Dobie Gray - Drift Away | REACTION

[@timorr2399]

This is the only version I ever heard and I cant imagine any version being better than this. Rest in peace Doby.

[@bobthebear1246]

GOD, Dobie Gray had such an amazing, underrated voice, didn't he? 🙌🏻 R.I.P. 🌹

[@Jude_196]

FACTS!!!

[@sheilaholmes8455]

Never get tired of this song.

[@CalamityJ765]

Love love this song! I included this in my husbands memorial video for his service. It was perfect.

[@sandradixon-ok5nr]

No one else should be allowed to sing this song .

[@jdw5678]

This is soul, and country, and pop, and rock & roll, all mixed together in a rich, timeless musical stew. This song *dominated* top 40 radio and the charts in the summer of '73, and never sounds outdated.

[@no2all]

Persistence wins out as the Dobie Gray/Drift Away media campaign gains traction and wins a spot on the 502 Shuffle. Congrats to those who refused to give up on their favorite tunes.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Thanks, my suggestions end up being ones grossely overlooked on reaction channels and for that reason very few make it through. Its very suprising this one has so few reactions considering how beloved by artists from all genres. As a young kid in the 70's this and Jackie Blue stand out most. Cheers!

[@sarahdixon1943]

The "love song to music" ❤❤ 🎶 🎵 ❤❤

[@dkmcbigsley]

I don't think there is another song that will chill me out and improve my mood more than this.

[@loristone9242]

Absolutely the best version of this song. ❤

[@jgsrhythm100]

Most soulful for sure.

[@allenwhitmer8192]

I agree, but I also think Uncle Kracker's version, featuring Dobie, is a close second. Kracker showed respect and paid tribute to Dobie

[@jgsrhythm100]

@allenwhitmer8192 True, but would have been unfortunate if that had been reacted to first. Though very cool he actually had Dobie in the video.

[@allenwhitmer8192]

@@jgsrhythm100 yeah, that wouldn't have been good.

[@stevetanner3019]

The biggest cover of this after Dobie was probably Uncle Kracker in 2002

[@JWCFB]

Great song!

[@dtilt1]

truely one of the greatest songs ever recorded and he did it absolute justice, you can't help but clap along

[@mariejustme]

This is the ONLY version that matters. 🤟🏼

[@Kimberliss42]

Agreed...

[@FUBAR1986]

When artistry was real and they believed in what they were singing

[@lynn288]

The OG!! Awesome!!

[@AP-gb3eh]

This is the version! This is what I hear when others cover this song. It’s always Dobie , great song for the ages

[@lisahaverluk4037]

Loving it❤❤❤❤ so many memories...so smooth 🎉😂❤

[@worldofwisdom617]

Bro that BASS is MEAN,, deep and to the core, with his voice. Beautiful

[@lydmarl.475]

You are damn right it’s the best one!!,

[@jayalexander3356]

As far as I'm concerned, there are NO other versions of this song.

[@Kimberliss42]

Agree...

[@wendyryder2708]

DEFINITELY!!!

[@hmichaelr1]

Dobie hit #11 in 1965 with 'The "In" Crowd'. For those of us who were music consumers at that time, it's an unforgettable part of our coming up.

[@emerald1805]

Yep. Unforgettable song.

[@marcbenjamin9436]

One of the catchiest songs of the ‘70s.

[@beatlesarebest]

Man I love this song!!!!

[@micheleparker3780]

This song literally makes me pray to the Music Gods for ALL the great music from all times - THANK YOU!!!!!! ❤❤❤😊

[@barrycohen311]

This is one of those classic "Bad Day" songs. Crack open a beer and put this song on and you will be drifting away alright... No worries or cares in the world. A total classic.

[@Maizy1985]

When this first came out I actually thought he was singing 'give me the Beach Boys'...I thought wow that's so cool, I love the Beach Boys tool! Lol

[@micheleparker3780]

😂

[@teddybissell7512]

Uncle Kracker is the reason you guys are so familiar with this song. He made a huge hit out of it in the early 2000’s. Dobie Gray sang backup in that version.

[@jenniebirchfield7218]

Many covers but none tops Dobie!!

[@gesundheit602]

Talk about a radio staple.. I’ve heard this since I was a kid in the 70s on the radio and it has never gotten old. It is the best version by far imo.

[@dorathocker4575]

I've had an intense love for music from my earliest memory. I would categorize it as my best friend. I'm honestly not much of a people person, and prefer music for company. I'm one of those people who can truly say "music has been the soundtrack of my life" since the early 60s until ........... 😎👍

[@Kimberliss42]

Same here.. People consider me a people person and love me (I have no idea why) but that's not really what has my heart.. Music and dogs...

[@pommie5093]

I have always loved this tune-another great one!

[@LindaSingleton-r3t]

Love this song! His voice is amazing and you find yourself drifting away. I also love the first song he did "The In Crowd". His voice is so good!

[@marleneobstnash5517]

Love 💗 this original heartfelt version. Yes, he put his heart and soul into this song.

[@kaychristensen4394]

This is such a great song 😎

[@joes2514]

Brings me back in time. Lying back in the grass, watching the clouds rolling overhead, not a care in the world. Perfect time-wasting song.

[@chriscornelius2518]

That's a wonderful memory.

[@maureenwagg5305]

This brings me back. This song was on the radio all the time at my house. One of the best 70's hits.

[@terrilgeorge7255]

Music feeds the soul😊

[@jonathansmith3742]

Thanks for the joy that you've given me. This would be my favorite song if not for Summer Breeze.

[@stephenreiner1523]

Day after day I'm more confused, let me just drift away, please I 🙏. This song was a gift for all of us.

[@bradblocker4942]

Man, where has this month gone already! Just a week left and still so many amazing songs left to share... They might need to keep this marathon going through April!!

[@MattB-h3n]

Good call on the month flying by, Brad. I do recall when the marathon was introduced, Nick mentioned it could well extend a bit into April. So, there is a chance we've got some more "one hit wonders" left in the near future! I've also mentioned in a couple of posts, given the significant number of songs that have been suggested (along with the guys and viewers strong positive reactions to most of the choices), the guys consider possibly revisiting a "One Hit Wonders Marathon, Volume 2" type event say in the summer. If that's not feasible, maybe the guys could do a regular or semi-regular feature (perhaps a couple of times per month?) where they react to more "one hit wonders." Just some thoughts to hopefully keep the good times on the channel going! 😀

[@SusanMetzger-n9v]

When this song was selected on the juke box, everybody in the bar sang along, I could never sing along cause I choked up with tears, it was so magical. 💃💃🍀🍀

[@timwhitnell7145]

Great song that still sounds fresh more than 50 years later. Very lush guitar work as well. A pristine-sounding recording. It's the only version I've ever heard and probably the only rendition I need to hear. Elements of soul and a bit of country. P.S. The instrument you are thinking of Ryan is a metronome, often used in teaching piano, but in this case I believe the instrument being used in the song is a hand-held wooden block being hit with a wooden stick.

[@cindiherriott3259]

I so forgot this song and it was always such a favorite of mine! My bad. Thanks for playing it.

[@lynosbourne2024]

Love You Guys!! ❤❤❤❤

[@randlnickel9196]

Buddy Just grabbed The soul

[@denisetowe895]

❤❤ so glad you liked this one…I can listen to it on a loop….back in our day if there was a jukebox in the place your first quarters were for Drift Away and Rambling Man so we could have a sing along! It also says what I feel! ❤❤

[@stephenreiner1523]

You just have to have this on your playlist.

[@traceycater]

I’m just singing away! Awesome!

[@randlnickel9196]

They nailed this in 72

[@denisetowe895]

Haha have you been reading my list of suggestions?! 🤣. This is an all time fav! Been on my playlist since it came out!

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the most memorable tunes from the 1970’s was played on radio stations very often for decades!

[@danbo2073]

It's underappreciated. This album, from the first track to the last, rocks. All these years later, I'm a metal guy, but this album is still in rotation. They put together a great backing band for Dobie. Most people just know Drift Away. Give the album a listen. It's a gem.

[@gerib4234]

WOW! I bet that guy/gal is so happy right now. Way to persevere, congrats!!❤

[@brentcox7772]

Great song! Try Wild Cherry, “Play that Funky Music!!🤘🔥

[@jgsrhythm100]

Ryan, metronome is what you were thinking, though actually woodblocks( they do sound similar)..What makes this version different is genuine heartfelt soul. He meant every word.

[@emerald1805]

More likely claves instead of woodblocks - but we probably will never know. Not a metronome!

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@emerald1805 claves are hand held. does sound like but If you watch Dobie on Midnight Special the drum set player is playing this part which means he would have to be striking something. 😃

[@emerald1805]

@@jgsrhythm100 But in the studio - who knows? Nice talking with a fellow drummer!

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@emerald1805 Same !!

[@Linda-y9h]

Good choice. Played this a lot on the radio. Soooo many different genres to listen to. ❤😊

[@scottstewart5784]

I always heard it as "Give me the People" - this may be the first time I've heard the song outside radio.

[@bobashley7533]

🔥

[@289hipo]

METRONOME

[@somerandomthings]

Great song. Love the channel Dance With Me by Orleans Magic by Pilot Sausalito Sunrise by Diesel

[@bobthebear1246]

Just remember that Orleans had an even bigger hit with "Still The One."

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@bobthebear1246 Did the guys check " Still the One"? They would love that and the prior mentioned.

[@somerandomthings]

You are right...I forgot about "Still the One" 😐

[@doplinger1]

It may be well covered, but I cant recall ever hearing one.

[@somersetcace1]

Best version. Aside from a great vocal are those guitar licks. I can only describe them as `tasty.`

[@cynthiaallison3202]

Love the words to this song!

[@lindastafford9548]

Great choice, such a great song!

[@kaychristensen4394]

Great song ❤

[@kathywright5465]

I hope Bobby Caldwell - What you won't do for love is gonna make it in this month

[@MattB-h3n]

Thanks for the post, Kathy. If you or anyone else interested in seeing "What You Won't Do For Love" get a video and have not already done so, please check out the comments section for the recent video "Take On Me" by a-Ha. Before that video premiered, I put up an informal poll, asking anyone interested in "What You Won't Do For Love" to be included as a video on the channel to click the "Like" (Thumbs Up graphic). It's been less than 3 days and the post for that song has received almost 80 "Likes" so far. An incredible reaction!

[@palmyreatkinson518]

it has been a long time since i heard this song. it's a good one.

[@alexey7459]

Awesome and nostalgic song. I remembering singing this one on the bus in kindergarten after hearing my dad play it at home. Always enjoy your guys’ reactions - you should check out “Georgy Porgy” by Toto. Fire song

[@AmyW-qo4se]

Makes me think of the 50's- 60's Dobie Gillis. Anyway , good song. Tune gets in your head

[@1BDGolfer]

Another one hit wonder is the Dutch band Diesel with Sausalito Summer Nights. Enjoyed this song, bringing back memories.

[@geoffboultwood7566]

If I remember rightly I first heard it, when it was used in a Cadbury's Chocolate Advert on TV

[@lydmarl.475]

Oh yes there is another great song which was also a banger, the track “Let Go”

[@jjo154]

Great voice, great song. He was also a member of the underrated and underrecognized rock/R&B band Pollution in the 1970's.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Wow, I need to check that out. Thanks!

[@jjo154]

@@jgsrhythm100 Check out their song Do You Really Have a Heart.

[@jjo154]

@@jgsrhythm100 Check out their song Do You Really Have a Heart.

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

A real Gem, can't wait!

[@jgsrhythm100]

I've heard the same can be said for KrazyKL 😃

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

@@jgsrhythm100 😂

[@jgsrhythm100]

​@@KrazyKatLadyx2 I meant real 💎 of course 😆

[@suzanneprock7286]

One of my favorite songs in the late 70's, it was extremely popular. You should check out the video!

[@Kimberliss42]

I didn't know there was one.. I'll look for it..

[@davidleftwich-mk4xt]

Bill Withers Use Me! You'll love it

[@jgsrhythm100]

Bill Withers not need to be in this Marathon but absolutely an essential reaction.

[@davidleftwich-mk4xt]

@jgsrhythm100 correct, it doesn't need to be on this marathon. I don't comment much so i wanted to get it in a recent post. Bill had so many great songs. By no means not a one hit wonder.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@davidleftwich-mk4xt I've played it at many a blues jam( drums).

[@brigitte9999]

Thanks Guys!😊

[@lindac6293]

Great song & just found your channel & love it!

[@otter3095]

You found a good one. Check out some old reactions with the three of them….Lowdown… Green Earrings by Steely Dan or anything Toto. They love those and are fun to watch

[@daveman_50]

Guitar is by Reggie Young, a legendary Memphis studio player.

[@mrbass617]

Mike Leech on bass

[@varnishgal]

The rhythmic sound like a clock also characterizes a metronome.

[@MadisonD941]

The first song i heard by Dobie Gray was 1965 > The In Crowd. Totally different from this. Worth a listen.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Funny never heard that as a kid and only know it after looking into Dobie Gray. So many great black artists completely off my radar as a kid now my favorite. Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone my top 2 .

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

You've probably heard Uncle Kracker's cover of "Drift Away" from 2003, in which Dobie Gray joined in on the song's bridge. Awesome song!

[@memorylane7068]

Mentor Williams is Paul Williams' brother, and Paul wrote many hits as well.

[@lesliespeck8717]

That sound you are thinking of is that metronome son. Great reactions.

[@heatherturner6955]

This is the most memorable version of this song. But the Uncle Kracker version sticks with me because of Dawson's Creek. (Iykyk). I did not think of this as a country song. Never heard that before you read it... Great song! To many this is the original! It is great to be well rounded in any area! But music does something to your heart no matter what mood you are in. Or affects us different depending on how we feel. 😊

[@fredjones7675]

shout out to the late Reggie Young and his iconic opening guitar riff, as well as Mike Leach’s bass line ….. American Sound Studio, Memphis, TN

[@jgsrhythm100]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@MattB-h3n]

Great catch, Fred. It appears that the other main guitar part/fill in the song was played by Troy Seals. Troy is a member of the extended family that produced Jim Seals of Seals and Crofts, along with Dan Seals from England Dan and John Ford Coley. Dan Seals would also transition into a country music star primarily in the 1980s. Troy Seals would become known as one of the most successful songwriters in Nashville with hits such as "Seven Spanish Angels" (made famous as a duet between legends Ray Charles and Willie Nelson). Seals would go on to be nominated for co-writing the Country Music Assocation Song of the Year on 3 different occasions. Ultimately, Troy Seals was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

[@CardiacCat]

Best version of them all.... hands down. Oh and "that thing"...Metronome

[@marningritaguy]

A metronome can be seen as an instrument as it measures time meter, but it is more of a device as it is mechanical.

[@mikeroche9986]

Please play “Sausalito Summernight” from Diesel. My 50th bday is on the 27th, so it would be a nice present hearing my song and your reaction since I’ve only seen 2 other reactions for it😁

[@donalddixon6541]

Thoughts from the "og's" Out of the thousands of times I've heard this song, not once did I think of this being "Country". Also though over 40 years I have yet to hear another version of this song, ever... (Probably glad of it....). True facts.......

[@emerald1805]

And yet, it was and is a country song. Written as country, played by country musicians and a country hit. But it was heard on rock radio stations as much as country radio.

[@donalddixon6541]

@@emerald1805 nope..........

[@emerald1805]

@@donalddixon6541 😁

[@legman1476]

Woodblock is the instrument you're referencing during the breakdown part, Ryan. There can be one or several that are tuned to a note as Supertramp uses in "The Logical Song." A woodblock (also spelled as two words, wood block) is a small slit drum made from a single piece of wood. The term generally signifies the Western orchestral instrument but may also refer to the Chinese woodblock. The orchestral woodblock of the West is generally made from teak or another hardwood. The dimensions of this instrument vary, although it is either a rectangular or cylindrical block of wood with one or sometimes two longitudinal cavities. It is played by striking it with a stick, which produces a sharp crack. Alternatively, a rounder mallet, soft or hard, may be used, which produces a deeper-pitched and fuller "knocking" sound. On a drum kit, a woodblock is traditionally mounted on a clamp fixed to the top of the rear rim of the bass drum.

[@emerald1805]

Could also have been claves. But we’ll probably never know.

[@legman1476]

It's woodblocks. The clave is one trick pony with no defined note. Woodblocks can have different pitches and some drummers have the tri-block, which is used in Supertramp's "Logical Song." Here there are two different tones in the second verse that, like Ryan thought, sound like a ticking clock. @@emerald1805

[@detroitpolak9904]

I got “gimme the beat boys”always, but there’s been plenty of other lyrics I’ve heard wrong.

[@elma4250]

Oh, boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We used to start this in the locker room after gym class - of course, our girlie voices didn't meet the standard but we were a very small school and the lyrics and sentiments were heartfelt. LOVE this one!!!!!! Curious.............no Peter Gabriel yet (NOT a one-hit-wonder)

[@ViewsFromThe502]

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[@elma4250]

😃👍@@ViewsFromThe502

[@289hipo]

I was 13 when this came out - this the original.

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Ya gotta hear Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers cover of Solomon Burks "Cry to me " The live version ! Always live !

[@timcarder2170]

For years, i thought this was The Doobie Brothers.

[@floyd2222]

metrenome

[@MattB-h3n]

No matter what happens, I want to thank the whole "502 Crew Universe" for the amazing support shown to my post on "What You Won't Do For Love." I would have been quite happy with 10 to 20 "Likes" for the song suggestion, but it is now approaching SEVENTY in just a day or so. Wow! 🚀 So as a small gesture to say "Thanks" back to the community, we all know that our guy Ryan has an affinity for songs with a certain instrument. Below is a "starter" list of 40 songs (and 1 "Honorable Mention") that some may say have some "sax appeal"? 🎷Please keep in mind that some songs were left off because they already have videos on the channel. I tried to check the "Playlist" to not include a song already with a video, but I apologize up front if I missed any. The only order to these songs is that if an artist or band has more than 1 tune on the list, those are listed consecutively. Here we go: *Blood, Sweat, & Tears-"You've Made Me So Very Happy" *Blood, Sweat, & Tears-"And When I Die" *Blood, Sweat, & Tears-"Spinning Wheel" *Chicago-"Does Anyone Know What Time It Is?" *Chicago-"Saturday In The Park" *Chicago-"I'm A Man" *Chicago-"Feelin' Stronger Every Day" *Chicago-"Old Days" *Carole King-"Jazzman" *Kenny G and Peabo Bryson-"By The Time This Night Is Over" *Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band-"Born To Run" *Bruce Slringsteen and the E Street Band-"Jungleland" *Huey Lewis & The News-"I Want A New Drug" *Hall & Oates-"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" *Whitney Houston-"I Will Always Love You" *David Bowie-"Modern Love" *Bill Withers & Grover Washington Jr.- "Just The Two Of Us" *Van Morrison-"Moondance" (Note-This song has a chance to be a two-alarm "fire" due to Ryan's instrument being in it, but also Ryan's contention that any song with the word "moon" in the title is going to be good as well) *Billy Joel-"Just The Way You Are" *Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes-"I Had The Time Of My Life" *Duran Duran-"Rio" *Pink Floyd-"Us and Them" *Pink Floyd-"Money" *The Rolling Stones-"You Can't Always Get What You Want" *The Rolling Stones-"Waiting On A Friend" *Supertramp-"It's Raining Again" *Donna Summer-"She Works Hard For The Money" *Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band-"Old Time Rock and Roll" *The Champs-"Tequila" *Madness-"One Step Beyond" *Stevie Wonder-"If You Really Loved Me" *Stevie Wonder-"Superstition" *Stevie Wonder-"Sir Duke" *Spandau Ballet-"True" *Earth, Wind, & Fire-"Shining Star" *Earth, Wind, & Fire-"That's The Way Of The World" *Earth, Wind, & Fire-"Boogie Wonderland" *Earth, Wind, & Fire-"After The Love Has Gone" *Earth, Wind, & Fire-"Got To Get You Into My Life" (Note-I didn't include the original version by The Beatles because I wasn't sure if that version may have a higher chance of being blocked. However, both versions have Ryan's instrument, so either are fine choices) *Earth, Wind, & Fire-"September" *Honorable Mention: Christopher Cross-"Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)" For what it's worth, I did try to include certain bands and artists (like Pink Floyd) that Nick has mentioned in past videos that he enjoys. So, hopefully, both guys and Ty (if we're fortunate enough for him to be available for any of these songs) can find tunes that they can all like or find worthwhile. Please be aware that this is not meant to be a definitive list. If there are songs that anyone else knows has "sax appeal" (Sorry, it's just too easy 😂) but don't already have videos on the channel, please feel free to reply with those suggestions. Thanks again to all for the tremendous support for my song suggestion. I hope this small token of gratitude can keep us enjoying entertaining and enlightening videos on the channel for awhile. 😀

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

I'm tippin' my hat to you, user-lq4, for that AMAZING list of "saxy" songs you've compiled for Ryan (and Nick and Ty, too.) Well done! I was kicking around a similar idea regarding old-school r&b/soul numbers for Ryan, because he deserves better than the stuff he grew up with. I feel Ryan has "come into his own" a little more now, being it's just the two of them reacting, and I'd like to encourage his love of the genre. Happily, some of your choices would have been on my list, also. :)

[@MattB-h3n]

​​@@alchemy-oi8xf Thanks for the reply and the kind words about the list, Alchemy. I can't lie. I did use the opportunity to "slide" in a few personal favorites that I've suggested in past posts (but they do meet the criteria). 😉 Seriously, if you have songs that I've missed, please feel free to respond again with them. Like any other suggestion list that I may post, it's meant to be the foundation that anyone else that's interested can add important pieces to going forward. I definitely agree with you about the work that both Ryan and Nick have put into the channel since Ty has no longer been able to appear regularly in videos. I tried to bring up when I congratulated the guys on going over 45,000 subscribers in a recent post what great on-camera chemistry that Nick and Ryan have developed in such a short period of time (even though I know they've been on the channel since the beginning and they knew each other before the channel. Yet, that doesn't guarantee it will easily transfer onto the camera and through the microphone). It seems like Nick and Ryan play off of each other better and better with each video. Of course, "the full 502 crew" isn't complete without Ty in his seat behind the microphone, but Nick and Ryan are definitely doing a terrific job. The channel is just as enjoyable and enlightening as it's always been and that's due to the hosts. I had the same idea that you mentioned. I did create a couple of R&B/soul "starter" lists in the comments for the Dennis Edwards video from a couple of months ago because the guys really seemed to enjoy the song and they discussed in that video delving more into that genre in the future. If you have recommendations for that genre, it can't hurt to put them out there. While it's definitely the guys' decision as to what songs get videos, Nick seems to mention at the end of every video that the guys encourage viewers to comment, so that's "fair game" for song recommendations from viewers. 😀 Thanks again for the reply and the kind words on the list. It was the least that I could put out there for the hosts and viewers due to the incredible support received so far for "What You Won't Do For Love." Let's all keep up the good work and enjoy what's left of this marathon! 😁

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

My pleasure, Matt. I know you must have put a lot of thought, time, and effort into it. Even if Ryan just checks out some of those great songs on his own time, (as opposed to reacting to them on KZbin), it'll enrich him. That might sound rather hokey or "high falutin", but I believe music can have a magical effect on a person's well being, and Ryan seems really open to hearing more of the types of songs you've listed. I got a kick out of your reference of Van Morrison's "Moondance" possibly causing a "two-alarm fire" for him, because not only does it have great sax, it's also got that tell-tall word "moon" in the title! (Well, he hasn't been wrong with his instincts, yet, lol.) And I agree that the on-screen chemistry between Nick and Ryan has taken a definite up-tick as of late, especially considering that dynamics always shift when one member leaves an established group, (even temporarily, like Ty), and things sometimes don't take a positive turn. Thankfully, that hasn't been the case here. All three of the 502 hosts really seem to be considerate, down-to-earth, fun-loving guys that are great to know, so I think I can safely speak for all of us when I say that it's been very enjoyable watching them and assisting them on their musical journey thus far. Let's keep the music and the momentum going. 🎵 @@MattB-h3n

[@MattB-h3n]

​​​​@@alchemy-oi8xf Thanks for the reply and additional kind words, Alchemy. Honestly, I'm receiving far too much credit for the list but I'm grateful for the positive thoughts. I know the guys have already had good experiences with a number of the artists and groups in previous videos (Chicago, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, etc) that are on the list, so those were kind of "lay ups" in my view. I'd also really like to see the guys introduce groups like Blood, Sweat, and Tears, along with Earth, Wind, and Fire to the channel. It was easier to include them as horns (and saxaophones) are so prevalent in each group's music. I've been "banging the (proverbial) drum" in support of Stevie Wonder being introduced to the channel since I started posting a few months back. However, quite a few of Wonder's best and most successful work from what music critics seem to call his "classic" period of the early to mid 1970s many seem to include horns (and saxophones) in them. I want to be transparent that I did a simple search on Google to find quite a few of the other songs on the list. As someone with a bit of a research background, the speed of having online search engines for non-academic work can make things a little time consuming in wading through all the available information but also highly rewarding to quickly get access to what is needed. So as much as I would like to take credit for "tirelessly" putting the list together, it was a much shorter period of time than one might think. I do agree with you about the transformative power of music and its place in a person's well-being. I look at the comments that Nick made towards the end of the "Who Let The Dogs Out" video about how there was a nostalgic connection to the song for him because he and Ty owned the CD when they were kids. While many of us, myself included, might scoff at a song like "Who Let The Dogs Out" being anything more than a dance tune that some may find annoying, there are people out there (like Nick) that have more of a connection to it because of his life experiences. I know I have those songs from different points in my life and I imagine others do as well. I guess I'm just not as brave as the guys to be that open when it comes to something that may not be considered "cool" or well respected. However, that point leads to your comments about how genuine the guys' approach and personalities seem to be on the videos. I mentioned in my "congratulations" post not long ago that one of the things that kept me coming back to the channel was the clear interest that the guys had in music. I brought up how some music reaction channel hosts aren't willing to make the effort, may not be capable of making it, or are only trying to do it to increase the public recognition and value of their "brand" through KZbin. To put it plainly, how many other down to earth music reaction channels are going to spend nearly 20 minutes in a video on Alannah Myles' "Black Velvet" or well over 15 minutes on a song from a group (Tycoon) that probably only a small number of people that visit and view the channel were familiar with before this marathon? To me, that's where the authenticity towards the music and trying to live up to the channel's "mission statement" are so prevalent. It may not be what drew to me to the channel, but it's definitely a reason why I keep returning. The guys should always have the ability to pick the artists and music as it is their channel. Yet, there seems to be a huge "buy-in" from the viewers when it comes to them having a chance to recommend what they see as songs worthy for videos. Like I mentioned in a previous post (it may have been for Sanford-Townsend Band's "Smoke From A Distant Fire"), there always seems to be great moments where songs recommended by listeners get reviewed and you can literally see the proverbial "light bulb" turn on in the guys' heads. As I wrote in the other post, it's like giving the guys a musical "surprise gift" and getting the enjoyment from watching them "open" it in the video. Perhaps that's another true power of music that it can not only effect the person hearing a song for the first time, but someone who's heard the same song 100 times get a chance to expose someone else to it for the first time. Thanks again for the reply and the unnecessary but very kind thoughts. This is a great channel and, to a large extent, a lot of like minded individuals regarding music. We may not like the same genres, artists/bands, or songs. However, what would be the fun in that if we all felt the same middling reaction to every song? That's the major power of the channel and of music. 😀😂

[@elainemarsh5170]

They are WAY overdue to listen to Stevie Wonder. It’s criminal that they’ve overlooked him.

[@michellejones-zu1kq]

Harden my heart by quarterflash

[@jgsrhythm100]

Thank You!!! Please forgive my incessant requests, though honestly chose what I thought is 💯 up the 502 alley and as soulful and heartfelt as it gets Another would be Ozark Mountain Daredevils- Jackie Blue ( 74) If not during this Marathon, couldn't be more there type of thing. Thanks again guys!! BTW it is I that suggested Superfly/ & Ballad of Dwight Frye. Not suggestions that get the most likes but masterpieces. Don't see the point in sugessting the most obvious that everyone reacts to. Cheers guys

[@MattB-h3n]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4TSc2x5rcxqgtEsi=VQczROcBPHTsSKEF kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4eqn4V5m66DfKcsi=VKeCHHrZHCO13VGz kzbin.info/www/bejne/qamtp2t5bdqNlZIsi=3X5zfBWAD8fwzSZT kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jWgXqiar6pkKcsi=j6Pnywqk2RT0jwzS Congratulations on finally getting a video for your request, JGS. Like I wrote before, I was pulling for you and I'm glad "Filthy McNasty" will get a video for "Me & Mrs. Jones," two songs that were big hits in the 1970s. As I mentioned in a previous post, what I'm most impressed by "Drift Away's" success is that it charted twice inside the top #10 in America EXACTLY THIRTY YEARS APART (a top #5 for Dobie Gray in 1973 and slightly inside the top #10 for Uncle Kracker featuring Dobie Gray in 2003). Like I brought up before, it's even more interesting that the tune was released as a country song by an artist named Narvel Felts in the same year as Dobie Gray's version and Felts' version peaked inside the top #10 on the American country charts. In case anyone may wonder what the 1970s country version may sound like, the first link above is to Felts' version. In digging in on this song a little more, I found that (while, of course, the Uncle Kracker version was a cover and it may be argued that Narvel Felts' performance was also a cover) Dobie Gray's version was a COVER too. It appears that two different musicians recorded and released the song in 1972. An artist named Mike Berry was technically the first to release the tune. Not long after, an artist named John Henry Kurtz released the song as well. The original version by Berry is the second link above, while the Kurtz version is the third link above. They both seem to sound different than the Gray version in separate ways, so anyone interested may want to take a listen to each. As I like to do, I checked to see how often this song has been sampled and covered. It looks like there's been at least 4 samples (the first being by Marley Marl, Heavy D, and Biz Markie in the late 1980s and the most recent just being last year by Dustin Lynch featuring Jelly Roll). When not counting the Berry, Kurtz, Gray, Felts, and Kracker versions, it looks like the song has been documented as being covered just 3 other times (including by Mentor Williams

[@ckayuha2351]

No good deed goes unpunished

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

So glad to see that your fervent prayers have finally been answered, jgsrhythm100!👍Matter of fact, on the thumbnail for the upcoming video it almost looks like Ryan IS praying, lol! Seriously, though, we all know this song is going to go over well. :)

[@jgsrhythm100]

​​@@alchemy-oi8xf Ha, your right! Honestly there are other choices I would personally prefer first, but they love the Yacht Rock and this in my opinion the most soulful in that genre) one of the most soulful period) It's also grossley overlooked on reaction channels. ❤ Thanks !

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@ckayuha2351 Ha, indeed.

[@jackgilchrist]

Dobie's version may not be the original recording, but once he recorded it, it was his song from that point on. His version is widely regarded as _the_ version. At least to us oldsters. I guess a lot of younger people like the Uncle Kracker version. I have no idea why. Dobie sings it like he means it. You believe every word he sings. And the music behind him is perfectly done. Uncle Kracker's version could be done by A.I. just as well. But hey, that's just my humble and entirely correct opinion. 🙂

[@allenwhitmer8192]

I thought Kracker's version was good, especially since it featured Dobie. And Kracker sang it as true to Dobies version as he could, he didn't try to make it his own. Did you mean the parts where Dobie sings along and was a big part of the video, is that where you think A.I. could have kicked in? Dobie loved Kracker's version and it briefly brought his song back into prominence. Give it another listen. And im old school, probably older than you...