I think It was Amos Garrett playing the licks on Jesse Winchester's studio version. Yep, it was Amos Garrett...just looked it up on the LP liner notes.
This will always be Steve Young's song to me. His studio version has so much grit and soul. I've had his first 2 albums for over 50 years (!?}. You' have to listen to "Rock Salt and Nails". The man had a voice.
Wikepedia says it was Jesse Winchester in 1974 on "Learn to Love It"
Did I get my Jesses mixed up? So weird cause I live on Jesse Rd. Literally.
Jesse Colin Young did this one first...in 1973: "Mornin' Sun"
Wikepedia says it was Jesse Winchester in 1974 on "Learn to Love It"