Who is the orignal songwriter for the song "Drift Away" the one that says "give me the beat boys, and free my soul, I'm gonna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away", I've gotten Dobie Gray, Bruce Springstien, Ringo Starr, who is the orginal?
2007-01-20 04:04:55 · 4 answers · asked by hawthorne_heights_421 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Written by Mentor Williams
Originally performed by Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown on 7/26/40 in Brookshire Texas)
The original version went to #5 on the Top 40 charts in 1973
It has since been covered by Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones, The Doobie Brothers, Ringo Starr, Indigo Girls, Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Bob Seger, Michael Bolton, and probably many more.
The most recent version by Kid Rock protégé Uncle Kracker went to #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 2004
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Day after day I'm more confused
But I look for the light through the pourin' rain
You know, that's a game, that I hate to loose
I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Beginin' to think that I'm wastin' time
And I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
I'm countin' on you to carry me through
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
And when my mind is free
You know your melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitars come through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
And rhythm, and rhyme, and harmony
You helped me along, you're makin' me strong
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
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2007-01-20 04:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the original 'songwriter' was Dobie Gray. Not for certain tho. I know he was the original performer of this song.
2007-01-20 12:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bobbi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was written by Dobie Gray, the most famous version is the Oakridge Boys.
2007-01-20 12:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dobie Gray originally recorded it but I don't know if he wrote it.
2007-01-20 12:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋