Episode list

The Story of the Songs

Madonna

Fri, Oct 16, 2020
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'.
8.1 /10
Celine Dion

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
We uncover the three tracks that took Celine Dion from child-star in French Quebec to global superstar.
8 /10
The Police & Sting
The personal and career progression of Sting and fellow musicians Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers - members of the band Police.
6.6 /10
Whitney Houston

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
We delve into the three tracks that cemented Whitney Houston as an indisputable music icon who redefined and changed pop music forever.
7.4 /10
Metallica

Sat, Oct 31, 2020
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.
6.4 /10
Rod Stewart

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
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'.
7.2 /10
Diana Ross

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
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.
7.2 /10
Cher

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
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.
7.8 /10
Eric Clapton

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
This week explores the personal and musical development of this iconic rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
6.6 /10
Aretha Franklin
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.
7.6 /10

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