thanks everyone who wrote back. I found that this, and crazy mary were both written by m.smith, they were also sung by steve goodman (along with streets of london, the ralph mctell song). i heard them all at kenny's castaways in the village, before it turned into a rock club. so do any of you know if randy burns performs anywhere? i've seen some of his writing, but no news of his singing. also a fine songwriter...anyone know the one about "summer comin' to the farm"? thanks again