Drift Away -- Dobie Gray (1973)

[NurseJackie]

"Drift Away" is a song by Mentor Williams written in 1970 and originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album Reunion. Mentor Williams was a country songwriter, and John Henry Kurtz was an actor and swamp rock singer. It was later given to soul-singer Dobie Gray, to which it became a surprise International hit; and the best known version. In 1973 the song became Dobie Gray's biggest hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and certified gold by the RIAA.[2] It was the final pop hit for Decca Records in the United States.

Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter, whose musical career spanned soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included "The 'In' Crowd" in 1965 and "Drift Away", which was one of the biggest hits of 1973, sold over one million copies, and remains a staple of radio airplay.[1]

[Glorfindel]

1. I love that song, NurseJackie. I guess the music of one's 20's will always

be one's favorites. Thank you for posting it.

I hadn't realized that Dobie had passed away. Shucks! The good really do die young.

[NurseJackie]

2. I know what you mean.

[BootinUp]

3. always a fave of mine

haven't heard it in years.

[redstateblues]

4. I was fortunate to get to work with Dobie. He was a fine human.

And a great singer.

[NurseJackie]

5. Wow!

That's very interesting! So cool!

[akraven]

6. I almost got thrown out of a bar in Cape Canaveral, Florida

for turning it up and knowing all the words.

He is missed.