This live performance of Traffic’s John Barleycorn Must Die from 1970 is a must-watch for fans of the band. Captured in all its raw energy, the live performance is a testament to the band’s incredible talent. “John Barleycorn” is an English and Scottish folk song. The song’s protagonist is John Barleycorn, a personification of barley and of the beer made from it. In the song, he suffers indignities, attacks, and death that correspond to the various stages of barley cultivation, such as reaping a

40K views · 20K reactions | We managed to talk Steve into performing a solo acoustic version of John Barleycorn. The song hasn't featured in a live set since Traffic were last out on tour back in 1994. | Steve Winwood | Facebook

This week in music history—1970: Traffic's 'John Barleycorn Must Die' was released. “Most of the Traffic stuff stands the test of time pretty well. All of those albums are like my children, so I really can’t pick a favourite, but in many ways, John Barleycorn is the core of what Traffic is, and it could be the most definitive album we did.” - SW | Steve Winwood

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