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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.

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Elton John
Self
Graham Nash
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Anne Nightingale
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Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

What's Happening?

Fri, May 21, 2021

As the unrest of the '60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

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Awards

  • 2022 - Cinema Eye Honors Award - Outstanding Nonfiction Series - nominated
  • 2021 - HCA Award - Best Streaming Docuseries, Documentary Television Movie, or Non-Fiction Series - nominated
  • 2022 - Image Award - Outstanding Documentary (Television) - nominated
  • 2022 - Eddie - Best Edited Documentary - Non-Theatrical - nominated

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