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Dobie Gray – New Ray of Sunshine | LP | VG+
Dobie Gray’s New Ray of Sunshine captures the smooth blend of soul, pop, and country-soul that defined much of his mid-1970s work. Best known for the classic hit “Drift Away,” Gray brought a warm and expressive vocal style to everything he recorded, and this album continues that tradition with polished studio production and melodic songwriting.
The record features a mix of heartfelt ballads and upbeat soul-pop tracks, highlighting Gray’s ability to move effortlessly between emotional storytelling and radio-friendly grooves. Songs such as “Easy Loving Lady,” “What A Lady,” and the title track showcase his rich voice and the Nashville-influenced production style that was popular at the time.
For collectors of 1970s soul and crossover country-soul, this album is an appealing addition. South African pressings of Dobie Gray releases are not as common as U.S. copies, making them a nice local collectible for fans of classic soul.
Genre: Soul / R&B / Pop
Track Listing
Side One
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Watch Out For The Storm Rocks
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Drive On, Ride On
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If Love Must Go
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Lover’s Sweat
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A New Ray Of Sunshine
Side Two
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I’ll Take You Down To Mexico
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Easy Loving Lady
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Comfort And Please You
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What A Lady
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Easy Come, Easy Go
South African pressing on Capricorn Records, marketed locally by Satbel Record Company.
