“Falling Leaf”
Description
Falling Leaf (so named because she was born in autumn) is the beautiful daughter of a chief. One day she meets a "worn and weary" hunter, and falls in love with him. But he vanishes; "his fate was never known" and she spends her life alone and mourning
Recordings
- Paul Hamblin, "Fallen Leaf" (Victor V-40280, 1930)
- L. K. Reeder, "Falling Leaf" (OKeh 45026, c. 1926; rec. 1925; on MakeMe)
- Sue & Rawhide, "Falling Leaf" (OKeh 45577, 1934)
References
- Randolph 765, "Falling Leaf" (3 texts, 3 tunes; Cohen considers the "C" text separate)
- Randolph/Cohen, pp. 516-518, "Falling Leaf" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 765A)
- Roud #7409
- BI, R765