It was a hit 50 years ago, and since then covered and remained by dozens of influenced artists. It’s Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind, and we’re going to hear 10 different interpretations – and one inspiration – tonight on Coverville! (48.5 minutes)
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For a slightly different perspective on Bob Dylan and “Blowin’ In The Wind”, I give you The Chenille Sisters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krozHrwxohI
Greta Garbo said ‘I vant to be alone’, not Marlene Dietrich.
Whoops – exactly right.
For sure, the “Me First & The Gimme Gimmes” version was the best. Very rockin, and I love the beginning when they’re trying to get the inflection of the “HOW” correct.
I liked Ziggy’s version the best, but I found Sam Cooke and the Gimme Gimmes versions to be pretty great, too. Thanks for teaching me about the original inspiration for the tune, too. Odetta is always awesome!