Mary Chapin Carpenter - Songs From Home Episode 50: Christmas Carol

[@stephenodell7253]

I have been a devoted fan since 1989, have seen you at least a dozen times over the years , and thankfully saw you in Ridgefield Ct 8/21/23. You were and always are amazing Thank you for touching my heart like you always do , and like very few others. You are beyond the best and I cried as you performed A girl and her dog as did my daughter . You are a treasure beyond any words I can muster and you are strong, mighty, and such a wonderful person . Thank you for sharing your self with all of us who love you dearly Mary Chapin Carpenter ❤

[@budgiespat7883]

You are writing such moving poetical songs, dear Mary Chapin Carpenter ... wishing you and your beloved ones well and thanking you deep from my heart for this peaceful moment here! - you are a GREAT SINGER SONGWRITER!

[@jeffreyeverett2401]

Don't know what to say MC. As always your message of peace and kindness to one another goes out. Perhaps with your beautiful gift that you have given to one and all, peace and loving one another will eventually over rule hate, prejudice, and war. Thank you for your constant message and beautiful gifts. Stay strong Mc, stay strong.

[@rjk8008]

This was the perfect year to listen to your lyrics and really take in the meaning behind them. A few of them have actually brought good tears to my eyes. Love your music more than ever. Thanks again for being here for your fans at a most difficult time.

[@christinamorgan5799]

So very true. Everyone take care.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Made me cry, too! Good tears, as you say! And, yes, so grateful for the comfort of a song from Mary every Sunday morning!

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

“Because peace will shine in me and you from Bethlehem to Timbuktu” That’s such a beautiful prayer for our world! Thank you for always having the right words, Mary! Merry Christmas to Angus and White Kitty and you!

[@bobhrfarm]

I love that album, and I love this song! The best contemporary Christmas album available! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thank you!🎄

[@sarahpamula778]

I have been a friend to your great music since, Down At The Twist and Shout. Grammy performance, joy and happy!

[@jdbishop8512]

I love youte songs and white kitty and Angus and you Mary. Thanks for all the songs you write.

[@michaellorge5519]

Beautiful as ever. Phenomenal artist.

[@julesdas712]

Just received the digital download of One Night Lonely - our Christmas gift. The soft vibrato of Mary's angelic voice is as if she was beside you, while each lone guitar bravely sings its heart out in the silence of Wolf Trap. 26 acoustic versions, many more brilliant than their original. Who knew such musical beauty could rise above the pain of 2020.

[@jenellelynne5971]

Is this a new album? Where can you find it?

[@nurturenature2282]

This is my Sunday church service. I listen to a beautiful song and am grateful for the gift, I contemplate the lyrics, read the comments, happy to see Angus and White Kitty, laugh at the squeaking, and feel a sense of community with everyone here. It brings me peace and hope and comfort, it lifts my spirit, it feeds my soul, and resets my mind. Thank you 🙏 to MCC, Angus, White Kitty and my fellow MCC fans. “Peace can shine in me and you” ☮️💜

[@ursulamulder110]

@Nurture Nature Hello! So very well said. Am so grateful for all the soulfood dispensed by MCC! I feel that peace MUST shine in me and you (plural) - to keep hope afloat. Stay well and strong.

[@cflott1]

Beautiful!

[@wjcorrinne4052]

Hello, Back to finish my second trip through MCC’s songs. Yes her music can calm a troubled soul and peace where anxiety waits to disrupt us. Ms. Mary’s songs guides us through and our troubles are laced aside and forgotten for a while. Bless you this Holiday Season.

[@eds1341]

Your 50th light on our Christmas tree. An exquisite gift to us and the world.

[@sharonvyse3686]

We are just a year into this SFH tearful song of yours Mary Chapin, and your lyrics of "Christmas Carol" have evoked some memories -- nothing wrong with that. We just decorated a seniors' building this weekend -- not too early we thought! We do have to put the spirit of giving back into these special celebrations. From our house to yours MCC, wishing you a wonderous Happy Holidays and good tidings for the New Year. May they be a whole lot more joyous for you and yours this year with a vaccine in an arm, a mask or two in hand, and safe measures still adhered to so that next year finds you able to spread your wings a little further at your leisure and perhaps in a studio or gracing a few more folks with your presence catching up or yes, even in a grand hall indoors or outdoors performing. Thank you for keeping us all connected these past 2 years especially, but through the last near 35 years!! 🙏 💜🎄🇨🇦

[@joetrester3139]

Ahh, my troubadour friend...I have a bone to pick with your lyrics. You sing that you haven’t been to church in you don’t know when. I think that isn’t true. Every Sunday you take us to church. You may not have been in a building but Jesus once said God is worshiped in Spirit and truth. There is no doubt the Spirit is with you and without question, you tell the truth. Blessings be upon you, my musical friend. You certainly have blessed me and many others...

[@cflott1]

Beautifully said!

[@hannesheller3162]

Thank you very much for the 50th episode, love to the animals!❤

[@DaveLeoni]

Very nice song. 🙂. Awe, white kitty. RIP.

[@wjcorrinne4052]

Dear Ms. Mary, A beautiful late autumn day, a quiet green field with a path leading over the rise. An excellent day for a walk with a faithful friend. Angus looks back to see you his faithful friend, lagging behind. His look says,”We have fields to cross, a path in this meadow leading to adventures just over this hill into the trees.” Not looking back at this year but to next a better year ahead and it’s across this field to look at the bright promising horizon. “A duet with my favorite person, a toy to squeak, a hole to dig a bone to gnaw on, I’ll let you sing lead while I keep the beat”, Angus thinks as he waits for you to catch up, Ms. Mary. Looking forward to your selection to share with us tomorrow. Peace and blessings to you.

[@rosannemadden8520]

I have been listening to "Come Darkness, Come Light" all day. Your "Bells Are Ringing " plays continually in my head. Chapin thank you for the blessings of your music! Sending you blessings in return.

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

Oh my. Christmases when I was a boy. Snow, presents 🎁 under the tree 🎄. Christmas dinner. Our one long distance phone call of the year to our grandparents on the East Coast. What happened to all that? I guess we grew up is all. . . Thank you, Mary. Beautiful as always. Timely. As always.

[@TheLittletrees]

Love this song, always lots of memories, growing up with friends and family, so many changers. I wish for peace happiness and contentment for all of us. Be well Mary Chapin Carpenter. Hope Angus and White kitty get lots of treats for Christmas. 🎄✌️❤️

[@paull6425]

Thank you so much Mary for all you have shared with us this year. Your truth and radiance has shone through healingly. As you have put out, so much and more should you receive in times ahead 🌻🦋❤

[@simonnewman7444]

Apart from anything else, sublime guitar picking Mary, as ever. What a pre-Christmas Sunday treat!

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

Yes, beautiful indeed.

[@viggytea750]

Oh how I love unwrapping your gifts 🎁😌🙏

[@delanger]

When Christmas comes You are in my mind. Last year I heard your „On a quiet Christmas Morn“ for the first time and fell in love with it. I play the guitar and sing it the whole day long. And now this beautiful piece, I love it from the first chord I heard. Mary, I love you. Detlef from Germany

[@margaretwoodhams8975]

So glad to see White Kitty again. Thank you for another beautiful song Mary x

[@margaretclay2710]

Your guitar picking reminds when I first fell in love with the guitar. Your music stirs nostalgia, even when hearing some of it for the first time. And your voice conveys all the heart and soul you sing about. Bless you!

[@raywood8187]

Peace, love and maybe some snow is what i wish for you sweet Mary.

[@amyhaselgren7886]

Once again, a perfect song choice with a beautiful message that is timeless! Thank you Mary!! So good to see WK! Hi to Angus! 💚🌻

[@kristalkuntzelman5614]

Your songs always make me think... "How does she do this? Using her words to convey my feelings and thoughts." I often wished I could write poems and lyrics but then I realize how you have put them in a song! What WONDERFUL feelings your music gives me

[@joelgevirtz6181]

Nothing like a Martin Dread. That one sounds great! Of course so do you!

[@LizaPeninon]

Oh Mary, you are so lovely and sweet that although you got me smiling here in France, I also got tears in my eyes... How beautiful and touching ... you're golden... Much Love, stay safe 🙏💗

[@ethnicmusiclover]

Loved that song. Makes me think of John Denver and John Prine. I love music and MCC.

[@carrollverbeck2964]

What a beautiful piece of music and words. I played it back to back which I never do. It calmed my heart, brought smiles to my soul, and a flood of Christmas memories. One of the most peaceful songs who've ever done. The melody is so soothing and comforting. God bless Mary and thank you for sharing your talent.

[@whitstodghill6128]

Thank you so much for doing these videos and songs from home. I love your Christmas - Come Darkness, Come Light. I listen to it every year again and again. Your music has always meant so much too and helped be during some difficult times in my life. Thanks for helping us all again. Peace, love, and Christmas cheer.

[@audreyfelso993]

Dear Ms Mary Chapin, You have touched and are touching our lives when it has been and is essential! Thank you for Everything! It is a discovery how many wonderful songs you have and I intentedly not say unbelievable because I believe it:-)I always listen to my favourite ones and discover new ones truly every week. Also keep reading your song lyrics like an anthology of amazing poems, often I just read and it's great as well! The greatest of all is to be able to see&hear you. Thank you for your efforts & the effortless, true compassion of yours to us! Practically you are saving us! Sending back our best and our grateful thanks!!! Could you please give Angus and White Kitty my greetings?Please take enormous care, and please Everyone. All my thanks🌲❄♥️🌲🎀🌲

[@audreyfelso993]

Happy Holidays White Kitty :-):-)and thank you, thank you for this wonferful melody🌲♥️

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

@@audreyfelso993 So beautifully said!

[@audreyfelso993]

@@PhoebeFayRuthLouise I stopped at your words thinking how distant feelings connect mentioning a prayer for the world and quoting one of the lines that caught me best as well, 'from Betlehem to Timbuktu' All the best to you and keep strong and well!!!

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

@@audreyfelso993 All the best to you as well! Stay safe, stay strong, stay mighty!

[@ursulamulder110]

@Audrey Felső Hi Audrey. You express it all so very well! I love reading your posts. And I agree: the Mary Chapin Carpenter songs ARE an anthology of poetry. Wishing you, Audrey, and anyone else reading this Peace, Harmony and a Meaningful Festive Season, even if it is not Christmas that is being celebrated. And to MCC a thousandfold return of all the compassion and love she sends out. Stay safe and strong.

[@jamescopeland5358]

Thank you Mary, 1968, I was a sophomore in HS. I remember it well, the White Album and the record player. You make so many folks happy with your songs from home. I love the Travis Pickin and the ways it can be modified. The Martin sounds great. Hi White Kitty! My heart is warmed. Thx again

[@escudos999]

Thanks again Mary from the UK - thank you for your music and the lovely messages you post. Today's is so perfect, encapsulating all that is important - people staying strong and helping others.

[@texhaines9957]

Hi from Helena MT! Rejoice Sunday! The city decorations go up (hopefully) in nice weather just before Thanksgiving. This year it started cold & snow in October. Nice song. I have a lot more memories of the holidays way before '68. By then I'd have lost my Mom, and maybe I ought to write some of that down for my Grandchildren. Thanks Mary * White Kitty.

[@milevapavlovic5139]

Hi mary angus and white kitty happy holidays to you so many thanks for the music you have been a blessing to us all in the uncertain times stay safe strong healthy from england please all wear your masks big hugs to all 😷😷😷💪💪💪💪💖💖💖💖

[@JackieSewert]

Oh how this song speaks to my heart about this time of year! Thank you again for sharing your talents and providing us with a gift each week. I consider it my little installment of ‘sanity replenished’. We are blessed for sharing this earth with you simultaneously. 💪🏻💪🏾💪💪🏿

[@Melissa1111]

I love you Mary. You have such a fantastic gift of putting feelings to lyrics and music. Another amazing and beautiful song you've created with your loving spirit. May you, Angus, and White Kitty enjoy a wonderful holiday season together. Thank you for sharing your gifts, your music, and your lovely energy with us all. You keep us mighty you know. ❤💪🙏✌🎄🎁

[@carriVT]

Thank you so much for this gift you give us. Stay mighty.

[@PeppermintPJ90025]

That was quite a holiday treat to see White Kitty! And as always, thank you for a beautiful song from a beautiful heart. 🎄🎁❤️

[@giancarlozulian6976]

Ti aspettiamo in casa nostra con affetto e gratitudine per la compagnia che ci fai. Sarà come sempre un momento di serenità da gustare. Buon ascolto e buona vita a tutti!

[@terryg.8187]

I've been thinking and feeling nostalgic about the Fab4 lately so this song was perfect for me. Seeing White Kitty's sweet face is a special treat. Thank you to MCC, Angus and WK.

[@manuelaschuster6847]

Thank you for this moving song on the third advent's sunday .

[@karlagreen6310]

Miss Kitty is soooo beautiful. So is the song. Thank You Mary!!

[@MegaRainbow40]

Wonderfull just what I needed on a dark grey day in the UK. Peace ✌️ hopefully will come in our time ❤️

[@sagebutterfly2]

So very grateful for you, dear Mary!! And yes, prayers from my Heart across our country and globe for peace, unity and compassion. And also, thank you SO much for a short visit with White Kitty! Much love.

[@diannejones5486]

Another beautiful picture of our handsome Angus.

[@tammyweinke1138]

So beautiful and heartfelt 🎄... thanks for sharing this!

[@MrMewlie]

Thanks Mary.Greetings from Co Mayo Ireland.You are favourite discovery during Covid.

[@captainkprflury3480]

Thanks MCC! So refreshing to see your smiling face and hearing your amazing voice! Stay safe ,stay mighty, keep the faith!

[@CBbehereNOW]

Such a voice, such a smile, such Love ❤️

[@goodstorysss]

I just love you. What a great songwriting, what a fantastic voice. And what a great personality, full of solidarity! Thank you so much!

[@ole-ol1ok]

I’m sorry that I’ve never heard this song before, but I can relate to it completely. For a moment I was even back in “68” . It was hard but so much easier then , if that makes any sense. As usual Mary Chapin , you’ve touched my soul. Thank you for that. ❤️! 💪😷

[@Kitsaplorax]

Thank you again for your musical offering. So many of the late Decembers in my life have been filled with so many dark tragedies and losses, I can't bear to celebrate it for myself. So I do what I can to better the lives of others, take comfort in their joys and abide in hope for better tomorrows for all.

[@lesliew3343]

Thank you for another beautiful, sweet song! Much gratitude, Mary. You are a gem. You have brightened another Sunday morning.

[@ludwigdietsch9131]

So peacefull...Greatings from East Germany..🥰

[@ursulamulder110]

Beautiful Angus against a backdrop of silver linings! Thank you for all the wonderfully generous gifts coming our way, dear MCC. Warm wishes, especially for health and wellness to you, from summery Cape Town. 😍

[@wjcorrinne4052]

Hello again , I pray that you’re doing all you can to stay safe this Holiday Season. Our warmth has left and the cold has returned.Its time once more to sit and let Ms. Mary’s music flow over me as I get ready to finish this second journey through Songs From Home. Peace and good will to you and all you share the Season with.

[@ursulamulder110]

Dear Bill (I hope I recall the name correctly?) Many thanks for checking in. Another extremely turbulent and challenging year comes to a close; for you it is winter and indoors activities hold your attention - quite the opposite here in the southern hemisphere, namely Cape Town, South Africa. Nonetheless, I join you in revisiting SFH: they remain a MOST profound blessing! Bill, I wish you all the very best for this year's festive season and send you blessings for 2022, most of all: I wish you (and anyone who reads this) resilience as we continue to weather the various virus waves. My lasting gratitude goes to Mary Chapin Carpenter for her SFH that proved to be such life- and sanity-saving gestures. Blessings.

[@wjcorrinne4052]

Yes, Ursula, you have the correct name. Thanks for the reply. You must live in a beautiful country that I’ve only seen on PBS & National Geographic. I can remember way back in the 1950, yea I’m old, when my mom told me that Christmas was different south of the Equator? I couldn’t figure out how a sleigh could work down there. Innocence of our youth. Thanks, a Blessed Holiday for you and all you meet.

[@johnbarrows2034]

The good side of Corona: You started this series. It's so great to listen to your voice with nothing but a guitar. Fantastic. Thank you.

[@dhtm3577]

Thank you, again. There is nothing like a beautiful song to brighten our day. Christmas holds its place in my heart for giving and the joy of children. The beginning in October of the commercialization is sad. We have much to be thankful for no matter how difficult things get. Much love to all🙏❤️

[@GoldiDox]

Your voice is so uplifting... whenever I listen my heart feels lighter. I'm having a particularly difficult time today, physically and emotionally drained, so your beautiful lyrics this morning are especially sweet.

[@50toinfinityatleast]

Same with me.

[@reginalee4461]

Merry Christmas to all. Thank you Mary, Angus and White Kitty. I enjoy life more because of you and your music.

[@reginalee4461]

Beautiful ❤️ 🥰 just beautiful! Can't wait for Sunday morn.

[@jenniferdurham2782]

Thank you so much, once again, for this gift. For opening your heart and your home to us. Happy holidays.

[@lindaeatonbrenizer3479]

Thank you so much Miss Mary. It is so great to see and hear you. Blessings to you and Angus and Whtie Kitty.

[@johnoksys7713]

Thanks for performing a very beautiful song Happy Holidays

[@joandeschamps6790]

"Knee-high snow": now there's a wonderful memory pulled from my aging brain: Upstate New York in the mid to late '40's! (A lot more fun for my 5 year-old self and our dog than for my parents, tho!) Thank you for the music and inspiration.

[@joyshah53]

White Kitty! I had been worried about her. Thanks for sharing her in this episode!

[@cornstorm666]

Seeing White Kitty was a great seasonal gift...and your beautiful song keeps away the cold...🎄🐾stay mighty

[@davidlendzyk8684]

I always look forward to a beautiful song from this beautiful lady every Sunday morning ! Thank you so much ! Merry Christmas to you and to everyone !

[@cometsmom8943]

That was beautiful. Stay mighty 💪

[@azcrum]

What a beautiful song. Merry Christmas to you and your fur babies. Been listening to you for many, many years ♥️.

[@kencates4704]

snow and Beatles...seems like there was snow here for Christmas 68’...thanks as always...

[@Sherbear60]

Thank you Mary CC!! MERRY CHRISTMAS White Kitty...good to see you!! Angus..hope you get tested up for another adventure!! Sending love, prayers and peace to you all!!❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@patrickostrom2762]

Such a beautiful song of love in Xmas spirit ! Love the 🌲 in bucket very creative! That guitar sings so well with you and balance the vocal! Thank you Ms Mary for this Xmas sermon! Love this!

[@xoxb2]

What a beautiful picture of Angus, and how lovely to see White Kitty again!

[@50toinfinityatleast]

So glad to see this!! Funny, I’ve been grieving a loss of a painful relationship that I’ve never fully grieved years ago...you were there with me.... “you win again” describes perfectly how I felt. That was a long time ago, but I’ve been playing your music over and over the past few days as I’m trying to finally put that long ago pain behind me. Your words express so easily what I felt for years in that relationship. It damaged me to the point I’ve not been able to trust anyone. *Why tell you this? To say thank you for the music - and from the words of “you win again” and others, I know you FEEL what I’ve been through. Thank you for being there. Peace, dear sweet poet. 🌺

[@meredithreeder3666]

Thank you. Perfect song for today as the snow comes down outside my window! ❄️

[@bernicewalsh3432]

Mary Chapin Carpenter. Angus and White Kitty , Merry Christmas to you all.

[@johngoeddeke2882]

Good afternoon from the Mitten state Mary. Another wonderful song to help me get in the spirit. Blessings to you and yours with affection!

[@davidholman5765]

Thank you again for posting a song. I look forward to them every week.

[@cristinafrick9773]

Thank you so much for this Mary- God bless you all- take care, wear your masks, and stay safe everyone!:) GOD IS GREAT *ALWAYS*!:)

[@paulaf8904]

Greetings from Austin, Tx, MaryChapinCarpenter!!!

[@milissaviggiano7370]

MCC, thank you for making such a safe place for me each Sunday. I read what you write in addition to what you sing and I love the paragraph that talks about empathy for others and what their holidays might look like...perspective is important this year especially ❤

[@paulkubic786]

What a wonderful guitarist,among so many other talents!

[@jeffallbon5838]

Peace and Love to you, Mary Chapin. Marry Christmas and Thank You xxx

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Hi Mary, such a beautiful song. I hadn’t heard this one before, so that made it extra special. Hear, hear to Christmas getting earlier every year. The increasingly commercial nature of Christmas tends to spoil it for me, hiding what Christmas is really meant to be about; peace and love to everyone. Happy holidays to you, White Kitty, Angus and everyone reading this.

[@janricks3851]

Merry Christmas Mary, your beautiful puppy dog and kitty......may the new year bring you much joy.

[@pwb0511]

Wow what a lovely song, made my day, thanks so much🎄

[@williammccormick1164]

What a great, soft and soothing sound. Just what we all needed. Thank you again for such great music. I'm going to go list to Come Darkness Come Light all over again.

[@kawai99100]

From Florida...thank you!

[@paulhamel4422]

Thank you

[@rjlwis]

From Augustus and Louis my two big furry boys and myself wishing you white kitty and Angus...Happy Holidays! With love...

[@maurinec.4784]

Your magic is amazing. I enjoy your music so very much, but your ballards are the most incredible. I live in California and to have snow is very rare here. You brought me to a small town with snow. Thank you ❤️ Happy Holidays ma'am

[@kathleenhickey7793]

So beautiful and so needed today! White Kitty always gives me a smile and a pang. She is the living double of my beloved Puff, who left us many years ago. At a bittersweet time, thank you for your gift!

[@secretlifeist]

Beautiful and meaningful as usual Mary, hope you have a wonderful Christmas , thank you from Ireland ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@patriciabedding349]

Thank you for being here every Sunday...50th week, wow. Loved your song. Hope you have a white Christmas. Here in Southern California high desert last year we had one! A rare treat. ❄️❄️❄️

[@patgaff2536]

Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.