Wild Mountain Thyme

James Taylor · Other Songs - James Taylor

Oh, the summertime is comin'

And the trees are sweetly bloomin'

And the wild mountain thyme

Grows around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will you go?

And we'll all go together

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will you go?

I will build my love a tower

By yon pure and crystal fountain

Yes and on it I will lay

All the flowers of the mountain

Will you go? Lassie, will ya go?

And we will all go together

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will you go?

If my true love won't come with me

Then I would surely find another

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will ya go?

And we will all go together

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go?

Will you go?

Lassie will you go?

Wild Mountain Thyme

James Taylor's "Wild Mountain Thyme" stands as a quintessential example of her late 1970s acoustic balladry, characterized by its gentle melody and introspective lyrics. Recorded during a period where Taylor refined her songwriting to explore themes of personal history and emotional vulnerability, the track exemplifies her signature blend of folk and pop sensibilities. The recording features her distinctive vocal delivery, which balances warmth with a reflective tone, allowing the narrative of the song to unfold naturally without dramatic embellishment. Released alongside other significant works from her discography, the piece captures the essence of her mid-career output, where she moved beyond early romantic pop toward a more mature, storytelling approach. It remains a staple in her catalog, often cited for its clean production and the way it encapsulates the quiet strength found in simple, honest musical expression.