Free MP3 - Buttercup's Lament (Princess Bride)

Who doesn't love The Princess Bride? I sure do. 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. So I named it after her. It's a sad, but beautiful song. I first recorded the song for my first solo CD, Soul of a Harper. It went on to be a fan favorite.

"Buttercup's Lament (Princess Bride)"
From: Soul of a Harper
Download MP3: 128 kbps
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Read Lyrics: "Buttercup's Lament" Lyrics

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Originally published at Irish-Song-Lyrics.com. Find lyrics, free MP3s, and chords to Irish folk songs.

Free MP3 - A Lil' Bit of Love

A couple years ago, I was performing at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival when The Mews... I mean Muse struck. No mews was correct. The frequent meowing came from a black cat named Lil' Bit. That talkative cat inspired this bluesy song that turned into a boogie woogie with the masterful guitar of my producer Rich Brotherton.

I recorded it because after the Brobdingnagian Bards broke up I knew I needed a new solo demo. But I didn't quite realize how much blues would affect my music, especially when I moved to New Orleans. I feel it creeping into my new arrangements in a beautiful way, mixing in with my Celtic background and adding a little swing. How cool it would be to have people swing dancing to my new version of "Black Velvet Band". Meantime, I posted this recording on Soundclick the other day and it hit #1 two days later. Best of all, it's great for some West Coast Swing dancing.

"A Lil' Bit of Love"
From: Marc Gunn EP and an upcoming CD
Download MP3: 128 kbps
Buy MP3 for 99 cents: 192 kbps or iTunes
Read Lyrics: "A Lil' Bit of Love" Lyrics

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Originally published at Irish-Song-Lyrics.com. Find lyrics, free MP3s, and chords to Irish folk songs.

Free MP3 - St. Patrick Never Drank

Isn't it kinda funny how St. Patrick's Day is now synonymous with getting plastered on March 17th? What a shame! There's so much more to the Irish than getting drunk. Listen to the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, and you'll know what I mean.

Now in all historical honesty, St. Patrick probably did drink. Beer was often used to kill bacteria. But that doesn't mean that his song with lyrics by the great comedic lyricist Spaff are any less true. This is Irish satire at it's finest. Featured on The FuMP.

"St. Patrick Never Drank"
Listen: HiFi
Recorded by Marc Gunn
From: The FuMP
Read Lyrics: "St. Patrick Never Drank" Lyrics

Download MP3: 128 kbps
Buy MP3 for 99 cents: 192 kbps or iTunes
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Released under a Creative Commons Noncommercial ShareAlike License. If you enjoy the music, please purchase the MP3, buy the CD, post a review, repost this blog, or tell a friend. Every little bit helps to make to keep these free MP3s coming. Thanks! Find out more about the MarcSongs Podcast now.

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Originally published at Irish-Song-Lyrics.com. Find lyrics, free MP3s, and chords to Irish folk songs.

Free MP3 - Wild Mountain Thyme

This is one of the earliest songs I learned when I began playing Celtic music. The Brobdingnagian Bards recorded it on A Faire to Remember, and it never ceased to capture someone's attention. I rearranged the song a couple years ago to make it more sing-alongable. And I love this recording of this classic song by Francis McPeake.

"Wild Mountain Thyme"
Listen: HiFi
Recorded by Marc Gunn
From: Marc Gunn Free EP
Read Lyrics: "Wild Mountain Thyme" Lyrics

Download MP3: 128 kbps
Buy MP3 for 99 cents: 192 kbps or iTunes
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Released under a Creative Commons Noncommercial ShareAlike License. If you enjoy the music, please purchase the MP3, buy the CD, post a review, repost this blog, or tell a friend. Every little bit helps to make to keep these free MP3s coming. Thanks! Find out more about the MarcSongs Podcast now.

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Originally published at Irish-Song-Lyrics.com. Find lyrics, free MP3s, and chords to Irish folk songs.