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Classic Albums Season 6 Episodes
Season 6 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
Fri, Oct 6, 200649 mins
A detailed look at the production of the biggest album in the history of progressive rock and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Episode 1
Cream: Disraeli Gears
Sun, Feb 22, 202696 mins
Cream were rock's first true supergroup combining the extraordinary talents of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce in a power trio that formed the template for most hard rock during the seventies and remain a huge influence on the genre to this day. Disraeli Gears was their second album and featured two huge hits Strange Brew and Sunshine Of Your Love. This addition to the acclaimed Classic Albums series features brand new interviews with Clapton, Baker and Bruce along with lyricist Pete Brown, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, John Mayall and Manfred Mann, along with archive live footage, acoustic performances and original studio tracks.
Episode 1
Simply Red: Stars
Fri, Oct 7, 200548 mins
This documentary looks a the classic songs from the album and includes specially recorded tracks plus archive footage and promotional clips. We learn of Mick Hucknall's musical vision and the inspiration behind the songs he wrote and recorded for what is considered to be the classic Simply Red album.
Episode 2
Nirvana: Nevermind
74 mins
It has sold millions and is responsible for the birth of grunge. This documentary looks at the story behind how Nirvana came to record Nevermind and the effect it was to have on the music world. Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Butch Vig share their memories and give us an insight into the genius of Kurt Cobain.
Episode 3
Motörhead: Ace of Spades
Tue, Mar 1, 200550 mins
All the band members discuss life in the feisty and debauched world of Motorhead, and the band plays some of their legendary tracks specially for the documentary. Archive footage and interviews are also featured.
Episode 4
Queen: A Night at the Opera
Wed, May 17, 2006100 mins
A documentary examining the production of Queen's most iconic and critically acclaimed album.
Episode 6
The Who: Who's Next
Thu, Oct 19, 200660 mins
A look at the production of The Who's critically acclaimed release, which became their first and only album to top the UK album chart.
