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"Wild Wood" is a song by British singer-songwriter Paul Weller, released as the second single from his second solo album, Wild Wood (1993). It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Charts and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). A music video directed by Pedro Romhanyi[2] was produced to promote the single.

"Wild Wood"
Single by Paul Weller
from the album Wild Wood
B-side	"Ends of the Earth"
Released	23 August 1993 (1993-08-23)[1]
Length	3:22
Label	Go! Discs
Songwriter(s)	Paul Weller
Producer(s)	Brendan Lynch
Paul Weller singles chronology
"Sunflower" (1993) "Wild Wood" (1993) "Hung Up" (1994)
Music video
"Wild Wood" on YouTube

Critical reception

David Beran from the Gavin Report described "Wild Wood" as "a laid back acoustic sojourn with a Neil Young feel". He added, "Weller's songwriting talents are hard to deny".[3] Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian wrote in her album review, "The searching, almost spiritual title tune wafted along by barely-there bass and acoustic guitar, is nothing less than delectable".[4] Uncut rated it as Weller's ninth best ever song and the best of his solo career, with the Smiths' bassist Andy Rourke praising it as a "very easy, kicking-back sort of song".[5]

Track listings

• 7-inch single, UK (1993)

1. "Wild Wood"
2. "Ends of the Earth"

• CD single, Europe (1993)

1. "Wild Wood" – 3:22
2. "Ends of the Earth" – 2:27

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6]	51
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	14

Chart (1999–2000)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8]	84
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9]	38
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10]	35
Scotland (OCC)[11]	22
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	22

References

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