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Mary Chapin Carpenter

Michael hosts Mary Chapin Carpenter in session, plus his new quiz On the Ball.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday show featuring listener interaction, great music and special guests.

This week he has an acoustic session from multi-Grammy winning US singer Mary Chapin Carpenter. Mary Chapin has enjoyed a string of albums and critical acclaim since she first broke through in the late 80s. This year she has released new album The Things That We Are Made Of and is playing a series of live dates up and down the UK. She plays two songs live in the studio and chats to Michael.

Michael also continues his new quiz: On The Ball! Want to get in touch with the show? Email Michael.ball@bbc.co.uk.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Sun 24 Jul 2016 11:00

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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

      Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

      • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
      • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • Beverley Knight & Jamie Cullum

    Private Number

    • Soulsville.
    • East West Records.
  • Kool & the Gang

    Too Hot

    • Kool & The Gang - The Singles Collect.
    • Phonogram.
  • THE MELLORS/FALLON FAMILY ALBUM

    • Shania Twain

      Man! I Feel Like A Woman!

      • (CD Single).
      • Mercury.
  • ON THE BALL QUIZ

    • Johnny Nash

      There Are More Questions Than Answers

      • The Best Of Johnny Nash.
      • Columbia.
    • The Seekers

      Georgy Girl

      • The Seekers.
      • EMI.
    • Sting

      Englishman In New York

      • The Very Best Of Sting & The Police.
      • A&M.
  • Kodaline

    Bring It On Home To Me

    • Dermot O'Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2016.
    • Sony Music.
  • THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME - NEIL SEDAKA

    • Neil Sedaka

      The Miracle Song

      • The Very Best Of Neil Sedaka.
      • Universal Music Tv.
  • Deacon Blue

    The Believers

    • (CD Single).
    • Ear Music.
    • 001.
  • HOUR 2

    • ABBA

      Lay All Your Love On Me

      • Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
      • Polar.
      • 005.
  • LeAnn Rimes

    The Story

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music.
    • 1.
  • Steely Dan

    Reelin' In The Years

    • A Decade Of Steely Dan.
    • MCA.
  • THE MELLORS/FALLON FAMILY ALBUM

    • Dusty Springfield

      Son Of A Preacher Man

      • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
      • Columbia/Sony Tv.
  • Mary Mary

    Shackles (Praise You)

    • Huge Hits 2000 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER LIVE SESSION

    • Mary Chapin Carpenter

      Something Tamed Something Wild [Live]

    • Mary Chapin Carpenter

      The Boxer [Live]

  • Womack & Womack

    Teardrops

    • And They Danced All Night.
    • Debutante.
  • Foy Vance

    Coco

    • (CD Single).
    • Gingerbread Man Records.
  • Etta James

    I Just Want To Make Love To You

    • Etta James- The Genuine Article.
    • Mca/Chess.
  • THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME - NEIL SEDAKA

    • Tony Christie

      (Is This the Way to) Amarillo

      • Dance Hits Of The '60's & '70's.
      • Old Gold.
  • Mary Black

    The Dimming Of The Day

    • Babes In The Wood.
    • 9.

Broadcast

  • Sun 24 Jul 2016 11:00