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