Dust in the Wind
1978 single by Kansas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the 1977 song by Kansas. For the 1986 movie by Hou Hsiao-hsien, see Dust in the Wind (film).
"Dust in the Wind" is a song recorded by American progressive rock band Kansas and written by band member Kerry Livgren, first released on their 1977 album Point of Know Return.
Quick Facts Single by Kansas, from the album Point of Know Return ...
"Dust in the Wind" | ||||
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Single by Kansas | ||||
from the album Point of Know Return | ||||
B-side | "Paradox" | |||
Released | January 16, 1978 | |||
Recorded | July 1977 | |||
Studio | Woodland Studios (Nashville) | |||
Genre | Soft rock[1] | |||
Length | 3:27 | |||
Label | Kirshner | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kerry Livgren | |||
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Kansas singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Dust in the Wind" on YouTube | ||||
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The song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of April 22, 1978, making it Kansas's only single to reach the top ten in the US. The 45-rpm single was certified Gold for sales of one million units by the RIAA shortly after the height of its popularity as a hit single. The song was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA on November 26, 2019, which makes it the second song by the band to reach platinum after "Carry on Wayward Son."[2]