The Great Songwriters - Season 1

The Great Songwriters - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes7
DatesNov 9, 2016 - Dec 21, 2016
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Episodes

Chuck D
Season 1Episode 130 min

Chuck D

Nov 9, 2016
Norah Jones
Season 1Episode 230 min

Norah Jones

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. The second episode features Norah Jones, who discusses her musical influences, collaborations and songwriting process in this candid profile and gives new performances of Come Away with Me, Sunrise, Flipside and Carry On.

Nov 16, 2016
Bill Withers
Season 1Episode 355 min

Bill Withers

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. The third episode features Bill Withers, who recorded his breakthrough single, Ain't No Sunshine, in 1971 at the age of 33. It was a Top 3 US hit, won a Grammy Award and has been covered more than 250 times. He gives a candid and fascinating interview on the pain of creation and why he gave up recording and performing. Bill's daughter Kori perfectly performs four of his classic songs, Ain't No Sunshine, Grandma's Hands, Lovely Day and Lean on Me.

Nov 23, 2016
Carly Simon
Season 1Episode 455 min

Carly Simon

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. In the fourth episode, Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning Carly Simon invites filmmakers into her house on Martha's Vineyard to discuss her fascinating life, work and approach to songwriting. Featuring four original and intimate performances of You're So Vain, Raining, We Have No Secrets and I Can't Thank You Enough.

Nov 30, 2016
Barry Gibb
Season 1Episode 555 min

Barry Gibb

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Barry Gibb is one of the most successful songwriters of all time, with more than 200 million records sold with the Bee Gees alone. Barry gives a compelling insight into his songwriting genius with an honest and emotional account of his feelings after the death of his brothers. He then introduces his two sons, Stephen and Ashley, who have helped him write his first solo work since the end of the Bee Gees. He performs two classic tracks, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep Is Your Love, and two new songs, Star Crossed Lovers and Home Truth Song.

Dec 7, 2016
Jimmy Webb
Season 1Episode 655 min

Jimmy Webb

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Jimmy Webb is a master songwriter and recognised expert on the writing process. He takes viewers though his remarkable career, including his songs for Glen Campbell, and his forthright views on country music and the future of songwriting. He also performs Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston and How Quickly.

Dec 14, 2016
Ryan Adams
Season 1Episode 755 min

Ryan Adams

This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Ryan Adams is a peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter who has recorded 20 albums. In the last programme of the series, Ryan gives an extraordinarily open interview and deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera. He also plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks: Gimme Something Good, My Wrecking Ball, Broken Anyway and Tightrope.

Dec 21, 2016

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