For years, I’ve watched the music business change. I try to keep up. But when it comes to how people listen, I haven’t. Streaming music is the future of the music industry. I tried Pandora, but it turns out they don’t want Celtic music from indie artists. I have countless stories of Celtic musicians being […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling (Lyrics)
“When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling” lyrics by Marc Gunn, music parody of “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”), 10/2/2003 Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Live at the Cactus Cafe (and Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers) There’s a kitty eye, watching something dart by Though he may’ve seen nothing at all. Be it game or alive, he […]
The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf (Lyrics)
“The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf” (parody of “The Bonnie Ship the Diamond”) by Marc Gunn, February 23, 2005 Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers The mining ship the Red Dwarf Is careening off into space. Three million years its been adrift. You’re the last of the human race. You were […]
Not Every Day Is St Patrick’s Day (Album)
Ever wake up on St. Patrick’s Day in a panic because you have no Irish music? Well, here’s a ready-made solution! “Not Every Day is Not St. Patrick’s Day” adds to Marc Gunn’s considerable collection of Celtic music made accessible in any number of ways. First of all, it’s a great listen. Even if you […]
Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion (Album)
The Celtfather fuses traditional Scottish songs with Celtic American fun while raising a flag for Scottish freedom! In 2011, I disappeared into the wilderness to record music in my home studio. When I emerged, I had autoharp and vocals for about sixty songs completed. I invited a host of Celtic musicians to record on the […]
How America Saved Irish Music (Album)
The Irish diaspora of the 19th century sent millions of Irish families to America. Settling in New York, Boston and New Orleans, the immigrants brought Irish music with them. Combining with other folk traditions and sustained by Irish cultural organizations across the country, Irish and Celtic music thrives in America. Two original songs are based […]
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Sci Fi Drinking Songs (Album)
In one hand, a pint of Mudder’s Milk, in the other a bottle of Romulan Ale. Sing and laugh along with this Celtic Geek musical gem. A Jedi saunters up to the bar at the Pub at the End of the Universe. “Gimme a Romulan Ale.” “I’m sorry,” the Publican replies, “That’s still illegal.” “What?! […]
Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers (Album)
Are you a cat lover? Do you love to irish drinking songs? New cd for the wonderfully demented kitty cat fantatic. Listen to music you’ve heard on st. patrick’s day or by the dubliners, the clancy brothers, the wolfe tones, and the irish rovers. I LOVE CATS No, really. I know. You’re thinking, “Is this […]
A Cat Named Rover (Lyrics)
“A Cat Named Rover” (parody of “Gypsy Rover”) lyrics by Marc Gunn, December 3, 2004, music Traditional Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers A cat named Rover came over the hill Jumping through the grass so shady He yowled and meowed till some stones flew down But he won the purrs […]
Wild Kitty (Lyrics)
Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Wild Kitty Lyrics by Marc Gunn parody of “Wild Rover”, music traditional Well I’ve been a wild kitty for many’s the year, And I found a nice pub that serves milk mixed with beer. This makes me quite happy, so I’ll purr with galore. Cuz […]
