Blowin' in the Wind
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Summary
Blowin' in the Wind is a musical work/composition[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of musical work composition entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,654 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Composer: Bob Dylan[3]
- Genre: contemporary folk music[4]
- Performer: Bob Dylan[5], Stan Getz[6], Cher[7], Dolly Parton[8], Peter, Paul and Mary[9], Marianne Faithfull[10], Glen Campbell[11], Stevie Wonder[12], Steve Alaimo[13]
- Part of: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan[14]
- Language of work or name: English[15]
- Publication date: 1962[16]
- Lyricist: Bob Dylan[17]
- Title: Blowin' in the Wind[18]
- Derivative work: Vinden ger svar[19], Dans le souffle du vent[20], I vinden finns ditt svar[21], Die Antwort weiß ganz allein der Wind[22]
- Form of creative work: song[23]
Product Details
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Cultural Impact
Things named for Blowin' in the Wind include D'oh-in' in the Wind[26], an animated series episode[27], directed by Mark Kirkland[28].
Why It Matters
Blowin' in the Wind has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for it include D'oh-in' in the Wind[26], an animated series episode[27], directed by Mark Kirkland[28].