He Thinks He'll Keep Her

[@Old80sPimp]

Wow such a great group of powerful female country singers. I don't recall any of these women complaining about a glass ceiling. That's because they are so talented and capable that they shattered it.

[@timkbt]

Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris, Kathy Mattea, Suzy Boggus, Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis and Patty Loveless all on the same stage. In my opinion the ladies of that era were some of the best country artists of all time and will never be repeated again.

[@Tonetwisters]

Agreed. Will also add that these ladies owe their success to the groundwork laid by Highway 101 and Paulette Carlson ...

[@rosscop27]

Agreed 100% 👍

[@helenaharms4110]

I love all these women.

[@michaelstandridge2159]

Who cares who is considered a country or not? Fantastic song writing and amazing performance.

[@wynterduquesne5545]

Never heard of all those ladies

[@leejones5019]

7 angels singing together. Man 90's country was on a different level

[@johnkeith2450]

Sure is crap today

[@danielleputnam8333]

No joke!! Way way better than the crap these days.

[@jimwalden-h9o]

She has been & still is a lyrical genius, this song put me back in my place the first time I heard it...Powerful truth...

[@Littlejohn48]

One of the most underrated country female singers. The amount of talent on that stage is immeasurable.

[@ericgreenwood2508]

God gave these ladies it all … what talent and beauty , you can feel the love ,

[@ronfrankl]

Simply one of the greatest moments in country music in the '90s. Great singer, great song, an all-star backing band and a dream choir of backing vocalists. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dianasimmons3213]

Even as a regular guy, this song chokes me up. It brings to mind, a time in the past, when things felt better. However, that's not what it's about. The royalty, of country music women, telling the truth. I have to bow my head when Chapin walks out with her guitar, to a standing ovation. Never forget.

[@RMorr50912]

On stage right there are arguably the best female country singers of their time, if not all time!!!

[@larainepudney4621]

Only one missing is Martina,

[@paulrickman7549]

Kim Ritchie is missing.

[@silversurfer100]

Mary Chapin Carpinter, one of the most under appreciated female singers to ever grace the stage with her incredible talent.

[@circuitmonkey724]

Agreed....an awesome songwriter too

[@TheAzmountaineer]

Wonderful! In the 90's we also had Faith Hill, Shania, Martina McBride, Deana Carter, Terri Clark, LeAnn Rimes, Sara Evans, and no doubt several other lovely young singers that I can't think of right now. Who would have believed Country Music would fall so far after that?

[@turbo5124]

Mary had so many great hits,she reminds me of my girlfriend at the time,we had so much fun!wish I could go back!!!

[@markdavid294]

This song becomes almost magical during the later stages of the chorus with Mary and the separate harmonies of the six merging into a perfect rainbow . This was an epic performance.

[@thememo9941]

Yeah, divorce is wonderful for kids \sarc

[@garywhitt98]

Yeah, the all star backing band ain’t bad either.

[@JamesFHaas]

Mark I second your "epic performance" Sometimes it just clicks .

[@loumiller1328]

YYEESSS... Love the harmonies of all these wonderful women. 🤗🤩

[@loumiller1328]

@@thememo9941 sometimes, divorce is best for the kids. Especially if there's disharmony and tension between the parents... I had to make the difficult decision when my children were young... Their father was emotionally and mentally abusive towards me, as our eldest got a bit older, he turned it toward him.

[@bRDwyAnnIe]

The 90's country will always be the best era of country music. You had Reba, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Alabama, Alan Jackson, all the ladies in the video above, Vince Gill, and so on. Literally THE BEST ERA!!!!!!!!!!! EVER!!!!!!

[@nicole4659]

Faith Hill &Tim MaGraw

[@LarsDcCase]

Agreed

[@Allyopps0722]

THIS is when Country music was good music. Now I am not sure what it is.

[@AwsumCherry]

Allison Tate A lot of it is so close to pop now I think. These songs are classics that everyone just loves to listen to even close to 30 years later. Songs today don't last on the radio a month before the next cookie cutter song is out to replace it. Don't get me wrong, I love to jam to today's country just like everyone else, but few songs today will even join the same league to classics like this. :)

[@camaro101]

+Allison in Wonderland i agree!

[@BasementEngineer]

+Allison in Wonderland Allison, love your screen name :)

[@Muddy_The_Water]

I'm just now listening to country music my husband and I made a deal I give country a chance since I am a ac/dc led zeppelin black sabbath 1980's kinda gal!! i do love willie nelson waylon jennings

[@allsummerlong]

AND, the Chape is playing a 12-string Rickenbacker!

[@geocaching63]

The "Billion Dollar" female band! Never again will it be duplicated! This is when Country was REAL!

[@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831]

willee51 BITCH TODAY'S COUNTRY IS EQUALLY JUST AS COUNTRY AS THIS IS

[@robertsherrill8089]

willee51 there's still some good artists out there if you know where to look and yeah unfortunately the radio isn't the place to go !!!!!!!

[@robertsherrill8089]

countrygirl country musiclover you're right most of the time lil country girl but I am forced to disagree today's country music just isn't like it used to be but what is?? Peace lil.lady!!!!!!!

[@richardcharney1559]

You said the truth there!

[@richardcharney1559]

Often imitated but never duplicated you are exactly right! You could not ask for more greater artist at one time singing one song!

[@hartland749]

My goodness how much talent can you have on one stage at one time. Great musicians Great singers. It just don't get no better!!!!!!!

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

Mary has few peers. Brilliant singer/songwriter.

[@callmebailo772]

It's a shame that you don't hear anything from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Suzy Bogguss,or Wynonna on the radio much anymore these days. We need to bring the music of the 80's and 90's back!

[@MrNvr2old]

All these new "country girls" should be paying homage to these "COUNTRY WOMEN". They are able to do what they do and be where they are because of these incredibly talented women!!

[@lbeckett8141]

Back when the Ladies of Country had class. So enjoyed this song...then & now. Thanks for posting!

[@michaelroby6538]

One of the best performances of any hit ever. Still gives me chills.

[@karacsonyt]

a Bevy of Female Country Talent and Beauty !

[@FLE22P]

the golden age of female country singers...everyone of them all stars!!!

[@chrisocmand6188]

Mary Chapin Carpenter is too cool for school. What a great moment for women in country music!

[@Graehaus]

@Leo Peridot Erm...Kris Kristofferson attended Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship. That said, country music artists (for the most part) know on which side their bread is buttered and will aim for as wide an audience as possible. Back in the 90s the politics were much more civilized and positions much more fluid than they are now. Country music also enjoyed probably its greatest crossover appeal, particularly among women.

[@ameliareaganwright2758]

What a fantastic ensemble of backup singers. It gets no better!

[@acequeen1259]

Mary Chapin Carpenter must be among the best songwriters across any genre ever and this is a brilliant song. What a backing group. Would have loved to have been there. I’m still listening to music by all these wonderful ladies in 2020.💚❤️

[@bitethedevil]

Who's listening in 2024?

[@andrewpayne5862]

There's more talent on one stage than in all of so called country music of today

[@tjhill9479]

Unbelievable!! What just happened?!? My mind is blown by the talent on that stage!! Suzy Bogus!! Pam Tillis?! This music transports me to a simpler time. A time of answering machines, mix tapes, video stores, and penny candy.......and my first kiss.....Lmao! The feeling I get from 90s country is hard to describe. It's like magic.

[@sergiomaldonado1277]

I finally had the opportunity to meet my favorite female country singer of the 80’s and 90s, and my crush. It was Christmas time near Kerrville, Texas in 2012, Suzy Bogguss. She was so down to earth, so personable, such a wonderful lady, a beautiful person and very likable soul. I had my picture taken with her after her concert. We talked for half an hour. She told me that she had never met a man with my name, she told me she loved my name and she would always remember it. She actually kissed me on my lips and I about passed out. A dream come true.....now I can die happy and fulfilled.😘💋🥰

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Great story, love it.

[@hagenator551]

Lucky, I met her a couple yrs ago. I told her I used to have a crush on her. She said, Were you even born yet?" I said yeah. Her husband was taking the picture so no peck for me.

[@johnmassoud930]

Lucky man

[@williamgibbs3199]

This song brings me to tears every time.

[@ds94541]

It don't get much better than that. I miss 90's country music.

[@millmonster]

22 years later, it's still hard for me to watch this without weeping! They are ALL so beautiful!

[@bobosemlimit]

Who still remembers CMT Country Music Television? Am I getting too old?

[@AlbertaRose94]

I remember when CMT played music videos. Last time I attempted to watch it, there was a whole bunch of TV shows and talk shows.

[@normk7nwf323]

Awesome gals, doesn’t get any better…Keep up the good work…enjoy your music 😊

[@nwosukz]

Patty Loveless and Suzy Boguss look incredible.

[@srjosemauro5337]

MAN FROM THE COUNTRYSIDE OF BRAZIL HOW I LOVE LISTENING TO THESE AMERICAN SONGS THAT ARE THE SAME AS THE MUSIC FROM MY COUNTRY

[@briancumpston1132]

This video is...so amazingly 90's. It's a masterpiece! Plus, talk about star power on that stage! That's country music royalty up there!

[@teenahunt7381]

Thank God for Mary Chapin Carpenter doing this song this kid home with so many people that I know especially

[@long2granger]

Kathy Mattea looks and sings great. She's next to Emmylou Harris, but standing back a bit. Humble, beautiful and a great singer

[@darthvader43609]

Country isn't what it used to be. I grew up in the 90's when country like this ruled the airwaves. Today's Country isnt even close to this! I'd rather listen to country from the 90's as opposed to today. This one hits the nail on the head, as it was also one of my favorites by her. These women left their mark on country-now hopefully it will not get eroded.

[@sambeach2726]

So much “big hair” on stage at once, but all wonderful performers in their own right doing a great back up job. Great song by Mary as usual. Stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing. From the land down under. 🦘🦘🦘

[@jamesrogozinski9690]

WHT ever happened to country music like this. Every single one of these ladies i grew up with listening to their music thanks to my dad.This is the music i refuse to let go of

[@kctexan]

Believe it or not this song and video helped me leave my no good abusive husband after 20 years ... it just spoke to me ... and exactly describes how it was all that time ... now I'm with a REAL man and couldn't be happier ... thank you Mary Chapin Carpenter!

[@farleyboy1968]

It is heartening to know you found your courage to leave. As a poet, I am always in search of new subject material...I hope you are happy now!

[@AlbertaRose94]

I'm glad you left AND found a real man. Too many women left their husband after hearing this song and simply traded one type of difficulty for another.

[@ctwriter1670]

Never gets old!! Love this tune, MCC, and the ladies. Such a fun presence.

[@TruongNguyen-hq6ed]

the finest women in country music...wow!

[@stlllearning5800]

Angels singing! This magical performance has been in my head ever since I saw it on the CMA all those years ago. Thanks for posting!

[@rsmith4259]

I don't even like country music and I live in Nashville. But this has got to be one of my all time favorite songs. Beautiful strong voice

[@heavywaite30]

Almost all of the Country Music Divas in one song. Awesome!!!

[@mattthomasson1899]

Marys music keept me going on the road when i was a trucker for17 years, thank you for the MUSIC AND MEMOROIES, hey theres an album name!

[@vxy357]

Damn! The divas of 90's country music. What a beautiful sight!

[@jkobylko7641]

The talent assembled on that stage is amazing. What a line up. wow

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Hall of Fame lineup.

[@DoctorDispatch]

If country music had a "Fantasy Football" equivalent, this would be my team.

[@dangelodiane]

A heavenly choir. Gives me chills every time...

[@shawnduncan5779]

I agree with you there. Each one of these ladies can make my heart pound

[@quitasistanumberone]

I was there that night. I saw this live with my mom. Simply legendary.

[@williampaz2092]

I envy you.

[@martyharris4905]

Always loved this song! Mary Chapin Carpenter could rock the house. And what a back up vocal group!!!

[@sari924]

So glad I grew up with these phenomenal women of country music!!

[@robertsherrill8089]

sari924 likewise lil lady......... Peace

[@NoName-fx8op]

I'm 4 years late but I grew up with this music also. Early 90's with the 94.9 WQMX radio station. Brings back so many memories when I was a carefree kid lol I'm 32 now... Miss those days!

[@MrBigrobmjca3]

I don’t even listen to modern country anymore. Haven’t in 10 years, at least. Class of 06’ baby.

[@tracieramson9151]

all the great female country singers of the 80's and 90's

[@X-Factor-by2kz]

You just don't see collaborations like this anymore. The 80's and 90's were a great time for country music.

[@lewnagel7439]

David S Late 60s and 70s weren't bad either.

[@lbeckett8141]

Amen!

[@conchitach1466]

DavidTrue! And for all genres of music. BEST TIME EVER!

[@billgillett4606]

there isnt enuf talent out there to make a collaberation like this

[@dalesands1291]

Oh my the 80's ladies, I had forgotten how good their voices were.

[@prttymn]

Greatest moment in country music!

[@kathycournoyer5868]

real country music, too bad it doesn't exist anymore

[@glenncheatham1320]

This is still one of the most memorable performances ever! Talk about a stage full of TALENT!!! Wow!

[@robertkaufman-sw6wd]

I remember seeing this on TV. Spectacular closing song and very unselfish of those 6 country superstars to sing backup for Mary!

[@ccnoble1415]

These women stand proud under the RED WHITE AND BLUE love you guys !!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@davidday8417]

Her dad is looking down with a giant smile on his face !! When I first heard this song I knew it would have staying power, I was totally right !! Such a group of talented women singing in this great song !!

[@marlinmr7]

This song is classic and this performance is epic with all that talent together @ one time! Awesome! :-) :-) :-)

[@childheart4god4ever57]

Amen!

[@TheCanuckteach]

Most beautifully-performed country ballad ever! Tnx to all those fine voices who contributed.

[@Jo.885]

This is the best "woman" song in the history of music and women.

[@McRocket]

Karen Lovett - well, that is covering an incredible amount of time and music. But it is a fab song.

[@keithfreeland7638]

This is why I don't keep a woman around. They easily get bored in relationships.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@keithfreeland7638 🤣 ok, Keith. I'm sure that's why they don't stay.

[@vintagevixen7482]

@@keithfreeland7638 yeah. I’m sure that’s it. Couldn’t possibly have anything to do with the company they’re keeping.

[@kierancoyle2209]

You may be right ...Great song ...

[@esthercarey-eu2ug]

I could listen to this version all day and night. What awesome music from 6 womaen that Probably will never ever be repeated ever!!!

[@sadeyeseeyore]

This woman has more talent in her litle finger than most that are in the buisness today - such a grasp on the human experiance of emotions.

[@jeffhunter2553]

A lot of people say Mary Chapin Carpenter is underrated and I'd be inclined to agree with them. But when you have a who's who of female country artists on stage singing back up for you that shows you have the respect of your fellow artists and that's a very big deal to say the least.

[@MyCubs11]

Here's what kills me...These were arguably the biggest names in Country Music in the early 90's, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, Suzy Bogguss, Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris and Pam Tillis, The Country Music Industry pretty much shut them all out when they felt they were no longer profitable. Lorrie Morgan, Chely Wright and Michelle Wright....All great talent. No longer to be seen. I'm just sick of the "Machine" and who is and is not marketable anymore.

[@781Florist]

I just listened to this for the thirtysomethingmillionth time.....and that grit and growl from MCC, plus that choir of angels behind her, and the jingle jangle of the Rickenbacker and the guys in the band.......Oh my God!! This is the stuff that puts goosebumps on your goosebumps! Why oh why are fabulously talented women like this absolutely invisible today? The thrill is NOT gone. It's just moved on over to KZbin, I guess.

[@williampaz2092]

These Women were talented artists. If only Martina McBride and Lorrie Morgan had been on stage with them. And what do we have today? Taylor & Miley…..

[@cowsongs]

SUPERB. Great song, great band. They lay down a really solid groove that just drives the song hard without making it "heavy". And that army of "backup" singers (all of who are lead singers!) and one simply magical element: Carpenter's unbridled joy at being up there delivering that song. You can see it on her face. She is just so happy to be singing.

[@williampaz2092]

With back up singers like that she knew what she was about to do would be magical.

[@davethompson8283]

I cry every time she says I'm sorry I don't love you anymore....

[@haroldstoflet418]

Patty Loveless - by far the most talent, class and what a FOX !

[@markdavid294]

Yes, she was born for the stage

[@michaelmccauley648]

I had the privilege of seeing MCC when she released “C’mon, C’mon” about 1993. It may still be my favorite concert ever with a solo female artist and that album has nary a poor song on it. “Passionate Kisses”, “ He Thinks He’ll Keep Her”, “ I Feel Lucky”, “Only a Dream”, “I Am a Town”, “ I Take My Chances” and the title song..... it was a warm summer night in Philly and Chapin was at the top of her game along with the late John Jennings. I remember that show because my wife hadn’t really been exposed to her music prior, and she left a certified fan. What I remember most is the way she reduced me to tears twice during the show - when telling the story that eventually evolved into “Only a Dream” and then when she closed with “C’mon, C’mon” - one of the most poignant stories about love and loss ever put on vinyl. She had a really good run in the ‘90s and I still listen to her now. Thank you, Chapin..... gotta love a Jersey Girl.

[@dennissaenz7085]

I am not a Country Western fan by any stretch of the imagination (or at least I wasn't until I heard this song). This song is a TRUTH that most men today refuse to acknowledge or accept, and the lineup that presents it to us is nothing short of FANTASTIC!!!! Makes me appreciate all the women in my life that much more!!! DJ

[@dwaynecoy1871]

Mary Chapin Carpenter. Burned as one of the brightest stars in the early 90's of country music female vocalists. 4 consectutive Grammy awards for best Female Vocalist of the Year, 92,93,94,95. Two time CMA award for Best Female Vocalist 92,93. Alas, didn't last long enough in the spotlight. It's shame. She was such a talented singer/songwriter.

[@eugenewood1744]

Dwayne Coy in

[@ernestgunter2726]

OMG, what great song, performance, last chorus harmonies. I probably listen too this 3 or 4 times a week. What a fill good, smile on face song. Thanks girls for the music.

[@jataricky]

What a Song, what a Backup, what a Guitar Solo played By Great John Jennings (RIP)

[@jamescox2749]

this is what real country music sounds like why cant we have it like this now days

[@ninji5226]

That is a straight up row of 90's country hotness.

[@NoviJimB]

I'm not a big country fan, but I know a great song when I hear it. I saw this on CMT back in the 90's. Back when TV music video stations had things worth watching and listening to. I used to tune into CMT sometimes and came across some great stuff now and then. I remember dsicovering The Mavericks when I saw a video of them doing 'Things I Cannot Change', and they used to show some really great live performances. Saw this song in a video back then and loved it immediately. Doesn't hurt to have that group of background singers!

[@williammitchell6278]

One of the most underrated video on KZbin period!!!!

[@alberthartje7641]

❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️ Seven Legendary Artists! Love them all.

[@kingsleymoeng3758]

This is powerful women of country music missed this kind of music

[@leahcambal6001]

my favorite female country singer backed by the whose who of female country singers-great video

[@FLE22P]

Seven country angels...🥰

[@chrisdeal3170]

Patty Loveless...classic country cute with a hint of bad girl mixed in.

[@MrBigrobmjca3]

Love that old woman.

[@shawnduncan5779]

This video. So many beautiful women. A very touching song. I think that this song very strongly emphasizes how important it is for a husband and wife and family to love and care for each other and to appreciate everything that they have in life. This song still reaches right to my heart

[@TheKev1960]

WOW!!!! What a line up of beautiful country girls.....love em all. Love country period.

[@paisteuser06]

God listen to that roaring audience....never again will country music like this sound the way it used to.

[@amweg21]

Saw Kathy Mattea and Suzy Boguss a couple of years ago...the 90's ladies were such great singers!

[@christinamarshall7643]

Eddie Sutphin "He Thinks He'll Keep Her", one of Mary Chapin's (Billboard) No. 2s, of which she had three, between 1991-94. She did claim one No. 1, "Shut Up and Kiss Me", a Grammy Winner Vocal, (1994). She had 18 Top 20 releases, stretching to 1996. All the best to her. A beautiful lady, a super great songwriter, owning a rich legacy, of endless proportion.

[@missypowers8242]

Brings tears. Best days.

[@jondoe888i]

What a great idea, having these queens of country music backing her up. But even with Emmylou up there, Mary outshines them all. More folkie than country, she seems so real, and grounded!

[@janesmaellie6813]

What a group 👏👏👏!!

[@multicaruana]

the golden days of country-folkrock. What a great song. This era- whatever it was- was the best ever. How I used to love listening to the country stations back then. Bring it back!

[@kathleenuclear]

my mom had this on a vhs tape and would play it about 20 times a day. now that she is older I can't listen to this song without absolutely losing it, crying and remembering the days when she used to be bright and lively and singing and clapping along. I'm so glad someone uploaded this.

[@Keithyzz]

As I've said over and over....these WOMEN are Warriors for equality and this song is their beautiful voices in harmony for the ages !