Met him in an airport about 4 years ago. I didn't want to bother him, so i just walked by and quickly told him I like his music and guitar playing. He treated me like a long lost brother, invited me to sit down and talk a while. Pure class.

I have always loved this song! But when Hoffner starts those waterfalls on piano he grabs my heart and tucks it in the pocket of his jeans.

@davidtrydahl8106

9 жыл бұрын

Hoffner is a piano genius.

Murphy was performing at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin on night in the early '70's and we, I say we, the group (high school dumb asses) I was in, snatched his hat from the stage. It had a beautiful horse hair braided band. I felt so bad about it being taken the next night I returned with my girlfriend, not my "group", and returned the hat to Murphy. He thanked me, not personally, but onstage as I tossed it to him. I love your music Michael Martin Murphy, you were one of my "Cosmic Cowboys" that I snuck out to see every chance I got. Peace brother.

Between that piano, and the banjo, this song gives me goose bumps EVERY. FREAKIN. TIME.

Every time I go deer hunting in the mountains, I've got this song playing in my head. One of my very favorite songs. I can never hear it too many times.

I absolutely lovvvvve this song, especially the full-length version with all of the amazing instrument solos. Just an amazing piece of music that brings back memories of times gone by.

Dave Hoffner is truly one of Nashvilles greatest pianists. Unreal accuracy!!

The look of joy is unmistakeable.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! One of the best songs EVER!!!!

46 people should take a hike...in the pines...and appreciate this song.

@moosetruck66

7 жыл бұрын

Yes,your right, now it's 51 "hikers"

@jimincairns

7 жыл бұрын

52...let the bears find 'em.

@knk4ever83

7 жыл бұрын

Faith make that 53 asshats..lol

He lives near me now. I was sitting in a high school auditorium listening to cowboy poetry. A young lady and her pre-teen daughter were reciting poetry. Suddenly, this exquisite guitar playing sounded from backstage, and onto the stage walked MMM himself. Blew me away. This was a "warm up act" for a cowboy singing group whose name I don't even remember. This in a town with a population of 3,000. Unforgettable.

It dont get any better than this...I was a teen when I first heard this song back in 80s and got Murphey's tape..I wore it out...I think Murphey is one of Americas best songsters..Heard him live for first time in Hicory NC.....back in early 2000s took my wife..we really enjoyed the music and Murpheys outlook on life as well..God Bless you Michael!

I have always loved this song! I love how I can see and smell the Carolina pines just by listening to this song. Man I wish I were there right now!

This reminds me of the fall of 1975 listening to Casey Kasem's American Top 40...I SO MISS THOSE DAYS OF 1975....John Denver, Neil Sedaka, The Carpenters, etc and then this gem by Michael Martin Murphey....Today's youth can keep their hip-hop and Lady Ga-Ga!!!!!

that pianist is killer!

@aliasdyln33

7 жыл бұрын

knk4ever83 - I so agree with you. And it's great that Michael MM is just beaming with smiles all throughout the song. Quite an artist for sure!

This is still my fave MMM song... I live out in the country now and I sing this song by myself on the back porch all the time... The lyrics are fun and I just like it... It's a great tune...

Still as great as when I heard 35 years ago.

I used to cook breakfast for Micheal in Red River NM. years ago. Every Saturday in the summer he would make the drive from Taos just to eat in Red River. Nice guy.

My daughter's middle name is Carolina because of this song!

Beautiful piece, especially with the banjos and the piano...

Love you Michael Martin Murphey!! You bring back times that are so sweet!! Rhiannon

"featherly touch" of Floyd Cramer. What a GREAT description!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!

I just love MMM and David Hoffner owns that piano!

@soundsgreatentertainment4203

7 жыл бұрын

Dave Hoffner steals the show all the time!!!!

Classic, timeless... forever. Thanks MMM. Always been a fan, and will be forever.

they play this in heaven everyday. don't believe me? well, drop dead! This song is perfection!!!

Lyrics: She came to me, said she knew me Said she'd known me a long time And she spoke of being in love With every mountain she had climbed And she talked of trails she'd walked up Far above the timberline From that night on I knew I'd write songs With Carolina in the pines There's a new moon on the fourteenth First Quarter the 21st And the full moon in the last week Brings a fullness to this earth There's no guesswork in the clockwork On the worlds part or mine There are nights I only feel right With Carolina in the pines When the frost shows on the windows And the wood stove smokes and glows As the fire grows we will warm our souls Watching rainbows in the coals And we'll talk of trails we've walked up Far above the timberline There are nights I only feel right With Carolina in the pines

@michaelstriker8698

9 жыл бұрын

SanFranciscoBay "coals" not "cove"

@sanfranciscobay

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Striker "Watching rainbows in the cove." Corrected to "coals". I think I found the lyrics by using google, then copy and paste.

that was amazing! what a performance!!! I miss those days!!!how could you not like this song? I'd say there's something seriously wrong with your brain if you thumbs downed on this tune!

This song is unutterably gorgeous!!! Having said that Wildfire will always and forevr be my first favorite of his.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!! Every time I'm up in the mountains with my family...I'm singing this song!!!! Michael, you rock!!!(country-style.)

The Midnight Trucking show on WBAP 820out of Ft Worth used to sign off every morning with the last 15 or so seconds of the piano solo from this song. I can't count the number of days my work day started hearing it. I still smile every time I hear it. What a way to start the day.

One of my favorite songs ever. Thanks for posting.

That's some heart warming music......so good!

Woke up today with this song in my head....I have watched this video plenty of times in the past, but today I watched it almost every hour. Great song, great band!!!

The cosmic cowboy. Brings back memories.

Reminds me of someone I love

When music was MUSIC!!

Went to see MMM last night. He turned 69 the day before. His voice and his music are still as crystal clear and beautiful as ever. Such an impeccable performer - truly a wonderful show. If he comes to your town, seek him out!

Thank you MMM for writing this song. Years ago, a young couple who loved the mountains, talked of trails they'd walked by far above the timberline, and fell in love in the Texas pines. Now in 2012, the woodstove still smokes and glows.

Love this. I still love listening to Michael Martin Murphy!!!!!

Class act all the way...as well as the soundtrack to my life in many ways. God Bless You MMM

How exhilarating! If this song doesn't light your fire, then your wood is wet.

Absolutely. The mark of a true classic, one that stands the test of time. Great performance here as well. russ

It was always a gem when ever I heard this song in my car radio.

amazing talent and heart....joy and goodness in his eyes....wow....don't see that around anymore.

What a great great song. That piano player is something else...what a talent.

Yes, I met Michael in 1995 ... we have a mutual friend. Michael is one of the nicest guys I ever met. Talked to me like we were long -time buddies. From reading other posts here, that sounds like a consistent character trait.

Just letting doctrDave know I appreciate the posting of this wonderful tune. Brings a tear, don't ya know? ~ S ~

What would he have done without that very talented pianist?!

awesome and he seems so happy to sing it

His eyes sparkled! He was adorable!

Great posting, doc. Thanks for crediting all those fabulous musicians onstage with Michael. Mr. Hoffner has the feathery touch of the late great Floyd Cramer.

What a great song about the love between a man and woman and hiking in the outdoors. Nice lyrics and melody.

Great song. Thanks for posting it & keeping this music alive..

One of those songs that just flat makes you FEEL GOOD! Thank you Michael.

Love, Love, Love this song!!

such a beautiful song, its perfection

Takes me back to cool fall evenings of my youth. Thank You !

What a joyous voice. I could listen to this over and over!

I love this song!

Hit #4 AC, #21 pop in Billboard. God bless!

I love that piano an MMM has always been so great to sing along with and enjoy...

Timeless, beautiful song, and top of the heep performing!

Hey - gotta put a plug in for those of us in the younger generation. I started listening to MMM about 10 years ago for his traditional cowboy/range songs. I've just been introduced to his 70's folk music. LOVE IT! Just sayin'....from the younger generation! And my peers CAN keep GAGA et al. :)

Had the pleasure of seeing MMM do a concert this past Friday evening here in Idaho. It was cold as ****, the guys didn't have coats and it was an outside venue. Still, they put on one HECK of a concert and afterwards, MMM came down, signed autographs and visited with anyone who wanted to talk to him. He's the ultimate showman, still dances and claps to the music, as well as a very personable man. Thanks for all the years of excellent music, and looking forward to many more.

LOVE, LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!

He is a great artist.

I'm a Carolina girl so i love this

thats a song that shook the speakers off the shelf

I first heard him do this song IN the pines of Red River at the old "Outpost."

Talented Talented man . find myself listening to this tune very often . sad day when its no longer on you tube.

Das melhores canções country que ouvi em toda a minha vida.Brilhante.

Just saw Michael about a month ago here in Idaho at an outside venue. The wind was blowing and it was colder than....well, it was VERY cold. They had no coats, but still was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Michael STILL plays and sings with joy, clapping and dancing to the music. And even in the cold, he stayed long after the concert, talking to people and autographing CD's. Super Entertainer!

I've loved this song forEVER!!!!!!! Man he can play I love him!!!!!!

I bet the ivory man loved playing the piano piece. Great song.

Just simply gorgeous! Saw Michael way back in 1980 -ish at SUSC with my sisters friend Gayle who was also a Jerry Reopelle fan. Just great fun times.

This song is awesome on so many levels. The piano and banjo playing are absolutely outstanding!

Beautiful song and lots of passion by MMM. Some pickin' at the end!!!

How do you Categorize this song? Not Bluegrass Not Country Not Pop Not Rock You don't. It's just 🎶 Music by Michael Murphy who makes a Banjo a Lead instrument 🎶

Thanks for your post. This is a really good one. I attended an MMM Concert tonight in Phenix City, AL & he hasn't lost anything with age. He & his band were GREAT!

First time I heard this was on a cruising weekend on the motorbike (1970-something). I would hum it to myself while we drove all thru the mountains. Pure bliss!!

good memories.

Once he conquers his camera-shyness (0:26), they're will be no stopping him. All snideness aside, this is a great song ... thanks for posting.

Dang! That piano players just blows my mind!

He was SO crush worthy.

@adrianmcmullan3295

10 жыл бұрын

I knoooooooow!

Dave has gotta be superhuman to play that piano so beautifully

One of MM best songs

Love this song

Love this song.

love this song ox

This song is excellent. Themz some hard workin fellers!

Love this song. What a singer, songwriter and string instrumentalist Michael Martin Murphey is. And what a keyboardist he is blessed with. Wish someone would post another of my favorite Murphey hits here though. The music video from a song titled Never Givin' Up On Love would be more than welcomed by me.

great music,astounding talent and what a set of gnashers he has!!

Michael hit #9 in Billboard, 8-17-85. God bless!

Date Davey Brock took me to the Rubaiyat in Dallas and we saw MMM I think he played the piano. Changed ny life, I went from being Rolling Stones wanna be groupie to being Carolina in the Pines... Thank you Davey and MMM for changing my life!

1975 Blue Sky - Night Thunder Awesome song

What a great tune!! Had never heard it before, but been a big fan of "Wildfire" since its' release while in my teens. Michael and his band were an unbelievably underrated talent!! That's coming from a former Philly rock-and-roller now living in South Carolina, lol! His music celebrates the spirit and beauty of the wide open country and is pure Americana. I think of great bands like Poco in this vein also. Awesome!!

@maideux I'm from Philadelphia, and I have to say that Michael Martin Murphey is no doubt the BEST thing ever to come outta Dallas!!! Lol! Seriously, we all fell in love with "Wildfire" long ago, and this song is great, too. He and his band are definitely near top of my list of underrated talents. Freakin' incredible!!

Great song Thanks.

You can see him in concert this summer in a high mountain meadow on top of the La Veta Pass. Big views, great music! Check it out at the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad website.

Huge fan,... Saw him in VT this fall. Would like to meet him and have a coffee some day.