Dobie Gray - Drift Away album flac
Performer: Dobie GrayTitle: Drift Away
Style: Pop Rock, Soul
Released: 1973
Country: US
MP3 album: 1423 mb
FLAC album: 1173 mb
Rating: 4.6
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Genre: Rock / Funk and Soul
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 and guitarist Greg Reilly for whom it became a surprise international hit; and the best known version. In 1973 the song became Dobie Gray's biggest hit, peaking at on the Billboard Hot 100 and certified gold by the RIAA
Said Young, "Dobie Gray asked my father to join him in playing 'Drift Away' live. This was the first time since 1973 that they had played the song together. In the '80s my father was showing another guitar player how to play the intro to 'Drift Away,' but the other guy said he thought that my father was playing it wrong. The Rolling Stones recorded this in November 1973 during the sessions for their album It's Only Rock 'n Roll. This version was never released, but later showed up on YouTube. This has been featured in several movies, including the 1988 comedy Heartbreak Hotel (starring David Keith as Elvis Presley), the 2003 drama Wonderland (starring Val Kilmer), and 2006 sports biopic Invincible (starring Mark Wahlberg). It was also used on The Office (US), in the 2007 episode "Product Recall. More songs from Dobie Gray.
Drift Away is a song from the 1970s, written by Mentor Williams and originally performed by John Henry Kurtz. The song became more popularized by Dobie Gray’s 1973 Single, hitting at the Billboard Hot 100. Later, in 2003, Uncle Kracker and Dobie Gray recorded a new version, with a renewed popularity. It is one of the most covered songs of all time (the song has over 50 covers). The theme is how music helps a man cope with his stressful life. com/watch?v A69BertdSt4 Uncle Kracker ft. Dobie Gray version. Drift Away" Track Info. Written By Mentor Williams.
Drift Away Rerecorded Version. Исполнитель: Dobie Gray.
Album · 1972 · 1 Song. Best of the Best: Percy Sledge & Dobie Gray (Re-Recorded Versions). His Very Best - EP (Rerecorded Versions). Top Hits - Drift Away - EP. 1972.
Dobie Gray – Drift Away. Genre: Rock, Funk, Soul. en référence à Drift Away, LP, Album, MCA-515. I first became aware of Dobie Gray at the age of 11, when a local DJ who lived next door brought me home a promo 445 of "Drift Away.
Dobie Gray - Drift Away Bass Tab. Want to make Drift Away sound awesome on your bass? Master proper technique on bass with step-by-step beginner's lessons. submitted by LoudLon). Song: Drift Away Artist: Dobie Gray Album: Drift Away (1973) Bassist: Mike Leech Tabbed by LoudLon for BigBassTabs. Standard tuning (EADG). LEGEND: r rest, slide up slide down () sustained note s 16th note appears above bar) a acciaccaturra (appears above bar) vf volume fade (appears above bar) vo volume out (appears above bar).
Artists Dobie Gray Drift Away. Drift Away Dobie Gray. This album has an average beat per minute of 150 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 150/150 BPM). See its BPM profile at the bottom of the page. Tracklist Drift Away.
Some six years before Dobie Gray laid down his debut long-player Drift Away, the vocalist had established himself as a seeming 'one-hit wonder' with "The 'In' Crowd," scoring additional attention with "See You at the 'Go-Go'" and "Out on the Floor. While the latter pair barely made an impact on the charts Stateside, both were considered classics throughout Europe - especially among fans within the . s Northern Soul community.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Drift Away | 3:57 |
| A2 | The Time I Love You The Most | 3:13 |
| A3 | L.A. LadyFiddle – Buddy SpicherWritten-By – Don Goodman |
2:53 |
| A4 | We Had It AllWritten-By – Donnie Fritts |
2:43 |
| A5 | Now That I'm Without YouAcoustic Guitar – Mentor Williams |
3:26 |
| B1 | Rockin' ChairWritten-By – Donald Lewis Dunn* |
3:34 |
| B2 | Lay Back | 2:22 |
| B3 | City StarsWritten-By – Chuck Higgins, Jr.*, Dobie Gray |
3:32 |
| B4 | Sweet Lovin' Woman | 2:42 |
| B5 | Caddo Queen | 3:29 |
| B6 | Eddie's Song | 2:46 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – MCA Records (Canada)
- Distributed By – MCA Records (Canada)
- Recorded At – Quad Studios
- Mixed At – Quad Studios
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Troy Seals
- Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Banjo – Reggie Young
- Bass, Arranged By [Strings] – Mike Leech
- Drums, Percussion – Kenny Malone
- Keyboards – David Briggs
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Photography – Marshall Fallwell
- Producer – Mentor Williams
- Recorded By – Gene Eichelberger
- Steel Guitar [Pedal] – Weldon Myrick
- Vocals – Dobie Gray
- Written-By – Mentor Williams (tracks: A1, A2, A5, B4, B5), Troy Seals (tracks: A3, A4, B2, B4 to B6), Will Jennings (tracks: A3, B2, B4 to B6)
Notes
Mastered at A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood, California© ℗ 1973 MCA Records, Inc.
MCA company die-cut paper inner sleeve.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCA-515 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (LP, Album) | MCA Records | MCA-515 | US | 1973 |
| MCF 2520, 0C 062 ◦ 95036 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (LP, Album, RE) | MCA Records, MCA Records | MCF 2520, 0C 062 ◦ 95036 | UK | 1974 |
| LP 75397 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (LP, Album) | Doro | LP 75397 | Venezuela | 1973 |
| MCA-804 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (LP, Album) | MCA Records | MCA-804 | Peru | 1973 |
| MUPS 489 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (LP, Album) | MCA Records | MUPS 489 | UK | 1973 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A | Drift AwayWritten-By – Williams* |
| B | City StarsWritten-By – Higgins, Jr.*, Gray* |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Produced For – Third Son Productions
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
- Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.
- Pressed By – EMI Records
Credits
- Producer – Mentor Williams
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped): MCA 146 A-2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped): MCA 146 B-2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU 1184 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (7", Promo) | MCA Records | MU 1184 | UK | 1973 |
| 5C 006-95140 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (7", Single) | MCA Records | 5C 006-95140 | Netherlands | 1973 |
| MCA-1323 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (7") | MCA Records | MCA-1323 | Australia | 1973 |
| MC/S 6531 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (7", Single) | MCA Records | MC/S 6531 | New Zealand | 1973 |
| SN-20.747 | Dobie Gray | Drift Away (7", Single) | MCA Records | SN-20.747 | Spain | 1973 |









