Songwriters build bridges between the personal and the universal, and, in 1975, musician Michael Martin Murphey accomplished that. He effortlessly fused genres like folk, country, and pop in a moving story about a spirit-horse, a mysterious woman, and a man waiting for their return. His single, “Wildfire,” captivated radio stations across America and became a top three Billboard Hot 100 hit.
The song was born from cowboy stories the Texas songwriter heard while spending time on his grandfather’s ranch. After its debut, it became a cowboy anthem.
