All You Need Is Love

Episode 1

Introduction

51 mins

This introductory episodes previews the performers and topics that the series covers.

Episode 2

God's Children: The Beginnings

51 mins

Episode 3

I Can Hypnotise 'Dis Nation: Ragtime

Episode 4

Jungle Music: Jazz

51 mins

Episode 5

Who's That Comin'?: Blues

51 mins

Episode 6

Rude Songs: Vaudeville & Music Hall

51 mins

Episode 7

Always Chasing Rainbows: Tin Pan Alley

Episode 8

Diamonds as Big as the Ritz: The Musical

51 mins

Episode 9

Swing That Music!: Swing

51 mins

Episode 10

Good Times: Rhythm and Blues

52 mins

Episode 11

Making Moonshine: Country Music

51 mins

Episode 12

Go Down, Moses!: Songs of War and Protest

51 mins

Youth and rebellion are inextricably linked to rock music of the 1960s. Much more than a aesthetic window dressing, popular music has a strong influence over culture and politics. In this powerful episode, Tony Palmer explores the role of pop music with as protest, and propaganda.

Episode 13

Hail! Hail! Rock'n'Roll!: Rock and Roll

Episode 14

Mighty Good: The Beatles

No musical group has had as profound an impact on pop music as The Beatles. Tony Palmer's groundbreaking documentary gives us an intimate look at one of the most influential groups in musical history.

Episode 15

All Along the Watchtower: Sour Rock

Episode 16

Whatever Gets You Through the Night: Glitter Rock

51 mins

David Bowie, Kiss, Elton John - with these musical giants came a transformation of rock and roll. Slick costumes, garish theatricality, and extensively produced sounds contrast the raw sounds that had previously dominated the airwaves. Is glitter rock a sign of the death of rock and roll?

Episode 17

Imagine: New Directions

51 mins

Creem magazine editor Lester Bangs discusses the future of rock and roll, and the place for the aging icons of youth such as The Rolling Stones and Black Oak Arkansas. How will culture embrace them as they grow old? What place in history will the golden age of rock and roll hold?