Skylark was a Canadian pop and rock band active from 1971 to 1973 and based in Vancouver. "Wildflower" is their biggest hit.

History

Skylark formed in 1971 from one of Ronnie Hawkins's backup groups and signed with Capitol Records, releasing a self-titled album in 1972 which spawned three singles. The group, whose alumni include composer/arranger David Foster, disbanded after the lukewarm reception of their second album. Two of its other members, Donny Gerrard and Carl Graves achieved mixed success in other projects. Their biggest single, "Wildflower", was a 1973 number #1 hit in Canada on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart; it reached number 10 on the Canadian RPM singles chart and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 that spring, selling over a million copies. It was written by guitarist Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson, who was a Victoria police officer at the time. The song's popularity was boosted by frequent play on CKLW-AM radio after its initial release. Donny Gerrard was amongst the Canadian musicians who recorded the 1985 charity single for African famine relief entitled "Tears Are Not Enough". He sang his solo line with Bryan Adams. Doug Edwards died on November 11, 2016. Donny Gerrard died from cancer in February 2022, at the age of 75.

Former members

Discography

Charted singles

Albums

1972 - Skylark (Shanachie/Capitol)

(number 53 in Canada )

Track listing

Personnel

1974 - 2 (Capitol)

Personnel

Members of Skylark: Other musicians:

1996 - Wildflower: Golden Classics Edition (Collectibles)