Dust in the Wind

"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.

"Dust in the Wind"
Single by Kansas
from the album Point of Know Return
B-side"Paradox"
ReleasedJanuary 16, 1978
RecordedJuly 1977
StudioWoodland Studios (Nashville)
GenreSoft rock
Length3:27
LabelKirshner
Songwriter(s)Kerry Livgren
Producer(s)
Kansas singles chronology
"Point of Know Return"
(1977)
"Dust in the Wind"
(1978)
"Portrait (He Knew)"
(1978)
Music video
"Dust in the Wind" on YouTube

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."

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