Chuck D
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2016 (30 min)
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2016 (30 min)
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2016 (30 min)
This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. The second episode features Norah Jones, who discusses her musical influences, collaborations and songwriting process in this candid profile and gives new performances of Come Away with Me, Sunrise, Flipside and Carry On.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2016 (55 min)
This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. The third episode features Bill Withers, who recorded his breakthrough single, Ain't No Sunshine, in 1971 at the age of 33. It was a Top 3 US hit, won a Grammy Award and has been covered more than 250 times. He gives a candid and fascinating interview on the pain of creation and why he gave up recording and performing. Bill's daughter Kori perfectly performs four of his classic songs, Ain't No Sunshine, Grandma's Hands, Lovely Day and Lean on Me.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2016 (55 min)
This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. In the fourth episode, Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning Carly Simon invites filmmakers into her house on Martha's Vineyard to discuss her fascinating life, work and approach to songwriting. Featuring four original and intimate performances of You're So Vain, Raining, We Have No Secrets and I Can't Thank You Enough.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2016 (55 min)
This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Barry Gibb is one of the most successful songwriters of all time, with more than 200 million records sold with the Bee Gees alone. Barry gives a compelling insight into his songwriting genius with an honest and emotional account of his feelings after the death of his brothers. He then introduces his two sons, Stephen and Ashley, who have helped him write his first solo work since the end of the Bee Gees. He performs two classic tracks, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep Is Your Love, and two new songs, Star Crossed Lovers and Home Truth Song.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2016 (55 min)
This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Jimmy Webb is a master songwriter and recognised expert on the writing process. He takes viewers though his remarkable career, including his songs for Glen Campbell, and his forthright views on country music and the future of songwriting. He also performs Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston and How Quickly.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2016 (55 min)
This authoritative and entertaining series features original portraits of legendary songwriters discussing their creative processes and inspirations, and includes exclusive performances and compelling, intimate new interviews. Ryan Adams is a peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter who has recorded 20 albums. In the last programme of the series, Ryan gives an extraordinarily open interview and deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera. He also plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks: Gimme Something Good, My Wrecking Ball, Broken Anyway and Tightrope.
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2017
The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter performs some of her tracks, and also discusses her creative process and music career.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2017
The three-time Grammy Award-winning Oklahoma rockers talk about their music career and song writing process, and also perform a selection of their hits.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2017
As well as his own hits, Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Anka also penned tracks for stars like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. Here, he discusses his career.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2017
He found success as the main songwriter in Oasis and the frontman of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Here, he performs Don't Look Back In Anger and more.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2017
The lead singer and songwriter of chart-topping band Stereophonics discusses his creative process, and Stereophonics perform Dakota, Traffic and more.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2017
The three-time Brit Award winner discusses his career and creative process. He also performs Crazy, Kiss From A Rose and Prayer for the Dying.
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2022
Return of the programme in which artists talk about their lives in music and perform a selection of their tracks, beginning with Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2022
Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroftr talks about songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of his tracks.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2022
Emeli Sande talks about songwriting and her life in music, and performs a selection of tracks.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2022
Paul Heaton of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South talks about his life in music performs a selection of his tracks.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2022
David Foster talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2022
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks.
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2023
The return of the programme in which artists talk about their work and perform a selection of tracks, beginning with Tom Odell. He discusses his songwriting and life in music, and plays songs including Another Love and Grow Old with Me.
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2023
Mike Scott of the Waterboys talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks.
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2023
With Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen.
Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2023
Steve Earle discusses songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of songs, including Copperhead Road and Goodbye.
Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2023
Linda Perry, formerly of 4 Non Blondes, discusses the art of songwriting and performs a selection of her hits, including Beautiful and What's Up?
Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2023
Kenny Loggins talks about his life in music and performs a selection of his tracks.