How did i miss this? SKYLARK - Wildflower REACTION - First time hearing.

[@matt75hooper]

One man's opinion- the sweetest most wonderful love song of all time. Genius, masterpiece. "Be careful how you touch her, for she'll awaken.... And sleep's the only freedom that she knows."

[@pettyguy64]

A Canadian cop wrote the song for his girlfriend. The guitar solo was done in one take, pretty much played as he felt the song. Definitely one of my all time favorite songs!

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Seriously? Is that true? Plz and thnx...

[@graceknight2471]

I've always believed this song was written about me.😥

[@graceknight2471]

​@@chrisbergonzi7977yes its true.

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

@@graceknight2471 thank you...

[@jdw5678]

This song was also covered by two soul groups, the O'Jays and the New Birth. Those versions were played more often on R&B radio stations, which may be part of the reason why you rarely heard this original. But in my opinion, this is by far the best version. Donny Gerrard was a superb singer.

[@NathanVeenstra]

Have you heard the Color Me Badd version? I think that one’s brilliant.

[@nkcbrazil]

I’m not sure what radio stations those people listened to or were they even around back then because Skylark had a top ten hit with Wildflower and it was all over the radio back then, much more than the other versions. I remember K-Jee and I Can Understand it By New Birth but vaguely this and hardly heard their version or the O Jays.

[@mickdenis6630]

When you are looking at the beginning of the video that is David Foster with the long and his wife DJ. This song is considered by many to be the first/beginning of the "power ballad".

[@mackssboo]

Skylark was a Canadian pop and rock band active from 1971 to 1973 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

[@fredhall6525]

One hit wonder. Great vocal.

[@dallaswoody5458]

I lost my Sister in February of 2021. Evertime I hear this song it kill me. I miss her so much 💔😢

[@wheelsistheman]

David Foster, the music producer, was the keyboard player for Skylark.

[@ChuckHackney]

Here is one of my favorite 70's songs, a one hit wonder from Skylark and another brilliant song from David Foster

[@ralex3697]

Produced by David Foster, written by Dave Richardson and Doug Edwards

[@despinakollas]

It’s on my playlist. Love that song. Didn’t know he passed away. My heart is broken. 🥺

[@beeseewill2407]

This song is soooooo absolutely beautiful. Wildflower has been sampled many times,but Skylarks version does it for me.It's the first I heard and it is the one.Solid and Golden in my opinion.Perfect production.RIP Donny

[@teresagorden5984]

So sad Donnie passed. Met him when I was in High School in Burnaby. He started in Vancouver. Such a nice man. His younger brother was in my classes. Sorry for your loss Kenny and family. Your brother was a rare talent, back in the 70's. Barrie and I Will will always remember this song. It still makes me cry. And smile, too. BTW....Canada has got Soul.

[@tomh3652]

This song has a special meaning for me. My wife has suffered for 42 years with a illness and keeps on fighting she also is paying for debt she never owed like he sings in this song. Thank you for reacting to this song.

[@trytoplaypiano]

How did I miss this song, too??? It's so beautifully done with sentimentality! Makes me cry for my mother! Great voice and so moving!

[@ChuckHackney]

The giutar sets the moodiness of this amazing 70's tune

[@StevesFunhouse]

Hi Harri, yeah, apparently 1 of the song's writers (music portion) and bandmember, Doug Edwards passed away on November, 2016 (age 70), and the police officer who penned the lyrics, Dave Richardson, died on August, 25, 2019 (age 75). I'm telling you, man, all our great ones are flopping over left and right. So, it's awesome that you are bringing them back into the spotlight. I hope they played the song at each of their funerals though ... "Let 'em fly ..." 🥀🤧😢.

[@flameofelijah]

I remember when this 1st came out on the radio. Was hooked immediately. Ran to the store and bought the album

[@chuckhutton5087]

Great reaction Harri!! Loved this song from its release in the early 70’s. David Foster’s first band. Should have been a bigger hit , got a lot of AM radio airplay, which back then couldn’t capture the beautiful arrangement and keyboard/guitar work as today’s technology can.

[@StevenCarinci]

It got played in NYC.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

I've always loved this song. Thank you so much for reacting to it. I haven't heard it in years. ❤️

[@radiokid2]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. And I really like and value your honest, on the spot reactions.

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. Harri, R, Sky•laRk .. This is one of my all time favorite songs.. Without any vocals it would still be very good.. When the lyrics and vocals are added it makes it Great.. ♠W.G.

[@stacymoore9836]

I’m absolutely love this song. It’s so beautiful 🥰💖

[@dagmar.6954]

Have always loved this song. Skylark is a great Canadian group from the 70's. They were based in my hometown of Vancouver B.C. This is the version of the song I remember listening to when I was young. This was their biggest hit.

[@ljc_ca]

The late great Donny Gerrard, fantastic Canadian, fantastic voice, and so good looking with his lovely 'fro and 70s moustache 🤩 I knew this song from my childhood and always liked it, but had no idea who sang it. It was only in the past 10 years or so I found it on youtube and got to know that the band was led by David Foster and then more recently also heard that Donny Gerrard had passed away. May he RIP.

[@johnj2763]

wow. had totally forgotten about this. sweet sweet song

[@kathystammen8774]

Beautiful song. Beautiful reaction😔

[@Louis5900]

Thanks Harri. Donny Gerard tried unsuccessfully to go solo, but he did a lot of back-up work. Gerrard was a backup singer for musicians such as Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and Cher. He sang backup for Mavis Staples on her album One True Vine. I cannot recall too many Canadian soul acts from the 70's either.

[@timothycook2917]

Reminds me very much of summertime in the '70s. First Gary Brooker passed, now Donny Gerrard. The greats are slipping away...

[@CB-gr1uk]

I haven't heard this in decades. Great song.

[@clelldrumheller4837]

Since it first came out, it has been one of my favorite songs. It is superb on so many levels.

[@dsusan17]

I never knew the name of this beautiful song! Oh this makes me smile. It makes me feel like sunshine is caressing my face. Such a smooth vocals, perfection. Great analysis and reaction Harri.

[@patrickwellington4214]

Great song in Trinidad&Tobago in 1973,it just had to be played in house parties.Simply a timeless classic.Well done my friend.

[@michaeldowson6988]

This started out as a poem by a rookie cop in Victoria BC for his girlfriend who had had a bad day at work in a hospital. He later gave it to his pal David Foster, who was looking for new material for this band he was doing some writing and arranging for.

[@regidorparcon8434]

yes rest in peace donnie gerard he is handsome black and got beautiful voice, miss him

[@lindamathias6230]

This is a beautiful song.

[@miketrivisonno4891]

If this song doesn't make you cry, you're dead inside.

[@debbiechang5781]

This is a gorgeous song that I know from the radio without ever really knowing who it was. I love it! 🌺✌️

[@dreamcruzer4743]

I was 11 when this was released. I remember hearing it on the radio all this time.

[@cspringer333]

One of my favorite songs ever...thanks for reacting to it.

[@kerrijohnson2303]

My parents were in their 20’s in the 70’s when this came out. It was one of their favs and I’ve listened to it for many years!

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Ooooh one of my all time faves. Thnx again Harry! You bring the best music.

[@georgeditzel3504]

I don’t think I’ve heard this song since my band used to play it in the mid 70’s, fOrgot how great it was. Great to hear it again.

[@anoicinfo4414]

Timeless song. Never gets old.

[@edithdavis2848]

Beautiful song

[@andyrussell5177]

I've known this song but I've never listened to it really until a couple of months ago I saw New Birth singing it on KZbin and it just made me really depressed I was stuck on it but it made me feel really heavy. Then someone said Skylark were The Originators of the song and then I listened to Donnie it blew my mind he's got such a beautiful voice but this song in particular was amazing because everything came together so harmoniously the guitars the two people harmonizing the words the beat his voice everything came together just right for this song. It was so magnificent he never was able to recapture this particular phenomenon. It was kind of sad that he never was able to match this particular Magic again.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

A beautiful song. That’s the only word I can think of.

[@susantang287]

Beautiful song, great vocals! Every time I hear this it reminds me of another song that was also popular at the time called 'The girl in his mind' by Jerry Butler. I can't hear one without remembering the other.

[@johneldridge8678]

Dang, what an incredible voice!!! Great reaction.

[@raymondrocha797]

This song needs to be sung on American Idol or another show like it. It has so much emotion in it! A real heart toucher. And this is the first time I have heard that the singer passed away. My condolences to his family.🙏

[@stephenulmer3781]

This is a gorgeous song Harri ☺

[@nancysmith38]

Such a beautiful song-I could play it 10 times in a row and be ready to hear it again

[@mariaportengen2959]

I always think this is such a beautiful love song, a fantastic voice. I love it. 💕💕💕👍

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Dude, I haven't heard this in a long time. Man, it brings back so many memories. We really did have so much great music back in the day. Harri, keep the change. Yeah. Peace

[@raeann63]

i was just a kid when this would play on the radio. always loved it, and still to this day will cry EVERY time i hear it, it's so heartbreakingly beautiful ❤ fun fact: the female backing singer was married to their producer david foster and she was pregnant with their 1st child when this vid was recorded.

[@bbeloveth53bahtgad37]

Rest In Peace Donny Gerrard 1946🕊️2022 This is the only version of "Wildflower" I ever wanted to listen to. His voice was the first and the most perfect voice for this song.

[@macjam9090]

a lovely tune. First time i have ever heard it.

[@StevenCarinci]

73 was a killer year for songs.

[@carolespinoza8469]

Harri, this is so pretty,🎶🎶🎶💞. I thought it was the wildflower song by Maurice Gibb of the Bee gees. That song is off the chain pretty. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@marilyncornell2194]

His voice is magnificent

[@artist1q1psalmsjc32]

I listened to the seventies music mostly on the radio. I had no idea he was a black guy. This is the truth. I am amazed with his voice.

[@jowbloe3673]

The seventies has a greater variety of good music than any other era, or am I just an old man remembering the music of my youth? But seriously, the 70s has more variety than the 50s, 60s, 80s, 90s it seems to me.

[@angelajakem366]

Me as well ! They used to play this on CKLW am radio in Windsor Ontario in the early 70's! I was only about 12 or so when this came out!

[@jvsmith7888]

I heard Donny Gerrard (lead singer) do an interview once and I was amazed at how different his talking voice was from his singing voice. His singing voice was smooth and sweet but when he talked, he sounded like he had just swallowed a can of Drano.

[@lucienpetrus3851]

Awesome 👍 😎 Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

[@sharipetkovsek5502]

Oh so glad you finally hit this!! It's my favorite! Next on my list is Dan Fogelberg's Netherlands please try it, it's a masterpiece!!

[@deegomez2089]

Rediscovered this gem about a year ago when I was in a restaurant and heard it on the overhead!! So glad you found it too 🎶🎵💚

[@calrowles9790]

I'm from Canada and I forgive you :) Keep up the good work. Love your reactions.

[@aguilacalva2625]

Beautiful 👍👏👏

[@ChuckHackney]

A David Foster song. One of his best.

[@realcoolbreeze]

To me this was a 1 hit wonder because it s the only one I ever remember by Skylark. THAT being said - I love love love it and always have. Through the years I d occasionally hear it in a store or my car radio. As soon as I heard them mention Skylark - I could not wait to hear this beautiful song.😊👍🔥

[@wearinganapron]

Oh, my, how I loved this song. I had the album, but just about wore out that one track, playing it over and over. Being a very tragical 19year old whose heart had just been broken, I told my mother to play this at my funeral . . . she was rather short with me about that, I recall. lol!

[@gailhill1599]

I absolutely love your reactions! So glad I subscribed to you ❤ God Bless

[@ritahernandez6804]

Beautiful I dig this song

[@craigreid7178]

David Foster was also a member of this band. Such a beautiful song so well performed. I've always loved it since the first time I heard it.

[@Mork007]

The Canadian Legend David Foster on keyboards in this song.

[@jacquelinejones9923]

Takes me back to Sister Libras after-hours club in Vancouver where Donnie sang before Skylark!!!

[@paulleclair8239]

Hi Harri Another Canadian band to listen to is Motherlode. Their hit was 'When I die"

[@CarolynAllen-fc2vs]

so descriptive!!! beautiful

[@angelajakem366]

If you want to hear him again with other Canadian talent you should "React to Tears are Not Enough" by Northern Lights ! He has a really great part on that song ! I'm sure you'll recognize him!

[@gaijin5]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andythrush3341]

God bless R&B! Beautiful tune. Great guitar work and vocals. Lyrics too!! Thanks, Harri!

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

... a perfect song...

[@shaunadillon9600]

My favorite song

[@robertoblin795]

David Foster the great canadian producer was a part of this band you can see him at the start of the video

[@CarolynAllen-fc2vs]

love this so beautiful!

[@jeffreybabor2585]

Yes it is very sad he is not around to sing this anymore because NO ONE can sing this like he did and the David Foster arrangement guitar and backing vocals make this a masterpiece!!!!

[@andrewsteinberg7728]

probably best love song ever, used to make girls cry

[@sandywong1951]

I miss him

[@radiationsnowman]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@minkiitwo]

Donnie sang at sister libras after hours club before skylark. Got to hear him every weekend! Great guy, great voice. I always thought that the song was about the prostitutes in the club nightly!

[@silasmarner7586]

Very much in the vein of Donny Hathaway.. but this song is SIGNULAR in its greatness. I first heard this as a 12 year old in the early fall of 1973.

[@frankiethelamb1334]

Hey Harri, can you do some progressive rock reactions? One of my all time favorite bands "YES" will blow your mind. Try Roundabout, Seen all good People, and Close To the Edge. Between the composing talent and the Musicianship There is no one even close. You won't find many covers of this band and once you hear them you'll see why.

[@clannad99germany70]

This was the first band the later famous producer, composer David Foster, started first !!!!

[@NathanVeenstra]

This song was on Color Me Badd’s third album ‘Time And Chance’ and that’s how I got acquainted with it. Although I appreciate this as the original, I think CMB killed it. It’s even more ballady and the harmonies are really brilliant.

[@lauratartanella2210]

New Birth does this. Its excellent also

[@kathystammen8774]

Hi Harri. Is red your favorite color?? Love it!

[@gaijin5]

☮️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎶🎵🎶...😏

[@tmr626]

Harri B, here's another Canadian band and song for you. Check out: Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers - Does Your Mama Know About Me? (1968). By the way, Tommy Chong of "Cheech and Chong" fame helped write this song.

[@flameofelijah]

THIS, the original version of this song is waaaaay better than the O'Jays or New Birth covers

[@maryfrancisoconnor2601]

Ok, please don't take this wrong but I'm looking at his eyes and yours and hmm...are you guys related? Seriously! You have the same weepy eyes. Beautiful beautiful song!

[@scottbell1895]

Another example of the need for large bass drivers to get the most out of this song , especially during the bridge .

[@lauratartanella2210]

Watch the performance of a band called New Birth doing this song.