Two Classics Written Same Day, Same Place

Four Strong Winds & Blowing in the Wind

^{Ian and Sylvia wrote this on same day Bob Dylan wrote Blowin’ in the wind. They were both in New York at the time, and were friendly. Two absolute classics written on same day.}

Speakers Up!

Four Strong Winds" is a song recorded by Canadian folk duo Ian and Sylvia, from their 1963 album Four Strong Winds. The song was written in 1962 by Ian Tyson, one half of the duo, and was the first song Tyson wrote. Tyson has stated that he wrote the song in about 20 minutes in his then-manager Albert Grossman's New York apartment, and was inspired to write it after hearing Bob Dylan sing.^[1] The song is a melancholy reflection on a failing romantic relationship.

In 2005, CBC Radio One listeners chose it as the greatest Canadian song of all time on the program 50 Tracks: The Canadian Version.^[3] It is considered the unofficial anthem of Alberta.^[4][5]

Enjoy!

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Bonus:

Here's a few more Ian and Silvia songs you may remember from your dad's old records in the 70's :)