Newfoundland song-October leaves/shoal waters?

Subject: Newfoundland song
From: Rupert
Date: 22 Apr 00 - 04:28 PM

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.

Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: GUEST,Caitlin Grace
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 02:12 AM

I think it's name is shoal waters.

Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 04:49 AM

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

Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Beer
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:48 PM

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

Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Peace
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 10:00 PM

Message GEST. They'd know.

Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 10:56 PM

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

Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Peace
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 11:02 PM

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

Subject: RE: Newfoundland song
From: Beer
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 11:11 PM

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

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

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.