Mary Chapin Carpenter - I Have A Need For Solitude (Studio)

[@michaelgiffey5108]

I know it doesn't matter to her, but I wish she had radio airplay. She is one million times better than anything on the radio today. She will always be my favorite singer/songwriter. I have listened to her from the very beginning and have all her albums.

[@cflott1]

Could not agree more

[@thaddeusk4230]

Does it really even matter? Have you taken the time to really listen to her lyrics here? Fame? Fortune? on the cover of 'Rolling Stone' perhaps? She has a beautiful life, living on an amazing farm in Tennessee with her beloved Angus. And I'm pretty sure she's wonderfully joyful as to where her singing and career have taken her. Jeesh.

[@sallyarnold5131]

The world seems to have forgotten this truly talented lady. Pity.... she’s only gotten better and better over the years. I’ll always be a huge fan.

[@bar_demons]

The world hasn’t forgotten Chapin. She’s a legend! You’re talking about commercial radio stations that have forgotten everybody plus good music because they are all profit/ad driven now. I love the sh*t out of this song!

[@andrewmair7371]

Top Shelf - 👏😊 💐

[@jenniferlynnwyatt7149]

My all time favorite song by Mary Chapin Carpenter, We all need our solitude on a daily basis.

[@SuperPadsta]

😉👌

[@SingleCoils]

Saw Mary in Bristol and she was heavenly. Surrounded by sensitive and passionate musicians and her vocals and playing were jaw dropping. Thank you Mary for all you bring to our lives. " I have a need" was just SO beautiful. SO beautiful.

[@pwb0511]

Pure perfection, that’s what I’m hearing in my soul, when I listen and watch her play. ALSO, she has warm, intelligent, interesting fans who all have life experiences and are elevated spiritually by listening. Thanks again Mary!

[@AnneOBoyle-q6l]

Of ALL Mary Chapin-Carpenter's beautiful, heartfelt songs, I think THIS is my favorite... but, OHH 🙀 what a list of contenders!❤ 🏆💐🍀

[@griffkeeper1887]

Her music makes my soul smile. She's so incredibly talented!

[@MrPaco0112]

Here's my girl recording a favorite song - This is the real deal , no stage or stardom - Just an artist , friend , doing what she does best when not with her many dogs !

[@hobiehanson]

+Joan Bernard PLEASE COME JOIN THE MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER FACEBOOK PAGE JOAN!! COME AND CONTRIBUTE ANY VIDEOS, PHOTOS AND STORIES YOU MAY HAVE ABOUT CHAPIN!! THANK YOU!

[@robertcope9103]

Absolutely beautiful and so so feeling and poignant. Just describes exactly how I feel most days. Dear Mary you deserve a musical Oscar for this sublime song. Xx

[@timotc50]

I don't think this artist has ever put anything out that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed.

[@timeandsilence1]

An artist at work. A masterpiece. Perfect blend of poetry, performance, melody and heart. Thank all providence for music and for Mary Chapin Carpenter.

[@kimberlysongwriter]

I have loved Chapin's music for over 20 years...she is the best.

[@joybrucebruce3377]

The need for solitude has saved me from a lifetime of drinking or drugs. Done those things almost got trapped. Solitude has always kept me from not being able to get loose. And now as I'm older, even in a crowded room, I can go there.

[@supersxal]

I've loved Chapin's music since I was introduced to her singing "Opening Act" at the CMA awards in 1990. Her music is quite simply timeless, lyrics sublime and completely thought provoking whilst challenging boundaries. One of the best collaborators I've known in the industry, and with the great (and sadly late) John Jennings they were a magical combination, and that's without even mentioning Joan Baez & Shawn Colvin. The song and album are no different and Chapin continues to produce music that searches the innermost soul. An amazing rare talent with a voice that stops you in your tracks.

[@davidsmith6976]

Or Nanci Griffith

[@jeffreysilberberg]

I’ve only recently listened to Mary, on KZbin. Love every minute of every song! I especially love the guitar and piano work on this song!

[@vivmarlow4146]

Mary Chapin, your music gives me such peace and solace, therapy for me. Thankyou so much. Xx

[@sarahclark4580]

One of my favorite artists and I really hope to see her live someday!!

[@jjbullitt7755]

Mary, as we Scots say, you are pure dead brilliant. Awesome.

[@rahang4126]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful picking, beautiful sound, ......what else ? MCP is a great singer songwriter

[@MurrayMelander]

MCP?

[@rahang4126]

Murray Melander Sorry, I meant MCC

[@milarchdoha]

Extraordinarily personal song..... No matter where I go or travel to... and I've had my share over many years, MCC can always bring me home when I'm feeling too far away or ungrounded....Thanks M. and thanks for the post.

[@1neruby]

Her music reaches the deepest parts of my soul. Thank you for sharing this wonderful music!

[@joannekozaroff7500]

MCC’s voice is Valium for the soul

[@ricks7469]

Absolutely delightful.

[@cloudedthoughts909]

"I feel the same way about solitude as some people feel about the blessing of the church. It's the light of grace for me. I never close the door behind me without the awareness that I am carrying out an act of mercy toward myself." - Smilla's Sense of Snow - Peter Høeg

[@johnbutcher1710]

just stumbled on this and its mary at her best x

[@dnuosmaerd]

Fabulous Matt Rollings on piano...

[@skipperooney]

Way to go, Mary! Another treasure created....thank you for the beauty you are and that you bring to this world! A long time fan in Oregon

[@jimwadsworth4187]

This lady is superb - always has been, always will be. Makes me laugh but, I have to say, makes me cry more often than not - sad tears for wasted years eh? This acoustic version SHOULD be the definitive article - accept no others :-)

[@888omega]

Hauntingly beautiful and humble.

[@wjsnax]

Enjoyed this one by MCC very much. Great words and music. Wonderful composer, singer and musicians. Piano, percussion/drum, guitars are lovely. It is truly a privilege to listen and watch them perform. Thank you for posting.

[@debwlv]

So beautiful

[@SaskiaCornell]

beautiful and stunning - one of the greatest singer/songwriters - love you MCC. Saskia

[@richlane7711]

Gorgeous voice for such a beautiful woman and hers songs to be remembered God bless you always Love you xx

[@phyllishussey6177]

I love Mary ~ love listening to her; love playing her music. I agree with all those that have already said she is their all time favorite singer/songwriters. She always soothes my troubled mind.

[@heffala]

Always been a fan of Mary C. Carpenter and love this song and entire CD Beautiful

[@SPONDNO8]

What an amazing talent. Her voice just melts me. Stunning

[@janthorne6702]

She is one of my all time favorite singer/songwriters. Thank you for putting this montage together. I revisit it often to feed my soul.... :-)

[@Massivo07]

This is an album to keep, safe, ´cause will never know when we´d need it. Wonderful artist this beautiful woman. I would love to go to a concert. Maybe one day she would come to Portugal, where I live and, like her, have a need for solitude. Welcome back Mary.

[@MrPaco0112]

Studio clips like this work wel for her - lends the touch of reality and her true sencerity within the lyrics - Like it lots!

[@bigbird92114]

Absolutely beautiful song. Must thank my friend for directing me to this

[@JancisHarvey]

Got the album - but this is amazing. Thank you !!

[@anneoboyle426]

This is the PERFECT Song!!!

[@pipale446]

how did I miss this. It is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@071949]

As an introvert, I can really identify w/ this. Thank you, MCC. 06/22/2011

[@willesson9287]

was heading home from the Outer Hebrides and there was a late night article on the radio on Mary, I had never heard of her but her voice and the haunting quality of this song touched me deep inside and now I think she is incredible, so thanks hun for lifting me on the long lonely road

[@raek8940]

Beautiful, thank you 😊

[@gypsynovus]

Wow!

[@cafeman21]

Great studio sound...just played it really loud and it was perfect....Great.....great song...

[@chesbayview]

I've watched a more than one recording of this song. MCC really seems to be in the zone on this one. Love it!

[@whisperingeagle]

Mary's music touches the garments in my soul just like justin hayward. Music like this is a spiritual place to find refuge in from the ills of this life.

[@tateandemmy]

Perfectly Beautiful Song .

[@williamwhitman8597]

Magic.

[@harprdh]

absolutely mesmerizing....I so relate to this song.

[@ronschuster4377]

I need to see a TAB of this. I love the way she plays.

[@vondab3358]

Love from Florida!

[@Stringman1950]

Amazing song.

[@thomaslangr9541]

This is soul music for the masses.

[@latifgunduz5823]

not only thıs song but all her songs takes me hıgh thanks my lady

[@skipperooney]

Who's the FABULOUS pianist? Such sensitivity! Love the song, video, performers! Wow!!

[@FLYSCOT1]

The new album is wonderful! I saw her also in Bristol and really enjoyed the concert. I love her new single which RADIO 2 is playing alot.

[@tucanoman]

truly a subtle treasure and speaks to this solitario from the heart, I like her contented smile as the performance blossoms . . .

[@Twolfe38]

Oh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh. I love it. Thanks to my daughter who pointed me in its direction.

[@claudialp5223]

just wonderful

[@inspiredgardeningservices6894]

Pure 24k Gold, thank you

[@lynnechase6673]

How did Chapin pull these thoughts from my mind? A wonderment~~

[@SantiagoGarcia-od5gr]

Preciosa canción de la gran guitarrista y cantautora de New Jersey.

[@powmongo]

My favorite songwriter.

[@Beto246]

How sweet and deep song.... Beautiful.

[@mikeconnollymusic5171]

Beautiful

[@kevinbennett8477]

Real talent.

[@KeilahFolkertsma]

Lovely. Yes.

[@Hwp2012]

lovely!

[@lesremmington-allum6384]

Plus Matt Rollings on piano. Terrific keyboard player, who also plays for Mark Knopfler amongst many others.

[@GlasgowGran]

Decided to see (Hear) how MCC was doing these days ... Astounding song ... Perfection.

[@dickwooden4496]

She is the whole package that touches souls! Love her

[@marlizemeyer6781]

I've just been introduce to this extraordinary artist. Why not available on Apple Music?

[@mymonkeydusty]

Wow... enough said:)

[@Beto246]

Same here. ^^

[@carolinasalt2]

@giffeym I agree whole heartedly. She sings my life.

[@pacoman5876]

Man, only 773 views? World is doomed

[@hobiehanson]

COME JOIN THE MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER FACEBOOK PAGE! COME AND CONTRIBUTE!! WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!! THANK YOU!

[@paulpayton8238]

Hi Mary your like me blessed of God I've got your c ds you've got a sweet vioce lol Paul p Birmingham England xx ❤☺

[@janelawless621]

"I Have A Need For Solitude" I have a need For solitude I'll never be Safe in crowded rooms I like the sound Of silence coming on I come around When everyone has gone I have a need For cool, verdant spaces Beneath the trees Secret empty places Nobody knows So no one will intrude I have a need For solitude But you can find me, when the light is changing At that time of day when there's Little day remaining You can find me where I've been waiting Waiting here for you I never was The pretty girl in school I never was Fast, tough and cool All I was All my life it seems Was hard to love Harder now to keep But you can find me, when the light is changing At that time of day when there's Little day remaining I have a need For solitude I'll never be Safe in crowded rooms I like the sound Of silence coming on I come around when all the rest have gone...

[@marciocarvalho2834]

Who is the pianist ? This guy is excellent!

[@bethanyhutton2584]

Is anyone clever enough to know the chords? I am teaching myself guitar and this song is beautiful, I would really love to play it :)

Min också

[@weeweelegs]

I never was the pretiest at school, you are beautiful too me

[@bforrestb3]

:)