Classic Albums (1997)

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199710 Seasons50m episodes7.7

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Runtime: 50m episodes
Genre: Documentary
Certificate: TV-PG
Origin: GB

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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.

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Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 14, 1997
Network: VH1, Sky Arts, BBC One, BBC Four
Studio: Isis Productions

Time to finish

43 hrs

51 episodes. About 7 weeks at an hour a night.

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SERIES

199710 Seasons50m episodes7.7

Documentary

TMDB7.7

Votes8

Your rating

Runtime: 50m episodes
Genre: Documentary
Certificate: TV-PG
Origin: GB

About

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.

Where to watch

Region

Buy

Apple TV Store

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Apr 14, 1997 · 50m · ★ 5.0
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.
E2 · Airs Apr 15, 1997 · 50m · ★ 7.0
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.
E3 · Airs Apr 16, 1997 · 50m
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.
E4 · Airs Apr 17, 1997 · 50m
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.
E5 · Airs Apr 18, 1997 · 50m
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.
E6 · Airs Jul 22, 1997 · 50m · ★ 7.7
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.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 14, 1997
Network: VH1, Sky Arts, BBC One, BBC Four
Studio: Isis Productions

Time to finish

43 hrs

51 episodes. About 7 weeks at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

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