The most powerful thing about this classic song is this: “Blowin’ in the Wind” is written and sung with the wisdom and reflection of a much older man. But Dylan was only 21 when he wrote and recorded it. It’s the lead track from one of the most celebrated folk albums of all time. “Blowin’ in the Wind” wasn’t just played in concert halls either. It has gone on to take on greater meaning—sung everywhere from church gatherings to civil rights movements.

“How many times must a man look up before he can see the sky? And how many ears must one man have before he can hear people cry? Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows that too many people have died? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind.”