Overview
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
Created by: Nick De Grunwald
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Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1: Paul Simon: Graceland
Apr 14, 1997
This premiere episode spotlights Paul's 1986 Grammy-winning 'comeback' album. Introduced by Ringo Starr, each song is examined from the...
Episode 2: Grateful Dead: American Beauty
Apr 15, 1997
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 interview...
Episode 3: Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life
Apr 16, 1997
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...
Episode 4: The Band: The Band
Apr 17, 1997
Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson discuss the making of their classic 1969 release. Each member explains how they achieved th...
Episode 5: The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland
Apr 18, 1997
Jimi is recalled here with archival footage, and current interviews with Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, and engineer Eddie Kramer, explain the creative...
Episode 6: Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
Jul 22, 1997
The band's Grammy-winning 1977 album is given the Classic Albums treatment. We hear from all the band members, and technicians who worked on the ...
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