Mary Chapin Carpenter

. Andrea is thought to have turned down the part because it required her to appear nude in several scenes. Carpenter, a skilled guitarist, is an Ivy League graduate (Brown University). The character was however ultimately played by the then little-known Keira Knightley. In "He Thinks He'll Keep Her", composed by Carpenter, the singer makes the case for strength and self-respect. In 2002, an opportunity for Andrea to branch into a more extensive acting career appeared to open up, as she was strongly rumoured to have been offered the role of Lara in a fresh British production of Boris Pasternak's classic novel Doctor Zhivago. A number of Mary Chapin Carpenter's songs speak to women, urging them on through hard times or troubled relationships. But several years later, in another fleeting appearance in a major film, she was wanted strictly for a singing role - it was the musical "Evita".

One of her most widely known singles is "Passionate Kisses", a song with a rock flavor musically and lyrics listing simple desires such as "a comfortable bed", "food to fill me up", and "time to think". Andrea was the only one of the four to be given a speaking part. Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey) is a highly successful country singer-songwriter. 1964), formed The Corrs to audition for the 1991 film The Commitments. Between Here and Gone. 1970) and brother Jim (b. Time*Sex*Love. 1973) and Sharon Corr (b.

Party Doll and Other Favorites. She and her elder siblings, sisters Caroline (b. A Place In The World. She was born in Dundalk, Ireland, the youngest daughter of Jean and Gerry Corr, two musicians. Stones In The Road — Grammy winner 1995. She also plays the tin whistle. Come On, Come On. Andrea Jane Corr (born May 17, 1974) is the lead singer for the Irish folk-rock band The Corrs.

Shooting Straight in the Dark. The Boys from County Clare (2003). State Of The Heart. Quest for Camelot — singer in animated film. Hometown Girl. Evita (1996) — cameo role playing Juan Peron's mistress. "Late For Your Life". The Commitments (1991) — cameo role playing Jimmy Rabbitte's sister.

"The Long Way Home". "Almost Home". "Stones In The Road". "10,000 Miles".

"Shut Up And Kiss Me" — Grammy winner 1995. "Stones In The Road" (by Joan Baez). "I Take My Chances". "Walking Through The Fire".

"I Am A Town". "Only A Dream". "Passionate Kisses" — Grammy winner 1994. "Not Too Much To Ask".

"The Bug". "I Feel Lucky" — Grammy winner 1993. "He Thinks He'll Keep Her" — Grammy nominee. "The Hard Way".

"What You Didn't Say". "Halley Came To Jackson". "Down At The Twist And Shout" — Grammy winner 1992. "Quittin' Time".

"This Shirt".