The Great Songwriters

Episode 1

Chuck D

Rapper Chuck D, creative leader of the seminal and often controversial Public Enemy, talks through his early influences, charts the band's development, and reveals his individual songwriting process

Episode 2

Norah Jones

46 mins

Singer and songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences, collaborations and songwriting process in this candid profile, and gives new performances of four tracks

Episode 3

Bill Withers

Songwriter Bill Withers, who recorded his breakthrough single, Ain't No Sunshine, in 1971, gives a candid and fascinating interview on the pain of creation and why he gave up recording and performing.

Episode 4

Carly Simon

Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning singer Carly Simon invites filmmakers into her home to discuss her fascinating life, work and approach to songwriting, giving original performances of four songs.

Episode 5

Barry Gibb

Hugely successful songwriter Barry Gibb, who sold over 200 million records with the Bee Gees, gives a compelling insight into his songwriting process, performing two classic tracks, and two new songs with his sons

Episode 6

Ryan Adams

Peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Adams deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera, and plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks

Episode 7

Jimmy Webb

Master songwriter Jimmy Webb takes viewers though his remarkable career, including his songs for Glen Campbell, and his forthright views about country music and the future of songwriting