Mary Chapin Carpenter - Songs From Home Episode 27: Why Walk When You Can Fly

[@richardhenry3965]

Has it been three years? During the bad times, the worrisome and unknown times, I relied on you with your everyday Songs From Home for a sort of reassurance that life goes on, that troubles are not the core of existence, that simple pleasures and kindness are far more sustaining than bad news and fears of what "might be". Thank you for that. I don't know when I moved on to "life as normal" but I did and have found it not nearly as generous and caring as you and those like you made it for all the shut-ins of those times.

[@jeffdillon9526]

Mary 😊Thunderstorm or not the song you bring to us each week is the brightest ray of sunshine we see😊

[@casssmith3887]

Favorite and best healing way to start the week: being sung to on a Sunday by Mary Chapin.

[@markphillips1893]

I woke up so early this morning made a cup of tea and then set my reminder for my Sunday afternoon therapy with Dr MCC. Mary I don't how much you realise the immense pleasure not just your music brings but sharing in a snippet of your home life with percussionist Angus and that sleepy eyed beauty Miss White Kitty and of course your radiant self. Stay Mighty! Much love from Sussex UK ❤✌

[@pskeck04]

I couldn't of said it any better than you! Greetings sir from Wild Wonderfully WV 😊👍

[@aliciadance1043]

Ah, you said it! Another bravo to Mary from London UK!!

[@GramophonicReevolution]

Same here in Sunny Suffolk UK also .

[@lexinaut]

This song is a great gift to others. Thanks so much for writing it!

[@Me2Lancer]

Thank you again, Mary. Until next time.

[@captainkprflury3480]

Thanks again MCC always a pleasure...stay mighty

[@kathleenhickey7793]

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

[@keithjordan3532]

These were the sessions that kept us going during those strange lockdown months during 2020-21. I first heard this song ( and Mary's singing) on a compilation CD 'Songbirds' of various female performers and it captured me.

[@pscarter5218]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@rogerplested9484]

Thank you. I always look forward to the next time.

[@jessearnold90]

God bless you Mary❤ Stay mighty

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Thank you, Mary! x

[@LA610]

How do you sing that song without crying....it is so beautiful. I want to play it for my friends but I don't think I can do it without blubbering. Some songs are just timeless, I think we need this song now!

[@wade9499]

Another beautiful, heartfelt performance. Thank you so much Mary.

[@nigelmorganreiner5157]

You, your wonderful music Mary for all of us out here is a joy and yes, huge comfort as you know what life is really about... Had a greater joy of seeing you in Dublin not too long back.. what a 'night with the ladies', fabulous. Our love to you and all at the farm!!

[@JackChurchill712]

I took these words literally for over 25 years. I was a skydiver and instructor and when asked why i skydived, this was my response. The deeper meaning was lost to some, but those living a full life got it.

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

This series has become a treasured part of my week. Thanks Mary for continuing to delight us with your wonderful music and kind words. It’s a real comfort in these troubled times 😊

[@karencramar554]

I love all three of you and especially your music. Please take care of your self and your babies!

[@charlotteivy7764]

My sentiments... exactly! FLY! 🎶👏👏👏🎶

[@ssochacki]

I just tuned in ... and YOU PLAYED IT!!!! HAPPY DANCE!!!!! (Snoopy dancing around the room....) Your timing is impeccable. I have had a week. My (90 year old) genuinely amazing mom passed away Friday evening. She waited for her sons to arrive before she went. It was so sad and so lovely all at the same time. And just when I might start feeling like the universe was putting just a little bit too much on my plate, I get this. You have no idea. Thank you. So very much.

[@donnawebb1001]

One of my favourite songs! Thank you so much. I first fell in love with you in the early 90s when I had come thru a difficult period in my life and I really needed to find my 'center' again so I could "single mom". I listened to you daily. Your songs were feisty, thoughtful, and so many other things that my soul needed. And here you are again, feeding our souls with exactly the right mix for these crazy times. Bless you, stay safe and mighty.

[@dhtm3577]

Lovely as always. Such peaceful vibes. Deep gratitude 🙏

[@ianbarnes387]

An uplifting start to the day in the UK

[@KMediaTVChannel]

Mary is literally one with the guitar. its pure magic when she plays.

[@PrincessJamiG]

Yes! I feel like this guitar loves to sing with MCC. They're a mighty duo. :)

[@graemeelliott4147]

I agree and much prefer just her and the guitar. Shame there's not an acoustic only album.

[@CaliforniaDaileys]

Mary, I so love watching these Song From Home. Please please please do Between The Dirt And TheStars

[@pidg4611]

I hope there's always a next time!

[@helenajareb3216]

Thank so much for the uplifting gift of your Songs from Home! It makes the difficulties of these pandemic times easier to bear.

[@lindapeterson8911]

I just watched your You Tube performances of Stones in the Road, Why Shouldn’t We, and Only A Dream ...just blew me away! I’ve found you now because of your Songs from Home series. I wondered where I was earlier - I largely missed your career - ‘cause of me, not you. I realized it was med school/residency/early doctoring (sometimes I call them the lost years) that made me miss your earlier career. But what grace/gift from the Universe to find you now! Sweet, sweet gift from the Universe at this age, my 60s. I think that’s also why I relate to your songs so much, because you see what I saw in our childhoods and growing up. I view you at The Poet Laureate of Song...thanks for sharing your gifts each week. I truly can’t wait to see you perform your new album! Much love, God bless, and, as always, stay mighty! Angus and White Kitty too!

[@johnpfeifer7591]

Time and again I find myself going back to "Stones In The Road" for inspiration or comfort. Your work since then has been marvelous, but there's just something about that collection of songs that just - works. Thank you so much again for sharing your music like this. It means a LOT.

[@peterbowron1393]

"discovered" you way too late a few months back. While the voice may not be what it comes out of an old CD made in a studio with band, your skill & love shines through! Stay safe, and keep singing for us. Best wishes from Sydney Australia

[@minniegee2595]

You are so loved.

[@issyalmond1700]

Truly well love, xx

[@route7253]

Excellent !! You look so vibrant today. Angus to. Thank you so much MCC I treasurer these few minutes you share with us every weeks. Be well

[@viggytea750]

Today, and every time I listen to your music 🎶, you make my spirits fly 🙏

[@stevesurowiec6229]

Mary this song reaches inside of us and calls out the compassionate response that we each yearn to give for healing in this time of suffering.

[@GaryCameron780]

Thank you for doing these.

[@ellen9579]

Never, ever, never, ever, never disappointed🥀💜🥀 How many things in life can one truthfully say that about💜 As always, mightier because of you🍃🌱🥀🥀💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🥀🥀🌱🍃

[@jokautzman2971]

Love, love, love! Who in their right mind would give a thumbs down! Ugh- people! @marychapincarpenter you have so much love surrounding you! Love your heart and soul!! Now, Cmon, Cmon....next song on your list! ♥️ #staymighty

[@tammychilds5326]

🙏🏽 🌟💗💫☮️ Bless you for your Compassionate Kind Heart 💕 and spreading your Love 🤗

[@MSDOGS1976]

Another good song. Angus is a fine dog.....perfect companion. And so is my black lab. Time to take him on a long walk on the golf course and let him swim a bit. Ahh the good life.

[@romeohill5850]

I like these song thank you Mary.and l also like titled of the song. Why walk when you can fly.it is simply, because l like to do it both. Thank you again MS Mary.

[@sharonhutchinson9604]

One of my all time favorites for feeling hopeful and joyful! Thanks ever so much!

[@patgaff2536]

What can I say? I look forward to your radiant gorgeous smile, beautiful music, and a sliver of your life. Thank you for sharing with us. Yes, wear your mask all.

[@deboraheliason188]

Thank you again and again and again. Love to Angus & White Kitty.

[@TH-tl6sy]

I just brought home a rescue that's super fearful he doesn't want to come out of his crate. I just opened the door and left it hadn't budge from the back of it until I watched this and he's nudged his was forward heads now laying out of the grate. Might have to play a few more. Maybe we can draw him out with your soft loving tones.

[@TH-tl6sy]

And we're out on this shirt!!!!

[@neilprimeau5475]

Thank You so much for another beautiful tune Mary...Bribery bone 4 Angus...Love it...

[@taxthompsonfinancialpartne8354]

Thank you, Miss Mary. We need a lot of Hope in this world end I for one am grateful that you find that hope through music. I'm also grateful that you share it with the rest of us.

[@patriciabedding349]

Thank you for another favorite and for giving us something to enjoy each day..hugs to you and your sweet companions.

[@adriennesteeves7861]

This song is so fitting to our world today. I moved and many of my things are in storage. I was watching a video from a country music awards program and saw your name and immediately looked for your videos. I saw you in concert at 4 different venues in Indiana in the 90’s. Purchased all your albums and you are still a favorite for music listening. Seeing this video brought back so many memories from your concerts and makes me wonder about the others in your band. You always put on a fantastic show! Now I know I can see and hear you and your music whenever my heart desires. You tell awesome stories with your music. I’m so happy I found you.....again.......20-30 years later♥️

[@janelawless621]

One of my favorites. Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful songs, Mary. 🌹

[@dawng5653]

Absolutely love this song! Thank you Mary! Woohooo lots of clapping 👏 and cheering. Angus took the bait!

[@erock2229]

I absolutely love this song and this is a wonderful performance. Who doesn't love Angus? He was so cute waiting if you can call it that for his bone. Thanks again Mary.

[@karlagreen6310]

Went back to work.🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank You Mary.

[@maurinec.4784]

In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow. In this world there's a whole lot of pain....truer words have never been spoken. One of my favorites 😍 thank you kind lady ❤️

[@poodlenme]

A delayed view, but another great song and performance! ❤️

[@sharonvyse3686]

One year ago you posted this SFH video. Your "One Story" continues to unfold with grace, humbleness, and well-deserved recognition. It has been a very long time coming. You have spent the past year and a bit walking and reflecting with covid-19 grounding us all. It is your time to once again soar and fly, just perhaps at a slower speed with a fall tour on the horizon (it too once again looks packed). Wonderful news hearing this weekend was historic for you Ms. Carpenter as you were inducted into the First Class of Women's Songwriter Hall of Fame awards. 2021 has quite a different new normalcy for you. Way to go!! Hard to believe so many talented women have been ignored since 1970. Perhaps now, "Times, they are a changin". Congratulations!! So happy for you and the 9 other inductees. Thank you for your voice( quietly and aloud) at the helm of women, children and humane issues. "Actions speak louder" that is for sure! You are quite the one to "show a little inspiration". Stay safe and be well. 😊 🇨🇦

[@donaldneumeyer4423]

Phenomenal Mary!

[@reginalee4461]

More people really need to listen to this song. It's great thank u Mary for sharing all this beauty with us

[@tschouten1]

Hi Mary, Mr. Angus, and White Kitty! I’m glad you got your bone Angus! Thank you for another beautiful song! Stay well and strong Mary! God Bless You!!!

[@ammoannie]

Thank you for sharing love seeing you and Angus.

[@mikegriffin3437]

So appropriate for the events happening today. Thanks Mary.

[@badukp1792]

I LOVE your songs!

[@timlane-bortell2678]

Wonderful part of Sunday. Look forward to these. Thanks so much for the Songs from Home.

[@davidlendzyk8684]

Beautiful lady and beautiful song ! Thanks so much !

[@LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

This song has meant so much to me these past 25+ years. it's one of my go-to songs when I need some encouragement. What a delight to hear you singing it for all of us today.

[@keithz5133]

MCC for President 2020!!!!

[@tarotapy9144]

lol luv it :D... luv yahs....take good good care, and thanks so very much for keeping us grounded..blessings Mary

[@gordbarr3118]

Beautiful tune, thank you Mary, Angus and White Kitty!

[@martyennes6880]

Love this song! You help me to remember to hope. Thank you!

[@vienna517]

Greetings from Haight St. San Francisco. Love your music and the humanity you bring to your listeners. The Summer of Love happened here a long time ago and your songs remind me of that era. Be well, MCC.

[@davidmclean9540]

Isn't that the truth! How apropos this song is for right now! Thanks Mary!

[@TM-rm1rj]

You bring such joy at at time when we need it so badly. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@KMediaTVChannel]

OH MY GAWD ANGUS - I can't with this doooog. look at the face ugh

[@pamelaott1256]

Another Sunday morning starts with a beautiful song from you. Thank-you for the awesome blessing! With all the unpredictable events going on, we can count on you for a ray of sunshine!! We continue to Stay strong and Stay Mighty thanks to You for another week!

[@shelleypeterson8685]

PAMELA OTT - thanks Pamela (this is Shelley Peterson, the nurse) your kind words meant a great deal. And I except the virtual hug with gratitude!

[@audreyfelso993]

♡would it be possible that I reach out to pray one silent prayer..?God bless Pamela, staying mighty

[@audreyfelso993]

🌺Thank you Mary! It was wonderful! It's natural that the thought of concerts cannot be replaced but I think your video messages are dear sisters to them which we are so much supported by! Please stay strong and all the best everyone! As for peonies:) I still remember them from earlier weeks and they still brighten my mind:) Go team Angus and team White Kitty:)Peace!

[@rachelbrown9724]

Thanks a million, Mary!!! My husband and I got married Saturday morning (the 27th) in the park where we met, and yesterday he asked me which song I hoped you would sing today. I've adored "Why Walk When You Can Fly" as long as I can remember, and I told him I would love to hear that beautiful song. What a wonderful coincidence that your 27th episode featured it. You've been such a comfort to Matt and me during this crazy time, and I even promised to "stay mighty" in my vows. Thank you for the serendipitous wedding gift, and cheers to staying safe and strong from Kansas! You're a gem (as are White Kitty and Angus!)!!!

[@pamelaott1256]

Congratulations and Best Wishes!!

[@rachelbrown9724]

@@pamelaott1256 Thanks so much, and best wishes to you too!!

[@anag1638]

Thank you for continuing to share your Songs from Home series. I've enjoyed every one of them during these many long weeks of quarantine. My husband and I are on the east coast and our 25 year old son lives on the west coast. When my son was young his favorite stuffed animal was a little bull dog named Angus. Seeing your love of your dog Angus reminds of that pure love and the comfort it brings. Thank you.

[@jps55912]

So good.

[@sagebutterfly2]

I start smiling even before the video starts... just knowing you will once again warm my heart. Big hugs and love to you (and the beautiful 4-legged kiddos!!) xxx

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

We miss outside July music nights, too!!!! xoxox

[@audreyfelso993]

Dear Mary! You're back:)It's so kind of you to upload reminders, they bring joy, peace, smiles, the last one said with greatest respect to everything that is all around us. You are doing a lot 'for the world you live in', Paul McCartney said it in his intro notes to Liverpool Oratorium (presented in Budapest on Margaret island, an island in the river Danube years ago:) While waiting, I listened to your albums nicely in order:) and revisited early episodes here. I met familiar faces at the comments to songs from years back, too, and many familiar feelings to closely relate to! Your less frequently mentioned songs are also truly great!!! 'Hero in your own hometown: This world is gonna wear you thin...This world is gonna take its aim, call you every name' Wonderful song, also rockin'! Please forgive me for the long note. God forgive me, please. I hope you are staying strong like us:) Sending many many thanks and respectful, silent smiles. Hugs to Angus and White Kitty. May God bless you!

[@aldocomelli]

Your pictures are very beautiful. It is a great pleasure to listen to you sing, and in those few minutes we listen to you and see you from all over the world. We are far away, but we are all there with you. Thanks so much!

[@starsandguitars2050]

Hello Mr. Angus! He's worthy of his own song!

[@milevapavlovic5139]

Hi mary thank you for the songs hi argus and white kitty stay mighty 😀😀😀💪💪💪💪 rain here in england 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@davidaylsworth8964]

Thanks so much for your wonderful stories.

[@susanwagers8121]

I am so hooked on Songs From Home & really look forward to the next one. Thank you for sharing your wonderful music with us as well as your beautiful smile & showing us Angus & White Kitty.

[@charleshunt7981]

"Why Walk When You Can Fly" has always sounded like a folk standard to me. Akin to a song like maybe "If I Had a Hammer"; something you might sing with your friends. Great work! Thanks for sharing from your home to ours.

[@theresapepe6152]

Yay! One of my all time favorites. Consider this a warm, socially-distanced hug from North Florida.

[@bethginther9288]

Thank you so much for continuing to soothe us all with your music during the "New Normal". You are truly an "Essential Worker!" I was so excited when I saw that this will premiere tomorrow! Take care ...

[@tomsimmons4506]

Thank you so much for playing this song! It has always inspired me as an example of my journey with blindness and my travels with my Leader Dog Nelson, so glad you and Angus could share it with us

[@johngoeddeke2882]

Good morning Mary and Angus and everyone. Thanks for this wonderful uplifting song and your lovely smile Mary. I just returned from playing and singing at Sunday service at St. Louis the King here in Michigan so I miss the live feed but always happy to tune in when I get home. Thanks Mary, be blessed as you bless us with your talent.

[@sandramorris407]

LOVED IT. Never heard this on before. Thanks MCC

[@kellyvermace1696]

Inspiring words back then and perhaps even more so today. Thank you!

[@denisenusom6483]

Loved it as usual

[@julietissue8528]

Another song I have always loved. The photographs of the farm are absolutely stunning - it must be hard to leave something so beautiful when touring. It does look like how one could imagine heaven.

[@issyalmond1700]

My thoughts also x

[@carolinehero8419]

Ditto, from me! Beautiful home, and cannot wait for more beautiful music!

[@oldschoolchicky]

Love it! Another one of my favorites! Thanks for your wonderful music Mary and the reminder to stay strong and mighty. Your words warm my heart. You stay healthy and safe too. Tina :)

[@sharonvyse3686]

So very happy for you that the last few lines of this reflection you wrote back in 2020 during lockdown have come to pass. You are certainly back on the Summer Tour as June goes into the memory books this week. Those superpowers and faith have certainly paid off Ms Carpenter!! 😉

[@meredithreeder3666]

Thank you so much. This is so uplifting. You are greatly appreciated! ❤️

[@karenk920]

Early Morning Dew for your photo? So beautiful. Looking forward to Sunday! Hurray!