Only the Highlights, Please! #717

Only the Highlights, Please! #717

Author: Marc Gunn July 10, 2025 Duration: 1:20:39

This is the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #717. Today, I'm sharing the very first Highlight Reel we released over on Patreon. Highlight Reels are music-only episodes. They feature some of the best tracks, as voted on by fans of the show, from the 5-7 previous episodes. So these were all from the beginning of 2022.

Patrons of the Podcast get Highlight Reels every few months. You also get Music-Only episodes every week. I won't be introducing individual songs or tunes. Instead, you can go to the shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com to find out who's who in this episode.

If you like Music-Only episodes or this Highlight Reel, make sure to join our Patrons on Patreon at songhenge.com.

In fact, if you don't like this format… sign up on Patreon. That's what keeps this show going each and every week.

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VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

Welcome to the all - new Celtic Top 20 podcast.

We are over halfway through the year. There are over 60 new tracks added to our Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2022 playlists on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. It's gonna be a nightmare to cut that list down to the Top 20 this year. I want to try something new. Which hopefully will make you happy. Because you get extra podcasts that are exclusively available to patrons!

I'm gonna compile Celtic Top 20 podcasts. Each episode will feature about 13 - 19 songs and tunes. I'm gonna create another poll. Your job is to listen and vote for your top 3 songs and tunes. Please include at least one vocal song and one instrumental tune. The third one can be whatever you love.

Hopefully, this will help us narrow our end of year list down to the absolute Best of 2022.

And as an added bonus, this one at least will be a music - only episode for everyone. Well, at least after I finish talking.

VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode. Vote Now!

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

2:51 - House of Hamill "Superb Owl" from Folk Hero

6:00 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "The Emigrant's Farewell" from daybreak: fainne an lae

9:46 - Gerry O'Connor "The Old Dash Churn (Jigs)" from Last Night's Joy

13:51 - The McDades "Les Trois Capitaines" from The Empress

18:38 - Cara Dillon "Garden Valley" from After The Morning

22:37 - We Banjo 3 "Wynne's" from Roots to Rise

26:27 - Marc Gunn & Screeched Inn "Bright Side of Everything" from Selcouth

29:36 - Tuatha de Danann "The Dream One Dreamt" from In Nomine Éireann

33:58 - The Jig Is Up! "Lonesome Road to Dingle  -  Star Above the Garter  -  Newmarket Polka" from First Steps

37:34 - An Lár "TCC" from Deception

41:26 - Hair Of The Dog "The Little Beggarman" from Donegal

43:41 - The Barley Boys "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from The Days of Abundance

48:43 - The Carroll Sisters "Reels For Three Brothers" from Daybreak

53:19 - The Rogues "Hollerin' For Haggis!" from Made In Texas

59:14 - Old Blind Dogs "The Bonnie Earl O Moray" from Four On The Floor

1:03:54 - Marc Gunn "Breathing (feat. Jamie Haeuser)" from Selcouth

1:08:07 - Kathy Barwick "My Native Home" from In My Life

1:13:16 - Heather Dale "Lark and Dove" from Sphere

1:17:13 - Jenna Moynihan "The Eagle's Whistle  -  Major Campbell Graham" from Woven

The Celtic Top 20 Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Promote Celtic culture through music with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast athttp://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

 


For anyone drawn to the lively reels of a fiddle or the haunting pull of a Gaelic ballad, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast offers a weekly immersion. Hosted by Marc Gunn, this hour-long program is essentially a curated radio show dedicated to the rich and evolving world of Celtic sounds. The focus here is on independent artists, providing a vital platform for both emerging talents and seasoned musicians who keep the tradition alive and kicking. You won't just hear familiar tunes; each episode is a journey across the spectrum, from driving instrumental sessions to contemporary folk songs with deep roots. The podcast's enduring popularity is a testament to its quality, consistently reaching a wide audience of dedicated listeners every week. It's a celebration of community and culture, delivered directly to your preferred podcast app. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast or just discovering the warmth of this music, Marc Gunn compiles a genuine and engaging soundtrack that feels both timeless and fresh. Tune in for an authentic connection to the melodies and stories that define a vibrant musical heritage.
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