Michael Martin Murphey - Wildfire

[@lordbison]

To Hell with shows like The Voice! This is Real Music! I am glad to be a 70's Kid!

[@losbanos999]

Me too. Born in 1967.

[@Sponge420]

@@losbanos999 me too

[@Arborist1959]

The 70s will never ever be bettered!The best music, people, and the greatest women!Life was easy,and less complicated,and we actually talked to each other!

[@ST-xg3gy]

@@Arborist1959 And the best drugs!!

[@ninidaniels2881]

Right on

[@JuanOrtiz-rz8wb]

I was 17 when this song came out, I’m now 62 And I still love it and listen to it often. Greetings from Texas!

[@paulp6405]

I just met Murph at the show he does in Red River, NM. I am 61 and have been listening to him since WIldfire come out in what ...74? I have a brief dialog with him, and he is sure a great guy, and a great Christian, and he lives his beliefs. He take s a moment here and there to throw in his two cents worth on our values in this country, in caring for our world. He isn't a big climate change freak, it is just common sense. God gave this beauty to us and we need to take care of our beautiful earth. He has a beautiful heart and is a great man of God.

[@ninidaniels2881]

It's a beautiful song that's a fact

[@Zzsmuf]

🐎🔥

[@dorarosales6021]

I love this song too

[@TheLindaPiper]

My 1st husband Monty McQueary worked for Michael in 1983 . He is a class act cowboy that has a heart of gold!! I had the pleasure of seeing him many times and love the memories.

[@MarkCelio]

It just touches me. I can't explain it. I remember 1975.

[@jbprescottaz2983]

Even though I was only 7 or 8 at the time, I remember being moved by this song. Not just from how it was sung, or by the beautiful melody, but I could tell both my Mom and Dad loved this song. They never said anything, but every time it came on the radio in our car, our entire family would go silent and just listen. It connects me to my family, when we were all young and all together. R.I.P. Mom and Dad. I love you.

[@christinavivanco4241]

I was only 4…but even so, I would become so emotional by this song. All I could think of was the connection between the girl and a horse. To this day I love animals, but this song began that love for me…

[@mrequi1]

Cool story. Thanks for sharing.

[@estajeaninemiller714]

I'm 36 was born in 1985 this song I will always love and as a child it brung tears to my eyes and still to this day tears fill my eyes this song I will never forget singing along too and I still do

[@gmummy]

No better string of melodies and vocals that come to memory to this day. What an incredible gift given to us all to enjoy time after time, it never gets old like we do. Thank you God for allowing this slice of divinity to enter our minds through the miracle of hearing.. What an incredible dynamic 👏

[@nancy_jakevanringen]

My precious cowboy passed away 1 month ago tomorrow. He is with all the horses he ever loved. I walked into his celebration of life to this song. I miss him so much

[@desertsky]

I lost my wife on Christmas Day 2020. don't expect things to go back to normal anytime soon..Don't keep to yourself - get out and visit friends and eventually things will fall into place. Some dark days ahead but there's light at the end of the tunnel. There;s an outfit called GriefShare that you might want to look into. I think they're all over the country. Group with others who have lost a loved one.

[@markbass9402]

If you don't love this song, there's something wrong with you.

[@ginahailey1091]

Yes😢

[@laurarich6060]

I agree

[@dustylover100]

What I liked about this song was it's sense of peacefulness.

[@micheleobrien5672]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@PalmerBrown]

There's something wrong with me.

[@69SiRFrEaK69]

I can't believe how this song is having an effect on me right now. Absolutely crying listening to the words and how beautiful it is and what it's about

[@JonPNairn]

Ditto

[@srtdetonator5272]

Gets me everytime

[@jasonbrock4986]

Same

[@61guitbox]

the midnight special was just that .. it was special ✌️👍🏻💖

[@bonzo2212]

Purely a beautiful and timeless song. I was around 11 yrs old when this hypnotic song came out. Murphey is a class act and has a heart as beautiful as this song. Times have changed and this song brings me back to a much simpler time in my life.

[@glenn71144]

One of the very few songs that still brings an emotional reaction from me.

[@dianahohimer1107]

This and Golden Slumbers ✨

[@paddyofurniture705]

It just got me

[@tonylangley2610]

Me too David, still does and always will touch my spirit, takes me back to that very time

[@jenniferwilson8500]

Me to

[@teresafowler1641]

Love this song. Oklahoma girl..67 yrs old

[@daleharapat4984]

May be the most beautiful American song ever written...With deep cultural ties to the land and its history with a poetic blend of incredible imagery, delicious music and a crescendo of words that will dazzle hearts and minds forever.

[@kdeltatube]

Wow, beautifully written comment, Dale. I agree.

[@thebordernow]

Well said.

[@thebordernow]

I think just about every other video of this song on KZbin is better than this version, but no other comment about it is better than yours, Dale.

[@Trallalinda08]

yes indeed ... hard to beat this one...

[@jenniferdnoseworthy2348]

You have a lovely way with words...and I agree 🙂

[@gianna1able]

This song just takes me to a peaceful time in life...when life was simple.

[@Drummerjeffkazee]

Michael came and played here in Kentucky a few years ago and I got to meet him. Such a great guy and his voice was still incredible.

[@vonniedemers5683]

This song is still beautiful, I'm 59 now but it was part of my childhood.

[@Kim-2277]

Mid-1970’s 3M (with same hippie hairstyle as this video) played this masterpiece at a Hillsborough St bar in Raleigh, NC. The mostly college audience was rude to him but he was professional & a virtuoso singer/guitarist. He earned my respect & admiration that night. He still has it!

[@tamaraberlin9985]

This song takes me back to when I was a little girl, lying in bed listening to my little plush dog (with a radio inside)... it made me cry then... it makes me cry now :) Love it!

[@metallicatlaura5408]

Awwww,that sounds like a great memory..would be cool if they still make little stuffed animals w/a radio inside! Maybe they still do 😁 !

[@DaLane4real]

i had a stuffed Pomeranian radio got it Christmas 9 years old.

[@jonjeffries3265]

Mee too.. my digital clock radio late at nite KKDJ.. lord I miss those days..

[@khriscaplinger483]

Its a very nice song, i also remember it from when i was little in the 70s.

[@jessicatagharchi3108]

Same. Gives me goosebumps now.

[@kenscar]

Simply one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@kinglangren]

Ken Scar agreed

[@nunya9540]

Yes that piano is my favorite part but what a great song!

[@ericktaylor4121]

I agree. I first heard this song back in 1998 and have loved it ever since.

[@HankFinkle11]

It’s freaking awful.

[@MelRiley-pz3je]

Absolutely correct

[@salaciousbum1161]

I know its been said over and over again but geeze where did the music go? I was born in 1984 and grew up listening to music like this from my mother who was in her 20s in the 70s. Wish times were still like these.

[@Nobody-bk4if]

I was so in love with the story of this song as a little girl that when my stepfather decided it was a good investment to buy a horse n ranch I named her Wildfire n when she had a colt I named him Spitfire

[@MrJuliesguy]

Then you had that abortion and it ruined everything. god dammit Ethyl, I wanted that boy, a son he was...that is until you and Doctor Stevens tore him from your filthy womb...god damn you to hell woman

[@heavensluv1852]

Shelley Ball I was a little girl myself and when the hippies used to come on the beach are used to always request them play this song! The story is beautiful I cry when I hear it!

[@theshamelesspitchmenforjes2173]

@@MrJuliesguy Do people llike you always have to make your presence known?

[@joelserey8437]

@@MrJuliesguy wow

[@vincentdavy5542]

Shelley, you were a very lucky woman!!!!

[@matta.5363]

I was 18 when this song hit the charts. I was in love with the girl next door. But she was 14, and her dad would not let us date. She loved this song because 'Wildfire" represented our love which was lost in a blizzard of parental disapproval. At times I still miss Diane, and wonder how she's doing. Memories of Sacramento and the girl on Jonas Ave.

[@gymjim100]

They don't make songs like this anymore. A true classic. I wish more people would listen and get it.

[@mathiefranchuk1624]

A bittersweet song that reminds me of that young horse crazy girl I once was

[@christopheretzwiler5635]

My wife passed away 7 year's ago yesterday 4/6th/2014 she loved horse's and I hear this wonderful song i see her riding off up to heaven ❤ on a horse 🐎 to Jesus CHRIST waiting arms , she took her last breath with i and my children by her side ❤ miss her badly 🙏🙏🙏

[@leilanisunsets1362]

I'm so sorry she's not here but I know she's everywhere. Your love for her was all she needed and heaven sent is where she headed. Bless you guys

[@kimberlyfrancis6040]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jenniferw2000]

Awwww 🥹

[@melvinrichardson7199]

I fell in love with this song the very first time I heard it in 1975 at 10 years old in a boys home in Monticello Arkansas (The Baptist Home) I'm 57 now and just happen to live in Lincoln Nebraska, I get Emotional every time I hear it.

[@francesdigiovanni6151]

I would be holding my newborn son listening to this song at 3am .It stil makes me feel close to that nursing newborn when I hear it now .

[@irishoconnell6283]

This is one magnificent tune indeed who with me

[@tinamarie0701]

It was a cold winter day in St. Louis Missouri...i was just a. Little girl sitting in the back of mom and dads car...signing this song, but i still remember it to this day!

[@helenplymale9758]

Those magic days of the mid-70's reflected in their music.

[@dr.skellington9674]

This song came out when I was 5 and woke this morning needing to hear it!!!

[@brianscott6574]

So many of us were 14, 15, 16 when this song came out... Where does the time go?

[@davidvanzant2019]

I’m 58 and yes I’m here loving this song

[@KittyGrizGriz]

His hands playing on the keys are gorgeous, love to see musicians hands… 💗

[@elizabethfogg5743]

Songs like this make me thankful to be my age.

[@strawberryseason]

Me, too. :)

[@sherstone]

Me too...I'd go back there in a second.

[@richardpowell3259]

A-men sister !!!

[@williambagley5415]

Always loved this song and Carolina in the Pines 😊

[@heididietrich9800]

I have been thinking of this song this week and I have no idea why. I just like it.

[@bridgetwalker5880]

This was my daddy's favorite song rest in Peace love and kisses I miss you

[@praisejesus0406]

Still one of my favorite songs from my youth!! Such a beautiful song and voice❤

[@naturalmax8474]

i was 10...and my mother and sister played this to no end......takes me back to a good place

[@brianlund4567]

Me too

[@parisweieneth6340]

This is the best song ever written and wow how I wish I could go back to this time again. Michael Martin Murphey's voice, guitar playing and the piano is breathtaking...so Beautiful. So emotional listening to this song, brings me back to my younger years with my parents and family going on trips to the beach and growing up...RIP baby sis, mom and dad. Prayers for all :)

[@steeden54]

I loved this song the first time I heard it 40 years ago, and it continues to grab my soul.

[@lorifields2162]

Everytime!!!

[@jerrytyndall1274]

Me too! Love it to this day! Such that, I have requested this be played at my memorial! There is none so good as this, and only wish songs of today could put one in a place as to remember and wish they were at that place again. What a loss for this now generation, all is loud and w/no meaning. Maybe one day, they will look back in amazement and realize, us old folks, really had it going on! Lots of good songs and artist that really knew how to sing and mean what they sang.

[@td-12kx53]

steeden54, Me too! Growing up on hippie music as a kid in the 60s and hard rock music in the 70s, I was never fond of country music with only a few very few exceptions. This is the biggest exception because this is a country song and this is my favorite song of the 1970s! It's still fresh and new today with hooks so deep that it will make you ache!

[@j-bone7strble687]

jerry tyndall a

[@davidherzfeld4783]

Great stuff. Hard to beat the music of that decade. There were several other " Country Rock" bands of that time period. Poco, Allman Bros. Pure Prairie league, John Denver's Eagles and Horses and Ponies are a couple of other great Horse related songs. Chestnut mare by The Byrds. If you like them you will like Bob Bennett. Great under recognized singer/songwriter guitar player. I recommend His album Songs from Bright Avenue.

[@lindarichards8700]

This song still gives me the chills after all these years.

[@timsullivan1531]

I like this song so much i named my plane after it. Saw him in concert at a benefit in cave creek back in the 90’s.

[@cheebone3152]

I loved this song when I was a kid 70s. I was always happy when it came on the radio. My Dad and I would sing it in the car together.

[@REL3712]

Every live performance of this song never comes close to the sheer perfection of the recorded version.

[@terryjourney3341]

One of the most beautiful songs ever made.

[@guyszerlip8019]

I whole heartedly agree; piano strokes from heaven and then bam like a sunburst. I can listen to this repeatedly and each time it brings a new emotion.

[@Jelsick]

Terry Journey Bark

[@irishoconnell6283]

Rite on rite on

[@marshaflorom4220]

So nice Nebraska is mentioned!! Love from Omaha!!

[@stevencollins5806]

This song tears into my soul it reminds me of all my dear pets that I have lost that I love so much that can never be replaced, this song is so underrated

[@WolfRun59]

Never owned a horse or rode anything bigger than a pony but this song always tugged at my heartstrings

[@deborahbishop3300]

THIS SONG ALWAYS CHOKES ME UP 😢

[@snowybwm]

THE song that makes me cry, every time. I can't think of another that does that .....

[@jeannevoneuw2167]

I'm 57 yrs old and this song still grabs my heart after all these years. I used to watch the Midnight Special as much as I could as a teenager. I simply love this song and I hope this younger generation today can appreciate songs as special as this. I can't think of any songs that are played on mainstream radio today that could possibly have the same impact 40+ years now. I guess I'm just too sentimental.

[@pjjj8117]

I love him and this song. I wish he was around more of these days.😊

[@donaldmoore4412]

I'm so grateful to grow up in the late sixties and seventies. Best music ever

[@DbeeM]

Being a 5 year old when this was released and having young parents , this song and many more like it were undoubtedly being heard and absorbed by me in the home , in the car, etc. . now I appreciate them so much more for their musicianship , craftsmanship, vocals and lyrics . Let’s say these songs have aged like fine wine and I love a great wine . Cheers! 🍷🍷

[@rickpegram5269]

That show was awesome, all the acts played live, no lip syncing.

[@HardRockMaster7577]

No Auto-tune

[@metallicatlaura5408]

I was probably a little girl when this was on,but my older siblings that would've been watching this were out partying and/or with the significant others.Sure my Dad was into Midnight Special,but my parents split when I was a toddler.I was into rock at a pretty young age,thou..wish I could've seen it back then.

[@skwrttj]

Almost all of the acts on Midnight Special were as good as they get. A Wonderful Series! Well recorded for the time and the situation. Thanks for sharing!

[@bretthines1020]

I was six or seven when I first heard this. I busted out crying.

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

Wildfire is the greatest name for a horse ever.

[@hicks727]

secretariat is pretty cool too

[@zakmorris700]

+hicks727 I don't know even how to pronounce that 😂

[@Denis-oo1xq]

John Smith the upside of that comment is John smith is the crapiest name ever given to someone lol

[@msthebettyboop]

John Smith

[@Smiles4UFL]

J. D. Stop being such a Richard.

[@janismccaghren9581]

My dad would let me stay up late to watch midnight special show on Saturday at midnight! Good memories!

[@rebeccahilburn2536]

I lpve this Song

[@shawn1967chevelle]

thats to cool. did you know that before dick clark had american band stand he had another show?

[@robertjacky7831]

Midnight Special used to come on at 1 am if I'm not mistaken.

[@johnrambo6302]

Same here! Good memories ❤️

[@Smiles4UFL]

Robert Jacky It sure did come on at 1AM EST. The name of it was always perplexing, since it didn’t come on at midnight, lol.

[@rosseganjr9402]

It doesn't get any better than this to me this a all time classic

[@MelRiley-pz3je]

U got that correct

[@deb5710]

I remember seeing Michael Martin Murphey perform this on "The Johnny Carson Show", and John Denver was sitting in for Carson as Host. The song was at that time, at its peak of popularity. John Denver commented at the time how impressed he was with the song. At that time John Denver was at the peak of his popularity as well. Such talent, we may never see again.

[@thomashermann2785]

Forty some odd years later I still hang on every note, lyric and riff in this song. And I still get teary when Wildfire breaks down his stall

[@rebeccaBGroup]

Saw him perform last night 10/9/20 in The Woodlands, TX at Dosey Doe Big Barn, dinner, and a show. It was wonderful. He played for two solid hours solo. Small venue right up close. Definitely one of the greats. He spoke about his American wife. I read that they wed in 2017, and found some video of their indian wedding. Very nice. He was born and raised in Dallas, TX. Now has a working farm/ranch in Colorado which he's had for years. Said he bought it in the early to mid 80's. He was very open and honest. Says he only does shows now for charity, and for the love of it. Christian man too. He said to look up this video fro 76 to see his long hair. So here I am.

[@rebeccaBGroup]

Indian wife I meant.

[@deaneng8540]

Beautiful song. Heard it on the intercom at Home Depot and thought wow haven't heard that song in 30 years! It's was so cool to see him sing it without lip syncing. Awesome!

[@don.richard8823]

Song never gets old because this song is gold! 🦾🇺🇸

[@maxryder995]

I Dream This Song Over and Over!! Searching Searching Searching! Cold and Still Warm

[@autumn-n-landiskd5802]

This song came out 2 and a half years before I was born, heck my parents were seniors in high-school. I heard it on the radio yesterday, it must have been 30 years or more since I've heard the song, now it's stuck in my head. Love it again!

[@bradwalker2287]

One of best songs ever! Right there with GC's Wichita Line, and JD's Annie's Song!

[@ninidaniels2881]

I love wild fire and Wichita lineman both extraordinary songs

[@noelk6606]

Wichita hell yeah that and Wildfire are so haunting such loneliness such ache. I may add Snowbird by Anne Murray

[@robertsmithii6947]

Annie's Song is my all time favorite song. It came out the year I was born. My mom is a huge John Denver fan and had the album. According to her, when I was cranky, she'd play Annie's Song and it would calm me down

[@darktater2020]

You must be me. I saw both those gents live several times. Their voices only got better with age.

[@cybergrey2010]

I completely agree!!

[@patriciagarcia2766]

Very few songs move me as much as this has. It resignations with a time I felt I was dying.

[@carolinelewis5807]

My mom recently told me this was her favorite song when she was a teenager. I've now listened to this song so many times and it has definitely become my favorite too!

[@garytompkins6955]

Just heard this song wafting through the air of our neighborhood! Michael is playing a benefit concert at the estate across the street. The dude can still sing like crazy!

[@deedeebellina683]

I play this song often, even when I can't sleep sometimes! So beautiful 🐎

[@garyhaber7353]

Memories of better days... when my life was simpler and happier... when I was just turning into a teenager... and my older brother and parents were still alive... I listen to this and i cry...

[@mikey1829]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.Murph still sounds great today as well.

[@pathale5803]

Wonderful song & family met them in Crystal CO kept in contact for many years Thank You Michael

[@donnaburck7660]

I was 17 when that song came out! I cried when I first heard it, and I still do!

[@LifeChanges41595]

Great song, a classic and still good to hear in 2024. I was only 12 years old when this song came out, the 70's came out with a lot of great songs. ❤

[@blackbird7194]

my mom sung this to me as a little girl. my soul horse passed Friday on new years day. He was 27. It hurts. I feel empty. This has always been special to me even more now.

[@yvanhoule2604]

One of the great songs from another lifetime !!

[@chowder8802]

why am i weeping for a childhood that hurt so badly

[@MelRiley-pz3je]

Absolutely correct

[@ruready4jesus478]

I WAS 16YRS OLD I REMEMBER THIS SONG SO WELL I WANTED TO RIDE AWAY ON WILD FIRE WERE BOTH GONA GO!! TOOK ME AWAY IN A DREAM FOR AWHILE. AWESOME TIME IN MY LIFE TO LIVE IN THIS GENERATION!!.

[@lisarizzo2580]

Beautiful Song- some days are for reminiscing and a perfect song to listen too again.(at 65 yrs old I still luv it)

[@nerdy989898]

He kicked butt at the the end. I like how he was feeling it.

[@barbiquellen]

To my soul it gives me warmth. Brings me back to a time of dreams so pure.

[@Bridgetoco]

Still get chills from this song ♥

[@tamtamj8787]

This is one of the best songs ever written and performed by Michael Martin Murphey in music history❤!

[@esthergarcia1373]

Michael Murphy gone too soon. One of my all-time favorite songs for sure still in 2023 and for all time. I’m moved to tears every time I hear “Wildfire”.🙏❤🌟

[@esthergarcia1373]

Glad to know he’s still alive and well. Sorry about my comment on “gone too soon”.

[@Anthony-kg5dy]

MICHAEL MURPHY IS STILL ALIVE !!!! HE IS 79 YEARS OLD !!!! HE WAS BORN MARCH 14 , 1945 .....

[@esthergarcia1373]

Anthony..yes and so glad that he still performs in concerts for charity. He sets a fine example for the rest of us for sure.

[@brendah4581]

God who she's calling.Most passionate artist

[@charleswilliams8248]

Beautiful memories the sweet 70’s.🥲

[@queva42]

I've been listening to different versions of this over KZbin and by far this is the best one I don't know how old i was when this came out but i am 55 years old and i was young back then and i still love this song it brings many tears to my eyes many many tears and many many memories also

[@MoreCowBellPlez]

I'm pretty sure it was released in 1973... (might've been late '72)

[@brandonallen4442]

One of the best songs ever written. And sang. I'm a country boy not a cowboy so I never had much to do with horses until I got hired as a youth counselor at a therapeutic boarding school for at risk youth. Where I became the team leader in the Hospice horse program in our equine department. Watching kids who were ex gang members from L.A. bond with these horses truly changed my life. I can tell you from personal experience. That horses are some of the most majestic animals on earth and our country would be 50 or more years behind where we are today if it weren't for these beautiful powerful creatures. Ride on Wildfire

[@scottieperkins724]

Heard this song 35 years ago at a store I worked at on Cape Cod. I got rescued that summer like the singer dreamed off. Never give up,

[@parisweieneth6340]

Beautiful music at its best...how this song brings me back to times of growing up and making memories with family and friends ❤️ Love Michael Martin Murphey ❤️

[@lorettachoukeir5373]

Alot of songs you forgot but this one stays in your memory. Beautiful song !!

[@rubytuesday5412]

This song always makes me cry... In a good way.

[@rongregory7227]

Yea. This is one of the greatest ever!!

[@kenscar]

Wow - this is what Murph looked like when I first met him. I remember that hair! He still performs this song to this day - better than ever.

[@Butrcup98]

I was 13 when it came out & I remember listening to it on cousin brucie's radio program before school...

[@monicalarkin9311]

This song never gets old!

[@MelRiley-pz3je]

Rite on I love this tune so so much

[@lorettachoukeir5373]

I grew up in Western Queensland back in the 60s and i used to have wild brumbys come into my backyard. So beautiful. Love horses, the most beautiful animals in the world. So magnificent and proud.

[@spyderlogan4992]

Wow, just wow...Lyrics, Melody, Harmony, Rhythm. All the components fitting like a glove and a wonderful live rendition.

[@deirdrebriley2564]

my favorite song when I was little. I was about 4 or 5 years of age. My parents had the 45, and I played this over and over. I LOVED this horse so much. I know this song is the reason why I love animals so much, and care for their well being