Hard Times Come Again No More | The Longest Johns Music Video | First Single from Smoke & Oakum

Our first single and music video from our upcoming album Smoke & Oakum, available to preorder now!!!
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This is a very famous American folk song written by Stephen Foster more than 150 years ago that still has as much relevance then as it does today. It means something very special to us, and I hope it does to you as well.
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[@thelongestjohns]

Join us after the stream for a bit of an afterparty and talk about the preorder campaign! The video should automatically link over there, but just in case... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6jWd62rZq1mmas

[@RoelCandaeleARTISTSPAGE]

😘

[@captainleonox3818]

Damn this gave me chills, great as always fellas.

[@chubbybadger8838]

This is a fantastic song, its been my song of the year so far, a lot of stuff has been happening in my life and hard times are tough

[@adamedgemon3617]

Would you guys be able to add a studio recording of Leave Her Johnny to your next album?

[@mixwizard2310]

Many years ago I recorded an artist called Mike Riley who performed this song impeccably....you guys have taken it to another level.. it brought tears to my eyes...... Brilliant.

[@janebeckman3431]

11 years ago, stuck in the Great Recession and on the verge of losing our house (retained by an employment miracle), my boyfriend and I dared to get married. Our friends basically threw us a party. The band at our wedding played for tips/donations, and this was one of the songs they played. And everyone danced, and said it was a great wedding. Our anniversary is on the 23rd. This video made me cry happy tears of nostalgia to find it, making me think back on those times.

[@Denley1526]

I hope you had a wonderful Anniversary.

[@chrisbammer8679]

The perfect time rarely ever comes, but congratulations on taking the leap, I wish you many happy years

[@wiking08]

What a wedding to look back on ! Too many receptions are spoiled by the near obligatory drunken brawl or the lone pisshead wantin to fight with every male in close proximity 😨 Congratulations on yr anniversary, and i hope u both shall av many more 👍😊

[@terrorcop101]

You just brought a tear to my eye too. God bless.

[@saundrascheuer-syfert4192]

Bless you both and your union and all that issued from it

[@LtDan907]

Amazing how a song that is 167 years old feels so appropriate especially after the last two years or so.

[@hippyjoe]

I'm pretty sure it was written around the same time as a massive outbreak of disease

[@Themaxwithnoname]

@@hippyjoe possibly. It was also a popular song during the American Civil War which started about 7 years after it was written. (It was written in 1854.) Lyrics such as 'Hardtack come again no more,' or 'Hard cheese come again no more,' were popular variations on the lyrics with soldiers.

[@doctorzed7706]

Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it

[@SStupendous]

@@hippyjoe It was written in 1854. There wasn't diease, but instead a massive economic collapose. It was a bad year in general, like the Hungry Forties all over again over 12 months. THAT is why the song was written.

[@SStupendous]

@@doctorzed7706 If you think someday we'll stop having bad times in the future you're likely wrong.

[@bs6028]

I am an old man, but can play my guitar to this piece... and I get enormouse pleasure watching these young happy people. THANK YOU ALL.

[@nbenefiel]

Stephen Foster died in his mid 30's with 36 cents to his name, yet his songs are stillbeing sung 100 years later. This is one of his best.

[@judylearn7971]

I am from Kentucky, and grew up with grandparents born in the 1890s, and my home was steeped in music. Foster was a big part of our "playlist". His sad life, struggles with depression, the suggestion he possibly killed himself, just break my heart. But I hope he can hear us still singing his songs from heaven.

[@AbenZin1]

Well this one clearly didn't work!

[@SupremeGrand-MasterAzrael]

That is a bit sad to hear. They say the best art comes from suffering. It sounds like he new the subject matter of the song very well. I can only hope he died with happiness in his heart. Here's to you Mr. Foster!

[@jbcarseiii]

I grew up in Pittsburgh a couple blocks from where the house that he grew up in. I am amazed that as much as we sung his songs growing up that we never mentioned it until people wanted to take down a statue of him down.

[@jffry890]

And 100 years after Bob Dylan kicks the bucket we'll be repeating this comment.

[@jackschatzle4217]

“I’ve got banjo” “I’ll get drums” “I call violin” “BEANS”

[@Srearis1]

They couldn't get The Stick from the oak and ash and thorn video. It was already booked and they had to find a last minute substitute.

[@neilmckay4097]

I have a secret to share - it was actually a tin of tomatoes. No, really. Personally I thought the video should end with a shot of the tin, lonely and forlorn on the stage. And that it should be named in the credits. But I suspect the tomatoes have been eaten by this point, so they probably wouldn't have had the chance to see their name in lights anyway.

[@livwrites]

Do you expect anything less chaotic from Robbie?

[@the_Ikar]

Nother fine instrument after the famous stick from Oak and Ash and Thorn

[@HatpinPunk]

Me and the boys at 3am playing the B E A N S

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Well that was delish! Top job, lads. Video was sick, too!

[@theempiredidnothingwrong4937]

Nice to see you here you magnificent singer

[@Fallout42069e]

You know what must be done

[@CaliNatBoyles]

Colm, I would love to see you do a cover of this song one day. I adore your singing.

[@kylelindberg7771]

Yeah, you should give this one a swing sometime, but if you do it too soon, you may appear to be a copy of them.

[@treforgowing2908]

Collab when?

[@anthonywalford526]

This song plays in Sid Meyers Civilization VI and I get goosebumps whenever I hear it play. Cannot think of another song to better represent perseverance and the American spirit. Great job guys.

[@boogier.t.1207]

Funny how many people were introduced to this song from that game

[@hscm4831]

I've come from there as well. It sounds so powerful and hopeful. i'm not american but I think if there's a song to represent the nation this is definetely it.

[@garethbgoogle9396]

i think we should add it as a national song

[@HGMyers-yt2fr]

In my opinion, the best song ever written by Stephen Collins Foster - rightly regarded as the wellspring of American folk music. As someone who's studied his life in exquisite detail, and is currently writing a biography of him, I adore this version. And I'm sure Stephen would as well - it's just the right mix of reflective, melancholy, and yet hopeful for a brighter future.

[@40kanon]

How's that biography coming

[@stephenfernald2490]

Would love to read that!

[@falloutfart9917]

Are you working on it still or is it just about ready to read

[@joakimberg7897]

Sir, how is it going?

[@louisschwitzeriv6316]

I taught for more than a decade at Stephen Collins Foster Elementary School #67.

[@katiedotson704]

I am 72 and grew up in southern Appalachia. Wood cook stoves, no running water or indoor plumbing, A treadle sewing machine was a prized possession. A lack of medical care or dentistry. Well, you just had to be there.

[@JoshuaEisenbart]

I love the symbolism in this video. Andy is in a small cabin furnished with nothing but pallets, haybales, a couple seats, and a thick layer of grime. Dave is in a similarly empty and dirty building. JD is sitting outside a long overgrown building that seems to be partially missing a wall. Robbie is next to a tree stump and a chunk of wood with no more limbs to chop off. They are all alone. But then JD joins Andy, and sits down with a smile. Soon, they are joined by the rest of the band, including some other musicians. Then some more friends come in and start to tidy up: Sweep the floor, straighten the bales, right a chair. More friends join in, and as they add pillows to the bales, flower vases to the sills, and lights hanging along the walls, the empty stone cabin is transformed into the coziest gathering of friendship I have ever seen. As more people come, the room is filled with both possessions and joy.

[@morrigankasa570]

Yes that was incredible, what's crazy is I was mostly just listening to it without paying attention to the video images. Yet while reading the comments, you pointed it out and I noticed that!

[@Pseudowolf]

@@morrigankasa570 I don't know if that was intentional or not, but I LOVE this interpretation of the video! TLJ introduced me to this song and I love their rendition. Your interpretation of the MV just makes me keep coming back to this. Always lifts my spirits when I'm depressed & calms me down when life's frustrations are getting to me.

[@wizardman149]

I wasn't expecting an American Folk song any day soon from you, lads. But I absolutely glad you did it, most adequate! Definitely made me smile today!

[@cumunist2120]

They’ve done it in a stream I knew this was coming eventually I hope they do more songs like this

[@CyclonerM]

It's amazing how much American folk music has Irish vibes though. I didn't place it correctly at first

[@Daffodilbull]

U sus imposter I've got a friend what is called wizard man 9907, u sus baba >:(

[@funnelvortex7722]

@@CyclonerM Celtic (Scot-Irish) immigrants contributed a lot to the American folk scene and Americana in general, Stephen Foster himself was half Scottish, and he grew up in an area populated by European immigrants and was used to hearing their musical styles and it partially influenced him.

[@hippyjoe]

I can't wait for the TikTok peckerheads to ruin this genre for me too.

[@callmechad9056]

Made me weirdly emotional, in a good way Also this dropped on my birthday that's sick

[@christianv-h3278]

Happy birthday :D

[@alextfr1153]

Happy bithday!

[@simongoricar6320]

Happy birthday!

[@GuitarMeOfficial]

Happy birthday !

[@afishyfishh]

hope you enjoy your birthday

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

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 a sigh that is wafted across the troubled wave 'Tis a wail that is heard upon the shore 'Tis a dirge that is murmured around the lowly grave 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

[@kangitankaska]

This verse was added by Arlo Guthrie in 2020: Well, faith may be tested, our sorrows will not last These are hard times and troubles we endured And it’s good to be reminded: That this, too, shall pass Oh! Good times come again once more.

[@AbhishekChatterjee-ic1om]

Thanks dude

[@aj_the_infamous1013]

My friend you have gone above and beyond

[@ReaperOShae]

@@kangitankaska Thanks, ma Lad! I hate, if there are no lyrics, so i can sing along... Ye done me well today! Will remember!

[@alyxbrooks6715]

When you released this I was on day 15 of an 18 day hospital stay and I just want you guys to know how much this song helped me power through those last few days and gave me joy and hope when I really felt there was none left. I hope you all see how much your music impacts people. Keep up the great work!! ❤️

[@Denley1526]

Lovely to read your comments. Their song sounds as if it has helped so many people & so glad it helped you get through a difficult time. God bless XX

[@gloriapereira9336]

I'm going to hard times now put every time I listen to that's all I get courage to keep on going I have faith in God people and thank you for that beautiful song

[@bestsynth4102]

This should be a national anthem.

[@Salad_Pickle]

I just realized that this is Teddy's theme in Civilization. Mind. Blown. Awayyy

[@funnelvortex7722]

The best and fastest way to bring urban and rural America together is this song. Despite our regional disagreements and bantering over the election results, all that any of us really wants is “oh hard times hard times come again no more.”

[@henryrodgers7386]

So, I was originally introduced to this song by the video game Far Cry 5, where you can occasionally hear it drifting through the Montana wilderness, leading you to a man with a guitar, playing as two Militia fighters dance gently around a campfire... Your rendition very nearly drove me to tears. It sounds victorious, and joyful, and it reminds me of those two dancing soldiers. It is extremely folksy, both full-blooded American and extraordinarily British, and, well... Thank you so much!

[@skippy9214]

It’s also found as the American theme in Civilization 6.

[@dhmt1626]

@@skippy9214 I was just about to say that

[@parkerj1776]

@@skippy9214truly an American anthem outside of civ too, Stephen Foster was a true gem…

[@norcocg]

As a law student pinching every penny to get by and still support my family after certain trials and tribulations, I greatly enjoy this song as a momentary reprieve from my work and study.

[@gianluigiciambriello7999]

The main theme sounds like the Hobbit Shire theme. This is some kind of melancholic, country fashioned, deeply hopeful masterpiece. You guys are the answer to the question "who's your favourite Artist?". Cheers to you and everybody around here!

[@mikeydusoe4107]

Great, now I can't unsee that. Complete truth, all of it. Can't wait to get my hands on the vinyl

[@warreneckels4945]

Stephen Foster wrote the song in 1854 as a parlor song, that is, a song for families and small parties to sing at home.

[@warreneckels4945]

It is also the theme song in Civilization VI for the United States of America.

[@joelstuckey3685]

@@warreneckels4945 that’s where I have heard it! Thank you!

[@Eshawn3108]

Yeah mate I could never answer that question until i saw these guys. Now I can answer “who’s your favorite artist” definitively

[@Mandolorian1001]

I lost my job 2 months ago. I came here and listened to this right away. Today, I’m opening my own store! This song has been ringing in my ears all day. Good on ya, lads 💙

[@LordChesalot]

Hope things are still going strong

[@Mandolorian1001]

@@LordChesalot they sure are! Thanks!

[@thelorp5186]

Damn, I'm happy for ya! :D

[@Masada1911]

Best of luck friend

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

✨☀️✨ May Creator Bless you! 👵🏽☝🏾🍃🦬🍃

[@AdamDrew]

In tears just SEEING people being able to gather together again.

[@emilyrogan]

I grew up listening to Foster's music (born and raised 20 minutes from "my old kentucky home")...to say it's incredibly special to hear you boys sing this song is an understatement. There's a yearly musical here in Kentucky that I've been blessed to be around for years, we couldn't have a season in 2020, but this cover makes me feel all the feels of being able to have people back again this summer.

[@LilyGazou]

💐

[@DavidJamesHenry]

Listening to this song at the end of one of the worst years of my life. It's almost a hope, almost a prayer. Hard times come again no more.

[@Masada1911]

*hug* Im rooting for you brother

[@M4A1BestGirl]

COVID was annoying as hell but we've survived far worse, such as Smallpox

[@DavidJamesHenry]

@@M4A1BestGirl Covid wasn't the only thing going on in my life

[@MerryMoss]

Hiya, hope you're doing well~

[@farmschoolchicks1913]

We found this song while preparing our one-and-a-half year old for palate reconstruction. The Longrdt John’s was his favorite band at the time we stayed up many long late nights during the 12 week post-op healing process. That was two years ago and we still listen to Longest John’s all the time. My 9 year old regularly checks for shoes near us, hoping we can get tickets if they ever come to Michigan or Ohio

[@JulietKneeled]

Another great rendition of this great song is the civ VI america theme. Wonderful rendition boys, this is such a beautiful song, and you really did it honour.

[@etrain757]

All civ 6 music is great

[@borogroves6074]

Haven't even played the game, but I love that piece

[@skippy9214]

@@borogroves6074 I rarely play it any more, but keep returning to a huge playlist of all civ 6 music. There’s like 200+ songs and it’s just great.

[@henryyoung3948]

I thought I knew the song from somewhere but wasn't sure

[@rocketboi6496]

@@skippy9214 Civ vi do be having alot of great musician people, culture bomb

[@nbenefiel]

It is such a joy to watch this newer generation performing the songs I grew up loving.

[@wolfknightgaming287]

You know it's gonna be good when they pull out the banjo for the start

[@mr.monhon5179]

And then straight up dropped sick beats with a can of beans.

[@legendoffrog3794]

The hug at 03:10 and the smile at 03:38 were easily the most beautiful part of not only the video but my day!

[@huskyfluff8236]

This song, and the rest of Smoke and Oakum helped me get through my dads suicide 2 years ago. It still helps when i feel down and need hope

[@calebthompson8230]

If the rest of the album is this adequate, hard times will come again no more. Great video!

[@snowowl01]

starting off the new year on the right foot

[@Denley1526]

Excellent video again Abbie. Brilliant.

[@stephenrhea5677]

This song has gotten me through so much, just like everyone else who's commenting. I want to call out the beautiful cinematography, though. The beginning of the video has a desaturated/"cold" white balance, but after the lights turn on at 3:05 and the party begins, saturation returns and the white balance shifts to "warm". Absolutely gorgeous reflection of what's happening within the video and the warmth that good friends bring!

[@peterstaadecker]

I hadn't noticed until you pointed it out. Thanks.

[@spacemaria_]

The excitement is real!

[@southernblueblood5402]

Love the video, has the vibes of a good old Southern hootenanny, so glad y'all used claw hammer style for the banjo. In the 1860's a paradoy was written using this song during the War for Southern Independence. It goes..."many day's you have lingered on my stomach sore, hardtack hardtack come again no more".

[@sarihoffman-dachelet4491]

Andy's smile at 3:38 has brought me to tears every time I watch this video. What a beautiful song, and beautifully done.

[@jeroenvandewater23]

a year ago, I was freezing in this little room behind my computer, gas prices were sky high and we couldn't afford to keep our house warm at the time. I felt very stressed from work which just wasnt cutting it to keep the bills at bay. I cried and I clenched to this song waiting for spring to come.. a year later we're doing loads better, the bills are paid, and this room is now warm and cozy. I look forward to the coming spring as I hear the little birdies chirping outside and the sun's showing us a little sneak peak of what's to come. Thanks guys!

[@samanthastone8277]

My father just passed after 2.5 years of struggling with his health and songs like these speak differently to me now.

[@jacoblansman8147]

I used to go camping every summer and without fail, this song would get sung every single time. It's been 7 years since I sang it at a campfire (or sang it at all). 40-odd campers singing it round a campfire is something that I doubt I'll ever experience again, but this version has its own beauty.

[@LilyGazou]

Time to go camping again.

[@jacoblansman8147]

​@@LilyGazou I can get involved in the charity that ran the camps but that part of my life is behind me now and while it would be nice to go back, it's not something I see myself doing.

[@demale1]

Congrats from Pittsburgh, home of the gentleman who wrote that song in 1854: Stephen Foster

[@isaiahcampbell488]

This has been my life anthem for the last three years. You guys just performed the best version I ever heard! When the people stepped in for the celebration I started crying like a baby. I lost pretty much everything in the last three years and I'm fighting tooth and nail to restart. Whatever honor I can bestow on you guys, which isn't much, I bestow it. The most I can really do is thank you and pray for you guys if that's your thing. Best wishes!

[@Denley1526]

It's their thing. Keep praying for them :)

[@isaiahcampbell488]

@@Denley1526 And for you guys as well! :)

[@isaiahcampbell488]

@@Denley1526 And for you guys as well! :)

[@HybridSaga20]

@@Denley1526 really? are they religious or not really?

[@TechBearSeattle]

I had a friend many years ago who would throw ceilithe similar to this. Everyone was expected to bring at least one of a musical instrument, a song, a piece of poetry, a homemade potluck dish, or supplies or food for the grills (one vegan, and one carnivore.) A stage would be set up, and people would take turns entertaining each other all afternoon and evening as we sang, danced, and ate. Really, the very best kind of party.

[@angbandsbane]

Teddy Roosevelt sent me (CIv VI players know what I'm talking about lol) Really great rendition of this song. Nearly brought a tear to my eye and definitely sent a shiver down my back

[@jeremiahgabriel5709]

If only singing this made it so. **sighs in lifelong existential crisis**

[@nobunaga2870]

For those who want to sing along, here are the lyrics: 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 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 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.

[@smakkacowtherealone]

Coulda like, listened to the song This is 1/4 the way there

[@smaldenjoveson]

So incredibly hyped! I won't be able to focus on schoolwork until this premieres. There goes half my day!

[@FalconicofPern]

Wait, this was an option from you?! Possibilities are UNLIMITED!!!

[@PsychoHanyo]

It's been 6 years since both my parents passed (different incidents, 2 months apart, and almost a year since I lost everything (house, pets, best friend), I'm finally getting back on my feet with a great new job (and my old good one as a part time gig) and the help of my sister and brother in law. Making a better life for me and my son one day at a time

[@Chitterbug_]

This gave me goosebumps. Something about them starting alone in their respective locations and then ending all together just got to me. Truly beautiful.

[@mce57]

After taking the lead as the most locked-down city in the world a few weeks ago, Melbourne is finally coming out of lockdown tonight! This is the perfect song for the moment. Beautiful and heart warming. Thank you, Longest Johns 🙏❤️

[@NinjaWeazel]

I'm not crying you're cr- no wait I AM in fact crying. Absolutely October 10th, lads.

[@micktaylor4269]

There are 29 people who have no taste the n decent music. Loved it and my favourite bands are Pink Floyd Metallica Black Sabbath Alice Cooper Dio , Iron Maiden, GnR, ACDC , Alot of metal, lot of everything else. And now you guys for some reason have got me hooked on sea shanty , folk music and sea of thieves . Crazy. 😎👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@spacemaria_]

this has a very post-Covid feel to it which genuinely made me both tear up and feel all warm inside. Such a beautiful video (and song)!

[@dhmt1626]

Crazy since the song is 168 years old

[@floor7835]

It is in fact impossible not to play the air banjo while listening to this great song!

[@ilfrigerifero]

I got married yesterday. This has been my most played song this year. I’m listening to it now, looking over the sea, reflecting on this whole year and feeling mighty humbled. This song captures it all quite well.

[@beetlejuiceblues12]

Genuinely teared up to see everyone so happy and together again. 💜 Much love to you, lads

[@mal39trains]

That banjo playing at the very start reminds me of "The Rising of the Moon" beautiful work folks!

[@IvanNeryCardoso]

This one got me in tears. A week after seeing the video, I was finally able to gather the courage to see my (vaccinated) friends again after almost two years isolated. Thank you for this video, guys! You are the best!

[@caitlin.hardee]

Lads, this is beautiful. I've heard about one zillion versions of this song and never thought I'd hear one to challenge my personal favoring of Appalachian Road Show's ultra melancholic rendition. But I've never heard and seen it done like this. Other versions might evoke, for the modern listener, the depths of the pandemic, pre-vax, no shows, lockdown, isolation, the plea of a reprieve. This one has so many new layers of beautiful complexity because most of us have now experienced hope of an end, live music again, the return of experiences long lost, and even when there are setbacks we're struggling into the light. A smile with still-wounded hearts and a tear in our eye. But dancing. So gorgeous. Thank you for this work of art.

[@Tidbit.97]

We just finished with this song in my Men’s choir last semester (my last semester in college/uni.) I miss the old days, singing in the Lads, adorned in Kilt and all. Very meaningful to see this song from one of my favorite groups!!! Week made! Thanks gents

[@sebastiansullivan4770]

Wonder if we are at the beginning of a second folk revival...

[@incrediblesloth85]

There are multiple great versions of this song but I've listened to this one about 18 times in the last two days. This is the kind of music I love to play on my acoustic guitar and my standup bass. The harmonies are 🤏 chef's kiss

[@maegpye]

This is absolutely one of my favorite songs and I was happy to hear you singing it. I loved the banjo and the drums and bass was perfect. Then came the fiddle, another welcome addition. I was singing along on the chorus and watched the space being cleared. Folks showed up and I saw the smile on Andy's face and I got it. I got what you were singing and I realized I was crying. Oh fellows, we all wish hard times were past us and we could gather in a space like that. Around here... we're not there yet. But thanks for singing the dream of us all.

[@kailierayner5512]

I've NEVER clicked on a video so fast!!! Fav civil war era song, one of my fav music groups!

[@Snarkface42]

Best part of the whole video? Andy's beautiful smile at 3:39

[@taclobancesu2332]

as a one of the frontliners who is stuck in a place in which nobody cares about me ...this song really makes me push through in life ..so thank you for this music

[@marciamatteini7604]

I was searching for this song after hearing it on the show Any Day Now. A hurricane went through the city and it was played at the end. Such a beautiful song. ✝️☮️

[@candycoatedcactus]

You guys knocked it out of the park again. Seeing you all recording separately instantly made me think of quarantine, and the challenges of recording separately . As soon as JD joined Andy I thought back to my post vaccination gatherings and realized I was crying. Quite adequate lads

[@kornfreak78]

Greetings The Longest Johns! By sheer happenstance, I stumbled upon your music from looking up the song "Wayfaring Stranger". I loved your version of that song so much that I decided to look up your band and check out more from you gentlemen. I have been listening to your music now for the last hour or so and I am in complete awe. I even got emotional! Music has ALWAYS been such a massive part of my life, it's the very bedrock of my being. I would truly be lost without music. My Mother passed a few years ago and the greatest gift she ever bestowed upon me was the love of music! I carry her with me to this day and the bond we shared through music is something that I will treasure til the day that I die. I just wanted to say that your music really spoke to me and I'm thankful that in 2022 I came across your band. You now have a new fan in me. Cheers to you gentlemen! Thanks for the great tunes!

[@wakawakatakeover]

So I listened to this song with my good headphones for the first time today and just... Holy shit. I couldn't appreciate how nice the mixing was before now. With headphones, this song is not only just a fantastic banger, but it actually feels like a warm hug. Incredible. I love it so much!

[@moragmckay7673]

I really love this. I sought it after hearing it on Radio 2's folk show (saved on my TV box) while using it as quiet background to a migraine. I had to write down the details (believe me, very few things would have got my head off the pillow) and today, migraine free, it sounds even better.

[@MettleSoul]

Beautiful and harmonious. A group of men committed to musical excellency no matter the day/age/theme. 10/10 will listen to again and forever!

[@ThomasLover10852]

This version redeemed this song for me because prior to hearing this whenever I thought of this song I always thought of how its the background music for Civilizations 6 and how annoying it can get after 6 hours of the same song straight. Thank you The Longest Johns for making me enjoy this song again. :D

[@angrysquirrel776]

The Longest Johns - Best thing to come out of the Westcountry since Thatchers Cider.

[@ozarkbanjerman5329]

Now you boys are stepping over into my neck of the woods! God bless you all four. This is a good old fashioned cryin' song right here.

[@SkyeTheSapphicWizard]

I'll never stop coming back to this song.. It's honestly what I listen to when I am just so down Like right now, with all the world's problems, no friends, no one I can talk to, I just need the hard times to end

[@miriamfox8219]

Seeing this with the past year in retrospect and all the C-19 stuff, seeing your video with everyone dancing and hugging and bidding the hard times come again no more has never been so poignant. (It's my birthday tomorrow and after a lot of very hard times, this has really made me smile, thank you!)

[@Denley1526]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for tomorrow. XX

[@the_pasta4178]

Merry Existence Anniversary!

[@vizthex]

I'm impressed it was all tuned and everything straight out of the box.

[@SanctumOfDreams]

Thank you Longest Johns for spreading the love of bluegrass around the world.

[@williamalmack6069]

Listening to this as a sit at home with a broken femur and not at work, it strikes me as both sad and hopeful. Good job y'all. From a broken Midwestern boy

[@loiseaudesabysses9674]

One of the most patriotic song I never heard of

[@ZayTheSailor]

Idk bout y’all, but Civilization 6 brought me here. I like that they include so much folk music in it for each different playable civilization, and they alter it to fit with each era, from ancient to information.

[@_WolfGaming9009_]

This is one of my fave songs. The other one is "bones in the ocean".

[@eddieromanov]

One of my favorite musical discoveries of 2021 singing one of my personal favorite Appalachian songs. That’s unexpected.

[@heronoverdose]

Powerful song, I find myself singing now from time to time. I like this version the best because of the upbeat nature. Rather than focusing on the pain and seemingly asking the fates: This version celebrates overcoming!

[@JaymeforJesus]

I’ve never heard this song before but I think it might grow on me 😊

[@andym3594A-Rab]

I’m saving up my war pension to be able to see these guys live one day. (Not a begging letter) just an indication of my enthusiasm for their music.

[@emmyheartsyouall]

Here because of ROB RAVEN. This song is currently running helping me get through a tough mh patch. Thanks everyone for this gem.

[@gabrielcalvin9229]

After years of putzing around this song on my banjo I finally felt I got the hang of it. And in taking a break, I pick up my phone, go to KZbin to hear a new recording, and lo and behold! Someone more talented than me, clawhammering away on another Goodtime in double c, and with an equally talented band to boot. Good on y'all, what an excellent recording.

[@supe5772]

It just warms my heart to see Andy’s smile. The look is so pure and joyful, that it makes me (and probably everyone else) smile myself.

[@mtfgamma6257]

I have dealt with depression, Suicidal tendencies, Everything to make me just want to be done with it. But I heard the original version of this song and it cheered me up. To see my favorite group do it in such a wonderful way, In a way that makes the lyrics just seem to hit a little harder, Just, thank you guys. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@ChuckCanada1]

I started listening to the Longest Johns probably over a decade ago. Thinking this is amazing, this is as good as my favorite type of music gets. Then they keep getting better and better in every way. Production quality, sound, skill and everything. It's crazy! Stan Rogers would be fuckin proud.

[@chrisdeckard7436]

This song resonates with me. Its also helped tremendously with helping my son sleep. Sang it to him as a newborn and so on to get him to sleep. Really appreciate it.

[@spencergage6355]

Man, my universities men's choir almost did this song before Covid shut us down for that year. I've always been sad that we never got a chance to finish it. Since then it's been my favorite American folk song. Love you guys, well done as always!

[@muklowd]

The Longest Johns new single - now with extra onions!

[@sandman5522]

My parents used to perform this song when I was little. Thanks, lads

[@royhumlicek-spindler1542]

I can't believe they did (or are going to do, I haven't seen it yet) hard times come again no more. One of my favorite songs.

[@gapdragon01]

This literally brought tears to my eyes!! And, I'm not the only one.... Wow.