I will make a cd from the LP, Wintersong, by Joan MacIsaac, and send it to Peter.
The album, recorded in 1982, is copyright Mad Mansion Music, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; World Records WRC1-2236

The words posted by fulurum are correct. On the album sleeve, Joan MacIsaac wrote this introduction:

"Awhile ago, while on my way to Peace River, Alberta, I met a gas station attendant who told me that at one time he had been quite a good guitar player. However, fate had intervened and he developed a serious form of arthritis which primarily affected his hands and eventually he was forced ti give up the guitar. This man made a deep impression on me, for, despite his pain he was still thankful for being able to listen to and appreciate music."

The band for the album is unnamed, but seems to have been a group that called itself the "Gorilla Band." On the album, players were
Joan MacIsaac - vocals, high string & acoustic guitar
Lyall Steel- electric and 12-string guitar
Christopher Lewis- 5 string banjo
Allan Davison- base.


There are several good lyrics on the album; I think "The Harvest Excursion" is the only one that was picked up by other Canadian Groups.