“Beer Barrel Polka“, also known as “Roll Out the Barrel“, is a song which became popular worldwide during World War II….as the music was composed by the Czech musician JaromĂr Vejvoda in 1927….then Eduard Ingriš wrote the first arrangement of the piece….after Vejvoda came upon the melody and sought Ingriš’s help in refining it. At that time, it was played without lyrics as “ModĹ™anská polka” (“Polka of ModĹ™any”)….when Its first text was written later in 1934 by Václav Zeman….with the title “Ĺ koda lásky” (“Wasted Love”).
In this video seen herewith….Willie Nelson & The Family Band perform the instrumental version live on stage at Austin City Limits in 1981….as it becomes readily obvious of how this music has been viable and enjoyed by many still today….and over the past 93 years.