Wildflowers
Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Trio, Linda Ronstadt
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Written by Dolly Parton © 1986 Velvet Apple Music The hills were alive with wildflowers and I Was as wild, even wilder than they For at least I could run They just died in the sun And I refused to just wither in place Just a wild mountain rose Needing freedom to grow So I ran fearing not where I'd go When a flower grows wild It can always survive Wildflowers don't care where they grow And the flowers I knew In the fields where I grew Were content to be lost in the crowd They were common and close I had no room for growth And I wanted so much to branch out So I uprooted myself from home ground and left Took my dreams and I took to the road When a flower grows wild It can always survive Wildflowers don't care where they grow I grew up fast and wild And I never felt right In a garden so different from me I just never belonged I just longed to be gone So the garden one day set me free I hitched a ride with the wind And since he was my friend I just let him decide where we'd go When a flower grows wild It can always survive Wildflowers don't care where they grow Just a wild rambling rose seeking mysteries untold No regret for the path that I chose When a flower grows wild It can always survive Wildflowers don't care where they grow
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Written by: Dolly Parton
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Wildflowers" by Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt was released in 1999 as part of their collaborative "Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions" album.
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Not originalThe song is actually a cover of a Dolly Parton melody by the same name that appeared on her 1987 album "Trio," which also featured performances by Harris and Ronstadt.
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CollaborationThis was not the first collaboration between Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt; they had collaborated on numerous projects before, including the original "Trio" album with Dolly Parton in 1987.
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Critical Acclaim"Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions," the album on which "Wildflowers" appeared, was nominated for several Grammy Awards and is generally considered one of the best collaborations between Harris and Ronstadt.
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Musical Genre"Wildflowers" is a song that combines folk, country, and bluegrass elements, demonstrating both singers' grounding in traditional American music.
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Lyric ThemesIn this song, both singers suggest a longing for freedom, simplicity, and authenticity, themes often found in both of their collective works.
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Recording LocationThe album "Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions," including the song "Wildflowers," was recorded at Arizona's WaveLab Studio.
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Cohesive SoundDespite the difference in their vocal styles — Harris has a delicate, ethereal voice while Ronstadt has a powerful, belting voice — the two manage to harmonize perfectly on "Wildflowers."
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InstrumentsApart from the vocal brilliance of Harris and Ronstadt, the song also features delicate guitar work that adds to its overall nostalgic and poignant mood.
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Musical InfluenceThe album, including "Wildflowers," is known for its influence on many subsequent country and folk artists, demonstrating the long-lasting impact of Harris and Ronstadt's work.
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