By far the best version of that song . The greatest soul singer of them all. He should have been more widely recognised . Rest In Peace Dobie, we may never see the likes of you again.
My favorite version of this song by far. Puts his soul into it. Takes the stage no sweat, finishes the song drenched. Gave everything on this version. Beautiful.
The Night drove Old Dixie Down. Done as a gospel song wow! Brought tears to my eye , you could see the man standing in the field watching his fields being trampled
Ok, why have I never heard of this guy? I absolutely love this song, and while I generally don’t care for covers, he and his band really hit this one out of the park. He understands the pain in this song. And what a voice!
Love this version of The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. Dobie brought some incredible soul to this song. One of the best versions ever done. Dobie is a fantastic live singer.
Great version of a great song. I've been a Dobie Gray fan since I first heard him as a teenager. Truly think he should have had a bigger career. What a voice, what a man! Thanks so much for posting.
Dobie owned that song.One of the greatest voices of a generation..He sang some great tunes..I have to hear ' Loving Arms" once in a while to this day..RIP.
James Caudill for sure! Anything to do with the south or southern history being automatically racist wasn’t even a thing until the late 90’s. Such pc nonsense.
Oh Damn! This is so good! I can’t stop watching it over and over again. “Why don’t you save me right now?”… “Take me to the river.” Thanks for the soul master taking us all! Wow!
I have lived my life on the land . I can hear all the cotton picking raw emotion in that marvellous voice. . You should be grateful to be related to such a talented genius.
So many years have gone by... and Dobe singing this song is just so awesome. Dobe Gray is an American legend. Pair him with The Band... good Lord what a timeless tune.
A very moving performance of an all time great classic song. Dobie is such a gifted singer. The Band are huge favourites of mine but I have to say that this does them an honour imo.
This proves to me for an absolute fact that Robbie Robertson ,the composer of this incredible tune was one of the finest songwriters of the rock era ,or any era ! No question about it .
I've been a loyal fan since the mid 70's. My two favorite albums are Loving Arms and Hey Dixie. I still have them and wouldn't give them up for love nor money. I can't believe he didn't get more air time. Kinda like the Amazing Rythm Aces, nobody really got to hear how good they were.
One of my best friends in Nashville wrote “Drift Away” for Dobie. He also produced the Album. He said Dodie didn’t like Drift Away at first. The writer was the great Mentor Williams.
This precious man never got the props he so greatly deserved. Sometimes wonder if it's because he was stuck between country and R&B genres. Mentor and Paul Williams wrote for him- Drift Away, I Never had it So Good, his cover of Loving Arms - so amazingly done they choke me up every time. What a gift he continues to be.
This song is so damn good. I love the back story, with the Canook, Robbie, writing it for his Southern American friend, the Great Levon Helm.. And for a black American to sing it so genuinely soulful, it kind of gives me chills. Never saw this before. Wow.
Dobie Gray, one of the most unheralded singers of all time. No 2 bar rap crap here, just a powerful and melodic voice that should have been far more recognised, well before his death. Had the unforgettable pleasure of hearing him perform this song in Melbourne, Australia, some years ago when touring He sent the band off stage. Just Dobie and a spot shining highly on him. Did he lift the roof off the venue performing this song superbly. Power, melody and grace. A great talent. It seems that this was posted some years" after his death. Thanks for putting it up. He was just so good!
this can't be so, a black man singin' about our beloved "Dixie"! i thought the South was full of racists, & the flag was racist? thank you Mr. Gray for doin' such a great job! Not all people, or blacks feel the same about "Dixie"! "Southern Pride till i Die!"
Dobie copped out on a few key words in the song. A native laid hin in his grave?... So Dobie was blaming an Indian and nod one of them goddam yankeys .
Here in England three of his songs became anthems, even though he wasn't much in the charts. Hippie anthem "Drift Away". Mod anthem "The In Crowd". Northern Soul anthem "Out on the Floor" - some achievement!
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Nobody can touch Dobie when it comes to singing those great soul songs. Rest in peace, Dobie . In my mind, you were the greatest,
I'm a Levon Helm/The Band fan and while I appreciate covers, I have always thought they fell a bit short. But this was wonderful!
By far the best version of that song . The greatest soul singer of them all. He should have been more widely recognised . Rest In Peace Dobie, we may never see the likes of you again.
Wow. A black guy singing a lament to the Old South. Excellent version.
I get cold chills just listening to this great singer. What a soulful voice!
Amen
the greatest interpretation of this wonderful classic
My uncle Dobie, really did his thing with this song...He will be missed.
My favorite version of this song by far. Puts his soul into it. Takes the stage no sweat, finishes the song drenched. Gave everything on this version. Beautiful.
Awesome song sung by an awesome singer
Amazing talent!
United South Acres he was amazing! God bless Dobie!
One of the GREATEST ever.
The Background Singers EXCELLENT.
The Night drove Old Dixie Down. Done as a gospel song wow! Brought tears to my eye , you could see the man standing in the field watching his fields being trampled
Agreed damn allergies anyway
They should of never taken the best.
Very few popular singers handled songs like this man. He was and is magnificent . RIP buddy thanks for the great music
What a great voice, and just a gem of a man. He is missed.
Ok, why have I never heard of this guy? I absolutely love this song, and while I generally don’t care for covers, he and his band really hit this one out of the park. He understands the pain in this song. And what a voice!
Love this version of The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. Dobie brought some incredible soul to this song. One of the best versions ever done. Dobie is a fantastic live singer.
Gte song many great singers doing it. Both black and white families suffered
badly because of that dsmn wat.
He was damnnsure one if the most distinct voices ever. Love anything he does! This is one of the best versions of this ive ever seen. Thank you
Came across this by accident looking for “Fade Away.” What a rendition this is. Absolutely fantastic. Love the guy who said “profound.” 👍👍
I love this song in all it´s versions. Many times I thought it would be also great in a soul version. And here it is! Thank You!
Great version of a great song. I've been a Dobie Gray fan since I first heard him as a teenager. Truly think he should have had a bigger career. What a voice, what a man! Thanks so much for posting.
Never heard Dobie do it before. The man could sing.
"Sang"
AT 84 A REALLY NEAT FIND BY A VOCALIST WITH A REAL SOULFUL SOUND>>>
Had to be one of the best-renditions of this song. I love you, Dobie! Wish you were still here to give us more!
Great singer. Loving this version in 2021!
Ive always loved this song. This cover though wow. Dobie was a magician. Love his voice, sends shivers down my spine listening to this very loud!
Love you Dobie Gray. Never been a better, more inspiring version.
He did he's thing with song❤❤❤
This is definitely a classic tune .... you just have to respect the passion that so many artists have to help us connect with music..
Dobie owned that song.One of the greatest voices of a generation..He sang some great tunes..I have to hear ' Loving Arms" once in a while to this day..RIP.
How have i not heard this before😮
Very profound take on the song with a great African-American singer covering it.
Jeff Morse Great version. He pours plenty of soul and energy into it.
I agree with you Jeff
This blows the "racist Southern pride" narrative out of the water.
James Caudill for sure! Anything to do with the south or southern history being automatically racist wasn’t even a thing until the late 90’s. Such pc nonsense.
No no no. A great singer period !
He was amazing ,loved all his songs his voice sent shivers down my back ,inspiring .
Dobie did it great. Many white and black families suffered badl
...badly because of that damn war.
Oh Damn! This is so good! I can’t stop watching it over and over again. “Why don’t you save me right now?”… “Take me to the river.” Thanks for the soul master taking us all! Wow!
The soul in this is amazing.
I have lived my life on the land . I can hear all the cotton picking raw emotion in that marvellous voice. . You should be grateful to be related to such a talented genius.
So many years have gone by... and Dobe singing this song is just so awesome. Dobe Gray is an American legend. Pair him with The Band... good Lord what a timeless tune.
For all the years I may have this song here will be revisited! Another time that is so ideal!
A very moving performance of an all time great classic song. Dobie is such a gifted singer. The Band are huge favourites of mine but I have to say that this does them an honour imo.
My favorite singer my whole life.....then he died....never got to see the absolute best !
An absolutely beautiful and profound version of this song. Incredible and woefully underrated performer was Dobie Gray.
Really this man is missed
WOW!!!! THAT WAS AMAZING!
Just discovered that DG covered this. All the others fall short of Levon, this is different and in my opinion stands on its own as a great version.
I’m late To Hearing THIS Version A New Favorite TY For Posting ☮️❤️🎼🇺🇸
This proves to me for an absolute fact that Robbie Robertson ,the composer of this incredible tune was one of the finest songwriters of the rock era ,or any era ! No question about it .
Beautiful version ❤
I've been a loyal fan since the mid 70's. My two favorite albums are Loving Arms and Hey Dixie. I still have them and wouldn't give them up for love nor money. I can't believe he didn't get more air time. Kinda like the Amazing Rythm Aces, nobody really got to hear how good they were.
he did a dam good job. was one of my favorites
wow. one of the best versions!
Blayne Marlo no tv back then
I didn't know he covered this way to go Dobie Gray go on with your bad self rip what a voice
Wow dude has a great voice. Lot of Soul!!!
He was and is a fabullous vocalist. Rip and thanks
One of my best friends in Nashville wrote “Drift Away” for Dobie. He also produced the Album. He said Dodie didn’t like Drift Away at first. The writer was the great Mentor Williams.
Still like the The Band's version better but damn Mr. Dobie Gray can sing! My favorites of his are 'Drift Away' and 'Loving Arms'......
This is a southern banger i never new doobie grey was a confederate than i got to thanking grey [>
All I can say is wow!
This precious man never got the props he so greatly deserved. Sometimes wonder if it's because he was stuck between country and R&B genres. Mentor and Paul Williams wrote for him- Drift Away, I Never had it So Good, his cover of Loving Arms - so amazingly done they choke me up every time. What a gift he continues to be.
Never knew Dobie covered this. Sang the sides off this song.
What a voice and presence!! I just want to 'Drift away' with Dobie Gray...beautiful!!!✌💜🎶🎶🎶
RAW AND UNCUT TALENT! RIP DOBIE 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Man, what a talent...
Wow that man can sing thanks for sharing
Wow, love this version
This song is so damn good. I love the back story, with the Canook, Robbie, writing it for his Southern American friend, the Great Levon Helm.. And for a black American to sing it so genuinely soulful, it kind of gives me chills. Never saw this before. Wow.
Aretha Franklin singing The Weight (with Duane Allman on guitar) is another great cover of a Band song. Cheers.
Holy shit, this is good.
Ray Charles , Bruck Benton , Nat King Cole , With that soulful country blues voice Dobie beats them all.
The truth is spoken
I agree with you Timothy
Dobie sings with soul.. An American country king....
Dobie Gray, one of the most unheralded singers of all time.
No 2 bar rap crap here, just a powerful and melodic voice that should have been far more recognised, well before his death.
Had the unforgettable pleasure of hearing him perform this song in Melbourne, Australia, some years ago when touring
He sent the band off stage.
Just Dobie and a spot shining highly on him.
Did he lift the roof off the venue performing this song superbly. Power, melody and grace.
A great talent.
It seems that this was posted some years" after his death. Thanks for putting it up.
He was just so good!
Great version of this song by a talented singer!🎤
Looks like Gray brought his A-game. Wish I could have seen him perform.
me too
Karin Wiebe me to
me to :)(
Karin Wiebe that is his only game
I stand corrected. It is the best version I've ever heard!
+Blayne Marlo Maybe good but "best version"? Have you heard the original version written and sung by "The Band"?
Even better, The Band in their movie "The Last Waltz." You can't beat seeing Levon Sing this song.
ewoid64 you avin a laugh
Mrreciprocat you gotta be shittin me😖
I agree with you Blayne
The first song of his I had ever heard....is called The Inn Crowd from around 1965.
Wow. Just wow.
HOLY CRAP! WHAT A COVER!!
Just brilliant!!!
Very love this
Since this is Utub I better explain. As a musician I am blown away
this can't be so, a black man singin' about our beloved "Dixie"! i thought the South was full of racists, & the flag was racist? thank you Mr. Gray for doin' such a great job! Not all people, or blacks feel the same about "Dixie"! "Southern Pride till i Die!"
Dobie copped out on a few key words in the song. A native laid hin in his grave?... So Dobie was blaming an Indian and nod one of them goddam yankeys .
They’ll prob cancel ol Dobie now!! 2020 is a disgrace. The south will NEVER die!! Rip Dobie!!
@@terrymartin3224 __ I listened again and actually he says, "Just 18 proud and brave, You know they laid him, laid him in his grave".
@@randysaxa594 he kinda changed the lyrics there as well. As the original was "18, proud in grey, till a yankee laid him in his grave"
@@randysaxa594he says Virgil took a Rebel stance. Rebel meaning Virgil is a Black Confederate soldier.
At the highest of all thoughts, I choose to favor the unity of all and FrREEDoM to all THEIR moments in history that will come.... I Have A Dream!!
He reminds me of my late uncle!!! He introduced me to this kinda music!!! I had a great uncle RIP makhehla Vincent mlambo!! Nd RIP dobie gray
Wow good job on a timeless classic
What a great person and singer !!!
God Bless Dobie and Robert E Lee.
Wow
Here in England three of his songs became anthems, even though he wasn't much in the charts. Hippie anthem "Drift Away". Mod anthem "The In Crowd". Northern Soul anthem "Out on the Floor" - some achievement!
Beautiful!
Fantastic god rest dobie
Dobie threw some SOUL, into this one for SURE!!!!
WOW,..great voice....I only ever heard Drift Away...WOW
Let me guess. They’re gonna cancel ol Dobie now!? Fkn 2020. Thanks Dobie, RIP my man!!
It's a shame but I was thinking the same thing
Demtards! Cancel them!
Great version .
Unmatched inspiration
THE best version for sure
POWERFUL VOICE.........SOULFUL.
Oh my lord what a voice .
What a great read by a great vocalist !
Wonderful!!!
That's a good rendition. 👍🏼👍🏼
He was so damned good it just wasn't fair to other singers.
HOLY CRAP!!!
God Bless Dixie!
Wow!
AWESOME *