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Title: When was John Barleycorn last played?
Post by: Dubai Danny on August 16, 2016, 12:57:57 AM
I've never seen FC play John Barleycorn, not even at the four Cropredys I've been to (2002-04 and 07). I'd previously been led to believe that it was something of a Cropredy staple.

Anybody know when it last got an outing, complete with the note-holding competition at the end?


Title: Re: When was John Barleycorn last played?
Post by: Tony H on August 16, 2016, 01:11:45 AM
This may help.
http://www.setlist.fm/festivals/fairports-cropredy-convention-3d6b537.html


Title: Re: When was John Barleycorn last played?
Post by: StephenB on August 16, 2016, 03:54:13 AM
I recall them singing it a few years ago, I'm guessing 2011 or 12


Title: Re: When was John Barleycorn last played?
Post by: PaulT on August 22, 2016, 11:09:30 AM
A week last Thursday - in the acoustic set. "Spot the non-smokers" said Peggy after Simon & Chris out-lasted him.


Title: Re: When was John Barleycorn last played?
Post by: bassline (Mike) on August 22, 2016, 02:08:28 PM

A week last Thursday - in the acoustic set. "Spot the non-smokers" said Peggy after Simon & Chris out-lasted him.


I beat them all one year to my great delight...but then I hadn't sung any of the preceding notes so it was a bit of a cheat.