother, his playing is so recognizable and he's 64 and still playing his heart out

[@user-ig7nq7pc7k]

And who was the bassist on this? When they hit the tag, he flies! Beautiful, free playing.

[@mrmoa]

Jorey Krawczyn Fantastic! The whole band was worthy of the singer, which is saying something.

[@rrockhard1]

😪

[@kiagunderson7016]

Drift Away is a good song. It’s the song that I sang for my Schools choir.

[@werewolf5674]

Along time ago but I feel like it was yesterday. Great times.

[@judemcmaster574]

After all these years, I still love this wonderful song, he does it so well, thank you you lovely man 🎸🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️👍🏿👍🏿

[@daneoriatti5009]

As I hoped, this was perfect. With so much soul! Rip Dobie

[@SoftPetals37]

What a beautiful man... Beautiful song.

[@corieaskew1211]

Nobody sings it like this man and no one ever will that's how you sing a song .All you people out there who try listen closely !!!!!

[@suchstyles]

Music can truly be an incredible blessing that brings back some sacred memories ✨

[@robertryan2542]

Truly a classic. Reggie Young plated the intro on the studio version. May Almighty God have mercy on these 2 men.

[@ougigaming8710]

Hey man .awesome glad someone recognizes Reggie. Americas greatest player imho.....who played it here live?

[@jcgood]

@@ougigaming8710 Ben Benay

[@AlSherman47]

Goose bumps and watery eyes - so beautiful and moving!!!

[@sartainja]

Amen, Brother Al.

[@robertwhyst]

Pure Soul 🙏 Fantastic performance of the Legendary singer Dobie Gray 🎶

[@BiffBifford]

When I was a kid, this song was played on the radio and jukeboxes everywhere. I never knew who sang the song until the late 1990s.

[@markmeade2937]

The heart and soul of this man, absolutely brilliant...... This song makes you think there could be a better world out there if we all just got it together 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@lann2bme7516]

I Will always L❤V E this SONG, THIS VERSION!!! Thanks Dobie Gray for singing this beautiful song! Rest in Paradise !!! 🙏

[@TaylorMadeCori]

This song has always been special to me. It so aptly describes my life-long love for music. Mentor Williams, Dobie Gray - thank you for so beautifully describing what is in my heart.

[@tylerbotelho1787]

Fantastic rest in peace Dobie Gray

[@sparklecakes3539]

Omg yes!!!!

[@lesleystorey3917]

pm1music x of death

[@franceszane3244]

Great song. I respect him. He's a natural singer. Great voice n talent.

[@Luis-nk3bv]

Crecí con esta música !!!. Me gustaba mucho el sonido, la armonía vocal, las sensaciones que mi cuerpo experimentaba mientras escuchaba esta canción. Pero no entendía la letra, no entendía la historia que nos estaba contando. Ahora gracias a internet, comprendo lo majestuoso del mensaje. Tremenda historia !!! Agradecido de la vida de haber nacido en 1958 !!!

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

RIP DOBIE GRAY - 26.07.1940 - 06.12.2011 - Shared on G+, July 26, 2016 and 2018

[@jwright123456789]

Everything about this video is beautiful

[@briansotto2251]

wow beatiful voice..

[@bobtrice6312]

One of my all time favorites!!! Working on it to put in my song list but THIS ONE has to be perfect; Dobie deserves nothing less!!! Bob Trice

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Been drifting since the 60's :) peace love

[@bobbybrown699]

i wasnt around in this era,but i will say this people cared about their music and the music then is so much better than todays....dont get me wrong by no means i like todays music,however this kind of music is what set the heights of this era....more soul.......

[@lacusmortis1]

I wanna drift away in a soulful beat , RIP Bro , you have sure touched my soul

[@johnb4694]

Thank you for posting this. Timeless song, RIP Dobie...

[@leftoutjonny]

‘For All Mankind’ brought me here. Mr Gray had an incredible singing voice, and an incredible hair style!

[@marcdiaz459]

I wish I was alive for this

[@sparklecakes3539]

Lol

[@lindarcarlsen]

Yes , it was magical hearing and seeing him with his band at the troubadour in early 70’s .. mesmerizing joy

[@catdakman1273]

WOLF MAN JACK !!!!!!!!!!!!! COOL !!!!!!! YES THUMBS UP TO DRIFIT AWAY !!!!!

[@ruthwilfong2342]

This is the song I played over & over again after my husband died. And I still do, 10 years later. 💙💙

[@kevinstewart2567]

Absolutely fantastic! This is so good! No one can do it quite as good as Mr Dobie did it!👍. It has aged very gracefully and will sound just as good a thousand years from now! Love it..always have…always will! 💙🙏🏻💚

[@davidlara4102]

Takes me back to my childhood & I’ve not heard this song in ages.

[@cayogator]

A great tune, and singer !