S01 Episode
Carly Simon
A look at Carly Simon's 1972 album No Secrets. Carly herself reflects on her life and work on the classic album. Here, she is at her most honest, sometimes defiant, but with a wit and wisdom that comes from her rich and turbulent life.
58 mins · Fri, 5 May 2017
S01 Episode
Don McLean: American Pie
A look at Don McLean's second album American Pie and its impact as a classic folk-genre record released in 1971.
58 mins · Fri, 8 Dec 2017
S01 Episode 1
Paul Simon: Graceland
This premiere episode spotlights Paul's 1986 Grammy-winning 'comeback' album. Introduced by Ringo Starr, each song is examined from the studio perspective. Paul considers the title track to be "The best I ever did". He describes how he came up with the musical and lyrical ideas, and we hear comments from the engineers and from prominent critics, and some of the South African musicians who contributed.
50 mins · Mon, 14 Apr 1997
S01 Episode 2
Grateful Dead: American Beauty
This 1970 release was an important step in the rise of the Grateful Dead to legend status. Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, along with some interviews with Jerry Garcia, discuss what went into the writing and recording.
50 mins · Tue, 15 Apr 1997
S01 Episode 3
Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie's 1976 double album is looked at here. Stevie had already released the smash album, Innervisions, but as Berry Gordy explains, he took the experimentation to a new level. Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock are in the studio with Stevie, along with some other top musicians who contributed, as we examine the creation and recording process, of what many consider Stevie Wonder's finest hour.
50 mins · Wed, 16 Apr 1997
S01 Episode 4
The Band: The Band
Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson discuss the making of their classic 1969 release. Each member explains how they achieved their distinct sound, with all of them often switching instruments. We hear from Eric Clapton and George Harrison on the influence the record had. Also included is a tribute to suicide victim Richard Manuel.
50 mins · Thu, 17 Apr 1997
S01 Episode 5
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland
Jimi is recalled here with archival footage, and current interviews with Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, and engineer Eddie Kramer, explain the creative processes that went into the 1968 album. Jimi's manager, Chas Chandler, contributes some details, in what was to be his final interview.
50 mins · Fri, 18 Apr 1997
S01 Episode 6
Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
The distinct talents of five musicians produced the fourth bestselling album in music history. Their personal tragedies helped craft a timeless piece of pop. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Rumours.
59 mins · Tue, 22 Jul 1997
