Michael Martin Murphey & the Rio Grande Band - "Wildfire"

[@MichaelMartinMurphy]

So much love from all my loyal fans! May Wildfire forever live in y’all’s hearts ❤

[@cherylvoll6473]

You should come to the Opera House in Lexington KY.

[@Ticoandmarlene]

beautiful song....always

[@MichaelMartinMurphy]

@@cherylvoll6473There is a Posh Salon that I frequent in my travels near the Opera House in Lexington. Maybe I can arrange something……❤

[@cbennett2194]

I always cry when I hear this. Absolutely breaks my heart. It's so sad and beautiful.

[@MichaelMartinMurphy]

@@cbennett2194❤

[@tonerman69]

My wife loved this song. She passed away in December 2020. I had this played at her funeral. Simply beautiful!

[@classicrockstation]

I'm sorry for your loss! You certainly paid a beautiful tribute!

[@parisweieneth6340]

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 🙏 ❤️

[@robinwagoner7217]

Im so sorry for your loss, I pray this song brings you comfort

[@kilshanny]

As A horse owner and lover it will be played at mine also. I’m sorry for your loss, she was oh so special. 😊

[@susanblock3378]

So sorry for your loss

[@r.organizer544]

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.

[@sharonhusby8943]

R. Organizer Yes the same here and it's definitely such the most beautiful song i've ever heard. Great memories.

[@starrfishhill]

R. Organizer I’m glad it brought you back to a Happy Place Sir:))

[@davidgarber8116]

Yep. Memories. Good times. Laughter. Smiles. Makes up for the sad endings. Enjoy the good memories😃

[@elizabethcox4695]

What s lovely song and a lovely memory to get you through the lonely times.

[@Benny-ye7ro]

R. Organizer , I’m very sorry for your loss. God’s peace be with you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GeorgeFistoot]

Oct 2024 , who’s loving MICHAEL !

[@terimartinez3828]

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. ❤

[@zobopromoinc.3879]

🙋‍♀️

[@MigdaliaReyes-os4pf]

I’am, to my soul & his guitar playing is magical let’s not forget the intro of the piano I’m in heaven

[@deborahneal161]

@@terimartinez3828 my condolences to you your family and friends.

[@ReflectionsInTime83]

If you are, I think you migth love this new origial mix as well - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmrdaqyeeMeNl8k&pp=ygU5b25lIHNpbmdlci9zb25nd3JpdGVyJ3MgdHJpYnV0ZSB0byBhbm90aGVyIG11cnBoZXkgZGVudmVy

[@sharoncampbell782]

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]

Breath taking memories, I must say.

[@kenni123064]

@@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!

[@maryanndavis8580]

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. ❤

[@1alexcody]

just beautiful

[@wandast.hilaire3402]

Yes ... he will. 💕

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

Yes he will 🥰🙏🏼

[@gbkat4]

He's with you every day. Keep him in your heart. We all see each other again. After I watched NDE on KZbin, 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 KZbin. It will change your whole perspective 😊

[@Michael-yl5ot]

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

[@kristihalcrow8051]

Whose with me in 2024...still amazing music 🎶 🎵

[@jimmiematheny3947]

I am at age 68. Love this song. Takes me back to a beautiful time ❤️

[@kenperkins7921]

​the super sevntieswill go into the books as the greatest m of all time with not even an anney

[@cynthiawest-dickens5846]

Absolutely ❤

[@useyourmind4405]

Right here. A kid again hearing this

[@johnnyalaniz9744]

I'm with ya👍

[@SteveBlakes]

Being 67 has afforded me a life long love of the best music.

[@duanelephart5224]

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.

[@ReflectionsInTime83]

Just one of the millions of ways this song continues to touch so many people! Blessings to you for embracing the emotions that express your love for your parents and recognizing the powerful connection between music and memories..

[@michaelflaherty-8043]

When Michael first wrote this song!!!It had me then .And now 2024 still the same

[@MIKEBass-u2o]

I MISS THOSE REAL SINGERS AND REAL MUSICIANS.....WOW WHAT A GREAT SONG

[@lauraromeo3043]

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.

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Laura 👋👋👋

[@genehoward6101]

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 .

[@starmnsixty1209]

Great memory.

[@connieosman2448]

💜

[@nealohoro5364]

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!

[@phillipdycaico5949]

I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my wife in 2020 and played this song a lot. Keep strong brother.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

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…

[@fleaflicker4052]

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.....

[@markbass9402]

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.

[@razzledazzle8631]

That is so sad .. 52 years .. I could not imagine that ... life can be so hard .. but you are on my prayer list brother ..

[@stricksantiquesfurnishings1147]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@oneilljryan]

❤❤❤

[@jennapuhl596]

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

[@timberwolf534]

Real music came in the 60's and 70's best ever. Glad i lived them. Never any regrets lived life to the fullest.

[@KGraceSpeaksKea1335]

Me too

[@bantumwt]

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.

[@margaretguseman-elley7321]

So sorry for your loss!!😢

[@bantumwt]

@@margaretguseman-elley7321 thank you. It's been a long time now. But the feelings and memories never die.

[@beverlysmith6539]

Here in November 2024 this song is from my childhood so nostalgic

[@stylusapteryx1490]

I know, right? Heard it in my head for no reason and had to find it again.

[@thomasishimoto9637]

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.

[@Philip-sm7mi]

That gives you peace, Thats what wild fire riding on is about. We all move on in time my friend.

[@marcusvalera5406]

Thanks mom and dad(R.I.P.) for showing me good music since my early childhood.

[@corystewart5818]

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

[@selwynlawson7596]

Please bring back these days! OMG we need it!

[@AlbertEDeRobbio]

Amen bring it back

[@shivathedestroyer2816]

One of my fav songs ever. am 70 now and the beauty can still bring a tear.

[@andyfloyd3437]

Wish todays music could sound this good!

[@AlbertEDeRobbio]

I agree 👍

[@anthonyc7045]

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.

[@RoyTorres-m1g]

Want to time travel? It's easy! Just close your eyes and you're back in 1975! That my fellow listeners is the beauty, majesty and magic of MUSIC!

[@Blooodhail]

My mommy is currently in the hospital battling breast cancer. Every single weekend she played this song, sometimes multiple times, and I always kept telling her to listen to something different. I can’t believe barely today is when I realized how beautiful it is. I love my mommy.

[@JackRowsey]

I’m so very sorry to hear about your mother with her battle with breast cancer. I know how awful it is. My sister is going through the exact same thing with breast cancer that spread through her body. She starts her 2nd bout of even stronger Chemo that is sure to make her hair fall out and make her very sick. She’s 9 years older than me at 67 and her being a teenager in the late 60s and early 70s, she taught me about all these bands and musicians and we would listen to records together. I was 4 and she 13 in 1969 when she started as my Rock&Roll Teacher, despite the serious generation gap between our parents and us kids, who hated Rock&Roll. (Though this song is a beautiful ballad, and considered soft rock.) My sister would often babysit me on the weekends and she’d sneak us to concerts in Miami with her hippie friends.. I would ,literally, be the youngest kid there. She was a very caring sister. I hope she makes it through this disease, but if she doesn’t, I’ll always have sadness in my heart for the rest of my life. Again, I’m so sorry to hear about your mommy. Incredibly mine, as well as my dad are still alive at 92 and 95. My parents and I are all heartbroken that this is happening to her. I very much hope your mommy pulls through this dreaded disease. You have my sympathies.

[@Blooodhail]

@@JackRowsey Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m very sorry to hear that you’re going through the same thing. I really appreciate the memories of her you shared with me, it’s really sweet. I sincerely hope she does make it through. Cancer is so evil. I’ll be thinking of you and your family 🤍 Stay strong.

[@deborahhoward2648]

This song always made me cry when I was a child in the 70's. Beautiful and sad.

[@BarryLByrd]

Me too 😢

[@dianeharman6376]

Me too.

[@michaelhart738]

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!

[@MigdaliaReyes-os4pf]

To whom ever put this up 🙏DONT EVER REMOVE 😭

[@deborahneal161]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉! I agree!!!✌

[@ClaytonSensiba]

I saved it to my phone incase it ever gets deleted. Don’t wanna lose it!

[@doodlebug36]

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.

[@delby66]

What a beautiful story. Amazing!!!!

[@petersmith3274]

That is the essence of a song in itself.

[@gregmcgill2396]

True talent and passion...great musician...and story teller...cant be topped.

[@patticooke9300]

What a wonderful testament to that old man !! Very cool memory for you to behold

[@vangiegehrke4088]

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.......

[@jamesfasulo9801]

Michael achieved a sound not found in today’s popular music-enchanting and soulful

[@redwingblackbirdnell]

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.

[@tillyboo5385]

Correct. The 70,s brought forth such music wish it would surround us today what's wrong w people

[@johngates450]

Agreed

[@richardobrien2102]

Beautifully captured on paper too Ana!

[@richardobrien2102]

Anna

[@MrBBaron]

Really great song. Who is still enjoying this in 2020and 2021

[@bigal4879]

right here . that piano oh my.

[@ronward5698]

Yeah, I miss the 70s

[@princessmewh]

Meeeee!!!!!

[@marilynstevenson865]

Yep!!!

[@paulaaubin4987]

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.

[@alferrer8116]

I saw Michael perform this song in the San Diego California area in the late 1980's. It was outdoors at twilight. Magical

[@john.johnb_online1438]

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.

[@Cantbuyathrill]

A tear indeed., for it is a crying shame.

[@philipliebegott1221]

Memories are treasures

[@michellevillegas2756]

I cry everytime...just a beautiful song....

[@jeffburress1202]

Yup

[@williamsharrer3002]

Beautiful thoughts

[@janisdais2832]

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....❣❣❣❣ 🐎 🐎

[@jeffreyleohner3247]

Love this song! One of the best ever written, and recorded! Especially the music!

[@loisjaeger9059]

Janis; me too!

[@thedocisin3204]

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.

[@finesellis2807]

I forget how beautiful this song was😂

[@georgekepley9780]

My daughter n law while battleing brain cancer sat here singing it with passion well she lost here fight and i just picked it up😢😢

[@phillywhateverguy]

God bless

[@FreeRangingHuman]

I’m listening for the 700th first time. I go places inside this song.

[@nancybowers757]

❤when music was music...takes me back😊

[@claudiastarr776]

This was when I used to watch the CMA awards because it was country music

[@LisaSmith-ln7cx]

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.

[@josebrown5961]

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!

[@debbiescott6732]

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. 👍

[@vegaslimoguy2376]

@@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!

[@debbiescott6732]

@@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.

[@robertmccann8079]

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

[@johnhanley5293]

God bless you and all your family!!!!!!!

[@lunalynd]

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.

[@mauiwonderland]

I just cried reading this. Much love to you, man.

[@Joanne111]

God bless you 💜

[@timjohnson8820]

what a wonderful message you posted. God bless you

[@jimwalker4984]

BACK WHEN MUSIC WAS REAL!!!

[@SueZacharias-q7o]

Lost my dad when this song came out and always think of him when I hear it.❤️

[@IndependentThnkr-v7c]

That's him letting you know he's still with you...always.😢❤😊

[@GerryBarber-tp6bw]

Never get tired of all this!!!

[@kimkochel6754]

People who give this song a thumbs down 👎 don't know great music.

[@davebarnessr.5805]

Agreed

[@arturolopez1550]

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?

[@meldridge51]

Wow! Piano Medley is Incredible! I Absolutely Love This Song!

[@dawngrover3527]

AMEN TO ALL WHO LOVES THIS SONG..GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@KathieSchulmeyer]

They dont write or sing songs this good anymore.

[@lwf3723]

Amen to that …

[@stikwik4238]

I agree, how different would the world be if artists went back to the simpler times?

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

God I wish there was still bands like this. Soooo much talent in the 70's.

[@jimpittman5049]

Amen

[@debbiewilson2247]

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

[@janetstrothman8087]

1 million memories

[@kathylovingshimer6708]

I agree

[@markdavis5970]

I agree 1000 percent. we had the best music If you're close to my age.Im 57.

[@angiemendenhall3113]

Listening in 2021 the same girl at heart as the girl in the 70ies, anyone else?

[@danaleimbach7826]

Grad of 1972. Beautiful

[@rogersutton3138]

great song angie

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Angie how are you doing?

[@jimmiematheny3947]

Im 68 in June 2024, and it sounds as good today as it did back in the day. Classic masterpiece ❤️

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Me too ,lm 68 and it does sounds good.

[@TheSilmarillian]

True be that .

[@bonitakirkpatrick3757]

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

[@phillipfrost1283]

U were blessed

[@dennismccafferty3133]

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.

[@ruthlundy4497]

Back when musicians told great stories , it's a lost art...

[@doncarlson8391]

Amen!

[@tonimilstead5089]

When music was REAL music. Brilliant!❤❤❤❤

[@bernzee22]

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

[@carreekley7806]

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 ❤✌

[@VeraKocot]

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.

[@bernzee22]

@@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 🤷‍♂️

[@michaelhart738]

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.

[@sandrabrown6018]

Beautifully said !

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Too fvckn long an intro.

[@christinekojak]

My sentiments exactly

[@christinekojak]

Referring to Michael hart

[@nomadicnative2444]

This song reminds me of my sister. She loved horses. She was killed by a drunk driver a few years ago. She was such a beautiful person.

[@evettetwyford9044]

I'm sad to hear this. Peace to you and my her soul ride free.

[@dannyhenderson5337]

So very sorry for your loss god bless you😮😢

[@agelessbeautyover5097]

There’s something magical about this song…… Between the guitar playing and the keyboards it’s just amazing how it takes me to heaven and I feel like I’m close to God every time I listen to it. It makes me wonder if this gentleman knows God and if he can feel it when he sings it too, it’s such a blessing to me and after all these years, it still affects me the same way. I sit and listen with no other sound and it touches my soul deeply. Thank you for being obedient to write this song. I know it’s touched hundreds of people-if not, thousands…….it brings me such peace, it’s amazing and I’m so glad I have it to listen to over and over again. Love in Christ, Tania Rose

[@MrCretemaniam]

My sister was a true cowgirl.Every horse and every animal she had , which was plenty , she had names for all of them .I mean the chickens too ! She just passed away recently. But even before she died the song made me think of her.What , 30 years ? She would be the one running through the night looking for Wildfire , in a blizzard . God I miss her so much. She was the real shit. The really real shit. I mean the really ,really , real shit . Hope you get the picture ! RIP baby girl !!!!!!

[@monicas2507]

Randall my little sister died a week before her 22nd birthday, 40 years ago, and she was a horse girl from the moment she was born. I hear this and see her riding on Stormy her appaloosa colt with her friends. Beautiful song.

[@jeffkelius5570]

I don't think I heard this song for 30yrs. A special tribute to Dan Fogelberg Garth Brooks,Vince Fill Amy Grant plus many more. They invited Dan Fogelberg to special hall and presented to his wife. Dan died in 2007 of prostate cancer. Rip A must see

[@frevryngrocks9346]

🙏❤

[@markdavis5970]

Your tribute to your sister Is beautiful Im sorry for your loss

[@6801ls350]

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?

[@algallego]

I hear you, Roger! Years go by like a vapor! What's to measure a life as our sense of time races with age?

[@donnaburck7660]

***** Me, too! The lyrics are beautiful!

[@jmcrespo1961]

joe jarden Yes! In Mexico we listened it also in the 70´s ... How quickly life passes, I am also 53 years old!

[@OhnoYutaka]

Huh! Why do I get this urge to comment here? I'm 54 years old from Japan.

[@donnaburck7660]

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!

[@warrencrawley1415]

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

[@StaceyHoon]

Good guys! Sometimes it is good to meet our heros ❤

[@ReflectionsInTime83]

That's Michael! I'm honored to be talking to many of his friends and colleagues through the years....they all say the same thing!!! You may also enjoy this orginal mix that Murph shared on his social media pages: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmrdaqyeeMeNl8k&pp=ygU5b25lIHNpbmdlci9zb25nd3JpdGVyJ3MgdHJpYnV0ZSB0byBhbm90aGVyIG11cnBoZXkgZGVudmVy

[@elizabethhall8254]

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.

[@BarryLByrd]

Yes you are correct

[@AlbertEDeRobbio]

You are so right amen ❤

[@AlbertEDeRobbio]

One of my favorite

[@johnrogers1251]

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.

[@pamwoolsey4705]

❤

[@delby66]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@pamelav.5699]

🌈💞There couldn’t have been a better performer to sing it!

[@charleylowe6373]

ABSOLUTEY !! ❤️

[@davedegennaro732]

Puts me to bed

[@kevanrice1496]

shes comin forme i know theres a hoot owl out side my window no6nitws in a row

[@loboblue5441]

Hands, down!

[@8257SIP]

The 70's had the best music......and this is one of them......Fantastic

[@TheDivepyrate]

I Was Fine! Then You Had To Post This song! Now I'm Crying Like a Baby! This song Was To Be Played At My Wedding To My High School Sweetheart. We Picked This One Because It Made Both Of Us Cry! She Passed Away 2 Months Before Our Wedding! I Was 19! 1978

[@clayeyork]

I was 16 in 1978 I understand

[@77cobaltblue]

me too, I was 19 in 1978. Loved this song., still do.

[@carriesmith-rodriguez4817]

I am so sorry for your loss !!

[@marieconstantia4441]

I was 17 in 1978. Sorry for your loss. 😔

[@greggann9817]

So sad. That's a pain that will NEVER go away. Cheers to you my friend.

[@peterfranks7619]

If you can’t connect with this song , you don’t have a soul. Beautiful!!!!!!

[@ralphcrisp2896]

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.

[@crazyloppinrock6143]

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 .....

[@Flomariah]

I'm one of them but we're a dying breed.

[@polarbear353]

@@Flomariah Indeed we are, my friend.

[@sweetsighs4u]

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.

[@truthof7382]

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”.

[@NeverGetMarried]

Same here. Same here. This one steeps me in nostalgia.

[@kurtisure5841]

yes indeed.

[@takemeback2]

Big time.

[@thepololadycharlottemenkes1227]

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.

[@michellemurray4708]

I know what u mean....I get chills listening to this....

[@Miguelflash]

This music brings back so many memories from back in the 70's when life was so much sweeter and kinder.

[@NeroneVettius]

70s in Miami

[@JackRowsey]

@@NeroneVettiusI’m with you brother. Grew up in Ft Lauderdale in the 70s. My mom a single mother, a teacher and also a teenage sister 10 years older than me, who would climb out the window to go to the “Strip” at night. We lived in an apartment just off A1A in 1969, when rent was just $150/month. What a great time and place! Listening to this song and other classics on WFTL-AM Radio on my mom’s car radio with my sister.

[@jeanettecase1687]

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.

[@bluerosemedley]

There's someone for everyone, if you're open to love and give it a chance.

[@oregon32nursenurse43]

I can’t get enough of this beautiful song!! He’s on tour in 2023😘

[@loisjaeger9059]

Where? I wanna go!

[@mr.o1246]

I hope he is in Colorado

[@Moleanimationchannel]

I’m 54 and this is one of those incredible songs that bring it all back.

[@debbiescott6732]

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. ❤

[@randallpiquette]

A classic..Just brilliantly done. Guitar key boards and vocals. Almost forgot this amazing song. Thank you for posting.

[@leerilea1709]

The 70's, simply the GREATEST era of music.

[@Lexxie1705]

I absolutely agree!! What a great decade...unforgettable music....So thankful there are forums like this to relive those great days...

[@stevenstewart4601]

This was my wife's favorite song. She died 11 years ago. I hope she is in a good place and free of her struggles and pain.

[@drewsmith4034]

dude so sorry

[@davidbradley9204]

More like she has moved on to the next level!

[@jamesgonzales7194]

Jesus bless you and your family .

[@missingremote4388]

My wife likes Cher. I like Sonny

[@Cotronixco]

Steven Stewart - she's now in the grave (Hades) awaiting her upcoming resurrection. If she repented before death, she will be raised at the start of the 7th millennium to live on this earth. If she didn't, she will be raised 1,000 years later to judgment and destruction. I hope she had followed the simple advice of John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and the apostles, and repented!

[@theburtseoni]

This song reminds me of the time losing my wife to a vehicle accident 40 years ago, this was one of our favorite songs. It brings back such bittersweet memories!

[@dianes2652]

She is with you in another space. Love doesn’t die and disappear ever. Cherish those beautiful memories. You will meet again one day. God bless 💕🙏🏻

[@priceconstruction557]

Still one of the best version of this song, still enjoying in 2024❤️❤️❤️

[@petejohnston5375]

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.

[@rainmom2004]

Exactly! ❤

[@deenastephens]

I was 11. Poetic song

[@BonnieChambers-i2c]

I'm 65 yrs old now. I use to wish I was wildfire. It touches my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joewigton6817]

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.

[@alpha-omega2362]

nice..

[@billyoung8118]

My first date with my wife (of now 32 years) was at a Def Leppard concert at Red Rocks. Awesome amphitheater for sure!

[@johnadams5489]

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.

[@brianlund4567]

Wow how 😎

[@lynnemathis9263]

I am 71 yrs old now n this song always makes me cry ....i played it today because during the hurricane i rescued 3 abandoned kittys n i called one wildfire cause of her little dappled belly n fighting spirit n im crying now i know SILLY OLD WOMAN 😢❤

[@frankphillips3163]

“Silly” love songs, What’s wrong with that? Prayers for the kitty.

[@gabeee4332]

I'm 70 ... ah yes those were the days my friend.

[@MrStraga1969]

thought i was the only one who cried to this song

[@feliciacorona4034]

God Bless you !!

[@BillBarth-e5u]

Your not silly, I'm a 71 year man and I always loved this song.

[@charlesnugent472]

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 !

[@russhester8219]

May God bless you friend. He gives our family as gifts.

[@brianlund4567]

May god also bless you. How moving brought tears to my eyes.

[@Arborist1959]

When ya hear a song like this, brand new for the first time in 75, you know it's going to transcend the ages! And the people of the future will listen and say.......we wished we lived then! It is a sublime song!

[@islandman5802]

I love how the whole band turns and watches the pianist at the beginning of the song. Total respect for this guys talents.

[@petersilverman2356]

What great musicianship! What a story! What a vocal! One of the best songs of my 77-year lifetime.

[@jrsdsu1986]

Perhaps the most beautiful song ever written. A masterpiece, thanks Michael.

[@markharrah8982]

Perfect

[@jimpittman5049]

Beautiful

[@kevanrice1496]

are you related to bonnie reno sheses in wpb

[@jrsdsu1986]

@@kevanrice1496 no, sorry.

[@FloydFloyd-ot5eo]

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.

[@freddafox6265]

Alit do not encompass the beauty of the intro As a musician I think it's superior!

[@randallhipwell4835]

remember when songs had powerful lyrics that were well written and you could actually sing to them? Man, I miss these days.

[@scarter3233]

I saw the magnificent Michael Martin Murphy last night in Waco Texas. He was doing a special benefit show at an historic theater in Downtown Waco. In my humble opinion, the ONLY way for a show of this type of talent. A one man show. No band, just MMM and his guitar. His voice is so beautiful. His songs are very meaningful and his stories were entertaining. If you ever get the chance, be sure to catch him during one of his appearances. You won’t be sorry.

[@stevencollins5806]

If this song does not tug at your heartstrings then you're not alive

[@allipat401]

Yeah, I agree.

[@Countdown-ct7iv]

I am black and this is my favourite song in the whole wide world.

[@patriciajohnson3017]

Good music is good music:)

[@camirose3009]

why were all of us called to this in the last couple days ? it’s WILD ✨

[@glendabrasda641]

Love for music is colorblind

[@brandonhudson9952]

It’s a great one my brother

[@Countdown-ct7iv]

@@brandonhudson9952 Love it, nothing quite like it my brother.

[@Pianoguy1234]

The pianist is absolutely on fire! Amazing!

[@lynnemathis9263]

@@Pianoguy1234 oh yes you bet the piano intro is amazing but I didnt know Robbie Robertson was playing guitar on that track

[@nancy_jakevanringen]

I chose this song at my precious husband's celebration of life. He was a rough tough cowboy..we lived a life surrounded by our horses. No finer animal and no finer husband. I'm heartbroken. Love this song

[@dwightmaciv4789]

Sry for ur loss 😢 hope he is remember forever

[@lisabailey5310]

SIGH! No bands and No artists make music like this anymore. How lucky are we that we have this to remember when music touched our minds, heart and soul!

[@bettyjomcdonald7394]

Yes! And this song always makes me crey. I hear it once ina while on sirius radio.

[@kamlawilliams6549]

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!

[@jamesenriquez7669]

More importantly, music from 70's-80's have stories and meaning. Completely different from the trashy music today.

[@johnwenzel2003]

This is one of those songs that just stays with you, always.

[@GregScott-lm8xj]

Makes you forget all the hate in the world if just for a little bit. Awesome!

[@airstrike716]

I cant listen to this without crying, and yet I cant stop listening to this....always has had the same effect ...anyone else?

[@catmansma]

Oh I'm crying. This is my "go to" song when I've had enough but tears won't fall, because I refuse to cry..Hate it. MMM is not appreciated enough..or Dave Hoffner He is another I will listen to when I have had enough. The best on any kind of keys. What a talent. And they are all so smart to work together. MMM has played this song a thousand different ways, but this is my favorite.