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When Michael Ball Met Richard Carpenter

Hear Michael in conversation with his musical hero, Richard Carpenter, for Radio 2's Celebrating Songwriting Season.

For this one hour special as part of Radio 2 Celebrates Songwriting Season, Michael chats to one of his all-time musical heroes, Richard Carpenter, about the stories behind some of his most well-known compositions. Michael shares his experiences of how the Carpenters songs have influenced his life and his own musical career, and delves into the finer details of how they were composed.

55 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Nov 2021 12:00

Music Played

  • Richard Carpenter

    (They Long To Be) Close To You

    • Richard Carpenter's Piano Songbook.
    • Decca.
    • 4.
  • Carpenters

    Only Yesterday

    • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
    • A&M.
  • Carpenters

    Yesterday Once More

  • Carpenters

    Top Of The World

    • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
    • A&M.
  • Carpenters

    (They Long To Be) Close To You

    • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
    • A&M.
  • Carpenters

    Goodbye To Love

    • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
    • A&M.

Broadcast

  • Sun 21 Nov 2021 12:00