Artist: Dobie Gray
Genre: Soul
Dobie Gray was an American soul singer born in 1940, who achieved success in both the 1960s and 1970s with different musical styles. Gray's first major hit was 'The In Crowd' in 1965, a soul-pop song that became his signature. In 1973, he scored his biggest hit with 'Drift Away,' a soul-rock song that became a classic and has been covered by numerous artists. Gray's versatile voice allowed him to move between soul, pop, and country-influenced music. He also worked as a songwriter and session singer. Despite having two significant hits separated by nearly a decade, Gray was unable to maintain consistent chart success. He passed away in 2011. Gray is remembered for 'Drift Away,' one of the most beloved songs of the 1970s, and for his smooth, soulful voice that bridged multiple genres.
Dobie Gray vinyl records
14 Dobie Gray new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
DOBIE GRAY Hey Dixie (1974 UK 10-track LP including How Can You Live All Alone & Old Time Feeling. With Factory Sample sticker on the side 2 label picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor edgewear and the vinyl looks barely played MCF2576) Track Listing: A1 Hey Dixie A2 Haw Can You Live All Alone A3 So High (Rock Me Baby & Roll Me Away) A4 Watch Out For Lucy A5 Old Time Feeling B1 Turning On You B2 Roll On Sweet Mississippi B3 Can You Feel It B4 Performance B5 The Musics Real (Mentors Song)
£12.00 used
DOBIE GRAY Good Old Song (1974 UK 7 vinyl single with four-prong centre includes Reachin For The Feeling MCA company die-cut sleeve MCA112)
£7.99 used
DOBIE GRAY Spending Time Making Love & Going Crazy (1979 UK 12 single pressed on Grey Vinyl for Infinity Records also featuring The In Crowd die-cut company sleeve INFT115)
£7.99 used
DOBIE GRAY Drift Away (1973 US Decca label wide centred 7 vinyl single also including City Stars. Housed inside a die-cut company paper sleeve. the vinyl shows minimal signs of play for its fifty plus years) Track Listing: A1. Drift Away 3:57 B1. City Stars 3:32
£23.00 used