Music on Mondays — The answer is blowin’ in the wind
Arguably one of the most influential and recognizable voice in the history of rock ‘n’ roll is Bob Dylan. On this date in 1962, Dylan recorded “Blowin’ In The Wind,” arguably one of the greatest protest songs of all time.
I never really cared for Bob Dylan’s version, notwithstanding the fact that he wrote the song. My favorite version is that by Peter Paul & Mary:
Perhaps the most recognizable voice to sing “Blowin’ In The Wind” is Joan Baez. I say that because “Blowin’ In The Wind” has been a staple of her concerts and musical appearances for 45 years. She has sung it not only in English, but also in French and Japanese that I know of, and one of her live versions (below) was featured in the movie “Forrest Gump” in 1994.
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Posted on July 9, 2012, in Music on Mondays and tagged blowin' in the wind bob dylan, blowin' in the wind joan baez, blowin' in the wind peter paul and mary. Bookmark the permalink. 10 Comments.
Peter Paul and Mary is my favorite!!!
Peter Paul and Mary’s version of blowing in the wind sounds like a Justin Beiber song. It’s entirely over produced. I’ll stick with the Dylan version. (The best version in my opinion)
So much of the late 1960s was overproduced. Everyone was trying to copy George Martin and The Beatles. Even Sir Paul, after reworking Let It Be and re-releasing it as Let It Be…..Naked said that the 1960s were overproduced.
One of the late-night comedians did this joke about Dylan. I hope I don’t butcher it.
“Dylan blew out the candles on his birthday cake and made a wish. God turned and said to Saint Peter, “I have no idea what he just said.”
I don’t know if you butchered it, but I agree.
Singers from my past in the protest flower power era, sadly I was missing out at the time as I was too busy listening to blaring from tanks and choppers in Vietnam at the time, my bad luck as I reckon I would have been great on the free love scene raging at the time back home.
Cheers
Aussie Ian aka Emu
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My dad was in the Air Force, and I so admire the military, fire fighters, police officers, and emergency paramedics. None of them are jobs that I would want under the best of circumstances.
I love the song, the lyrics, as much as I love the post! Thanks Russel Ray!
Cool post! I listened to all three and still think Dylan’s is #1. Maybe I’m just used to it but I also love the sound of the guitar strumming and harmonica.
Dylan was always a brilliant poet/ songwriter; as a singer, not only wasn’t he brilliant, he was oftentimes awful. His best works usually sounded better when performed by others; in fact, I think these cover versions gave Dylan’s music (along with Dylan himself) a broader appeal. (I agree: Peter, Paul & Mary’s version of Blowin’ in the Wind is the best!)