About The Song
“Windy” is a pop song by The Association, written by Ruthann Friedman. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1967, making it the group’s second U.S. No. 1 hit after “Cherish” in 1966. Billboard ranked it as the No. 4 song for 1967. The song’s whimsical lyrics and catchy melody contributed to its success.
The song celebrates nature’s power and beauty, particularly the wind’s freedom-inducing qualities. It symbolizes honesty, suggesting that “Windy” can discern lies, resonating with a timeless message. Windy is portrayed as a mysterious and carefree woman, described with stormy eyes that see through lies. “Windy” encapsulates the whimsical, psychedelic spirit of its time, making it an emblematic piece of 1960s music culture.