Skylark April 1, 2012

Skylark formed from the ashes of one of Ronnie Hawkins' many back-up groups, David Foster and former New Breed member BJ Cook took the initiative and the band was soon signed to Capitol Records.

Their self-titled debut album was released in 1972 which spawned three singles including what would be the band's biggest hit - "Wildflower". The song was written by the band's original guitarist Doug Edwards and a policeman friend from Victoria, BC (David Richardson). The song went to No. 1 in Canada and made Billboard magazine's Top-10. The single would go on to sell over 1 million copies.

A follow-up album '2', was released in 1974 and again contained "Wildflower" as a request by Capitol to keep the song prominently in the public's consciousness. The album itself featured the additional help of Bobby Taylor (of Bobby Taylor & The Vancouver's fame) on backing vocals and Robbie King on organ. Our thanks to BJ Cook for today's picture.

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Today's gallery updates: Bowser Moon (6), Galaxy Cabaret (1), Harpo's Cabaret (6), Parfitt Brothers Construction Projects (1), Royal Oak Inn (2), Roxxlyde (1), Ross Damude (2), Skylark (1), Victoria History (12), Victoria Streetcars (2).

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