Classic Albums: Season 1
Episodes
Paul Simon: Graceland
Apr 14, 1997 · 50 min
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
Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty
Apr 15, 1997 · 50 min
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
Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life
Apr 16, 1997 · 50 min
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. Qu
The Band: The Band
Apr 17, 1997 · 50 min
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 o
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland
Apr 18, 1997 · 50 min
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
Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
Jul 22, 1997 · 50 min
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