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Lyrics Marc Gunn, music traditional, Sept 26, 2007 Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Her eyes they glowed like the moonlight. She strolled like a Queen her head tall. Her furr had a sheen of obsidion, She helped shine with her black kitty paw. In a neat little town they call […]
What are your favorite Irish Drinking Songs? Here’s a fun list for 2018 with Celtic drinking songs from Crikwater, Cormac Gannon, Jesse Ferguson, Peat in the Creel, Matt & Shannon Heaton, The High Kings, The Kindred Kilts, Jim Cope, Hearthfire Duo, Andrew McKee, Bill Grogan’s Goat, The Jackdaws, The Saucy Rovers, Screeched Inn, Plastic Paddy, […]
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“The Cat Came Back… The Cat’s Perspective” lyrics Marc Gunn, music traditional “The Moonshiner”, Feb 2, 2004 Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers I was a crazy cat for many a year, My years are advancing. Now I sleep in my chair. But old Mr. Johnson still wants me to play […]
We all have our favorite traditional Irish songs. I was curious what the most-popular ones were this year. I found a nice list on the web. I compiled my own list of Famous Irish Songs using music from bands featured in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. What songs are missing from this short list? Post […]
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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 […]
“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” (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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