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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Blowin' In The Wind" Bob Dylan  Dylan took songwriting into the political arena but it was Peter, Paul and Mary who took this song into the charts. Song facts Composer Bob Dylan  Genre Folk Album Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Year of Release 1964 In cover versions Neil Young did a live cover of the song, and the famous Peter, Paul and Mary version was a chart hit. Neil Young MORE COVER VERSIONS Bob Dylan 76% Peter, Paul & Mary 10% Neil Young 9% Elvis Presley 3% Johnny Nash 2% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... the magic of Bob Dylan Thea Gilmore on the inspirational Dylan READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Write your own song Test your knowledge Take the "Blowin' In The Wind" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Who Knows Where The Time Goes Fairport Convention DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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