Sunday, September 4, 2016

"Blowin' In The Wind" (Stevie Wonder) #9 9/3/1966

One of the legendary protest songs that the 60's became known for. Written and done first in '62 by Bob Dylan, it has been covered hundreds of times over the years, with Peter, Paul and Mary's version among the most recognized. This take by Stevie Wonder more than holds its own. After hearing a white kid like Dylan capture the emotion of the civil rights movement with this song, Sam Cooke wrote one of the greatest tunes ever, "A Change Is Gonna Come" as a response.

Stevie Wonder - Blowin' In The Wind

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