Bob Dylan And Joan Baez’s Last Ever Performance Of “Blowin’ In The Wind”

Bob Dylan has worked with many musicians throughout his legendary career, but only a select few have shared a truly deep connection with him. Among them, one name stands out above the rest—Joan Baez. More than just a collaborator, she was his artistic partner, close companion, and one of the biggest influences on his early rise to fame.

Bob Dylan successfully invited Joan Baez onstage during his third night in Hamburg, West Germany. Their reunion, though brief, resulted in a rough-around-the-edges rendition of Blowin’ in the Wind. A few nights later in Munich, they shared the spotlight again, performing the song. You can watch it in the video below:

Under the soft glow of the stage lights, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez came together for a final performance of Blowin’ in the Wind, a song that had defined their era. The audience fell silent, hanging onto every note as Baez’s graceful harmonies blended seamlessly with Dylan’s unmistakable rasp.

The air was thick with nostalgia, each lyric serving as a reminder of their enduring impact on folk music. Some in the crowd wiped away tears, others whispered the words as if reliving the past. When the last chord faded, the thunderous applause wasn’t just for the performance—it was a farewell to a chapter in music history that would never be repeated.

Many might not know that Joan Baez wasn’t just Bob Dylan’s collaborator but a one time girlfriend. She played a pivotal role in introducing him to the world as she helped bring his music to a wider audience during the early 1960s folk revival.

Though their relationship evolved over time, both personally and professionally, their final performances together date back to their 1984 European stadium tour. Now that Baez has stepped away from the stage, that chapter in music history is likely closed forever.