Wildfire
Michael Martin Murphey
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She comes down yellow mountain On a dark flat land she rides On a pony she named Wildfire Whirlwind by her side On a cold Nebraska night Oh, they say she died one winter When there came a killing frost And the pony she named Wildfire Busted down his stall In a blizzard she was lost She ran calling Wildfire She ran calling Wildfire She ran calling Wildfire By the dark of the moon I planted But there came an early snow There's been a hoot owl howlin' by my window now For six nights in a row She's coming for me I know And on Wildfire we're both gonna go We'll be riding Wildfire She ran calling Wildfire She ran calling Wildfire On Wildfire we're going to ride her We're gonna leave sod bustin' behind Get these hard times right on out of our minds Riding Wildfire
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Written by: Larry Cansler, Martin Murphey Michael, Michael Martin Murphey
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wildfire" is a popular song by the American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey. Murphey recorded this song in 1975. He also co-wrote the piece with Larry Cansler.
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Billboard Performance"Wildfire" was immensely successful on the charts. It reached No. 1 on the RPM Top Singles chart in Canada and No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Song InterpretationThe song tells a supernatural tale of a girl who dies in the winter and her horse, Wildfire, who in its search for her, also dies but their spirits cause a blizzard.
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InspirationMurphey shared in an interview that the concept for "Wildfire" came from a dream he had about a ghost horse.
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Album Presence"Wildfire" is a lead single from Murphey's album entitled "Blue Sky - Night Thunder," which was given a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in June 1975.
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Album Performance"Blue Sky - Night Thunder album peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Wildfire." These performances span various genres, indicating the song's broad appeal. Artists include The Country Dance Kings, David Nail, and Sara Evans.
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Live Performances"Wildfire" is one of Murphey's most frequently performed songs during concerts.
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Memorable LyricsThe song opens with the memorable lyrics: "She comes down from Yellow Mountain; On a dark, flat land she rides."
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Song DurationThe original studio recording of "Wildfire" runs for a duration of four minutes and forty-seven seconds.
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Usage in Popular Culture"Wildfire" has been used in several TV shows and movies. Examples include the TV series "The Wonder Years" and the film "Isn't It Romantic."
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Accompanying InstrumentsThe song is characterized by the beautiful sounds of piano and strings, giving it a very melodious and flowing feel.
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Artist RecognitionMurphey became an important figure in the American country music scene after "Wildfire's" success. He is now considered a pioneer of the progressive country movement of the 1970s.
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