“Blowin' in the Wind” is a 1963 folk protest song written and performed by Bob Dylan. It poses a series of rhetorical questions about peace, war, and freedom, becoming an anthem of the civil rights movement. Dylan’s original version appeared on his album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, and the song was popularized by Peter, Paul and Mary’s cover, which helped it reach a wider audience. Its poetic lyrics and enduring message have made it a timeless classic of 1960s folk music.