Mary Chapin Carpenter at Paste Studio NYC live from The Manhattan Center

[@321ski99]

In my opinion this is the best way to listen to this lady. One voice, one guitar, beautiful poetry. What more could you want.

[@AndyKimbel]

Agreed!

[@poodlenme]

Try to catch her videos from home solo it's awesome!

[@paultroyer3693]

A MEN!! 😀

[@elsierosam9952]

I agree, love this record. as above, one voice, guitar and the poetry. All three become a beautiful expression of human nature. Sometimes just the sky is personal and relevant to me. My scars are very feint now. Freedom of working with them renders them impotent. Never expected them to turn up in a song. Thank you MCC x

[@m.e.345]

..and a log cabin ..in midtown Manhattan.

[@jimguitarfan]

Class is timeless. Matchless words, majestic music and a voice from Heaven. What a beautiful artist and person Mary Chapin is.

[@larrymiller4]

From this rough-handed, well-worn, and somewhat conservative carpenter of 68, I have treasured every moment spent in the Mary Chapin Carpenter catalog of songs. Whether driving thru the mountains at night, or in a darkened room, she speaks to me and I can tell her, yes, I never knew how to say it or feel it, but that's just how I have it. There are other songwriters, other singers, but nobody can reach in like MCC.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Well put, I have to agree totally

[@jfhow]

born in 1958

[@Nordic_Sky]

Not just singing, but her playing is rock solid too.

[@amyhaselgren7886]

“I have a need for solitude” is a song that describes me to a tee! Kindred spirits!

[@gregggower6816]

she plays it forward and has courage to say in her songs how she feels no matter what

[@sallyarnold5131]

This is pure talent folks....doesn't get any better than Chapin. A true fan knows her very best songs were never the so called radio hits.

[@coda_o7]

You don't have to put down the hits to uplift the other stuff? It's also okay to like all of the above ;P

[@truthray2885]

After so many years, this is the first time I really concentrated on her out of the endless cacaphony, and .... my God, what I've missed. She's brilliant in every way.

[@terry-zi7eh]

She is an incredibly talented artist and such a beautiful person.

[@scottpatterson1329]

She ALWAYS makes me cry! Good Lord! I love her voice, her songwriting, just everything. Amazing artist!

[@leapingjoseph8462]

Scott, she makes me cry too. Was ashamed to say it, but thanks for making me admit it .

[@gsouthnm605]

A guitar and a mic. How is it possible to communicate this much so simply?

[@rahang4126]

Just true talent ! Just what's often missing on TV and radio crap !

[@jareddi7114]

Such an amazing writer and storyteller! Her voice has aged like a fine whisky and you can hear the road in it. Brilliant!

[@larchmontbreeze7428]

God given talent .... Captivating. I just close my eyes and I'm right there in that story! Thank you Mary ... bless you. Thank you for being part of my life.

[@doggodell]

I just started following MCC extensively. Of course I knew her first and other top chart songs; And I am now binging on her Songs From Home. I am shocked by is truly how talented she is. Pure genius. I suspect I know her childhood as she has provided autobiography through her songs. I have never seen a better song written and the musicality of "He Thinks He'll Keep Her". That song summarizes the genius she is. I've been blown away.

[@jng3150]

I've been in love with this lady for thirty years. Just as beautiful today as the first time I heard her.

[@andrewbriggs5066]

Incredible to think that Ms Carpenter is getting better. I'm obsessed with her newer records even more than her older ones.

[@diannes.1275]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Her music is so thought-provoking. She is amazing and I hope she never stops singing or writing. Thank you for this video.

[@SB-px8oc]

The Last Word.... is a masterpiece of hers!

[@leapingjoseph8462]

I am not ,and never been a country music fan, but I love Mary Chapin Carpenter. Her voice and lyrics just take me to a beautiful place. First heard her sing Haley's Comet song, and I knew she would be a part of my love of music. Brings me back to happier times in my life. Things are not so easy now and I struggle every day, but she takes me to melancholy, but happy places. Thank you, MCC.

[@aarond23]

She's a national treasure...

[@charlespritchett5430]

Mary Chapin Carpenters song Edge of the World touches my soul deep about when losing my best friend and partner Joey Lemons who passed in my arms on September 23rd 2020. It was the most helpless feeling I have ever felt in my life. That song is like when she sings it I relive that moment. I wouldn't trade that total love experience for the world. I hope when its my turn to move on I have someone who's arms I can be in and look up into there beautiful eyes and soul as I leave. Thank you Mary

[@domgrosso121]

Beautiful! So much charm and grace, even in jeans and hiking boots. Watch for her little curtesy to the “audience” after the final song, “Sometimes Just The Sky”.

[@paultroyer3693]

A TRUE NATIONAL TREASURE ... THE RAREST OF JEWELS ... Shining More Beautiful Brighter & With More Presence Than EVER Before ... The Deepest View Into The Heart Of a True GIFT FROM GOD ... THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU Mary .. We So Appreciate & Love You!! .. ( Like a Fine Wine .. Surprisingly Better & Better Even Though You Think it Can't .. Leave it To Our Mary .. Love Peace Grace Angles Too 😃 )

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

The BEST Voice !!! FIVE Chapin living room , all alone w/ dog concerts , done under:""Shelter In Place,"

[@sharonvyse3686]

We always enjoy back stories surrounding songs. Have all the records but for the one no longer available, "time*sex*love". MCC'S remake of "Heroes and Heroines" acoustically and solo is beautiful.

[@narrowroadmusic2]

Man she's great! This is the best interview with MCC I've ever seen!. This was wonderful. This album is beautiful! I've been a fan from the beginning! It's so good to see and hear her again!!

[@danielsunify]

I simply Love this songstress I''m grateful to be alive at the same time as her Genius... Thank you MCC.

[@amb13nt59]

Her voice, a single guitar singing, and lyrics that always court a deep muse...ALWAYS warms my spirit.

[@Jella-ji6pi]

He never mentioned it but that was some beautiful picking, those guitars sound as superb!!

[@reinalieberman3169]

Great.Just Great. Saw her a year ago. Great in person. Have been a fan for 30 years.

[@LaVidaVirtual]

We are lucky to have her. Helped me grow up. Thanks for this lovely performance.

[@PatrickLeonardva]

Mary brings beauty in so many ways - her craft is sublime. A true treasure.

[@frankenzerillo8723]

I've been a fan forever. A true artist, just great!

[@reginalee4461]

This is such a powerful performance! I play it over and over. The thing about MCC , I can understand every word she says. Rock on lady!

[@kevinbwillson4161]

I Love Mary like her wonderful music time has magical made the even more beautiful meaningful. What a amazing gift she is to the World. Lucky and loving it

[@babs4TLove]

To be able to sit here and listen to Mary Chapin up close and personal like this is such a treat! Love her new “live” album and I will continue to sing her songs and share them at the Jersey Shore. She has impacted my life (musically and otherwise...) Thank you!

[@janicewilliams966]

Mary Chapin Carpenter....just the sound of her name .... her music recognizes my soul.

[@maxkomine1934]

Such a gifted and talented lady.

[@ChristineLinge]

I love Mary Chapin Carpenter so much!!! She is a musical genius & my greatest inspiration! This video gives me so much pleasure to see & listen to! Thank you MCC for sharing your incredible gift with the world!

[@dougjones4538]

A truly magical performer and song-writer. And guitar-player!

[@bryantlaughlin4367]

Revelation! Americas female Dylan, Many already knew this. Just wanted to officially add my acknowledgement.

[@sonyamccann2402]

Hello Mary as I sit hear listening to the best music ever, thank for such beautiful songs. Lol I wish we were good friends yards know u had my # and things like that ,,so your coming to Chattanooga Tennessee yaaayyyy I'm 30 min away so can't wait

[@sonyamccann2402]

Bryant Laughlin this is the 1st place I've seen to leave a comment lol not to good at this so if by chance you do see this in hope you do but if u do I don't know how u get in touch with me

[@bryantlaughlin4367]

@@sonyamccann2402 hi !

[@bryantlaughlin4367]

Me or Mary?

[@armandsue]

Wow just beautiful. We just love your music and your voice. Thank you.

[@rjmcallister1888]

Have enjoyed her music since "How Do" in 1989, which now seems ages ago. All one needs is a guitar, a bunch of talent and a strong intelligence. Chapin has all three, and so much more. In love; always will be. She's someone you'd sure like to have beside you.

[@kawai99100]

She is one of a kind!!!!!!!!!

[@hobb29]

My fav female singer, been a fan of hers for many, many years. First saw Mary live at the Reading Hexagon Theatre UK and a few years later at the Chiswick Theatre, London. Have all her records. Such an honest singer and songwriter.

[@maungmaungmyothwin9334]

I am 68 and just discovered her. Brings tears to my eyes! Thank yoy Mary Chapin Carpenter.

[@phaedrussmith1949]

Great music, and the rug really ties the room together.

[@MrMscamarogirl97]

Love you Mary! Love your music. God Bless

[@57FR4422]

Always my favorite female artist. I have all her music and listen over and over but love these unplugged versions as well as her songs from home during the pandemic. Never get tired of MCC and the message she shares with us. Thanks Mary.

[@slyeung6562]

Love Mary Chapin Carpenter ! her voice and her song are so amazing.

[@constsncedaniel3028]

Has it been thirty years really. Wow my , loved here so much and now do I. I wore out my cassettes and CDs and now I listen on my Bluetooth speaker and my Alexa device.

[@mickymcl8359]

Story writer in her songs. Mary's stories resonate and educate and make you think, yeah I've experienced that too. Mary joins the pantheon of great writers and singers.

[@lifetimes2983]

Been a watchin and a listenin to MCCarpenter since the very early days. She may be playing solo as she is here or in a five+ piece ensemble but the quality in guitar and voice is always...there. However what continues to amaze me most is how she continues to produce such meaningful song titles and the artistic lyrics to support them for well over thirty years now. Onward Mary Chapin Carpenter...Onward for us all !

[@m.e.345]

Wow.. such depth and talent...she's the real deal.

[@bodeghost]

"I hold out my open hands despite my empty arms..." Well, that just saved me $250 dollars an hour! 😉 Seriously though, Ms. Carpenter has a way to encapsulate so much "depth of meaning" with just a few simple words. We are all fortunate to be graced by & with her poetry through song. Love & Light to you all out there in KZbin Land and BeYoNd ! 😉 💜 🍀 👻 🎶

[@leapingjoseph8462]

Light & love to you too.

[@dianeellis-mcroberts9376]

MCC, You are such an inspiration to women like me (a novice guitarist). Love and Light to you, from Silver Spring, Maryland!

[@BonelishOfficial]

Hard to believe, her voice is even richer than when she started out. That last song she played -- knocked me on my ass. Keep up the great songwriting, MCC (though you don't have anything to prove).

[@kenmannagh7788]

Mary you do not need overdubs or technology or questions about your songs ( just let her sing ), ....your questions are answered in her songs , she is a poet with a voice made in heaven . Her songs resonate with so many of us and for me personally in such an incredible way . She has an amazing gift of translating her soul experiences into words and music. She does not even need to speak or explain , she says more in those songs . Lovely to listen to you like this , I missed you in St. Anne's Cathedral Belfast last time you were in N. Ireland , maybe next time if you come back ....Come back soon, ....but I have always your beautifully crafted songs of life , wonderful Mary. Thank you .

[@davidkenny1289]

What a talented performer, who resonates with her audience. Mary gets better with age.

[@garyssimo]

I have two heros named Mary. The first on was my boss in 1969 as she owned the guitar studio where I taught,with her son Doug. Much later I discovered she is the second oldest rosie riviter at 101! Mary Torres Called me last year and sang God Bless America in amost perfect pitch age 100. Second hero is my current boss Mary, an 80 yr old PHD psychologist. Ok one more..a Mary in santa rosa running forgotten felines where they have altered over 40 thousand ferals Marys are super humans eh? this one always makes me cry. Shes getting better every day and I hope shes singing at 100 too.

[@paulrich4274]

Always Loved her voice !

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

She is adorably good.

[@victorjcano]

God this woman is such a gift!!! I just love her!

[@michaelstrickland6592]

I'm late to this particular party, but not too late, thank heaven! Beautifully done. ❤

[@malachite4me]

Chapin is absolutely my number one favorite and I love this album. Thank you for your music and I can listen to you all day.

[@dianecolumbus477]

Bravo! Simply beautiful and so moving! Always love your voice Mary. ♥️

[@MsDrSantana]

She's such a joy. I love her! She's who I fantisize to be in my next life. :)

[@johnbutcher1710]

what a brilliant interview and of course the wonderful songs from Mary .

[@robertwilliams-wd6cp]

I took a C.D. of Mary Chapin Carpenter to the hospital back in the 90s leaving the jewel case at home . When I returned I could not find the C.D. Hope whoever found it is a fan of her music today.Still have the jewel case .

[@mikefraumeni5367]

Purely wonderful, thank you MCC for this performance. Your words always touch me especially lately where I lost my younger sister to pancreatic cancer and myself battling a neurodegenerative disease that has temporarily diagnosed as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. As you say sometimes just the sky though is all one needs to keep going on and enjoying the simple wonders of living. Again, thank you so much.

[@laurianni]

Bless your heart, Mike F., wherever you are.

[@mikefraumeni5367]

@@laurianni Same to you. ❤️

[@andrewbriggs6392]

I've loved Mary since the beginning. My musical inspiration.

[@hddolginoff]

Paste offers artists an amazing showcase. I love the interviews as well as the music.

[@curtiswayneconrad517]

Hold me back, Heart meltdown going on. 💔

[@clutions]

OMG No MakeUp and still as beautiful as ever! ... and I've been to the Twist and Shout! ... Lived in Md back then. Went to school in St. Mary's County! Always loved her ... and her music!

[@robertstack2144]

Pure talent, perfect. She got me thru covid in her podcasts. Where's Angus. Love MCC

[@Jkraftski2]

Beautiful. Songs from the heart😊

[@dispillman8175]

Just bought the album. Little late, I know, but I have just become a fan. I really enjoyed the video too.

[@hochbob]

Truly an American treasure. She will be performing here in Clearwater, FL with Shawn Colvin in the very near future. I can't wait.

[@jimklipper6022]

Bob Hochstadt Hopefully not too near, so it does not get cancelled.

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

As good as it gets!!!!!!

[@LindDavis]

A perfect voice. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice - your words.

[@jeffallbon5838]

I just love this lady and her music. Thank you

[@lakelure4me]

Excellent as always! I hope you had a happy Life Mary.You touched me all mine.

[@paulkubic786]

Great writer,singer,guitarist,a real role model,Colvin was her backup singer! Take notice,you young stars,Maren M,and Kacey M. She is the real deal, listen to this!! Wonderful Patti quote.

[@mariaalvaro4630]

I love "He thinks He'll keep her, and passionate kisses, all her songs are wonderful, would love to see her in concert

[@jetwoman10001]

Love this album..

[@robertweinblatt2018]

Still Mary Chapin! Thank God🙏🏻

[@randalbladel2817]

Such intelligent songwriting. Love the unaccompanied guitar.

[@WillyKellyMusic]

Very enjoyable. A fine example of great and professional musicianship!

[@maryannpshock955]

Favorite rendition of one of my favorite songs! This video is a treasure 💖

[@kevincorgel3384]

love you Mary!

[@virginiaallison7110]

Ah wow, Mary Chapin Carpenter I have missed your voice. And your style. I hope you are back on KZbin. That's my only out reach.

[@debbiebolek2117]

Sometimes just the sky♥️ So true♥️

[@bmw-e30]

A true artist.

[@cliffschnitker418]

Yes. Its got to be the best one.

[@cliffschnitker418]

However. I did like the little extra with the guitar stroke on Idle wild horses. Grear song. It caught my ears immediatly.

[@eugenespudich8867]

oneoftheemanygreat talents that we are truly blessed with.

[@truthray2885]

She is an artist on an echelon that makes me think of Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt.

[@karenlyn8592]

Awesome!❤❤❤

[@petermainwald6413]

I adore this woman...

[@hopper8705]

Love all your music ! ❤️❤️ Magic Voice !!! Thank you for being you !❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vintagev412]

Your voice is always beautiful 💕🎶

[@k7ddmjb]

I think this pure soul is been off the circuit for too long. I saw her at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts 25+ years ago and she hasn't lost a thing. A Troubodor.

[@bobframe1949]

Gorgeous.

[@tobradovic]

Such an amazing and talented artist. I have seen her live many times.