They Call the Wind Maria They Call the Wind Maria "They Call the Wind Maria" is an American popular song with lyrics written by Alan J. Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe for their 1951 Broadway musical, "Paint Your Wagon", which is set in the California Gold Rush. Rufus Smith originally sang the song on Broadway, and Joseph Leader was the original singer in London's West End. It quickly became a runaway hit, and during the Korean War, the song was among the "popular music listened to by the troops". Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra recorded the song in 1951, and it was among the
Ride the Wind (song) Ride the Wind (song) "Ride the Wind" is a song by American glam metal band Poison. It was the third single from the group's 1990 studio album "Flesh & Blood", released on Capitol. The track is one of several that reflects ensemble's maturing songwriting of the time. It has been described as one of Poison's best songs. The lyrics are similar to those found in Western music. "Ride the Wind" reached number 25 on the mainstream rock charts and the 38 position on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The music video for the song consists of footage from the Poison's "Flesh