Uncle Kracker created a cover of the song that was originally recorded in 1972 by whom?
Drift Away "Drift Away" is a song by Mentor Williams and originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album "Reunion". In 1973 the song became Dobie Gray's biggest hit, peaking at number five on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and certified gold by the RIAA. It was the final pop hit for Decca Records in the United States.
Lean on Me (song) "Lean on Me" is a song written and recorded by African American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, "Still Bill". It was his first and only number one single on both the soul singles and the "Billboard" Hot 100. "Billboard" ranked it as the No. 7 song of 1972. It is ranked number 208 on "Rolling Stone"' s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Numerous cover versions have been recorded, and it is one of only nine songs to have reached No. 1 in the US Singles Charts with versions recorded by two different artists.