So begins the vivid tale told in "Wildfire," the 1975 hit Michael Martin Murphey recorded and co-wrote with Larry Cansley. Murphey took inspiration from a ghost story his grandfather told him.

If you're looking for best songs about animals, best ghost story songs, even a category as general as best singer/songwriter tracks, "Wildfire" by Michael Martin Murphey pretty much qualifies for ...

Michael Martin Murphey’s ‘Wildfire’ Rides On. Fifty years ago, ... Murphey says the song was inspired by Jimmy Webb’s chord changes and Gordon Lightfoot’s approach to storytelling lyrics.

Michael Martin Murphey is getting ready to release a new set of tunes. The 'Wildfire' singer says his upcoming album, ' Red River Drifter,' will be a fusion of his favorite styles of music that ...

Murphey, who is known for his annual Cowboy Christmas performances across the United States, will be taking the stage alongside his Rio Grande Band, which also happens to feature his son, Ryan Murphey ...