Drift Away — John Henry Kurtz (1972)

"Drift Away" was written by Mentor Williams and originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album, "Reunion". It is best-known by Dobie Gray - whose 1973 version peaked at #5 and is still a staple on oldies radio stations. Gray would re-record the song with the band Uncle Kracker and spend a record-breaking 28 weeks atop the Adult Contemporary chart in 2003-04.

There is also a famous unreleased version from 1973 by the Rolling Stones.




Dobie Gray (1973)



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Rolling Stones (1973)
This version includes all the members of the Rolling Stones except Keith Richards. The oft-told story that this recording includes some (or all) of the Beatles is false.