Album · 1970

John Barleycorn Must Die

Released
July 1970
Label
Island Records
Catalogue no.
90058-1
Tracklist
6 tracks
Length
34:34
Country
US

“John Barleycorn Must Die” is an album by Traffic, released in 1970 on Island Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 34:34. The line-up features Jim Capaldi (drums (drum set), percussion), Steve Winwood (organ, percussion) and Chris Wood (flute, percussion).

Who played on John Barleycorn Must Die

  • Jim Capaldi drums (drum set), percussion, vocals, tambourine all tracks
  • Steve Winwood organ, percussion, piano, producer, vocals, bass guitar all tracks
  • Chris Wood flute, percussion, saxophone, organ on 4 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Glad — Steve Winwood 7:00
  2. A2 Freedom Rider 5:29
  3. A3 Empty Pages 4:37
  4. B1 Stranger to Himself 3:55
  5. B2 John Barleycorn 6:27
  6. B3 Every Mother’s Son 7:06

Production

  • Andy Johns engineer
  • Brian Humphries engineer
  • Chris Blackwell producer
  • Guy Stevens producer

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on John Barleycorn Must Die?

The line-up of John Barleycorn Must Die includes Jim Capaldi (drums (drum set), percussion), Steve Winwood (organ, percussion) and Chris Wood (flute, percussion).

Which label released John Barleycorn Must Die?

John Barleycorn Must Die was released in 1970 on Island Records (90058-1).

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