“Cast Your Fate to the Wind” is an instrumental composition originally written by jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. The piece is notable for its gentle and melodic jazz sound. It was released by Guaraldi and his trio in 1962 on the album “Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus.”
The version by Sounds Orchestral is a well-known cover of the song. Sounds Orchestral was a British easy listening and orchestral pop group. Their rendition of “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” was released as a single in 1965 and became a significant hit.
The song’s lush orchestration and soothing arrangement made it appealing to a broad audience.
The success of Sounds Orchestral’s version of “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” played a role in popularizing the song and cemented it as a classic in the easy listening and instrumental music genres. The song has been covered by various artists and remains an enduring favorite among fans of instrumental and jazz music.
