Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind"

The video discusses the creation of new poetic expressions in American songs, focusing on Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind'. Written in 1962, the song became a civil rights anthem with roots in African American spirituals. Its lyrics pose questions about social injustices and war, with answers that are both elusive and inevitable. The song gained cultural significance when performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary at the Lincoln Memorial. Over 300 cover versions exist, but Dylan's original remains iconic.

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