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Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey) is a highly successful country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. According to Songfacts, Carpenter had a fairly privileged upper middle class upbringing. Her father was at least partly responsible for her embarking on a musical career. The song “House of Cards” was inspired by the divorce of her parents when she was sixteen.

One of her most widely known singles is “Passionate Kisses” (written by fellow singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams), a song with a rock flavor musically and lyrics listing simple desires such as “a comfortable bed”, “food to fill me up”, and “time to think”. Another big hit was “Down At The Twist And Shout”, which she performed in January 1997 at Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans.

A number of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s songs speak to women, urging them on through hard times or troubled relationships. In “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her”, co-composed by Carpenter and Don Schlitz, the singer makes the case for strength and self-respect. Another common theme in her music is that of taking life at your own pace, rather than rampant goal-driven materialism, such as “The Long Way Home” from her 2001 album Time*Sex*Love, which pokes fun at a man who “retire(s) at thirty to his big-ass house next to the putting green.” The album has a relatively different feel musically, incorporating elaborate orchestra melodies, but with her characteristic lyrical depth.
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  • her035

    captivating voice

    October 2011
  • tndrft54

    One of my favorite artist ... love the music ...

    February 2011
  • Lady3gal3ntin3

    she makes me nostalgic every time I listen to her songs...reminding my days w/ her songs n my teenage dreams...her voice...it's just wonderful!

    January 2011
  • sleeve_face

    I can't help it, but this woman is absolut wonderful!

    December 2010
  • sleeve_face

    wonderful!

    December 2010
  • Ruminator

    I just snagged a copy of "The Calling" and am listening. I love the songs (all of the back catalog too) and the voice. Thank you, ma'am!

    November 2010
  • beldanie

    Beautiful voice!!!and nice songs

    November 2010
  • seawis

    wow, great voice!

    November 2010
  • Salonni

    Come On Come On <3

    September 2010
  • MUTTMOAN

    If you love Mary Chapin Carpenter...you will LOVE LOVE LOVE Seattle-based folk-rocker Kristen Ward! Seriously! check her out. Amazing stuff.... http://www.last.fm/music/Kristen+Ward

    August 2010
  • historja

    She is the best!

    August 2010
  • RainbowEP

    I listen to far too little Mary... she deserves more.

    April 2010
  • ApocaLiz

    She has an amazingly strong voice! I really like female singers with deep voices.

    September 2009
  • mickeyglitter

    I owe my sister a huge thank you for turning me onto M-CC's music. I doubt I'd have found her on my own. <3!

    June 2009
  • tdi17

    reminds me of growing up. we used to listen to this alot.

    May 2009
  • JerseyRuss

    I just love this lady's music - discovered her in 1994 and been hooked ever since. I just can't get tired of her music.

    May 2009
  • IRSARGE

    a keeper!!

    March 2009
  • BluesRok

    Feel free to check and join the Country Artist of the Week group. Members vote for their favorite country artists to become the group's "Country Artist of the Week".

    March 2009
  • azamishami

    love her O(≧∇≦)O

    March 2009
  • prsnyc

    Love her, have for years. When I listen to her music is makes me feel happy, isn't that what it is all about????? She is timeless!

    March 2009
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