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Classic Albums

Classic Albums
★ 7.7/10•1997•50m•TV-PG•Documentary
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A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 14, 1997

Episodes

Episode 1 - Paul Simon: GracelandE150m

Paul Simon: Graceland

This premiere episode spotlights Paul's 1986 Grammy-winning 'comeback' album. Introduced by Ringo Starr, each song is examined from the studio perspective. Paul considers the title track to be "The best I ever did". He describes how he came up with the musical and lyrical ideas, and we hear comments from the engineers and from prominent critics, and some of the South African musicians who contributed.

Apr 14, 1997

Episode 2 - Grateful Dead: Anthem to BeautyE250m

Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty

The chronicles of the making of the Grateful Dead albums Anthem of the Sun (1969) and American Beauty (1970). These releases were an important step in the rise of the Grateful Dead to legend status. Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, along with some interviews with Jerry Garcia, discuss what went into the writing and recording.

Apr 15, 1997

Episode 3 - Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of LifeE350m

Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie's 1976 double album is looked at here. Stevie had already released the smash album, Innervisions, but as Berry Gordy explains, he took the experimentation to a new level. Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock are in the studio with Stevie, along with some other top musicians who contributed, as we examine the creation and recording process, of what many consider Stevie Wonder's finest hour.

Apr 16, 1997

Episode 4 - The Band: The BandE450m

The Band: The Band

Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson discuss the making of their classic 1969 release. Each member explains how they achieved their distinct sound, with all of them often switching instruments. We hear from Eric Clapton and George Harrison on the influence the record had. Also included is a tribute to suicide victim Richard Manuel.

Apr 17, 1997

Episode 5 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric LadylandE550m

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland

Jimi is recalled here with archival footage, and current interviews with Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, and engineer Eddie Kramer, explain the creative processes that went into the 1968 album. Jimi's manager, Chas Chandler, contributes some details, in what was to be his final interview.

Apr 18, 1997

Episode 6 - Fleetwood Mac: RumoursE650m

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours

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.

Jul 22, 1997

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