Wildflower - Skylark [HD]

In 1972 in Victoria, Canada, a rookie policeman wrote a poem for his girlfriend while driving home in his police car. Dave "the Cop" Richardson gave the poem to his friend David Foster, a young aspiring young musician looking for material for his new band, SKYLARK. Foster passed it along to Skylark guitarist Doug Edwards who set it to music. It was the first song Edwards had ever composed.

WILDFLOWER is one of the most performed songs in the history of Canadian popular music. Over 30 years it has sold multiple million copies in more than sixty versions. It's been honored with a BMI Millionaire's Award and SOCAN Classic and Crystal Awards. It is the song that launched David Foster's career.

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• Wildflower
• Skylark
• David
• Foster
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• Mellow
• Touch
• Music
• Love
• Song
• Ballad

[GrumpyMama54]

As an incest survivor, and a domestic abuse survivor, I strongly relate to this song, have all the time since I first heard it, it hits home for me, "be careful of how you touch her, for she'll awaken, and sleep's the only freedom that she knows" is the absolute truth for me. I love this.

[Minotauros]

Fifty three year old, 215 lb guy here who tears up hearing this song. Anyone not touched by the song has no soul.

[jeffreynolds156]

Didn't know this was a Canadian song. Makes sense though, There were other canadian bands popular about this same time... ah! the 70's !! :) !!! like no other era of time.... Good music (No Kareoke), Good cars, Good food, Good jobs, Lower crime rates,Less red tape crap, no privacy act , hippa law suits..... We must go back to our past time and learn from it. hint hint people in Office at the big house!!!!

[steve119100]

One of my favorite songs from back in high school. Outstanding vocals, and that beautiful, powerful guitar sound-kind of Santana-esque.

[hardheadedson]

This song is absolutely beautiful. And the accompanying video makes it priceless! Thanks for putting together such a masterpiece.I met my girlfriend when this song came out. This was our song,and 30 years later we're still married.This really brings back some wonderful memories.

[takemeback2]

@Minotauros You're correct man, and I do hear ya.

[dirtydiana423]

@Minotauros the first time I heard this song I was 12 years old and I fell in love with it

I still love it...so nostalgic ad beautiful

[febzzianra]

I have the man with me who had awakened me ... he all did was to touch me, and all goes with this song

[sptinydancer]

This song so expresses how I feel. Often I lay down in silent pain and the words "For sleep's the only freedom that she knows". Thank-you - what a beautiful video to a timeless song.

[stircrazy10]

GrumpyMama54, reading your words gave me chills! I am so sorry that you went through some terrible things but I hope that life is much better for you and that you can finally be happy! This song does it for me too but for very different reasons. It's amazing how much music can touch a person and help them through some very difficult times in their lives!

Wish you all the best! :)