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“Dust in the Wind” by Kansas

A progressive rock band's lyrical mediation on the impermanence of life

As songs from the late 1970s go, Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” is a distinct departure from the norm. Released in 1977, the song debuted on the pop charts in April 1978, a year when disco heavily dominated the airwaves. … Continue reading

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