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The Story of the Songs Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Madonna
45 mins
Songwriters Curtis Hudson and Billy Steinberg are among the artists revealing the creative processes that led to Madonna's hits 'Holiday', 'Like a Virgin', and 'Material Girl'.
Episode 2
Celine Dion
44 mins
We uncover the three tracks that took Celine Dion from child-star in French Quebec to global superstar. We meet the legendary songwriters, producers and engineers, session musicians and video directors who worked alongside Celine and the journalists and biographers who closely followed her career. From her humble beginnings as one of 14 children, to the exceptional vocal talent that led to her first big break, before the hit that secured her superstar status.
Episode 3
The Police & Sting
45 mins
The personal and career progression of Sting and fellow musicians Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers - members of the band Police.
Episode 4
Whitney Houston
45 mins
We delve into the three tracks that cemented Whitney Houston as an indisputable music icon who redefined and changed pop music forever.
Episode 5
Metallica
Sun, Nov 1, 202045 mins
We delve into the three tracks that turned Metallica from underground thrash metal pioneers to indisputable conquerors of the heavy metal world. We meet the record exec that took a chance on signing them, the engineers and mixers on the frontline, their legendary music video director and trusted industry insiders who witnessed the rise of the world's biggest metal act.
Episode 6
Rod Stewart
44 mins
We celebrate the three tracks that cemented singer, songwriter Rod Stewart as a musical icon - starting with the track that marked the beginning of Rod's golden era, 'Sailing'.
Episode 7
Diana Ross
45 mins
We celebrate the three tracks that showcase the fabulous rise of pop, disco, and soul sensation Diana Ross. Diana Ross and The Supremes were Motown's most commercially successful act to date.
Episode 8
Cher
45 mins
We celebrate the three tracks that established Cher as a musical icon, starting with the track that made her an international star, I Got You Babe.
Episode 9
Eric Clapton
45 mins
This week explores the personal and musical development of this iconic rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Episode 10
Aretha Franklin
45 mins
The life and times of Aretha Franklin, who came to fame with classic Respect. Franklin delivered an anthemic soundtrack signalling a time of great cultural change in 1960s America.
