Wildflower
Skylark
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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.
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WriterThe song was written by Skylark band members Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson.
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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.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered the song over the years, including Hank Crawford, Color Me Badd, New Birth, Lisa Fischer, and Blake Shelton.
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GenreIt's classified under several genres such as blue-eyed soul, easy listening and soft rock.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics can be interpreted as an allegory for a woman who's suffered from neglect and struggles but still manages to keep her innocence.
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LongevityDespite being nearly five decades old, "Wildflower" continues to receive substantial airplay on classic radio stations.
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Billboard AchievementThe song spent 21 weeks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Overall Sales"Wildflower" has sold over a million copies as a single.
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Compilation AlbumsThe song has featured on many various 'best of' and 'greatest hits' compilation albums over the years, further enhancing the song's popularity and longevity.
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Song durationThe track has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Heartfelt DedicationDuring a live performance, singer Donny Gerrard once dedicated the song to his mother.
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Grammy NominationThe group Skylark was nominated for the Grammy for the Best New Artist, partly for their success with "Wildflower."
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been played in many TV shows, advertisements, and films, demonstrating its significant cultural impact.
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Bonus FactBefore 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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