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Classic Albums Season 1 Episodes

6 Episodes 1997 - 1997

Series charting the creative process behind some of pop's most influential releases.

Episode 1

Paul Simon: Graceland

Mon, Apr 14, 1997 60 mins

Paul Simon's 1986 Grammy-winner "Graceland," which the singer-songwriter calls "the best I ever did."

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Episode 2

The Grateful Dead From Anthem to Beauty

Sun, Dec 1, 2013 60 mins

This film charts how The Dead evolved from Anthem to Beauty, and examines how these very different were made. It includes rare footage of the Dead in their prime from TV appearances and recording sessions to home videos.

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Episode 3

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life

Wed, Apr 16, 1997 49 mins

Examining the making of Stevie Wonder's 1976 release "Songs in the Key of Life."

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Episode 4

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland

Fri, Apr 18, 1997 60 mins

The creative process behind the 1968 release "Electric Ladyland" by Jimi Hendrix. Included: comments by engineer Eddie Kramer on the album's various special effects. Also: "Experience" band members Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell. Host: Ringo Starr.

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Episode 5

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours

Tue, Jul 22, 1997 50 mins

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 project. Each track is examined and the master tapes are analysed. Included is some archival performance footage, along with some home movies.

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Episode 6

Metallica "Metallica"

Fri, Jun 14, 2019 60 mins

Metallica reveal, track by track, how they created their legendary 'Black Album.'

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