Dust in the Wind

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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"

Single by Kansas
Released	1978
Format	Single
Recorded	1977
Genre	Classic rock
Length	3:28
Label	Kirshner Records
Producer(s)	Jeff Glixman
Kansas singles chronology
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"Dust in the Wind" is a hit single released by the American progressive rock band Kansas in 1977. It peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of February 18, 1978, making it Kansas's only top ten Billboard Hot 100 charting single. Written by Kerry Livgren, it was one of the band's first acoustic tracks; its slow melody and melancholy lyrics differ from their other hits, such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "The Wall". The song's instrumental bridge contains a distinctive and highly memorable melodic line for solo violin played by Robby Steinhardt.

The song is featured in the film Old School, during which Will Ferrell sings it to his deceased friend Joseph "Blue" Palasky. It was also used during the second season episodes of Highlander: The Series, including "The Darkness", after Duncan MacLeod's mortal girlfriend dies, and "Unholy Alliance". "Dust in the Wind" is also used on an episode of The Simpsons in which Bart realizes he is not a child anymore.

"Dust in the Wind" is referenced in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, when Ted tells Socrates that 'All we are, is dust in the wind, dude.' It was also used in a commercial for the Subaru Tribeca SUV, driving by other vehicles that turned into dust. It was also featured in an episode of Recess, where Gus (on being proclaimed the "New Kid") shook his head and said "All we are is dust in the wind...". It is also in a episode of Jimmy Neutron where Jimmy's clone/alter ego has depression.

Soprano and Broadway star Sarah Brightman covered "Dust In The Wind" on her 1999 album Eden.

'Dust in the Wind' has also been covered by the Eagles, The Scorpions and Linkin Park.

Though Kansas was not considered at the time to be a band that played Christian Music per se, this song is said to be of deeply spiritual significance and is played in modern funerals from time to time^{[citation needed]}.