Wildflower

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About Wildflower

"Wildflower" is a song written by Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson in 1972. First performed by the Canadian band Skylark, it has been covered by many artists and more recently has been sampled in a number of hip hop songs. The title, "Wildflower", is not mentioned in the song. The closest line to the title occurs as the final line of the repeated chorus: "She's a free and gentle flower growing wild".


Year:
2005
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She's faced the hardest times,   you could imagine
And many times her eyes fought back the tears
And when her youthful world,   was about to fall in
Each time her slender shoulders
Bore the weight of all her fears
And a sorrow no one hears
Still rings in midnight silence,   in her ears

Let her cry,   for she's a lady
Let her dream,  for she's a child
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a free and gentle flower,   growing wild

And if by chance I should held her
Let me hold her for a time
But if allowed just oe possession
I would pick her from the garden,  to be mine

Be careful how you touch her,  for she'ss awaken
And sleep's the only freedom that she knows
And when you walk into her eyes,  you won't believe
The way she's always paying
For a debt she never owes
And a silent wind still blows
That only she can hear and so she goes

Let her cry,  for she's a lady
Let her dream,  for she's a child
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a free and gentle flower,  growing wild

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Written by: David Richardson, Doug Edwards

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Wildflower" is a well-known track by the Canadian band Skylark from their self-titled album in 1973.
Writer
The song was written by Skylark band members Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson.
Commercial Success
"Wildflower" was a Top 10 hit in both Canada and the U.S., peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 10 on the RPM Top Singles chart in Canada.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered the song over the years, including Hank Crawford, Color Me Badd, New Birth, Lisa Fischer, and Blake Shelton.
Genre
It's classified under several genres such as blue-eyed soul, easy listening and soft rock.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics can be interpreted as an allegory for a woman who's suffered from neglect and struggles but still manages to keep her innocence.
Longevity
Despite being nearly five decades old, "Wildflower" continues to receive substantial airplay on classic radio stations.
Billboard Achievement
The song spent 21 weeks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Overall Sales
"Wildflower" has sold over a million copies as a single.
Compilation Albums
The song has featured on many various 'best of' and 'greatest hits' compilation albums over the years, further enhancing the song's popularity and longevity.
Song duration
The track has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Heartfelt Dedication
During a live performance, singer Donny Gerrard once dedicated the song to his mother.
Grammy Nomination
The group Skylark was nominated for the Grammy for the Best New Artist, partly for their success with "Wildflower."
Cultural Impact
The song has been played in many TV shows, advertisements, and films, demonstrating its significant cultural impact.
Bonus Fact
Before achieving success with "Wildflower", the band's lead vocalist Donny Gerrard was a backup vocalist for artists like Brenda Lee and B.J. Thomas.

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