The first time I heard this song wasn't on the radio-I heard it at school in 1976. My not-so-ordinary English teacher, Mr. Farmer, played it us to on a (cough) record player as a way to explain narrative poetry, and I remember thinking that I had never heard a song so beautiful. Of course, I had an insane crush on my very young (he wasn't more than 24), long haired/mustached English teacher, partly because of his look, partly because of his avant-garde approach to teaching literary works, (I mean, we were listening to popular music in English class!) but mostly because he was the first person to tell me that I could write, and I loved him for that.
When I started substitute teaching I wanted to thank Mr. Farmer, but I found out he took a job with another school district a few years after I left middle school, so this song goes out to all of you and to Mr. Farmer, wherever he may be-thanks for your support. Now close your eyes and enjoy Wildfire, by Michael Martin Murphey.
I don't know why, but I have always enjoyed this song. I like songs that tell a story. Thanks for reminding me of it.
ReplyDeleteWow! That would be a fun English class :) Love the song choice today. Great lyrics.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind and supportive comments about my trying to find me time and couple time! I appreciate your words very much.
how have I never heard this song before?!?
ReplyDeletebtw, Santa won't be brining Tinkerbell 2, I'm hoping the Disney Channel plays it again so I can tape it. I think we're getting Snow White instead.
I am with Molly, I never heard this song before! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI never heard this song before, but I enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI also fondly remember this song from my childhood. Growing up in the pre-mtv era, this is a song that would blare out of our livingroom stereo or the car radio. I had never seen what this dude looks like before today. Pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...LOVED that song!
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