Nothing like a good Canadian band mixed with an old ballad all the way from Scotland. The always energetic Great Big Sea tone themselves down for "John Barbour," a cover of the old song "Willie o Winsbury." The Wikipedia synopsis of the old ballad essentially says that:
A king is away for a long time. His daughter becomes pregnant by the hero, William or Thomas. The king threatens to hang him, but is struck by his beauty and offers him the heroine and gold. The hero accepts the lady but declares that he has both gold and lands enough of his own.
Now, that sounds good to me. A song with a story wins everytime. Even better: these guys can sing. The song also rises in intensity and power, something I can't argue too much with either. What can I say? Canadian bands, no matter what genre they deal with, are the best. Sorry, United States. You might have Kanye West, but I secretly think he's a dual citizen. The point? John Barbour is his name, and this song is game. Which means good. Listen now! Listen even sooner if you enjoy a good flute.
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