Classic Albums
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.
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1.Paul Simon: Graceland
5.014-04-199750mThis 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...
2.Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty
7.015-04-199750mThe chronicles of the making of the Grateful Dead albums Anthem of the Sun (1969) and American Beauty (1970). These releases were an important step in the rise of the Grateful Dead...
3.Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life
16-04-199750mStevie'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. Qu...
4.The Band: The Band
17-04-199750mRobbie 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 o...
5.The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland
18-04-199750mJimi 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...
6.Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
7.522-07-199750mThe 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 project. Each track is examined and...
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