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Newfoundland song-October leaves/shoal waters?

22 Apr 00 - 04:28 PM (#216174)
Subject: Newfoundland song
From: Rupert

I am trying to find out who wrote a song I taped from the radio a number of years ago, and which I presume is from the east coast. Unfortunately, I don't know what it's called or who sings it, but the first verse is as follows:
    "First October leaves turning gold and silver,
    from the leaning willow rim that rises and falls,
    and far and wide, driven from their harbour,
    come the grey feathered wings to catch and to call."

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.


04 Oct 09 - 02:12 AM (#2737737)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: GUEST,Caitlin Grace

I think it's name is shoal waters.


04 Oct 09 - 04:49 AM (#2737759)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: VirginiaTam

Well that one verse is lovely. Would love to see the rest. hope you get your answer soon.


04 Oct 09 - 09:48 PM (#2738491)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Beer

It is lovely and I hope someone can find the answer.
beer (adrien)


04 Oct 09 - 10:00 PM (#2738496)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Peace

Message GEST. They'd know.


04 Oct 09 - 10:56 PM (#2738529)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Sandy Mc Lean

I never heard this song but if it's from Newfoundland Bruce's "Message GEST" is the best plan. You could also search GUEST's site:

GEST


04 Oct 09 - 11:02 PM (#2738531)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Peace

Just noticed that the original post is from 9 years ago.


04 Oct 09 - 11:11 PM (#2738535)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Beer

And the poster has only posted once. He/she joined as a member but has not posted since.
Beer (adrien)


12 Nov 15 - 07:35 PM (#3750384)
Subject: RE: Newfoundland song-October leaves/shoal waters?
From: GUEST,Rupert

Six years on, and fifteen since my original query, I've found it. It isn't from Newfoundland after all, but is by Stanley Greenthal from Seattle. You were right Caitlin, it is called Shoal Water, and is on the 1990 album All Roads. Thanks.