Revealing the True Meanings Behind These Misunderstood Songs

Misheard: “Give me the Beach Boys and free my soul”
Correct: “Give me the beat boys and free my soul”

“Drift Away” is one of Uncle Kracker’s most well-known tracks, reaching a peak position of #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Most people are unaware that it is also a cover. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded soul singer Dobie Gray gold certification for the song’s original recording in 1973.