Mary Chapin Carpenter gets personal on ‘Ashes and Roses’

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Mary Chapin Carpenter’s music, whether it’s written or selected by her, is nothing if not personal.

Consider her recording of “Passionate Kisses.” Carpenter insisted that it be released as a single from her 1992 album “Come On, Come On,” even when music insiders balked.

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