Hard Times Come Again No More Live | Made of Ale Sessions | The Longest Johns

Made of Ale official release coming to all major DSPs 14th October 2022!! UK & US tours on sale now! found.ee/MadeofAleSessions
Welcome to the final of our live recording session called the “Made of Ale” sessions (pun intended). We recorded at “The Forge” in Bristol.
Our team for these recordings was Paul Worthington (producer, engineer), Sam Darley and Lucy Humphris (Camera operators) and Abbie Darley (Director, Camera Operator, Editor)
Also performing in many of these recordings are Rich Laws (Drums), Antonio Chiacchia (Double Bass) and Alex Garden (Fiddle)
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[@thelongestjohns]

Made Of Ale releases this Friday!!! Find this and all the other recordings through the link below… found.ee/MadeofAleSessions

[@MKVProcrastinator]

So what exactly is Made Of Ale anyway? From what I've seen, it's just re-recordings of some of your old songs.

[@thewiseturtle]

@@MKVProcrastinator It's the live recordings you see in these videos. These are different from the mixed studio recordings of their previous albums. It's something that lots of bands do, to offer different kinds of sounds. Live recordings are more "natural" while mixed recordings are more "polished". Not everyone cares about the difference, but some do.

[@georgelake6]

You guys should sing my mother told me

[@Cry_Havoc]

Thank you so much for these! Two albums in one year - have any fans ever been treated so well? Adequate!

[@myowndrummer3372]

Don't forget that a thumbs up helps the boys out.

[@dbadilotti]

And one for you too!

[@bertybaby2671]

never forget!

[@Sotergarm]

Only if they earn it 🧐

[@TokyoBlue587]

I pretty much upvote all their videos. I have loved all their songs so far.

[@cameron6770]

I admire your patience, the one person who is waiting 6 hours before the premiere!

[@Burvedys]

It was Andy Yates.

[@nwapranga]

Well worth it thee wait !

[@Mathasaur]

It was almost like he really wished hard times to come again no more or something

[@RogueSith07]

I don't know how to describe it but the sound made of ale gives off just hits different, regardless these sessions are awesome thanks lads!

[@newsystembad]

This song's always reminded me of the kind of songs my parents would sing me as a child. There's just something wonderfully home-like about it.

[@allenwebber1951]

That's because it was composed by America's first somewhat successful composer of popular songs, Stephen Foster (1826-1864). I can't believe he's not acknowledged in this video!

[@stephengalindo6340]

My daughter's were asking "daddy, what are "hod times"?" That was the day my daughter's learned about British accents lol

[@cameron6770]

Wait till they discover Peppa Pig and Harry Potter 😅

[@FondlesHandles]

hod times are when you carry bricks down a ladder

[@nwapranga]

😂😂🎅🧜‍♂️ merry Christmas !

[@CoolKid-qk7tl]

My condolences, sometimes it sucks to tell your children about the terrible parts of the world

[@poiuyt975]

Not actually British in this American song. You might've heard another American song that in the chorus goes "Bohn in the USA". That was not sung in British accent either.

[@Mark_Bickerton]

It's the harmonies. It's a great song, but the harmonies elevate it to another level. Instant classic!

[@kathleensnow9836]

You guys took an ancient song and gave it fresh breath! So lovely! Thank you!

[@lizzie77997]

These made of ale sessions have quickly become my favorite thing to listen to!! The vibes, the vocal, everything is just so calming and pleasing to listen to!!

[@JHaven-lg7lj]

I agree, and they remind me of the gatherings we’d go to with my father’s bagpipe band and my sister’s fife and drum corps when I was growing up :)

[@steveonbass93]

The albums sound absolutely amazing, but there’s just something about the sound on the Made Of Ale sessions. Absolutely perfect!

[@TwilightVestige]

I feel this right now, especially after dealing with Hurricane Ian. I’m tired of the hard times: pandemics, recessions, wars, natural disasters. I’ve had enough lol.

[@electra310]

Beautiful song, wonderfully performed! These sessions are a gift.

[@QuanTumm1357]

Would’ve been funny if this was recorded in Maida Vale Studios lol. Made Of Ale recorded in Maida Vale. Maida Vale studios is also where the doctor who theme was created

[@varkboys9999]

As an audio junkie/techie I'm overly happy to see a room so cluttered with sound tech. It sounded so beautiful!

[@miadaorerk1681]

sometimes i cant remember the lyrics but the melody always sticks with me

[@jsloanhpi]

Very glad you guys covered this, love the ambiance of these recordings and the chances to see the rest of your crew - the very talented violinist, drummer, bassist- performing alongside!

[@dutch6857]

Another awesome rendition and, to you and any reading, may your hard times be always in your rear-view mirror!

[@ioncewas]

This song got me through the past year. Thank you!

[@Famdoc1000]

A wonderful song, performed brilliantly by the boys here. Excellent versions also done by The Red Clay Ramblers, Joan Baez and Emmylou Harris and Mary J. Blige. Composed by the wonderful Stephen Foster, the song, for me, conjures feelings and memories from the lockdown of the early pandemic.

[@handle-schmandle]

Add Bob Dylan to that list.

[@helenswan705]

Sadly it's never gone out of fashion x

[@jackt4595]

Listened to this song while in a road-trip to visit some family in texas(I live in florida) the experience is truly something.Gentlemen i assure you,though we living through a tough time,things will get better.Isnt not that we dont live in the best timeline,but the thing is that we gotta make that timeline.

[@johnmullholand2044]

I also like the alternate lyrics: "Tis the song and the sigh of the hungry, Hard crackers, hard crackers come around no more, Many days you have lingered on our stomachs sore Oh, hard crackers come again no more! " - popular Civil War era lyrics

[@AudreyL.bzh35]

Bonjour de Bretagne (France), juste pour vous dire que depuis que je vous ai découvert en avril, je suis fan de vos voix, vos musiques sont magnifiques 😍 👏 Chaque fois que j'entends vos différentes compositions vous me donnez le sourire 😊

[@Hunt3RMH]

This song helped me feeling good during my depression and one month ago, it gave me my first kiss. Thank you for making this song so perfect 🥰 Edit : I come back after one year to say this is still my favorite song ever. Thank you again TLJ ❤️

[@dutch6857]

I am not going to say this right, but here goes. Stay strong, every midnight has a dawn following.

[@Hunt3RMH]

@@dutch6857 I feel better now but thank you anyway 🤗❤️

[@dutch6857]

@@Hunt3RMH Glad to hear, I hope my dumb cliche from an internet stranger was taken in the spirit it was offered.

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

@@Hunt3RMH the night is always darkest before dawn

[@cnscaevola]

Until I clicked in and heard the start of the song, I thought this was the end of live performances. :P

[@maddyjudge4409]

[@mixwizard2310]

Wish they were appearing Manchester....twud be a full house and thats for sure.......al last, a band that can nail songs ....Cheers.

[@thelongestjohns]

Dare I say, we were there a couple of weeks ago

[@TheWaltermelon]

This gives me strong Red Dead Redemption 2 epilogue vibes, it's also one of my favorite songs to sing along to on my route to work in the morning. Beautifully done. I hope someone feeds Andy before he swallows that mic though 😂

[@al2502]

Just saw you guys in Portland, and it was easily one of the highlights of my life. Your music is my favorite and means a lot to me. Thanks for coming to Portland. Hope to see you again soon.

[@thelongestjohns]

That’s so great to hear, Portland has been amazing!

[@philippugh9159]

A song for our times. Scratch that. All times

[@thegardenofeatin5965]

I'm an inland kind of guy. I was born and raised in a forest. I've seen the ocean many times, but it's a journey from my home. I'm absolutely no sailor; singing sea shanties feels akin to stolen valor. This one might be sung close enough to a John Deere for me to participate in.

[@MrFORDprefect101]

God I love all the things you guys have done at the Forge. It's just a different sound a feeling to the music. Though I will say, as much as I love this recording the original music video for it is still my most favorite. But this is definitely my most beloved of all your covers. Keep up the Excellent work guys.

[@tombrennan8372]

Harmonies absolutely perfect. And beautifully played. My favourite version of this song and that’s saying something. Joyful and singalogy. Excellent. 👏🏻👏🏻

Very nice Version :) And good for my sould today, considering that yesterday my external drive died with a lot of data on it

[@suzieq2535]

Voices are bloody amazing!!!

[@fox39forever]

❤

[@ronniespears3524]

Love these sessions just such a highlight of how great yall are vocally and instrumentally!

[@That1CrappyGuy]

Ah, my favorite track off Smoke & Oakum. Excited for these sessions to hit streaming soon

[@BedtimeAnytimeStories]

❤️ this version!

[@aeddonchapman1696]

Let us pause in life's pleasures and count its many tears While we all sup sorrow with the poor There's a song that will linger forever in our ears Oh, hard times, come again no more 'Tis the song, the sigh of the weary Hard times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door Oh, hard times, come again no more While we seek mirth and beauty and music, light and gay There are frail forms fainting at the door Though their voices are silent, their pleading looks will say Oh, hard times, come again no more 'Tis the song, the sigh of the weary Hard times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door Oh, hard times, come again no more There's a pale weeping maiden who toils her life away With a worn heart whose better days are o'er Though her voice would be merry, 'tis sighing all the day Oh, hard times come again no more 'Tis the song, the sigh of the weary Hard times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door Oh, hard times, come again no more 'Tis the song, the sigh of the weary Hard times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door Oh, hard times, come again no more 'Tis the song, the sigh of the weary Hard times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door Oh, hard times, come again no more Oh, hard times, come again no more Oh, hard times, come again no more Let me know if these lyrics aren't exactly correct lol

[@CapriUni]

Absolutely lovely.

[@Chandler191]

Legends!

[@CharlieyT95]

Sounds even better live

[@SyntheticSyndrome]

Super talented group

[@hungrymusicwolf]

A classic.

[@maegpye]

This is one of my favorite songs and one I love to sing/sing-along with. I really like your arrangement of this with the staggered introduction of more voices and instruments. That chorus at 3:30 when the music drops out and all voices join in (even the instrumentalists!) is just special. I thought you guys were good when you were sitting around a table singing years ago but you are really impressing me with how you've elevated your songs in ways that enhance and never detract from the 'folk-i-ness' of the music you sing. Well done. (gotta admit, I got kind of teary in my first listen; I love this song and your versions so much)

[@allenwebber1951]

Actually, this is one that is definitely not a folk song. It was composed by Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864) in 1854. I don't know why they didn't bother to acknowledge him in this video's credits.

[@netiazhevskyi]

Your songs support and inspire me during hard times. Bravo! Amazing song

[@travisspence982]

Do us a favor mates and sell a tab book already. I want nothing more than to play this on my banjo.

[@derpybird2039]

Always love seeing Rich, Antonio, and Alex! Always great music from you all

[@neilwilson5785]

Hard times are already here in the UK, love the song.

[@TokyoBlue587]

I really love this song and your fantastic harmonies and the addition of the drummer, it all works so well. I am going through hard times right now, and this song helps to lift my spirits a bit. Thank you guys!

[@spaceduck6265]

This is seriously one of my favorites that you guys have put out

[@CertifiedHuntingHornNoob]

I love this song I learned it awhile ago from Civ 6 definitely gonna be liking this :D

[@glenysr7816]

Fabulous as ever - love the Made of Ale sessions - but will probably keep watching the hoedown in the old shed version where you all had such fun. Thanks to all.

[@kangitankaska]

At 0:34 there seems to have been a splicing of the tape. Was I suppose to have noticed that? Lol! Love the song! Hey, I love you all!

[@Living_Life_RN]

One of my favourites from your recent lot! Any chance of a better introduction to your resident fiddler, bassist, and percussionist though? Perhaps a few songs, each with their own solo?

[@latrinedveen]

You guys made this one of my favorite songs thanks for all the good music last!

[@TAP7a]

Always loved this one, really lovely song and a lovely recording. Looks like a great space!

[@edwardtye4119]

I can never work out if this is a sad song or a happy song about a sad thing, or what. Still, unequivocally adequate.

[@thewiseturtle]

It's a hopeful song. Somewhere between the sad and the happy.

[@majkus]

It does not need to be arranged with this lively beat and instrumentation; in its earliest days, the likely performance was as parlor music, with one singer accompanied by a piano. Think of a small party in 1855, with the daughter of the household playing the piano, an 'accomplishment', and the father singing the lyrics. It tells the well-off people at the party to give a thought to those less fortunate. For another take on this classic, check out the magnificent Mavis Staples : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYvWgGZqbaeCjZI

[@sethdunkerson5982]

​@@majkusthat's a really great answer and Insight

[@Octokaizer]

This is good.

[@markkernen322]

Love "Hard Times" especially since we came through the Covid Storm these last two years. Thanks lads.

[@thelongestjohns]

❤️

[@jessinthegarden]

I keep thinking my mood is beyond being soothed by this song, and I keep being proved wrong.

[@philodowd8080]

Lovely version of this song

[@DanielElwell]

Nice rendition!

[@dantegreciante7984]

If ever you've thought, "I just want to rest now,i want no more, no more,? please let rest." This is for you. May it take you through that time. May you pass through this. May you one day look back and laugh at all of it.

[@mackenziecoleman8103]

went to the FDNY vs NYPD hockey game last year, and the band played this song as honored guests were brought out. caught myself singing along a bit lol. FDNY won, if you were wondering

[@Krageesh]

My favourite song to sing from the current album

[@tlcferguson8243]

Woo-hoo guys that's was beautiful 😍 well done always like to see you guys post a video here on KZbin and hear a great song 🎵 👏 😀 ❤️ hugs from the U.S.

[@alvpyrola]

I had a look through the Music videos playlist, and there's a few of the Made of Ale ones that are missing. This one, Hog Eye, and Pride of the White Star Line. Would be lovely if they could be magicked into it so I can have all the delicious videos in one place. 'Cause, you know, it's so much work to click two different playlists when I want to listen to more things ;) Btw, I think Hard Times would be amazing as a community video. It's such a cozy song somehow. I think I'm gonna let The Longest Pony rest today and have Made of Ale on repeat :)

[@thelongestjohns]

Should be sorted for you 😊

[@alvpyrola]

@@thelongestjohns You're amazing, did you know that?

[@lizgreen6079]

Lovely

[@MerryMoss]

Beautiful 💚 this song has always been incredibly comforting to me, so thank you for that 😊

[@morganpengwlad]

Amazing!!! Loved the acoustic vibe and so good to hear the music video violinist for the first time 😀

[@Vexy7]

Very nice!

[@yasumedia9528]

Heartwarming. What else to say?

[@KingJthe1st2003]

It’s one of my favorites.

[@KingJthe1st2003]

I really like this song!

[@alvarezgonzalezianarturo7942]

Such a beautiful song, thank you :'3

[@Heiko.Kalweit]

This is a wonderful version! Thank you.

[@stereodreamer23]

You guys got us all through the "lockdowns" and all the insanity of the COVID shenanigans with much more of our sanity intact than the powers-that-be probably wished. Thank you, for doing a little to help prevent the utter destruction of Western Civilization. I know it sounds hyperbolic and trite, but believe me when I say, your music has, in fact, saved lives...

[@kerryjgeorge]

Adequate as always!

[@luvick848]

that was wonderful !

[@mojorising771]

Rather apt song considering world events.

[@barrygeistwhite3474]

You're gonna be in Seattle?! But I *just* blew all my money seeing BAND-MAID there! FUUUUUUUUU- Not that I'd change my decision, but dammit I wish I'd realized sooner so I might have been able to see both.

[@eagerEman25]

Hot take, this sounds better than the music video

[@Cry_Havoc]

ADEQUATE!!!

[@pikekeke]

Very adequate

[@Cry_Havoc]

@@pikekeke Indeed!

[@damienknapp1667]

I instantly recognized this as a tune from Civ 6, but I'm pleasantly surprised to see it's a real song, and I'll enjoy listening to it on repeat

[@funnelvortex7722]

Civ 6 is also how I first heard of this song. Glad I did. All the songs from Civ 6 are real traditional songs, btw!

[@teddwan1678]

10/10 Cheers lads 🍻

[@BobbyBaratheon998]

HTCANM (gotta find a better acronym for it lmao) is my favorite song of yours by far, never fails to put a smile on my face :)

[@abseabsmeier]

"Fewer good rib restaurants, but more Fondue" For everyone that understands Jokes aside, awesome performance of an awesome Song

[@diankahn5494]

Bravo 🎼💐🌹

[@funnelvortex7722]

Now I want to go play Civ 6

[@nerseandelectricguitars56363]

So nice💞

[@facnypantsman23]

Really really awesome, fellas

[@stansmith4931]

Yup

[@kan4210]

Feed the algorythum

[@MrSteelman335]

Where is my Atlanta crowd?

[@erxy6646]

I am 13 Minutes late

[@kapi__.4783]

I know this is off topic and not important but does anyone know what is in their ears in why?

[@spaceduck6265]

I think it's to help keep them all in sync, maybe like a metronome?

[@thelongestjohns]

In-ear monitors, so we can hear what everyone else is playing/singing

[@kapi__.4783]

@@thelongestjohns Ok thanks i had no idea and was curious

[@helenswan705]

beautifully sung and played, but lacks the edge I feel this hard song needs.

[@mochoman743]

Love you guys