Party Doll and Other Favorites

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Overview

Mary Chapin Carpenter has always eschewed the schlock material that often plagues country artists, avoiding the trappings of Nashville in favor of a more independent approach to her music. Party Doll, a greatest-hits collection, stays in line with Carpenter's approach of giving listeners substance rather than gloss. Instead of releasing the typical "best-of" collection that includes only the standard radio hits, Carpenter has put enough thought and imagination into Party Doll that even familiar fans will be surprised. Her career making hits are here, but often in an alternate form such as the live version of "Down at the Twist and Shout" recorded at Super Bowl XXXI or the version of "Quittin' Time" from the Ryman Auditorium. Also included are songs from soundtracks and tribute albums and an achingly beautiful cover of the Mick Jagger song that serves as the album's namesake. While some may be disappointed they can't buy one CD that includes all her hits the way they first heard them, Carpenter's true fans will appreciate the effort that went into this greatest-hits package. ~ Steve Kurutz

Product Details

Release Date:	05/25/1999
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0886976947026
Rank:	8517

Tracks

1. Can't Take Love For Granted
2. Wherever You Are
3. Down At The Twist And Shout [Live - Super Bowl XXXI]
4. I Feel Lucky
5. Dreamland
6. Passionate Kisses
7. Quittin' Time [Live - Ryman Auditorium]
8. This Shirt
9. Grow Old With Me
10. He Thinks He'll Keep Her
11. I Take My Chances [Live - Madison, WI]
12. Shut Up And Kiss Me
13. The Hard Way
14. 10,000 Miles
15. Stones In The Road [Live - Her Majesty's Theatre, London]
16. Almost Home
17. Party Doll

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mary Chapin Carpenter   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar
BeauSoleil   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Matt Rollings   Guest Artist
Shawn Colvin   Guest Artist
Trisha Yearwood   Guest Artist
Benmont Tench   Guest Artist
Duke Levine   Guest Artist
Lee Roy Parnell   Guest Artist
Paul Shaffer   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Mick Jagger   Composer
Don Schlitz   Composer
Bob Dawson   Mixing
John Jennings   Producer
Mark Isham   Producer
Robb Royer   Composer
Roger Linn   Composer
Annie Roboff   Composer
Mary Chapin Carpenter   Liner Notes,Producer,Composer
Lucinda Williams   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Blake Chancey   Producer
Beth Nielsen Chapman   Composer
Traditional   Composer