John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett are a folk rock duo known for combining humour, sentimentality, storytelling and strong musicianship. John Otway provides vocals and is noted for his manic stage presence, while Wild Willy Barrett plays guitar and fiddle.

The pair are best known for a run of songs from 1977 and 1978, including “Really Free”, “Beware of the Flowers (Cos I am sure they're going to get you, Yeh)”, “Racing Cars” and “Louisa On A Horse”. Their music is described as slightly anarchic, with a mix of performance energy and instrumental skill.