Can you guys react to Uncle Kraker's version of this, its really good and Dobie is in it as a tribute. The Official Video of Dobie's Song was released in 1974, you should watch the official version to see how it affects you. Keep making people feel good guys.
Congrats, you have just encountered one of the truly finest records of the '70s. The song expresses our love of great music, and the song itself is great music. Dobie Gray was a wonderful singer, and 1973 was a wonderful year for music.
An amazing song sung by an amazing artist. Like another comment, it's amazing that once you hear this a few times, you remember the words forever! Have you reacted to Dock of the Bay by Ottis Redding? If you haven't, it would be great if you would.
This song needs to be played a lot. Again… it was once played on the radio every day multiple times a day for a very long time. .. it’s just phenomenal… joyful… it’s what music should be… it’s one of the best songs ever written…
We DO TOO have musicians like this. OPEN YOUR EARS and quit living in the past. Explore what's out there NOW. This is great, I agree. But to dismiss today's music is just ridiculous.
Wow. Haven't heard this in "I don't know how long". Can always count on you two to play some fabulous tunes from way back when. Thanks for the memories guys. ❤💙🇬🇧
I was 12 in '72 when this song released on the radio. I honestly believe it was a seismic shift in my life. Absolutely outstanding, almost religious experience for me. Rock, R&B, Soul, Country all melded together. RIP Dobie. What a magical time.
SO happy to see you guys react to this one! One of my absolute favorite songs of all time. Another one by him that's little known is Let Me Go Til I'm Gone. Another wonderful song.
What an outstanding voice! I remember hearing this song from the stereo on my dad's ski boat while I was water skiing on Lake Augusta in Minnesota 1973! Love the memories! ☮️❤️
I'm glad that you two are doing some fire reactions like this song again like you used to after taking awhile off and I hope that you guys and your family are doing good and are healthy now. Doby Gray had another big hit single called The In Crowd from 1965 that would be a great song to react to
Oh this song has always blown me away. It makes a bad day better, calmer. Yes. Another singer, Paul Young singing "Wherever I Lay My hat", to me, does a similar thing.
Great reaction as always ya'll! 😊 I'd like to suggest another song I think you'll like. It's Jerry Garcia Band- My Sisters and Brothers. Jerry Garcia is from the band the Grateful Dead. It's just a positive song that always puts a smile on my face.
This is, in my opinion, one of the greatest songs recorded in the 1970s, because the lyrics, singing, and instrumental work is so profound, meaningful, and emotionally authentic. Thanks for reacting to "Drift Away", by Dobie Gray, here on RU-vid. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
What you two said, Shawn and Mel, is a perfect tribute to Dobie Gray and this song. It was a MONSTER hit back in the early 1970s when it came out. Thanks for playing it for us. It is one of those songs you remember instantly and start singing as soon as it begins. We need more great blues based rock and roll in these miserably troubled times. Thank you once again. 💘🎸😎
Hey y'all, I'm an old white country boy who grew up in the '60's and 70's and everyone I know knew this song! This is one of the best songs of all time and best singers in my opinion! Shout out to you two! That was a great reaction from a great couple!
Yes!! I actually was going to recommend that version myself! I loved seeing Dobie make an appearance in the video. Then, I was going to suggest Uncle Kraker singing "Smile"
You two are the BEST on RU-vid! I feel like I know y'all! We're just cousins! Lol! But I really enjoyed you guys reactions! Music is everything! I'm 47 myself so I do know a lot of music you guys are reacting to, and enjoy you two reacting to new music♥️
This song makes you smile and always makes you feel good. It has a healing quality. It's the way Dobie sings it. Please react to Dobie Gray's 'Out on the Floor', a Northern soul classic.
Shawn and Mel, I grew up with this song and have loved it my entire life. But you taught me something today. I never knew, and never cared for that matter, because good music is good music, however, I didn't know Dobie Gray was a black man. It makes me appreciate the song even more. Thanks for bringing back the memories of my youth with this song. Now, I want to find out what other songs Dobie Gray had that I missed out on. That song alone should land him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in my opinion. Thanks again.
I was about 10 years old when this song came out. It was my mind. It’s so good it’s still so good it’s timeless. It’s for every generation it’s for every genre. There is nobody in this world who does not like this song.
Love, love, love this song! Perfect for the drive home after a hard day at work or for listening to on a relaxing afternoon. Really though, its great for when your mind is on anxiety overdrive and you just need to calm down.🥰
Thank you for giving Chuck Berry his due, he is the father of Rock and Roll! The teenyboppers loved Chuck back in the fifties and sixties! Check out the rockumentary, “Hail, Hail Rock and Roll, it really displays the genius and brilliance of this amazing musician! This was my parents music and I love it! He influenced many musicians that came after him, such as, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, and many more!!❤️❤️
I love music very much & it took me a long time (I’m 59) to decide what song was my all time favorite & Dobie Gray’s Drift Away is it. Others have covered it but none can come close to Dobie, his voice & presentation is just amazingly awesome. And the lyrics are just point on, l relate to every word. 🤟🤟🤟✌️✌️✌️🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🖖🖖🖖😍😍😍
I love Dobie Gray. He was a handsome some man and great singer. This was one of my favorite songs. Look for the video where he singing by the lake.. and the other video y'all should see is when Dobie is older singing w Uncle Crackerin Nashville or Memphis..in a music video
I absolutely love this song, it’s a rock classic! I don’t know if Dobie Gray had any other hits but he don’t need any because this is such an amazing tune that has been used in so many films and commercials and it will live forever! ❤️❤️
Music is the universal language and Love is the Key, to peace, hope & understanding & living in harmony. This song takes yah on that journey. Perfect flow state.. ❤
Great song!!! On another note…. Seeing your O’s caps a lot…You should react to John Denver’s Thank God I’m. A Country Boy. You prob know they play that at Camden Yards at the 7th inning stretch??
This is one of the songs that 'time stamped' my senior year in high school. Came in early '73. Love it- just heard it today in the car on the radio- brought back a flood of memories.
Music unites! Thanx for this S & M. You are always so damn cool. Love love love. When you get time, try checking out, Teddy Pendergrass' Close the Door.
A writing instructor once said “Jesus wept.” Is the perfect dramatic sentence, in that there’s nothing you can add or subtract to improve its impact. This song is the musical equivalent. It might be one of the only perfect pop songs.
