‘Drift Away’ by Dobie Gray peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

May 12, 20231970s, Popular Music 1970sadmin

(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

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‘Drift Away’ by Dobie Gray peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

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