2016

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The Great Songwriters

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Barry Gibb Paul Toogood Steve Gibb Ashley Gibb

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Genres : History Biography Music Talk-Show

Release date : Nov 9, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : JolyGoodTV

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Genres : History Biography Music Talk-Show

Release date : Nov 9, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : JolyGoodTV

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Jimmy Webb in The Great Songwriters (2016)

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Episode 1 • Nov 09, 2016

Chuck D

Rapper Chuck D, creative leader of the seminal and often controversial Public Enemy, talks through his early influences, charts the band's development, and reveals his individual songwriting process

Episode 2 • Nov 16, 2016

Norah Jones

Singer and songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences, collaborations and songwriting process in this candid profile, and gives new performances of four tracks

Episode 3 • Nov 23, 2016

Bill Withers

Songwriter Bill Withers, who recorded his breakthrough single, Ain't No Sunshine, in 1971, gives a candid and fascinating interview on the pain of creation and why he gave up recording and performing.

Episode 4 • Nov 30, 2016

Carly Simon

Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning singer Carly Simon invites filmmakers into her home to discuss her fascinating life, work and approach to songwriting, giving original performances of four songs.

Episode 5 • Dec 07, 2016

Barry Gibb

Hugely successful songwriter Barry Gibb, who sold over 200 million records with the Bee Gees, gives a compelling insight into his songwriting process, performing two classic tracks, and two new songs with his sons

Episode 6 • Dec 06, 2016

Ryan Adams

Peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Adams deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera, and plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks

Episode 7 • Dec 14, 2016

Jimmy Webb

Master songwriter Jimmy Webb takes viewers though his remarkable career, including his songs for Glen Campbell, and his forthright views about country music and the future of songwriting

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