The Civil Wars: Barton Hollow live session @GuardianMusicOfficial

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The Civil Wars: Barton Hollow live session

Singer-songwriters Joy Williams and John Paul White -- alias Nashville-based duo the Civil Wars - visit the Guardian studio to perform an exclusive live version of the title track to their Grammy award-winning album. They also explain the origins of their band name, the genesis of the song and the correct pronunciation of Barton Hollow

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