Mary Chapin Carpenter
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-04-27/mary-chapin-carpenter
Singer Mary Chapin Carpenter
Russ Harrington
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter talks about her latest album, "The Age of Miracles." She describes it as "a personal exploration of regret and resilience but also a ... more universal expression of wonder" of the times in which we live.
Guests
Mary Chapin Carpenter
winner of five Grammy and Two Country Music awards, has sold more than 13 million records.
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Wonderful! I look forward to being absorbed in the conversation between two of my very favorite people. An enduring memory of our time in Memphis during the 90's was Mary Chapin Carpenter's superb performance at Mudd Island. It was 100 degrees but you wouldn't know it from any behavior on her part -- she is such a professional. Peggy Kruse, St. Louis, Missouri
What a beautiful piciture of Ms. Carpenter. I look forward to hearing the conversation.
Around 1990 or so, I was living in the Bay Area and attending Mills College. A good friend's brother insisted that the three of us drive into The City to Slim's to see Mary Chapin Carpenter ... who we had not yet head of ... To date, I consider it one of the most valuable evenings of my life and have carried her music with me ever since ... I don't have a favorite, I love each and every song. I now live in Salt Lake and thank you for this morning's interview.
Another long-time fan, Executive Director of the American Music Therapy Association, Andi Farbman, who presented you with the "Songs from the Heart Award" for John Doe # 24. Sounds like with what you've been through, it's time for a new partnership to highlight the therapeutic value of songwriting and the profound impact of music on lives across the lifespan.
Thanks for being an articulate spokesperson about music, especially while the arts are under siege and healthcare reform has a long way to go.
Andi Farbman
I have always been inspired by Mary Chapin Carpenter's song "Why Walk When You Can Fly." I have used it as a mantra in my own life as I try to make the most of my own circumstances and opportunities. Its so easy to just get by in life, to be mediocre. Thats why its great to have a reminder to become and do something better~ to really make a positive difference in the world!
I can only imagine the depth and perspective Mary Chapin could have brought to us through her music had she been a parent! I know it's none of my business, but I yearn for that.
Downloaded the music this morning from iTunes to get the bonus track but still awaiting the hard copy from Rounder. I love what I have heard so far.!!!!!
I have never listened to Mary Chapin Carpenter's work before but I am a fan now. I believe in fate and that I was meant to hear this show today.
I am going to be 40 in September and have 3 years old twins and going through some inner struggles with my marriage. Thank you for your comments on the ups and downs of marriage. It has inspired me to work harder on my 10 year commitment.
Thank you and God Bless!
She is beautiful! I've listened to her music for over 20 years and it seems that she just keeps getting better! A fantastic talent and great performer
What a gift. To have two of my favorite people together at one time is wonderful.
Two beautiful and talented people - your work is inspirational.
Thank You!
I first discovered MCC while going through separation and end of my 23 year marriage at the age of 44. She writes about solitude, loneliness, loss and love the way no other does. I always tell people she is a poet who puts her poems to music. One of my all time favorites is "Family Hands." I have a friend from North Carolina whom this song could have been written for. So excited to hear this interview and just picked up the new CD.
Thanks again to Diane for getting MCC on her show! I always love hearing MCC on here. MCC has been my favorite writer since 1992 when I was in high school. Her powerful poetry and soothing voice have been a treasure and comfort to me throughout high school, college, grad school, failed relationships, loss of family members, and just my day-to-day life. Whenever I need comfort I pull out your CDs. Whenever I need to think about my place in this world I pull out your CD's. Your music has saved my sanity for the past 18 years and I don't know what I would do without it. You inspired me to pick up the guitar and to set my poetry to music. Thank you for your talent and insight. Love and luck to you and yours!
Loved the show and love hearing Mary. Both are great!
I was very moved by yesterday's show with Mary Chapin Carpenter, enough to post a comment which is something I rarely do on websites...not much into blogging... but felt it worth expressing how much I have enjoyed her music, and was moved to tears as well as I listened to her talk of her pet companions, as I feel the same about my own. It did not surprise me to hear all of the callers with their praise of her music over the years and how she touches something inside with her voice and lyrics, and I cannot wait to get her new album. Thank you for a wonderful show Diane, I could tell you are a true fan as well!
Very poignant interview. I always look forward to a new MCC album to learn where she has been traveling in her music. She has really evolved as a singer/songwriter over the past two decades. She takes her pieces on such a natural, spiritual and intellectual path. Glad to know her health has improved. As an animal lover my best to her six dogs and numerous collection of cats.
Took me almost 6 weeks to listen to this interview on-line, but well worth the wait. I was one of a handful of very lucky amateur folk enthusiasts who showed up every Sunday night in the mid-'80s to play at the Open Mic at the old Gallagher's Pub on Connecticut Avenue--when Mary Chapin Carpenter was hosting it, using her own sound equipment, and being paid next to nothing.
Chapin ("Call me Chapin; all my friends do") was incredibly humble about her own musical gifts, and so supportive of the truly modest talents of most of us singing our 2 songs apiece. If you had walked into Gallagher's for the first time, you would never have known--as we all did--that you were in the presence of musical greatness; that is, until the end of each Sunday evening, well after midnight, when we would coax out of her as many songs as Chapin would grace us with. At that point, there was little doubt of her amazing talent.
25 years later, I still cherish those heady Sunday nights, and the chance to have had even a passing friendship with one of the greatest figures in contemporary music to come out of DC at the end of the 20th c.