PS22 Chorus & Mr. B "DRIFT AWAY" Dobie Gray

http://ps22chorus.blogspot.com

Here are the chorus and I rehearsing our performance for PS22's 2008 American Idol competition. The chorus sounds magnificent and it was an honor to actually be singing with them for a change! I decided to post the rehearsal because it features ALL of the kids, and they just really rocked it. The song is the classic "Drift Away", written by Mentor Williams, and it's been covered by the likes of Dobie Gray, Shawn Colvin, Bon Jovi, Roy Orbison, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Carter, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, The Neville Brothers, Rascall Flatts, Ike and Tina Turner, and American Idol Finalists Bo Bice & Bucky Covington. Give me the beat, boys.

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[mfaimt]

I love the pure joy the kids emote, pure as only 10 year olds can do! They are emulating your joy Mr D. I wish I had a choir director like you wen I was 10!

Just curious, are the kids singing two parts? Do you rehearse them separately?

[agreggofsociety]

yes, they are singing in 2 parts, and no, we rehearse together. it's always tricky toward the beginning, but at this point in the year, harmony comes pretty naturally for them and they can learn songs to perfection in 1 or 2 practices. they're pretty amazing considering how hold they are. (or even not considering it!) :)

[Crito22]

Today's headlines include: Rapist Roman Polanski; a military raid in Pakistan; Taliban Leader Resurging and of course the villainization of providing healthcare to one and all....

Meanwhile the good in this world, like that which Mr. B has added; is bottled up in youtube. THESE VIDEOS should be the inspiring top stories each day...

[BELIEVEinYOURSELFo0]

Oh my gosh. This brough tears to my eyes. That was so beautiful. You and the kids sound absolutly incredible. I dont even have the words to tell you. I loved this veryyyyy much, I am so happy you put these things up. God bless you Mr. B. You are a gift from God and He you in the lives of these kids.

[TheBinigurl]

Mr. B <3

[SLIMVA42]

I've never seen a video with you singing with the kids... :D  What a blessing you are, Sir! God bless you and these wonderful children you teach.

[13eiluj]

Keep up the amazing work. I've watched a few videos now from PS22 Chorus and I will definitely be watching more. Thank you for posting these!

[maaanda]

I really really love this song. Can't believe that I just discovered your version. What a wonderful job you get to do every day. :]

[8marloes8]

Mister B, You make this world a better place.... THANK YOU!!

[BlankedOutBlizzard]

wow wow wow WOW these kids are good I wish I was apart of that

[Chicoleto619]

i love this song and eacho one of them are absolutly amazing i think all of u guys should do more country songs i would love to hear u guys sing some:D

[DeeCuriousCat]

He's probably already gotten it but, if he hasn't, he definitely deserves to get the award for teacher of the year.

[edi2725]

Every kids has a big smile on their face! You can tell they enjoy every minute of it! =)

[edi2725]

You Rock it, Mr. B!! your chorus class is amazing!!!!