My wife and I were staying with a friend and his wife in Aspen, CO, when this song came on, and stuck with me ever since. My wife's gone, the friends are gone, but this song, brings them back, and that beautiful weekend in Aspen.
My late husband and I attended a Seals & Crofts concert at the Dome outside Rochester, New York, many years ago, thanks to our friend Curt, who was the father-in-law of one of Seals & Crofts' roadies. Michael Murphey performed "Wildfire" that night at the concert. I think it was soon after the song was released. We met Michael and his wife before the show. Of course we were thrilled when we realized it was his song we had been hearing on the radio. We met Jimmy Seals and Dash Crofts after the show. What a wonderful evening and memory for a small-town couple! We were married for 60 years and still mentioned that evening throughout our time together.
@@josephdilorenzo5314 what a beautiful story Sharon…this was a special time in the world. This was a special song delivered by the hands of GOD…I truly believe it. It will never ever be repeated again with such a special message and so heartfelt!
As a teenager I wanted to download this song but was not available in New Zealand - I left a message Michael Murphys website asking how I could purchase it - instead I got a personal email and a file of the song from Michael! One of the most influential songs for me
My Mother used to sing this song to me when I was a little girl. I lost her about 6 weeks ago to cancer. My eyes watered to the lyrics but at the same time brought a very special memory back to me. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I've seem MMM in concert 5 times. My darling husband has been gone 15 years tomorrow. When I listen to this song, I picture my horse riding, country music loving husband coming for me on his magic horse, Outlaw. I still have lots of living to do but when it's my turn, my husband will come on his horse to get me. ❤
He's with you every day. Keep him in your heart. We all see each other again. After I watched NDE on UA-cam, I felt so much better. It's where people have had near death experiences and what they saw on the other side for those brief moments. They are beautiful!!! It changed the way I feel about losing people and pets in my life. I'm no longer sad. I Highly recommend watching those on UA-cam. It will change your whole perspective 😊
I was in a serious accident in Minneapolis in April of 2014. In my Semi. A woman cut me off in traffic. She had 8 children in her vehicle and I swerved real hard to avoid hitting her because I was concerned about the children. I had a Traumatic Brain Injury and I was in a coma for 7weeks. I walked with my Lord and Savior Jesus. I. Thought I had passed away from the Accident. But Jesus said that I had more to do here with my family. I've become more confident that it was a real experience
Back in the 70's I worked at a stable in Southern Wisconsin and remember this song playing on a small hand held radio in the barn and fell in love with it ever since. We named one of the new colts Wildfire after this song. Many fond memories of a beautiful and simple time.
Can't deny the beauty of the song and how it was so deeply felt by each person. I fell in love listening to that song. And rode off on my horse " Sundance" through a Wheatfield in Indiana .
This live version of "Wildfire" is absolute perfection from beginning to end. Nothing that I or anyone else could say can add or detract from it's Timeless beauty.
Back in the 70’s I worked in a little downtown beer & wine bar frequented by a great variety of folks. We had one regular customer come in as soon as we opened up every day - an old guy ravaged by time and alcohol who had given in to his addiction long ago. He used to sit by himself at a little table near the jukebox every day, order a beer, and play this song over and over, singing along with it at top volume with all his heart. He never bothered anybody, and after a few beers he’d get up and walk out. I can never hear this song without thinking of this old man. He sure did love that magic horse.
I had the rare privilege and honor to serve him dinner after his concert late 1 night, here in Reno/Sparks. He is down to earth despite his f ame and fortune.......
This is by far the best version of this wonderful, beautiful song. The extended piano and Murphey's guitar totally drives home its loveliness. Murphey's intro illustrates how special the song has been to him for all of these years. Just pure musical magic here, about a magic horse.
My deceased wife loved horses, and she loved this song. We played it at her funeral. This is such a great version. Thanks MMM and company for such great work!
I took a painting class in Eureka, NV. We painted a horses head and a glass of wine. I put this song on and we sang and painted. I felt joy for the first time in a long time. A special memory.
There are some songs that just pull you back in time and this is one of them. No matter where I am when I hear this song I'm back in my youth again wishing I could stay there. We had the greatest musical era of all time and we got to live in it. ❤
In the late 70's My wife and I had 2 Arabian horses. She named hers Wildfire after this song. I named mine Night Thunder. The "B" side to Wildfire. They were great horses and friends. We do cry when this song comes on the XM.
My wife was born and raised on the plains of northern Nebraska. She had a horse named Wildfire, and she passed away in 2007 of cancer at a young age. This song has special meaning to me.
Me too, I moved to Colorado in 1975, was dealing with alot of shit. My mom had just died. I was 23. I've seriously never recovered from that. But this music is bomb.... 4 ever
I remember when my son left home to attend college , I listened this song on the radio and cried like a man so sad but so beautiful at the same time , this song is very special to me and for many people as well, I’m pretty sure ,right?
This song has "moved" my heart and soul more than words can explain for such a long time. It is just beautiful & majestical. I have named my sailboat "Wildfire" and someday, when I get my own Palomino, like Michael Martin Murphy did, I will name her "Wildfire". I really love this song with all my heart, so much, it makes me cry...not for being sad or happy, just the passion it evokes in my soul.
Yesterday would have been my late wife and my anniversary. She was a beautiful blonde love from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This was her favorite song. Every time I listen to this song, it bring back wonderful memories of her.
Michael lived up by us in the mountains was a good friend when I was 15 I lost my leg in an automobile accident and Michael did a benefit concert for me I thank him so much he made me feel human again and I still have the autographed album from him bless you Michael Murphy and I hope your son Shawn is doing well God bless you Michael
I'm still enjoying Michael Martin Murphey's "Wildfire" in 2020 in answer to your question. I love his voice and can't nobody sing Wildfire like Michael...nobody! I hope his song never dies...maybe his son Ryan will learn it and carry on the tradition.
I was a senior in high school when this song hit the airwaves. Back then, it was just another tune written by another country singer. I'm now 66 years of age. I've been listening to this fabulous page out of my past and am amazed at just how quickly it conjures up so many different yet poignant memories each and every time I hear it. It's almost as though I'm staring at a reflection in in a hazy window but can never pin down whether or not I'm on the outside looking in or vice versa. Loves that have been lost, loves that have been won and some that never even had a chance. I will always drift back to my youth whenever this songs graces my sense of hearing and I will always be grateful for the peace and tranquility that it provides. Thank You M.M.M for this precious gift!
Please folks, let's just take a minute and revel in the beauty of the piano introduction to this timeless classic. From opening note to final stanza, this is a superb and thought provoking string of musical notes all assembled with incredible care and emotion. Thank you MMM and DH for what has become one of the most prolific stories I have ever experienced.
When I was very young, 7 or 8. I would hear this song and physically STOP- What I was doing. And CRY. It's the kinda cry, your soul feels. It lastest days.
Lost my wife of 52 years almost 4 years ago and her birthday is a few days off. The pain never stops. She rode in horse shows when she was young and I still picture as a young girl riding. This song lives in my heart. I loved her so much that for one day with her I would give anything.....
My heart aches for yours. Life goes on and you must too. My Navy ship's motto was, "Press on Regardless!" Great words that I have tried to live by. Enjoy your life.
So beautiful!! I am so sorry for your loss!! My husband and I have been married for 40yrs. Can't imagine losing him 💔. I am spiritual 🙏 and I believe she is still with you always ❤ We lost our oldest daughter 😢 December 23 2017 I am amazed we survived her death
yes...ethereal music that resides in wild grasses in the alpine..and heard in bright meltwater rivulets that cascade near camp while Whiskey Jacks come near with their dark eyes.
Thankful for my folks to show me this one. Its my favorite song now, and my music taste is only getting better with age. Im only 24... If only my friends could appreciate it like I do
My daughter said it was before her time. We ended up in an argument about some of her favorite artists and their songs being before her time and possibly mine. No respect for my trying. I believe it's deeper than music. She loses here, but she thinks she won.
@@VeraKocot don’t worry, I go through the same arguments with whoever I’m dating. Some appreciate what I show them, some see this as just a horse song. Can’t reach them all 🤷♂️
When I was a kid I loved this song so much. I would sit in the floor and just daydream about what was happening in the song. ❤ To this day it touches me.
My wife who I lost 3 years ago loved this song. She rode in horse shows and loved them. When I hear this song I see her riding as a young girl. I had her for over 50 years but this song brings the tears to my eyes as I loved her so. The courage and dignity she showed through her illness I will never forget and I hope I have the same at my end days. Thank you wildfire
Hello Robert. I lost my wife 14 months ago I had her for only 14 shorts years, was hoping to grow very old together since I lost my first wife when I was 31 back in 1984.Sorry for your loss, it sure does hurt.
Here I am on 7/15/21 and this song just popped into my head, out of nowhere. I just started singing it. Then I googled it and found this. Life is pretty cool sometimes.
I went to a Michael Murphy concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater outside Denver in 1976 or 1977. The lights were turned down when they began to play this song. I'll never forget that opening piano, under the stars on a beautiful Colorado summer night.
Red Rocks is a unique Amphitheater. The Shape of it was designed for music, and its a wonderful experience if you ever are in that area to attend a show.
Great music does not age! I still marvel at this song years later. The piano introduction is one of my favorite of all time, acoustic guitar is awesome.
This was the first Country song that I really fell for. I am black and back in those days your parents controlled the radio. Well we were on a road trip to Louisiana and dad told me to find some music. I was turning the dial and came on this song, it had just started and I was just hypnotized by it. Well I learned that there was more than R&B music!
Oh sweetie this isn't country music by any means. It was called folk music or soft rock. But as a 1970's youth I'm really glad you enjoyed it. We had a lot of great black bands and also great bands with black & white people in them. We would go to the dance clubs and we all were together black & white. One of my favorite bands was called Hot Chocolate and one of my favorite songs of theirs was called Every1's A Winner. They had a lot of great songs and they were a black & white band. All of those guys were so handsome. Google them and try to find the Video of them singing that song. I promise you'll love it. 👍
@@debbiescott6732 It is listed as Country, Soft Rock,and adult contemporary. Their were many country artists that had many "crossover" country hits and this is one of them. If you're going to try to give knowledge to someone, atleast try to be right or atleast half right! MMM has several country hits also known as crossover country hits! Educate yourself next time!
I can recall selecting this song from a juke box on a wall of a Papa Gino's pizza in Massachusetts with my mom and two sisters and now I'm the last one with that amazing memory. You are missed ladies !
Just working through a broken relationship and bought a green broke Appaloosa Stud. Worked through my sadness breaking and training him. Met my husband of 46 years one day when I was out riding one day. That horse’s name, Wildfire.
This song is Beautiful in every way!! Love Michael Martin Murphy!! The piano is so lovely and the guitar picking!! One of my all time favorites when growing up and going on trips with my family in the car!! Memories always cherished, miss you Mom, Dad and baby sis!! Prayers for All!! 🙏❤️🙏🥰
One thing that cannot be denied, the 70's singers relied on actual voice. He sound just as good live as he does recorded. No auto-tunes back then! Good job!
I was 15 years young when this classic was released...now I'm pushin' 64 and the songs of old make me feel young again if only for a precious short time.
This song, in part, is about "the Rainbow Bridge." I died and was sent back on February 5, 2022. The first thing that I remember seeing was all of my pets in a group. They recognized me, and I remember searching for specific ones and finding them all. It was seeing them that told me I was leaving this world. As this song implies, our pets are the gate keepers of heaven. God sends them to get us when it's time to go.
I feel so blessed to have grown up during the 70's and have had the opportunity to hear these beautiful and memorable songs when first played on the radio.
Patti Kelley Ha, me too! How about when you heard a song for the first time and you loved it. Then you would have to wait for it to come on again. Or when a song you loved came on the radio, you would say “turn it up”.
Michael Murphy has a beautiful voice, and perfect pitch. It soars where it needs to and is astonishing. No one mentioned that. I have listened to this song forever, and never get tired of hearing this. This is by far the best rendition of it I've heard. Thanks for the awesome music to all the 70's bands!!! Best decade ever!
Where did the real talent like this go. I’m glad that I got to live in this time period when people sang beautiful lyrics without all the nasty stuff. I don’t listen to music like I use to. I love that I can understand every word that comes out of his mouth. I love all his emotions coming through his song.
This song reminds me of my Jr High School days and going through puberty. There was a girl a year older than me that I liked. She had a unique last name (censored for privacy reasons). Recently I was a poll worker and a person came in with the same last name. We talked for a few minutes and she told me her aunt is the girl (now woman) that I liked back in 77-78. Small world.
One of the greatest masterpieces of all time …takes me back to that happy place as a kid in the 70’s with magical memories of my beautiful late Mumma, I cry my eyes out everytime I hear it now and play it on repeat often 🥹 Life’s so bittersweet and listening to this timeless beauty brings back happy memories yet it makes me sad as I miss my Mum so much. Great music and good times I cherish and am truly grateful for. Thank you Michael for the extraordinary music you’ve gifted myself and the world♥️🙏🏼🎶
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My wife and I were staying with a friend and his wife in Aspen, CO, when this song came on, and stuck with me ever since. My wife's gone, the friends are gone, but this song, brings them back, and that beautiful weekend in Aspen.
R. Organizer Yes the same here and it's definitely such the most beautiful song i've ever heard. Great memories.
R. Organizer I’m glad it brought you back to a Happy Place Sir:))
Yep. Memories. Good times. Laughter. Smiles. Makes up for the sad endings. Enjoy the good memories😃
What s lovely song and a lovely memory to get you through the lonely times.
R. Organizer , I’m very sorry for your loss. God’s peace be with you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
So much love from all my loyal fans! May Wildfire forever live in y’all’s hearts ❤
You should come to the Opera House in Lexington KY.
beautiful song....always
@@cherylvoll6473There is a Posh Salon that I frequent in my travels near the Opera House in Lexington. Maybe I can arrange something……❤
I always cry when I hear this. Absolutely breaks my heart. It's so sad and beautiful.
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My wife loved this song. She passed away in December 2020. I had this played at her funeral. Simply beautiful!
I'm sorry for your loss! You certainly paid a beautiful tribute!
Sorry for your loss of your dear wife. She is always with you Tim. Our Love is taken with us. She is your Guardian Angel in Heaven through GOD 🙏 ❤️
Im so sorry for your loss, I pray this song brings you comfort
As A horse owner and lover it will be played at mine also. I’m sorry for your loss, she was oh so special. 😊
So sorry for your loss
Whose with me in 2024...still amazing music 🎶 🎵
I am at age 68. Love this song. Takes me back to a beautiful time ❤️
the super sevntieswill go into the books as the greatest m of all time with not even an anney
Absolutely ❤
Right here. A kid again hearing this
I'm with ya👍
My late husband and I attended a Seals & Crofts concert at the Dome outside Rochester, New York, many years ago, thanks to our friend Curt, who was the father-in-law of one of Seals & Crofts' roadies. Michael Murphey performed "Wildfire" that night at the concert. I think it was soon after the song was released. We met Michael and his wife before the show. Of course we were thrilled when we realized it was his song we had been hearing on the radio. We met Jimmy Seals and Dash Crofts after the show. What a wonderful evening and memory for a small-town couple! We were married for 60 years and still mentioned that evening throughout our time together.
Breath taking memories, I must say.
@@josephdilorenzo5314 what a beautiful story Sharon…this was a special time in the world. This was a special song delivered by the hands of GOD…I truly believe it.
It will never ever be repeated again with such a special message and so heartfelt!
As a teenager I wanted to download this song but was not available in New Zealand - I left a message Michael Murphys website asking how I could purchase it - instead I got a personal email and a file of the song from Michael! One of the most influential songs for me
Good guys! Sometimes it is good to meet our heros ❤
Oct 2024 , who’s loving MICHAEL !
My Mother used to sing this song to me when I was a little girl. I lost her about 6 weeks ago to cancer. My eyes watered to the lyrics but at the same time brought a very special memory back to me. Thank you for sharing. ❤
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I’am, to my soul & his guitar playing is magical let’s not forget the intro of the piano I’m in heaven
@@terimartinez3828 my condolences to you your family and friends.
When Michael first wrote this song!!!It had me then .And now 2024 still the same
I MISS THOSE REAL SINGERS AND REAL MUSICIANS.....WOW WHAT A GREAT SONG
I've seem MMM in concert 5 times. My darling husband has been gone 15 years tomorrow. When I listen to this song, I picture my horse riding, country music loving husband coming for me on his magic horse, Outlaw. I still have lots of living to do but when it's my turn, my husband will come on his horse to get me. ❤
just beautiful
Yes ... he will. 💕
Yes he will 🥰🙏🏼
He's with you every day. Keep him in your heart. We all see each other again. After I watched NDE on UA-cam, I felt so much better. It's where people have had near death experiences and what they saw on the other side for those brief moments. They are beautiful!!! It changed the way I feel about losing people and pets in my life. I'm no longer sad. I Highly recommend watching those on UA-cam. It will change your whole perspective 😊
I was in a serious accident in Minneapolis in April of 2014. In my Semi. A woman cut me off in traffic. She had 8 children in her vehicle and I swerved real hard to avoid hitting her because I was concerned about the children. I had a Traumatic Brain Injury and I was in a coma for 7weeks. I walked with my Lord and Savior Jesus. I. Thought I had passed away from the Accident. But Jesus said that I had more to do here with my family. I've become more confident that it was a real experience
❤when music was music...takes me back😊
This was when I used to watch the CMA awards because it was country music
Being 67 has afforded me a life long love of the best music.
Back in the 70's I worked at a stable in Southern Wisconsin and remember this song playing on a small hand held radio in the barn and fell in love with it ever since. We named one of the new colts Wildfire after this song. Many fond memories of a beautiful and simple time.
Hello Laura 👋👋👋
Can't deny the beauty of the song and how it was so deeply felt by each person.
I fell in love listening to that song. And rode off on my horse " Sundance" through a Wheatfield in Indiana .
Great memory.
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Please bring back these days! OMG we need it!
Amen bring it back
Here in November 2024 this song is from my childhood so nostalgic
I know, right? Heard it in my head for no reason and had to find it again.
Wow! Piano Medley is Incredible! I Absolutely Love This Song!
Damn ! How the world has changed from when this song was first played over the radio. Sad how far we strayed. Brings a tear to my eye.
A tear indeed., for it is a crying shame.
Memories are treasures
I cry everytime...just a beautiful song....
Yup
Beautiful thoughts
A week before my Dad passed away, he told me this Song always reminded him of My Mother. I cannot listen to it without crying.
One of my fav songs ever. am 70 now and the beauty can still bring a tear.
This song always made me cry when I was a child in the 70's. Beautiful and sad.
Me too 😢
Me too.
Wish todays music could sound this good!
I agree 👍
This live version of "Wildfire" is absolute perfection from beginning to end.
Nothing that I or anyone else could say can add or detract from it's Timeless beauty.
This song touches my heart. Such a beautiful lyrics. Love it!!!
Such a hauntingly beautiful song !! I was a young woman when I first heard this song. I'm 75 now and it still moves me....❣❣❣❣ 🐎 🐎
Love this song! One of the best ever written, and recorded! Especially the music!
Janis; me too!
Back in the 70’s I worked in a little downtown beer & wine bar frequented by a great variety of folks. We had one regular customer come in as soon as we opened up every day - an old guy ravaged by time and alcohol who had given in to his addiction long ago. He used to sit by himself at a little table near the jukebox every day, order a beer, and play this song over and over, singing along with it at top volume with all his heart. He never bothered anybody, and after a few beers he’d get up and walk out. I can never hear this song without thinking of this old man. He sure did love that magic horse.
What a beautiful story. Amazing!!!!
That is the essence of a song in itself.
True talent and passion...great musician...and story teller...cant be topped.
What a wonderful testament to that old man !! Very cool memory for you to behold
I had the rare privilege and honor to serve him dinner after his concert late 1 night, here in Reno/Sparks. He is down to earth despite his f ame and fortune.......
I’m listening for the 700th first time. I go places inside this song.
A classic..Just brilliantly done. Guitar key boards and vocals. Almost forgot this amazing song. Thank you for posting.
This is by far the best version of this wonderful, beautiful song. The extended piano and Murphey's guitar totally drives home its loveliness. Murphey's intro illustrates how special the song has been to him for all of these years. Just pure musical magic here, about a magic horse.
My deceased wife loved horses, and she loved this song. We played it at her funeral. This is such a great version. Thanks MMM and company for such great work!
I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my wife in 2020 and played this song a lot. Keep strong brother.
I’m so very sorry for both of you, may your best memories of your wives lift you both up ❤.
I love horses also~ my spirit animals…
Real music came in the 60's and 70's best ever. Glad i lived them. Never any regrets lived life to the fullest.
Me too
Maybe one of the best live performances that I have ever seen.
Great song, emotion and performance. ❤️🙏🏼👏🏼
Massive respect to the pianist
Thanks mom and dad(R.I.P.) for showing me good music since my early childhood.
This is mine and my dads song hes locked up for b.s reasons but the day he comes home we are having some beer's and listening to this song
I took a painting class in Eureka, NV. We painted a horses head and a glass of wine. I put this song on and we sang and painted. I felt joy for the first time in a long time. A special memory.
I used to listen to this on the radio when I was a kid back in the 70's.
2015? Where did all the years go?
I hear you, Roger! Years go by like a vapor! What's to measure a life as our sense of time races with age?
***** Me, too! The lyrics are beautiful!
joe jarden Yes! In Mexico we listened it also in the 70´s ... How quickly life passes, I am also 53 years old!
Huh! Why do I get this urge to comment here? I'm 54 years old from Japan.
I'm 56, and I was in junior high when this song vame out. It hit me then, and still does. Some things never change! Even though we get older!
There are some songs that just pull you back in time and this is one of them. No matter where I am when I hear this song I'm back in my youth again wishing I could stay there. We had the greatest musical era of all time and we got to live in it. ❤
Now this is music. I am so lucky I was in my teens in the 70s
Me too graduated in 75 Clark Air force base (DoD) - Wagner HS - republic of the Philippines
I’m so jealous that in music nowadays it’s not like this and other bands in 1960’s 1980’s and some of the 90’s
Amen
In the late 70's My wife and I had 2 Arabian horses. She named hers Wildfire after this song. I named mine Night Thunder. The "B" side to Wildfire. They were great horses and friends. We do cry when this song comes on the XM.
I forget how beautiful this song was😂
My wife was born and raised on the plains of northern Nebraska. She had a horse named Wildfire, and she passed away in 2007 of cancer at a young age. This song has special meaning to me.
So sorry for your loss!!😢
@@margaretguseman-elley7321 thank you. It's been a long time now. But the feelings and memories never die.
God I wish there was still bands like this. Soooo much talent in the 70's.
Amen
Me too, I moved to Colorado in 1975, was dealing with alot of shit. My mom had just died. I was 23. I've seriously never recovered from that. But this music is bomb.... 4 ever
1 million memories
I agree
I agree 1000 percent.
we had the best music If you're close to my age.Im 57.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
🌈💞There couldn’t have been a better performer to sing it!
ABSOLUTEY !! ❤️
Puts me to bed
shes comin forme i know theres a hoot owl out side my window no6nitws in a row
Hands, down!
I remember when my son left home to attend college , I listened this song on the radio and cried like a man so sad but so beautiful at the same time , this song is very special to me and for many people as well, I’m pretty sure ,right?
Lost my dad when this song came out and always think of him when I hear it.❤️
That's him letting you know he's still with you...always.😢❤😊
Never get tired of all this!!!
I love how the whole band turns and watches the pianist at the beginning of the song. Total respect for this guys talents.
This song has "moved" my heart and soul more than words can explain for such a long time. It is just beautiful & majestical. I have named my sailboat "Wildfire" and someday, when I get my own Palomino, like Michael Martin Murphy did, I will name her "Wildfire". I really love this song with all my heart, so much, it makes me cry...not for being sad or happy, just the passion it evokes in my soul.
I know what u mean....I get chills listening to this....
Yesterday would have been my late wife and my anniversary. She was a beautiful blonde love from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This was her favorite song. Every time I listen to this song, it bring back wonderful memories of her.
That gives you peace, Thats what wild fire riding on is about. We all move on in time my friend.
What a melody! The first 90 seconds of piano and the the song takes off…so good. This song is a mood, a genre of it’s own.
Alit do not encompass the beauty of the intro As a musician I think it's superior!
The pianist is absolutely on fire! Amazing!
@@Pianoguy1234 oh yes you bet the piano intro is amazing but I didnt know Robbie Robertson was playing guitar on that track
Michael lived up by us in the mountains was a good friend when I was 15 I lost my leg in an automobile accident and Michael did a benefit concert for me I thank him so much he made me feel human again and I still have the autographed album from him bless you Michael Murphy and I hope your son Shawn is doing well God bless you Michael
U were blessed
Really great song. Who is still enjoying this in 2020and 2021
right here . that piano oh my.
Yeah, I miss the 70s
Meeeee!!!!!
Yep!!!
I'm still enjoying Michael Martin Murphey's "Wildfire" in 2020 in answer to your question. I love his voice and can't nobody sing Wildfire like Michael...nobody! I hope his song never dies...maybe his son Ryan will learn it and carry on the tradition.
One of my favorite songs of all time.
I cry whenever I hear this song. This full length version is amazing. What a gift to the world.
I was a senior in high school when this song hit the airwaves. Back then, it was just another tune written by another country singer. I'm now 66 years of age. I've been listening to this fabulous page out of my past and am amazed at just how quickly it conjures up so many different yet poignant memories each and every time I hear it. It's almost as though I'm staring at a reflection in in a hazy window but can never pin down whether or not I'm on the outside looking in or vice versa. Loves that have been lost, loves that have been won and some that never even had a chance. I will always drift back to my youth whenever this songs graces my sense of hearing and I will always be grateful for the peace and tranquility that it provides. Thank You M.M.M for this precious gift!
I COULD LISTEN TO THIS EVERYDAY AND NEVER GROW WEARY OF IT. BEAUTIFUL. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Best song ever… always takes me back❤
Please folks, let's just take a minute and revel in the beauty of the piano introduction to this timeless classic. From opening note to final stanza, this is a superb and thought provoking string of musical notes all assembled with incredible care and emotion. Thank you MMM and DH for what has become one of the most prolific stories I have ever experienced.
Beautifully said !
Too fvckn long an intro.
My sentiments exactly
Referring to Michael hart
This is one of those songs that just stays with you, always.
Makes you forget all the hate in the world if just for a little bit. Awesome!
That piano intro is just gorgeous
When I was very young, 7 or 8. I would hear this song and physically STOP- What I was doing. And CRY.
It's the kinda cry, your soul feels. It lastest days.
Lost my wife of 52 years almost 4 years ago and her birthday is a few days off. The pain never stops. She rode in horse shows when she was young and I still picture as a young girl riding. This song lives in my heart. I loved her so much that for one day with her I would give anything.....
My heart aches for yours. Life goes on and you must too. My Navy ship's motto was, "Press on Regardless!" Great words that I have tried to live by. Enjoy your life.
That is so sad .. 52 years .. I could not imagine that ... life can be so hard .. but you are on my prayer list brother ..
I am so sorry for your loss.
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So beautiful!! I am so sorry for your loss!! My husband and I have been married for 40yrs. Can't imagine losing him 💔. I am spiritual 🙏 and I believe she is still with you always ❤ We lost our oldest daughter 😢 December 23 2017 I am amazed we survived her death
Michael achieved a sound not found in today’s popular music-enchanting and soulful
yes...ethereal music that resides in wild grasses in the alpine..and heard in bright meltwater rivulets that cascade near camp while Whiskey Jacks come near with their dark eyes.
Correct. The 70,s brought forth such music wish it would surround us today what's wrong w people
Agreed
Beautifully captured on paper too Ana!
Anna
Perhaps the most beautiful song ever written. A masterpiece, thanks Michael.
Perfect
Beautiful
are you related to bonnie reno sheses in wpb
@@kevanrice1496 no, sorry.
Man oh Man! David Hoffman is simply Outstanding on the keyboard!
Michael Martin Murphy is one fine guitar player 🎸 singer!
And this is a Great song!
Out of nowhere I started singing this awesome song from my passed. I just had to hear it. It's been awhile. Great memories.
Thankful for my folks to show me this one. Its my favorite song now, and my music taste is only getting better with age. Im only 24...
If only my friends could appreciate it like I do
Sounds like my son....it is rare & special.As well as a gift that keeps on giving! Keep on keepin on, young fellow. You guys hold the torch ❤✌
My daughter said it was before her time. We ended up in an argument about some of her favorite artists and their songs being before her time and possibly mine. No respect for my trying. I believe it's deeper than music. She loses here, but she thinks she won.
@@VeraKocot don’t worry, I go through the same arguments with whoever I’m dating. Some appreciate what I show them, some see this as just a horse song. Can’t reach them all 🤷♂️
I’m 54 and this is one of those incredible songs that bring it all back.
I've been listening to this song for 30 years and it never gets old. ✌️ To all of those people that understand this classic , rock on .....
I'm one of them but we're a dying breed.
@@Flomariah Indeed we are, my friend.
Music of my young adult life. Beautiful time of my life….
One of my all time favorites, such a beautiful song I always enjoy covering. One of the smoothest grooves ever.
I can’t get enough of this beautiful song!! He’s on tour in 2023😘
Where? I wanna go!
I hope he is in Colorado
Makes me think of years ago being little ~ when life seemed so simple and pure
and the schools were segregated PRAISE JESUS!
When I was a kid I loved this song so much. I would sit in the floor and just daydream about what was happening in the song. ❤ To this day it touches me.
One of the greatest songs, ever sung.
My wife who I lost 3 years ago loved this song. She rode in horse shows and loved them. When I hear this song I see her riding as a young girl. I had her for over 50 years but this song brings the tears to my eyes as I loved her so. The courage and dignity she showed through her illness I will never forget and I hope I have the same at my end days. Thank you wildfire
God bless you and all your family!!!!!!!
Hello Robert. I lost my wife 14 months ago I had her for only 14 shorts years, was hoping to grow very old together since I lost my first wife when I was 31 back in 1984.Sorry for your loss, it sure does hurt.
I just cried reading this. Much love to you, man.
God bless you 💜
what a wonderful message you posted. God bless you
Here I am on 7/15/21 and this song just popped into my head, out of nowhere. I just started singing it. Then I googled it and found this. Life is pretty cool sometimes.
To whom ever put this up 🙏DONT EVER REMOVE 😭
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉! I agree!!!✌
I saved it to my phone incase it ever gets deleted. Don’t wanna lose it!
I went to a Michael Murphy concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater outside Denver in 1976 or 1977. The lights were turned down when they began to play this song. I'll never forget that opening piano, under the stars on a beautiful Colorado summer night.
nice..
My first date with my wife (of now 32 years) was at a Def Leppard concert at Red Rocks. Awesome amphitheater for sure!
Red Rocks is a unique Amphitheater. The Shape of it was designed for music, and its a wonderful experience if you ever are in that area to attend a show.
Wow how 😎
People who give this song a thumbs down 👎 don't know great music.
Agreed
Great music does not age! I still marvel at this song years later. The piano introduction is one of my favorite of all time,
acoustic guitar is awesome.
I’d forgotten how beautiful this song and instrumentals was. Ah the memories ❤
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This was the first Country song that I really fell for. I am black and back in those days your parents controlled the radio. Well we were on a road trip to Louisiana and dad told me to find some music. I was turning the dial and came on this song, it had just started and I was just hypnotized by it.
Well I learned that there was more than R&B music!
Oh sweetie this isn't country music by any means. It was called folk music or soft rock. But as a 1970's youth I'm really glad you enjoyed it. We had a lot of great black bands and also great bands with black & white people in them. We would go to the dance clubs and we all were together black & white. One of my favorite bands was called Hot Chocolate and one of my favorite songs of theirs was called Every1's A Winner. They had a lot of great songs and they were a black & white band. All of those guys were so handsome. Google them and try to find the Video of them singing that song. I promise you'll love it. 👍
@@debbiescott6732 It is listed as Country, Soft Rock,and adult contemporary. Their were many country artists that had many "crossover" country hits and this is one of them. If you're going to try to give knowledge to someone, atleast try to be right or atleast half right! MMM has several country hits also known as crossover country hits! Educate yourself next time!
@@vegaslimoguy2376 you're an Ahole. And for your information it was called soft rock back in the 1970's when we listened to it on the radio. So STFU.
I can recall selecting this song from a juke box on a wall of a Papa Gino's pizza in Massachusetts with my mom and two sisters and now I'm the last one with that amazing memory. You are missed ladies !
May God bless you friend. He gives our family as gifts.
May god also bless you. How moving brought tears to my eyes.
Just working through a broken relationship and bought a green broke Appaloosa Stud. Worked through my sadness breaking and training him. Met my husband of 46 years one day when I was out riding one day. That horse’s name, Wildfire.
There's someone for everyone, if you're open to love and give it a chance.
Just a beautiful song... I could listen to it a million times... I can almost imagine them riding off on Wildfire...
This song is Beautiful in every way!! Love Michael Martin Murphy!! The piano is so lovely and the guitar picking!! One of my all time favorites when growing up and going on trips with my family in the car!! Memories always cherished, miss you Mom, Dad and baby sis!! Prayers for All!! 🙏❤️🙏🥰
Brings you back to a time when lyrics and music were Really Good !
We are so blessed to have grown up with music like this
It soothed our souls
Still does
I remember when this song first came out. I was 9 or ten, I'm 60 now, have loved it all these years. So soothing.😢
remember when songs had powerful lyrics that were well written and you could actually sing to them? Man, I miss these days.
One thing that cannot be denied, the 70's singers relied on actual voice. He sound just as good live as he does recorded. No auto-tunes back then! Good job!
More importantly, music from 70's-80's have stories and meaning. Completely different from the trashy music today.
I was 15 years young when this classic was released...now I'm pushin' 64 and the songs of old make me feel young again if only for a precious short time.
Exactly! ❤
I was 11. Poetic song
If you can’t connect with this song , you don’t have a soul. Beautiful!!!!!!
This song, in part, is about "the Rainbow Bridge." I died and was sent back on February 5, 2022. The first thing that I remember seeing was all of my pets in a group. They recognized me, and I remember searching for specific ones and finding them all. It was seeing them that told me I was leaving this world. As this song implies, our pets are the gate keepers of heaven. God sends them to get us when it's time to go.
The 70's had the best music......and this is one of them......Fantastic
I feel so blessed to have grown up during the 70's and have had the opportunity to hear these beautiful and memorable songs when first played on the radio.
Patti Kelley Ha, me too! How about when you heard a song for the first time and you loved it. Then you would have to wait for it to come on again. Or when a song you loved came on the radio, you would say “turn it up”.
Same here. Same here. This one steeps me in nostalgia.
yes indeed.
Big time.
Michael Murphy has a beautiful voice, and perfect pitch. It soars where it needs to and is astonishing. No one mentioned that. I have listened to this song forever, and never get tired of hearing this. This is by far the best rendition of it I've heard. Thanks for the awesome music to all the 70's bands!!! Best decade ever!
Where did the real talent like this go. I’m glad that I got to live in this time period when people sang beautiful lyrics without all the nasty stuff. I don’t listen to music like I use to. I love that I can understand every word that comes out of his mouth. I love all his emotions coming through his song.
Yes you are correct
You are so right amen ❤
One of my favorite
This song reminds me of my Jr High School days and going through puberty. There was a girl a year older than me that I liked. She had a unique last name (censored for privacy reasons). Recently I was a poll worker and a person came in with the same last name. We talked for a few minutes and she told me her aunt is the girl (now woman) that I liked back in 77-78. Small world.
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The piano in this song is so beautiful - the whole song - I never get tired of it.
Best version of this song ever. Piano player was awesome and the guitar solo at the end was great 😃
Agree
Yep 😄
Michael Martin murphey did a live version of wild fire years back with piano and a guitar solo reminds me of that.
Yes
Agreed! It was amazing!
I'm 65 yrs old now. I use to wish I was wildfire. It touches my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of the greatest masterpieces of all time …takes me back to that happy place as a kid in the 70’s with magical memories of my beautiful late Mumma, I cry my eyes out everytime I hear it now and play it on repeat often 🥹 Life’s so bittersweet and listening to this timeless beauty brings back happy memories yet it makes me sad as I miss my Mum so much. Great music and good times I cherish and am truly grateful for. Thank you Michael for the extraordinary music you’ve gifted myself and the world♥️🙏🏼🎶