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Saturday Slow Down: Mary Chapin Carpenter ‘John Doe No.24’

Mary Chapin-Carpenter sings John Doe No. 24

I’m listening, again, to one of my very favorite songs of all time. The simplicity of the guitar-driven track and the slow, deliberate tempo create the perfect soundscape with which to tell the poignant story of “John Doe No. 24.” Continue reading “Saturday Slow Down: Mary Chapin Carpenter ‘John Doe No.24’”

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Songs That Helped Us Heal: Mary Chapin Carpenter “Grand Central Station”

A photo of Grand Central Station by Remi Zik via Unsplash

A recent Billboard article compiled a list of “Songs That Helped Us Grieve And Heal” after 9/11. Included in the list was “Grand Central Station” penned by my musical hero, Mary Chapin Carpenter. Continue reading “Songs That Helped Us Heal: Mary Chapin Carpenter “Grand Central Station””

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Song Of The Day: Mary Chapin Carpenter ‘Beautiful Racket’

Mary Chapin Carpenter performs 'Songs from Home' during the pandemic

Mary Chapin Carpenter performs 'Songs from Home' during the pandemic
Mary Chapin Carpenter (screen capture via Instagram)
Longtime readers know I’m a huge fan of Mary Chapin Carpenter. Balancing catchy melodies with lyrics that explore our ever-evolving human condition, Mary Chapin has enjoyed a faithful fanbase for over 3 decades. The 5-time Grammy Award winner is the only artist to have won four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance (1992 to 1995). With more than 12 million records worldwide, Carpenter was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on October 7, 2012, Her most successful album to date remains 1992’s Come On Come On, which scored 7 charting country singles and was certified quadruple platinum selling more than 4 million copies. I happened to hit play on her ‘Beautiful Racket’ this morning as I was getting ready for the day. With so much going on in all of our lives – between ‘getting it done’ at work and at home, paying attention to the news landscape, and more – the song landed for me as it cites the constant opposing forces we cope with.

And a beautiful racket, in whispers and roars The bitter and sweet, between the truces and the wars The noise and the quiet, the courage and the fear And all of the wisdom between a smile and a tear

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Flashback Friday: Mary Chapin Carpenter ‘This Is Love’

Mary Chapin Carpenter (photo: Aaron Farrington)
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “This Is Love,” from her massive 1994 hit album, Stones In The Road, has been bouncing around in my head lately. Longtime readers know the 5-time Grammy Award-winner’s music holds a special place for me. Full of melody, humanity, and thoughtful self-exploration. I’ve had this on my mind the past few days as a friend of mine recently announced a huge life change as his relationship of several years came to an amicable end, he’s leaving his home of many years and journeying on to the ‘what’s next.’ Recalling Mary Chapin’s lyrics, I found this sums up in the best way how we send love and support to those who move on to the next chapter. Hit play and listen. You’ll get it.

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New Music: Mary Chapin Carpenter “Sometimes Just The Sky”

In celebration of her 30-year recording career, Mary Chapin Carpenter (easily one of my favorite singer/songwriters in the history of time) will release Sometimes Just The Sky on March 30.

The landmark record features new versions of twelve of Carpenter’s most beloved songs – one from each of her 12 studio albums – as well as one newly penned title track.

All Pre-Orders come with an Instant Download of “Heroes and Heroines.” If you order the Vinyl product from the official store, you’ll receive a digital download card of the full album, available at midnight on March 30, 2018.

TRACKLIST:

1. Heroes and Heroines
2. What Does It Mean To Travel
3. I Have A Need For Solitude
4. One Small Heart
5. The Moon and St. Christopher
6. Superman
7. Naked To The Eye
8. Rhythm of the Blues
9. This is Love
10. Jericho
11. The Calling
12. This Shirt
13. Sometimes Just The Sky

Pre-Orders are now available in the Official Mary Chapin Carpenter Online Store & at major retail outlets here.

You can preview “Heroes and Heroines” exclusively at Billboard.

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Sunday Slow-Down: Mary Chapin Carpenter “Stones In The Road”

I’m such a huge Mary Chapin Carpenter fan. I really felt like sharing some MCC with you folks today.

In the mid-90s I began developing a stage musical of her catalogue. I obtained the rights, but timing was never in sync with my career at the time. I still hope to produce it some day.

So many gorgeous melodies matched with thoughtful lyrics packed with insight.

When you think about it, “Stones in the Road” and it’s commentary of changing political/philosophical views is really at home on The Randy Report.

Happy Sunday, y’all.