John Barleycorn (Fred Hamer and Billy Bartle)

Subject: Recordings of Hamer John Barleycorn
From: Jon Boden
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 03:18 PM

Just having a look through Hamer's Garners Gay and thought I might learn the John Barleycorn - 'fol lol lol lol it's a lovely day' version. I'm sure I reognise it from somewhere. Does anybody know who's recorded it? j

Subject: RE: Recordings of Hamer John Barleycorn
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 06:28 PM

Steeleye Span, on Below the Salt. They credit Fred Hamer and Billy Bartle.

Subject: RE: Recordings of Hamer John Barleycorn
From: nutty
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 06:54 PM

I first heard this version sung by Dave and Toni Arthur, many years ago. I'm not sure if they recorded it though.

Subject: RE: Recordings of Hamer John Barleycorn
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 07:35 PM

Ahh, Steeleye, that'd be it. They always got the good'ns. Cheers, Jon

Subject: RE: Recordings of Hamer John Barleycorn
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 09:10 PM

We recorded it in the early 80s on GHM-203 Live At Holsteins. You wouldn't have heard that though, Jon. Info at www.goldenhindmusic.com