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Dolly Parton

Michael chats to US country legend Dolly Parton.

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

This week he speaks to Dolly Parton! The country legend released her brand new album Pure & Simple on Friday, preceded by the single of the same name that Radio 2 has been playing across the schedule. She chats to Michael all about this new project... and she also settles a few rumours too!

Michael also plays his 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 21 Aug 2016 11:00

Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Bryan Ferry

      Let's Stick Together

      • Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music - Street Life.
      • Eg.
  • Sophie Ellis‐Bextor

    Come With Us

    • Familia.
    • Re/Essential.
    • 001.
  • Donna Summer

    Hot Stuff

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.
  • THE WELLS FAMILY ALBUM

    • Journey

      Don't Stop Believin'

      • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
      • Trax Label.
  • ON THE BALL QUIZ

    • Lulu & The Luvvers

      Shout

      • It's Party Time (Various Artists).
      • Magic.
      • 8.
    • The Beach Boys

      Surfin' USA

      • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
      • EMI.
    • George Michael

      Fastlove

      • (CD Single).
      • Epic.
  • The Shires

    Beats To Your Rhythm

    • (CD Single).
    • Decca.
    • 001.
  • THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME - TONY HATCH

    • Petula Clark

      Downtown

      • The Ivor Novello Winners.
      • EMI.
  • Fleetwood Mac

    Little Lies

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 007.
  • Vaults

    Midnight River

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin EMI.
    • 009.
  • HOUR 2

    • Madonna

      Like A Prayer

      • (CD Single).
      • Sire.
      • 9.
  • Stevie Wonder

    He's Misstra Know-It-All

  • Rick Astley

    Dance

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.
    • 006.
  • THE WELLS FAMILY ALBUM

    • Bryan Adams

      Heaven

      • Bryan Adams - Reckless.
      • A&M.
  • DOLLY PARTON INTERVIEW

    • Dolly Parton

      Love Is Like A Butterfly

      • Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection.
      • BMG/RCA.
      • 1.
    • Dolly Parton

      Forever Love

      • Pure & Simple.
      • 10.
    • U2

      Beautiful Day

      • Now 47 (Various Artists).
      • Now.
  • Jesse & Joy

    Echoes Of Love

    • (CD Single).
    • EastWest.
  • THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME - TONY HATCH

    • Petula Clark

      I Couldn't Live Without Your Love

      • Delilah - Jukebox 60's Hits.
      • Old Gold.
  • T. Rex

    I Love to Boogie

    • T. Rex - The Singles As & Bs.
    • Repertoire.
  • ELTON JOHN + BLUE

    Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

Broadcast

  • Sun 21 Aug 2016 11:00