Kansas‘ 1977 hit “Dust in the Wind” is considered an iconic rock song and a staple in popular culture, with it featured in films and television shows like Old School and Family Guy.
The tune, off the band’s fifth record, Point of Know Return, was also featured on Amazon Music‘s curated list, the “100 Greatest Soft Rock Songs.” Other songs included on the Amazon Music list are “Rosanna” by Toto from 1982, Elton John‘s “Tiny Dancer,” released in 1971, and 1972’s “Take It Easy” by the Eagles.
“Dust in the Wind,” written by Kerry Livgren, who departed Kansas in 1983, reached the number sixth spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1978.
Kansas Members Phil Ehart and Rich Williams Discussed the Legacy of ‘Dust in the Wind’ in 2023
In a 2023 interview with Dan Rather, current Kansas members Phil Ehart, Rich Williams, and Ronnie Platt discussed the lasting legacy of “Dust in the Wind.” Ehart shared that the band knew the song was destined to be a hit when “Kerry first played” the tune in a rehearsal.
“We knew instantly that this song was going to be huge,” said the drummer, before sharing that Livgren was skeptical about the track becoming a hit.
Ehart then said that he doesn’t believe Kansas could ever replicate the power and success of “Dust in the Wind.”
“It was something that only comes along every once in a while. I know that over the years we’ve been asked by record companies and fans, ‘Why don’t you guys write another Dust In The Wind?’ That just doesn’t happen. I mean, you can try, you can give it a shot, but there’s no more ‘Dust in the Winds’ coming out of Kansas,” said Ehart, now 76.
Williams also theorized why the song has remained so beloved. He credited Livgren’s lyrics and the tune’s melody allowing it to be “timeless.” In addition, the guitarist said he still enjoyed playing “Dust in the Wind” for audiences.
“There’s something about that song. It’s one of my favorite parts of the night is I’m the guy that gets to start that song, you know, and everybody in the audience knows the song. They know every lyric, most of them have a personal story about it, and I’m very grateful to be that guy. It’s quite an experience to play something that has so much meaning to so many people,” said Williams in the 2023 interview.
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