PUB SONGS & STORIES Celtic Musician, Marc Gunn

Is there an Irish birthday song? There is now. It’s by Marc Gunn with the song “Happy Birthday From Ireland”.
Cedric of the Bedlam Bards hypnotizes with wit and charm. Then he shares how laughter is the best medicine, especially with something called Laughter Yoga.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #289
0:21 - Marc Gunn with Rimbo “My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose” from Soul of Harper and The Secret World of Celtic Rock
2:56 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather
Listen: Soul of a Harper Poll: What’s your favorite song on Soul of a Harper? Merch: Buy Soul of a Harper on Patreon Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? 5:17 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.  But at the end of September, we’re invading Scotland’s Whisky distilleries in between hiking throughout the country. It’s gonna be epic.
You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
5:52 - MY FAVORITES OF CELTIC TOP 20
Every week, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast asks fans of the show to vote for your favorite songs in the podcast. Those votes are compiled at the end of the year to create the Celtic Top 20, your pick of the best music of the year.
I don’t just make the podcast, I’m a fan of it too. So here is another favorite from recent episodes.
6:54 - Melanie Gruben "Water Charges Song" from Like a Tide Upon the Land
From Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #659: No Place Like Home
11:52 - THE STORY OF HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM IRELAND
Written around the same time as The Leprechaun Musically inspired by Bing Crosby 19:48 - Marc Gunn “Happy Birthday From Ireland” from Soul of Harper
Happy Birthday from Ireland
lyrics and music by Marc Gunn
On St. Patrick's Day, I was born.
American by birth, my heritage unknown.
Twas two years ago on a musical journey
My heart flew to Ireland on the wings of a note.
* O Ireland, how I long for your valleys and mountains!
How I long to see your hills and streams.
From my home 'cross the ocean, I hear your voice singing,
"Happy Birthday from Ireland, my child of the green!
La la laa, la di la laa, la laa di la la
Happy Birthday from Ireland, my child of the green!"
My Da played the tunes on squeezebox and fiddle.
And the songs they were tuned to the harp in my soul.
St Paddy, ye never told me that I was Irish.
'Till I heard your voice singing, bringing me home.
Now two years have passed and Ireland sings with me.
In every song that flows from my voice and from harp.
But I see your eyes smiling and your arms wide open.
From the way your children open their hearths and their hearts
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23:58 - HYPNOTIZED WITH FUNNY MUSIC
Cedric is the fiddler and one o

True love lost at sea. I share the story behind “Buttercup’s Lament” inspired by Princess Bride.
You'll learn why you should watch out for wild boar in Italy, see what happens when a juggler's props don't arrive, and learn about the most-beautiful place in Europe. Hear a story about biking across Italy. I interviewed jugglers Paolo Garbanzo and Carl Asch about their Ren Adventures.
Plus, enjoy music from Scottish folk singer Ed Miller and Irish songwriter Enda Reilly.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #288
0:32 - Marc Gunn “Lanigan’s Ball” from Soul of Harper
3:43 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.
Listen: Soul of a Harper Poll: What’s your favorite song on Soul of a Harper? Merch: Buy Soul of a Harper on Patreon Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? 5:33 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. At the end of September, we’re invading Scotland’s Whisky distilleries in between hiking throughout the country. It’s gonna be epic.
You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
6:05 - MY FAVORITES OF CELTIC TOP 20
Every week, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast asks fans of the show to vote for your favorite songs in the podcast. Those votes are compiled at the end of the year to create the Celtic Top 20, your pick of the best music of the year.
I don’t just make the podcast. I’m a fan of it too. So here is another favorite from recent episodes.
6:36 - Ed Miller “More Than Just a Dram” from Lolander
From Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #660: Drowsy Dancing Bear
10:56 - THE STORY OF BUTTERCUP’S LAMENT
I wrote this song in December 2000. It began with the idea of a woman who's True Love was lost at sea. But as the story developed, it reminded me of Buttercup's "True Love"--Wesley--in the cult classic, "The Princess Bride"a, so I named it after her. It's a sad, but beautiful song, sung great a cappella or as I play it, with a solo autoharp. 15:24 - Marc Gunn “Buttercup’s Lament” from Soul of Harper
Buttercup’s Lament
lyrics and music by Marc Gunn
There's a leaf on a tree and it's swaying
And a girl 'neath the tree tears in her eyes.
There's a wolf on the run saying 'Where have ye gone?'
'Oh where have ye gone sweet love of mine.'
Oh wind, cruel wind, bring and end, an end
To the storm that took me love afore his time
Oh wind, cruel wind, bring and end, an end
I long for him. Will ye bring my true love back to me side
There's a puddle on the ground and it's growing
And a girl above the pond tears in her eyes
There's a fox on the run saying 'Where have ye gone?'
'Oh where have ye gone sweet love of mine.'
There's a woman on the run saying, 'Where have ye gone?
Oh where have ye gone sweet love of mine?
Oh where have ye gone sweet love of mine?
Oh where oh where? I long for ye here.
Oh where have ye gone sweet love of mine?
19:09 - SUPPORT THE CLUB
The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. You get it all ad-free when you listen and on Patreon. Email follow@celtfather !
If you can

Have you ever read Lord of the Rings and noticed that each time the hobbits meet a new race along the road, it’s the OLDEST RACE EVER?! I wrote a song about that bragging.
There are a lot of famous male composers in history. Apryl Knight will introduce you to some of the incredible female composers that you may not have heard of.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #287
0:21 - Marc Gunn “The Lady of Setliff Manor” from Soul of Harper
2:41 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.
Poll: What’s your favorite song on Soul of a Harper? Merch: Buy Soul of a Harper on Patreon Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? 5:46 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.
That is usually how it rolls. But at the end of September, we’re invading Scotland’s Whisky distilleries in between hiking throughout the country. It’s gonna be epic.
You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
6:12 - MY FAVORITES OF CELTIC TOP 20
Every week, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast asks fans of the show to vote for your favorite songs in the podcast. Those votes are compiled at the end of the year to create the Celtic Top 20, your pick of the best music of the year.
I don’t just make the podcast, I’m a fan of it too. So here is another favorite from recent episodes.
6:34 - Emma Langford "Sailor's Wife" from Sowing Acorns
From Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #656: Plant Your Boots for Freedom
9:32 - THE STORY OF MIDDLE EARTH BRAGGING SONG
Original name “Never Give Up the Mountain” Wrote while visiting my mom and reading Lord of the Rings in Italy Middle Earth Bragging Song
lyrics and music by Marc Gunn January 27, 2003
We're the Race of Men
Conquer valleys and glens
We build huge towers in the sky
We're strong and we're bold,
Though it be or it be cold
We'll fight everyone till we die
Oh, we'll never give up the mountain
As long as hope remains
And you will never see
A race as important as we…
We’re the race of Dwarves
In dark caverns we forge
And shape the ore that we mine
We're stout with beards
But give us a beer,
And we'll drink to the gold that we find
Oh, we'll never give up the mountain
As long as there's money to be made
And you will never see
A race as important as we…
We're the race of Elves
In forests we dwell
At one with earth and the sky
We're the race first born
And our only concern
Is how close to our gardens you lie
Oh, we'll never give up the mountain
At least until our time is done
And you’ll never see,
A race as old as we…
We're the race of Ents
And we're what was meant
When they said there are shepherd's to trees
We've been stuffy and slow
Since our women left home
And many have fallen to sleep
But we'll never give up the mountain
Our trees are there to defend
And you will never see
A race as old as the trees…
I am Tom Bombadill
I can never stand still
There's too many creatures to see.
I've many songs to sing
And a wife in the stream
So whistle a diddle-diddle to call me.
Oh I'll never give up the mountain
Or say I'm the oldest alive
For you'll probably see
A hobbit climbing a tree
And it won't matter diddle [whistle]
It won't matter diddle [whistle]
It won't matter diddle how high!
17:46 - Marc Gunn

The modern image of the leprechaun is very different from the leprechaun of Irish legends. But times change and not everyone adapts as easily. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate both the new and the old as we explore the origins of my song “The Leprechaun.”
Ever dream of building your own castle and starting your own Renaissance festival? Dreams can come true. They did for George Appling of Sherwood Forest Faire.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #286
0:24 - Marc Gunn “Parting Glass” from Soul of Harper
3:45 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.
Poll: What’s your favorite song on Soul of a Harper? Merch: Buy Soul of a Harper on Patreon Nerdy Wonderland. Nerdy Wonderland is a unique and free shopping event that celebrates the geek in all of us. It offers a wide range of nerdy and geek-inspired holiday gifts. This event is designed to bring experts and enthusiasts together to explore and discover extraordinary holiday presents. 6:01 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.
That is usually how it rolls. But at the end of September, we’re invading Scotland’s Whisky distilleries in between hiking throughout the country. It’s gonna be epic.
You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
6:29 - MY FAVORITES OF CELTIC TOP 20
Every week, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast asks fans of the show to vote for your favorite songs in the podcast. Those votes are compiled at the end of the year to create the Celtic Top 20, your pick of the best music of the year.
I don’t just make the podcast, I’m a fan of it too. So here is another favorite from recent episodes.
7:04 - The Dustbunnies "Gillingham Ramshire" from What Goes Around
From Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #655: The Cat’s Meow 11:37 - THE STORY OF THE LEPRECHAUN
“La Ta Tee Da” by Brendan O’Loughlin Driving to Dallas for gig with Bards Rewriting the song with Inara Lucky Charms breakfast cereal The Leprechaun
lyrics and music by Marc Gunn
There's a Leprechaun in me head, and I wish that I were dead
For I don't think he'll e'er let me be.
Oh, he tempts me with his gold, and if I were e'er so bold,
I'd strangle him and leave him in the street.
* Well, he says to me, "Ah, you're no Irish Laddie!
And ye call that thing a harp?"
But each time I share the lore that I am learning.
He hides in shame while my friends they chant.
* La ta tee, da diddley dee, la ta tee ta tee da
La ta tee, da diddley diddley dai
La ta tee, da diddley dee, la ta tee ta tee da
La ta tee, da diddley diddley dai
There's a leprechaun in my room. He swats me with a broom.
That's the reason I forget the words of this song.
Well, he shows me a four-leaf clover, and before me song is over,
It's buried in a bowl of Lucky Charms.
There's a leprechaun on the floor, and he says that I'm a bore.
He yawns aloud as I sing my song.
He feigns one last breathe stolen, but I see his eyes are open.
And he's watching me with envy deep inside.
There's a leprechaun on a hill, and his gold is buried there.
So I grab him by the neck 'fore he gets away.
The pot's too heavy, he giggles, so I pinch me just a little,
And he thinks he's fooled me as I run away.
21:29 - Marc Gunn “The Leprechaun” from Soul of Harper
25:31 - SUPPORT THE CLUB
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Vince Conaway shares his top 3 places to see in Italy along with some travel tips, and stories of busking in Italy. Music from Vince Conaway, Brobdingnagian Bards, and Ironwood. And if you’re going to apologize, make it a good one. That’s what I did when I wrote the song “The Bridge” as an apology. It’s all part of a new series where I talk about my album Soul of a Harper.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #285
0:30 - Marc Gunn “Killiecrankie” from Soul of Harper
Inspired by the band Schiehallion out of Scotland about the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. The first three verses and chorus were written by Robert Burns in 1789. 3:47 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.
Poll: What’s your favorite song on Soul of a Harper? Merch: Buy Soul of a Harper on Patreon CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure, usually to one of the Celtic nations, but not always.
7:04 - Ironwood "She Likes the Guinness" from Gretna Green
10:55 - STORY OF  SOUL OF A HARPER
On back: “May your boots be well-worn and your soul, well-wandered” An autoharper’s spiritual wandering through Celtic songs Cover photo by Nancy Pearsall Award-winning Graphic design by Marc Gunn Why did I record the album? Album title inspired by a song by Rie Sheridan Rose 20:24 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Soul of a Harper” from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

23:52 - THE STORY OF THE BRIDGE
Originally recorded for Brobdingnagian Bards’ CD, Gullible’s Travels. Also released on A Celtic Renaissance Wedding Was it written as an apology at Pease Park near UT Austin Instrumental part in 4th verse 29:35 - Marc Gunn “The Bridge” from Soul of Harper
The Bridge Lyrics by Marc Gunn
Was it something I said that made you angry with me.
Made you dig a deep river to keep you from me.
Oh, the water is rushing, come to sweep me away
'Less I die of sorrow, I will cross it today.
I would build me a bridge a hundred meters long
To see the other side of what I did wrong
Well you say you don't hate me, but I guess that I'm scared
That with a river between us, you'll no longer care.
I would build a boat, and paddle agaist all sorrow.
And if I sail down the river, then I'll be back again tomorrow.
I would face cold death, run and leap to your side.
And if I fall in the river, I'll be warmed by your sight.
I would beg your forgiveness for the pain I've fed
And I'd find the source of the river you've bled.
Then I'd close the gates of the dam I built there.
And never again will you have anything to fear.
Well I never knew that your tears ran so deep.
But when I'ved dammed those tears, I will kiss your sweet cheek.
I will hold you close 'till your tears finally cease.
And I'll sing you a lullaby to bring you peace.
33:21 - SUPPORT THE CLUB
The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. You get it all ad-free when you listen and on Patreon. Email follow@celtfather !
If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons:
34:21 - INTRO – BEST TRAVEL TIPS
36:22 - BEST TRAVEL TIPS
Best Travel Tips with Vince Conaway #212
If you love adventure, then you will find your heart pumping with an interview I did with Vince Conaway. He plays hammered dulcimer, is an incredible busker, and every year, he goes to exotic locations in abroad to play music in the streets and to become a part of the culture of the region. Having had years of Ce

We’re taking a journey today as I share the story of how I found myself playing Sci Fi Drinking Songs at science fiction conventions around the nation.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #284
0:15 - Marc Gunn and Jesse Ferguson “Molly Malone” from Come Adventure With Me

2:52 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This show is for fans of Celtic music and science fiction and fantasy.
I create Celtic-inspired music. In fact, I also host the multi-award-winning Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I’ve done that for nearly 19 years now. But I also love science fiction and fantasy. I started playing at Dragon Con, the largest fan run sci fi convention in 2002 and in 2007, I started playing at Gen Con, the largest gaming convention. Both have been super instrumental to my music and career over the years. And today, I’m gonna share a live concert from Gen Con 2023 of Sci Fi Drinking Songs, where I not only share some of my more popular songs there, but I also share how I got here in the first place.
If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.
I’m currently working on a new podcast series where I highlight my very first solo album, Soul of a Harper, which is 20 years old this year. I hope to release that series this summer. But I thought I’d give you a live show as you await the next series.
New Poll: Come Adventure With Me Merch: Come Adventure Album Pin, Poster, Songbook and CD 5:34 - UPCOMING SHOWS
JUN 8-15: Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Man, UK JUNE 22: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA AUG 1-4: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN SEP 28 - OCT 5: Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whisky, UK OCT 18-20: MultiVerse, Atlanta, GA NOV 15-17: CONjuration, Duluth, GA 7:26 - The Gothard Sisters "Nightfall" from Dragonfly
On Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #656 11:38 - CELEBRATE THE THINGS YOU LOVE
The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. That includes bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather !
If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our new and returning patrons: Laura Belle, Michelle Powers, James Regan, Tim G. Thomas, Danny Faught
12:26 - SCI FI DRINKING SONGS SHOW FROM GEN CON 2023
If you are an official member of the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon, then you can also download all of the individual songs in this show. You can also just buy the songs on Patreon as well.
13:17 - “Intro”
13:56 - “Jedi Drinking Songs”
19:01 - “Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits”
24:23 - “Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers”
30:35 - “Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster”
35:28 - “The Leprechaun”
38:56 - “Come Adventure With Me”
43:46 - “Doctor of Gallifrey”
47:26 - “Close Your Eyes”
51:24 - “A Drop of Vulcan Blood”
56:48 - “Breathing”
1:03:31 - “The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf”
1:09:11 - “Naked”
1:12:27 - “Kilted For Her Pleasure”
1:15:16 - “Don’t Blink”
1:19:45 - “Ring of Hope”
1:23:56 - “Mingulay Boat Song”
1:30:29 - “You Are My Thor”
1:35:10 - CLOSING
1:35:29 - CREDITS
Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.
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