Hi Tom:
To resolve this issue, try the following.
1. Launch Safari and navigate to preferences.
2. Uncheck the Open “safe” files after downloading checkbox
3. Close preferences and activate the link to the .mp3 file you wish to save. The site should download to the folder you have set to receive downloaded files.

Alternatively, you can press option+enter on the link to download the file without making the change above.

73:
Hai, KC1BLT
> On Jan 31, 2016, at 12:16 PM, Tom Brennan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> I've got a Macbook Pro.  I'm trying to download some mp3 files with it.  When I
> try and download a file the computer just plays it.  I don't want to play the
> files as some are several hours long but even when I use a direct url to the
> file I still have the same problem.  I called the Apple support line for
> accessibility and they didn't do me any good.  Anyone have a suggestion?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Tom
> 
> 
> Tom Brennan  KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
> web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html