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A country version was recorded by American country music and rockabilly singer Narvel Felts in 1973. Felts' version — which changed the lyrics "I wanna get lost in your rock and roll" to "I wanna get lost in your country song" — peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in mid-August 1973, about three months after Gray's version reached its popularity peak. [14]
Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter. Gray's music spanned multiple genres, including soul , country , pop , and musical theater .
The song combines country and hip-hop elements, [1] opening with acoustic guitar strums and audio samples of people talking in a bar. Dustin Lynch recounts a romantic encounter in the opening verse and sings in the melody of "Drift Away" during the chorus, [2] in which he describes his ideal environment to spend time with a "country girl": a six-pack, some Brooks & Dunn and a Chevrolet.
Mentor Ralph Williams (June 11, 1946 – November 16, 2016) was an American songwriter and producer. He is best known for writing "Drift Away", a popular song first performed by Mike Berry in 1972 and popularized by Dobie Gray the following year, and has since been covered by multiple artists.
Dobie Gray - “Drift Away” (from Season 1, Episode 13) Edward Bear - "Last Song" (from Season 1, Episode 7) January 5, 1974 18 Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show January 12, 1974 19 Smokey Robinson January 19, 1974 20 Steve Miller January 26, 1974 21 Helen Reddy [5]
John Henry Kurtz was born on 1945, in Havertown, Pennsylvania.He released his first and only studio album, Reunion, in 1972.The album contains "Drift Away", which was written by Mentor Williams but performed by Kurtz.
Dobie Gray: 1972 — " The Man Who Sold the World" David Bowie: 1970 — "We're Not Gonna Take It" Twisted Sister: 1984: Rock Hits 80s — September 18, 2012 " The Final Countdown" Europe: 1986 — "Is This Love" Whitesnake: 1987 — "Caring Is Creepy" The Shins: 2001: Indie Rock Hits — October 2, 2012: October 3, 2012 "Bright Lights"
In 1969, American rhythm and blues artist Dobie Gray recorded "Rose Garden". Gray's version was the first to be released as a single to mainstream radio. "Rose Garden" was released on White Whale Records in 1969. The recording was a collaborative production effort among several producers including Brent Maher. [8]