Some songs are about love. Some are about history. And then there are those that manage to capture political change. The Scorpions' 1990 power ballad, "Wind of Change," is all three, and so much more.

Let’s be honest, here. Wind can be a bit of a hassle when you’re out there in it. But when the subject is tackled by expert songwriters, all is forgiven. That’s when wind can become a vehicle for all ...