The Moonshiner (Video) (Patreon)

THE MOONSHINER

I don't know the origins of "The Moonshiner". The Clancy Brothers claimed it was a traditional Irish song. Others claim it originated in America. The earliest recordings were made in the 1930s both in the U.S. and Ireland. So who knows?! It's a fun song though. It was also fun to parody as I rewrote the lyrics inspired by the American folk song "The Cat Came Back". I decided to write it from the cat's perspective of a man trying to kill him to the detriment of others. "The Moonshiner" http://www.irish-song-lyrics.com/The_Moonshiner.shtml from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion http://celticmusic.org/irishdrinkingsongs/ "The Cat Came Back... the Cat's Perspective" http://marcgunn.com/the-cat-came-back-the-cats-perspective-lyrics/ from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers http://catdrinkingsongs.com/ CELTFATHER NEWS This week on the Irish and Celtic music podcast: Warbelow Range, Enda Seery, Hibernia, Solasta. Crikwater, The Here & Now, Spencer & Beane, Conor Caldwell, The Grenaways, Gone Molly, Jerry McLean and Blackthorne, Brad Tuck, Marys Lane, The Gothard Sisters. Subscribe to show at http://bestcelticmusic.net/ Next Show: Coffee with The Celtfather on Wednesday http://facebook.com/marcgunnmusic New Video: School of Silly Walks on Thursday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-88EzbZgWg Related Video: "The Ministry of Silly Walks Playlist: Listen to Geek Pub Songs on Spotify. You'll hear some of the music I'm enjoying right now. https://open.spotify.com/user/bellobard/playlist/2mG6iQFrp22WNYYQAIltAR?si=eL9FQ-toSjCs3n2RmMnLIQ Starting work on a new album called Heroes GUNN RUNNERS CLUB For years, I've given away HUNDREDS OF HOURS of free content in the form of songs, podcasts, blogs, videos and more. I love sharing all of this stuff freely. But you can't make a living on free. That's why I started the GUNN RUNNERS CLUB on Patreon. This is a simple way for you to support what you love. If you enjoy my music, podcasts, videos or whatever, you can show your support for as little as $1 per month. Or you can get full-on behind-the-scenes access for $5 per month. The benefits grow the more your pledge. But ultimately, it's not about getting stuff. Patreon and the Gunn Runners Club are a way for you to keep me creating for your entertainment. And unlike the Kiss Army, this actually makes an impact on my life. You're feeding my family and cats. You're helping me to pay my bills and clothe my children. You're allowing me to be a full-time artist, like I've been since 2005. Give a little love. Become a Patron of the Arts. Plus get free albums and more. Sign up at http://patreon.com/marcgunnmusic If you're not subscribed to my mailing list, you're missing out. You get regular updates of new videos, podcasts, lyrics, stories behind the songs, PLUS 21 songs for free at http://celticdownload.com ABOUT THE CELTFATHER Marc Gunn is a geek musician who loves to travel. He fuses his love of science fiction, fantasy, and comedy with Irish drinking songs. You will laugh and smile to songs inspired from Firefly to hobbits, dragons to cats, to traditional Celtic songs. He is an autoharp innovator with his own unique sound. He has won several awards for his music and podcasts. Support me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/marcgunnmusic Marc Gunn's Homepage: http://marcgunn.com/