People of the South Wind
Kansas
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There are some who can still remember All the things that we used to do But the days of our youth were numbered And the ones who survive it are few Oh, I can still see the smiling faces When the times were so good All in the old familiar places I'd go back if I could (to the) People of the south wind, people of the southern wind It's the people of the wind, I got to be there again Well, it's a hard thing to face the music: But it's something everybody has got to do So I hope that I can always remember All the crazy times we had to go through Now it's a dream that is slowly fading And I don't want it to go All of the memories are evading And I want you to know (it's the) People of the south wind, people of the southern wind It's the people of the wind, I got to be there again Now we've traveled all across the oceans And we've seen what there is to see But I guess it's not the proper solution Cause it's all about the same to me Now I look back and it makes me wonder Why we just couldn't see All of the battles we fought and won there And I wish that I could be with the People of the wind I want to see 'em again It's where we used to be free And that's the place for me It's just a state of my mind A thing that's so hard to find
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Written by: KERRY LIVGREN, KERRY A LIVGREN
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13 facts about this song
Year of Release"People of the South Wind" was released in 1979.
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Album DetailsThe song is from the band's seventh studio album named "Monolith".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's top 10 highest charting songs.
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Literary InspirationThe song's title refers to the meaning of the word "Kanza", the Native American tribe from which the band's home state, and subsequently the band itself, get their name. "Kanza" means "People of the South Wind".
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Band CompositionKansas was composed of 6 members, including Steve Walsh who performed the lead vocals in "People of the South Wind".
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GenreThe song, like many of Kansas's songs, is categorized under the progressive rock genre.
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LyricistsThe song was written by Kerry Livgren, one of the founding members and main songwriter of Kansas until his departure in 1983.
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Popularity"People of the South Wind" is included in several Kansas compilation albums due to its popularity among fans.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its melody and complex instrumental harmonies, typical of the progressive rock style of the 70s and 80s.
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Musical MessageThe lyrics to "People of the South Wind" are filled with metaphors and symbolisms expressing noble and hopeful sentiments, a common thematic element in many of Kansas's songs.
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DurationThe total running time for "People of the South Wind" is 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
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Recording LocationThe album "Monolith" including the song "People of the South Wind" was recorded at Axis Studios, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Record LabelThe song, as well as the album "Monolith", was released under the record label Kirshner.
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