Princess Bride's Big Adventure #288

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.

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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.
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