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Episode list

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Go Down, Moses!: Songs of War and Protest
Fri, Apr 29, 1977
  • S1.E12
  • Go Down, Moses!: Songs of War and Protest
Youth and rebellion are inextricably linked to rock music of the 1960s. Much more than a aesthetic window dressing, popular music has a strong influence over culture and politics. In this powerful episode, Tony Palmer explores the role of pop music with as protest, and propaganda.
8.1 /10
Introduction
Fri, Feb 11, 1977
  • S1.E1
  • Introduction
This introductory episodes previews the performers and topics that the series covers.
7.8 /10
Rude Songs: Vaudeville & Music Hall
Fri, Mar 18, 1977
  • S1.E6
  • Rude Songs: Vaudeville & Music Hall
7.4 /10
Introduction

S1.E1 ∙ Introduction

Fri, Feb 11, 1977
This introductory episodes previews the performers and topics that the series covers.
7.8 /10
Go Down, Moses!: Songs of War and Protest

S1.E12 ∙ Go Down, Moses!: Songs of War and Protest

Fri, Apr 29, 1977
Youth and rebellion are inextricably linked to rock music of the 1960s. Much more than a aesthetic window dressing, popular music has a strong influence over culture and politics. In this powerful episode, Tony Palmer explores the role of pop music with as protest, and propaganda.
8.1 /10
Mighty Good: The Beatles

S1.E14 ∙ Mighty Good: The Beatles

Fri, May 13, 1977
No musical group has had as profound an impact on pop music as The Beatles. Tony Palmer's groundbreaking documentary gives us an intimate look at one of the most influential groups in musical history.
6.2 /10
Whatever Gets You Through the Night: Glitter Rock

S1.E16 ∙ Whatever Gets You Through the Night: Glitter Rock

Fri, May 27, 1977
David Bowie, Kiss, Elton John - with these musical giants came a transformation of rock and roll. Slick costumes, garish theatricality, and extensively produced sounds contrast the raw sounds that had previously dominated the airwaves. Is glitter rock a sign of the death of rock and roll?
0 /10
Imagine: New Directions

S1.E17 ∙ Imagine: New Directions

Fri, Jun 03, 1977
Creem magazine editor Lester Bangs discusses the future of rock and roll, and the place for the aging icons of youth such as The Rolling Stones and Black Oak Arkansas. How will culture embrace them as they grow old? What place in history will the golden age of rock and roll hold?
0 /10
Editorial lists
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Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE
Music Box
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Music Box
American Masters
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
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