After the demo was rejected by several studios, an executive at Capitol Records signed the band and the song - with Donny Gerrard doing the vocal - was included on their eponymous first album. The initial single released from the album was not successful. Barry De Vorzon, by 1972 an established music business name, heard the demo tape and was convinced that the song would be a big hit. “Wildflower” was a song that Edwards composed after reading Richardson’s poem the song was included on the band’s demo tape. The closest line to the title occurs as the final line of the repeated chorus: “She’s a free and gentle flower growing wild”.ĭoug Edwards was a member of Skylark, and Dave Richardson was a friend of band member and organizer David Foster. The title, “Wildflower”, is not mentioned in the song. Released in 1972 on the album titled “Skylark,” the song peaked at #9 on the US Billboard charts. 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. “ Wildflower” is a song written by Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson in 1972. Please click on the link for songfacts and read the comment by Linda White from Rock Hill, Sc., it will leave you scratching your head. This is simply a great song that should have peaked higher than it did in the USA. He doesn’t over sing his lyrics and the band doesn’t overshadow his voice. Each lyric was sang with such passion and his expressions leaves the listener in love. Donny Gerrard’s voice gave this song a deep sensual, sexual, romantic touch. Although many of us may not be music critics, we have an ear for great songs. This is one of those songs that you hear and want to listen to over and over again.

Song wildflower by skylark