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All You Need Is Love: The Story Of Popular Music - Season 1

Series: All You Need Is Love: The Story Of Popular Music

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Episodes

Rating

Year

1977

Language

English

Publisher

Syndicado

About

Tony Palmer's series traces the history and influence of popular music from its beginnings to the golden age of rock. Featuring interviews and performances by musical giants such as Leonard Cohen, Bing Cosby, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan, this landmark series shows the power and cultural impact of the music that shapes our lives.

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Documentary

Episodes

1. Introduction

52m

Tony Palmer introduces his landmark series.

2. God's Children

52m

Tony Palmer explores the link between African music and modern American pop.

3. I Can Hypnotise 'Dis Nation

52m

Ragtime holds an unexpectedly profound place in the history of music, and it can be said to have laid the cornerstone of American popular music.

4. Jungle Music

52m

Widely misunderstood and often maligned by lovers of pop music, this episode explores the links between Jazz and American popular music.

5. Who's That Comin'?

52m

Unquestionably American, pop music has a profound debt to blues. This episode explores the tumultuous history of blues from its New Orleans origins to its current state.

6. Rude Songs

52m

With in-depth interviews with musical giants such as Liberace, the garish history of Vaudeville music is explored along with its place in popular culture today.