Skylark
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Biography
Skylark was formed in 1971 in Vancouver, Canada, by a group of musicians emerging from Ronnie Hawkinsâ backup ensemble, including guitarist Doug Edwards and vocalist Donny Gerrard. The bandâs early lineup featured David Foster on keyboards, Carl Graves on percussion, and Robbie King on organ, establishing a popârock sound that blended soulful harmonies with melodic hooks. Their debut selfâtitled album Skylark was released in 1972 under Capitol Records, producing singles such as "Brother Eddie" and "What Would I Do Without You"; the album entered the Canadian charts at Number 53. The breakthrough came with the 1973 single "Wildflower", written by Doug Edwards and David Richardson, which topped the RPM Adult Contemporary chart, reached Number ten on the Canadian RPM singles chart, and peaked at Number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, selling over a million copies and earning a gold certification. The hitâs success was amplified by frequent airplay on CKLWâAM. Skylark released a second album, 2, in 1974, but it failed to match the commercial impact of their debut, leading to the groupâs disbandment later that year. After the split, members pursued solo careers; Donny Gerrard contributed to the 1985 charity single "Tears Are Not Enough" alongside Bryan Adams. Doug Edwards died on 11 November 2016, and Donny Gerrard passed away from cancer in February 2022 at age 75. Skylark remains a notable example of a 1970s Canadian popârock oneâhit wonder.
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Albums
Top Tracks
- Track Popularity
- Virgin Green
- What Would I Do Without You
- Long Way To Go
- Brother Eddie
- That's More Like It
- Wildflower
- Twenty-Six Years
- The Writing's On The Wall
- I'll Have To Go Away (Saying Goodbye Is Not Easy)
- Suites For My Lady
- If That's The Way You Want It
- Shall I Fail
- Go That Deep featuring Nic Fanciulli
- I'm In Love Again
