John Barleycorn Must Die (traditional)

PENNY DAVIES & ROGER ILOTT OFFICIAL VIDS

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Published 2020-05-12

John Barleycorn is the personification of the barley crop which was used in the making of beer and whiskey. The process is described through the many tortures inflicted on the body of JB. At the end of the song you should be able to make your own home brew! We learned this song from Traffic.

All Comments (21)

@thomasmcnamara5929 2 months ago

Extremely well played! 😍
@robertbooth3699 6 days ago

The National Anthem of Brewers worldwide. Thanks!
@ancientfifer 2 months ago

Lovely! Well Played! I saw Traffic perform this in November 1971 in William and Mary Hall in Virginia. That performance etched in my mind forever. Seeing Chris Wood play flute on it launched my journey with the flute.
@radiojet1429 3 days ago

One of the best versions, ever - thanks!
@RoundRockMinistry 2 years ago

An excellent rendition of, as you have rightly and truthfully acknowledged. Traffic's version of the song. Beautiful voices and great pickin', mates!
@lloydschlomer76 7 months ago

Very great harmonization. And your combined love of music shines through in this rendition. Excellent
@doofus0123 2 months ago

Before I head your excellent version I was always partial to the Steeleye Span version. Thx for your awesome rendition!
@DarkShadow-rr6sm 7 months ago

Most likely the loveliest version i've heard
@brettspotts1917 3 years ago

Just hearing you guys for the first time! Awesome version of this song!
@markhaze8684 5 months ago

Once again....Thanks for this really fantastic version...Greetings from Italy...
@paulbond4812 3 days ago

I like your version of the song very much.The harmonies do a lot to lift the lyric . I sang a solo out-of- doors version in a hay paddock in Motueka valley ( complete with pitch fork ).I think it was during the lock down when I uploaded it to youtube ..Cheers
@lauriecox3578 2 months ago

Love it. Thank you ❤
@TheRocker27 1 month ago

Cool. Very nice. Sounds good. 🤘🃏🇺🇸🎸
@dinofloyd5271 3 years ago

I am so in love with your beautiful story from the old times. Greetings from Greece!!
@averyvolk3355 2 years ago

Oh my God. I LOVE THIS AND I LOVE THE TWO OF YOU. Thank you for sharing your music and the beauty of your souls with all of us. I love this song so dearly and I had such a good time singing along with you. Much needed medicine for my soul. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ♥️ 🙌
@Cotictimmy 6 days ago

Great Duo! 😊
@deegeraghty9426 2 years ago

Lovely version of this song. I can hear every word clearly. Thanks so much.
@jandenijmegen5842 1 year ago

Great stuff, I enjoyed it. Amazing you're still playing this song after 50 years. On the other hand I am listening to this song for almost as long. But now it's time to have a drink.
@user-cr7bq4mo8r 2 months ago

Bellissima versione!
@davidbeyers7054 3 months ago

Yeah, really great cover of JBC. Some nice picking right there.