Classic Albums

Don McLean – American Pie

58m 48s

Rediscover the landmark album on its 50th anniversary, with new interviews from McLean about its recording and legacy. Released alongside Carole King’s Tapestry, Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Neil Young’s After The Goldrush, American Pie is considered a vital part of what has been called “Rock’s golden year.” A product of its era, the album’s impact, poignancy and relevance have lasted to this day.

Episodes

Steely Dan - Aja

1h

Explore the making of one of the most outstanding jazz-rock albums of all time. Aja, the biggest successof Steely Dan’s career, was the result of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s relentless perfectionismin the studio. A year in the making, it was rewarded with a Grammy Award and three hit singles. Almost 45 years later, it is as fresh and memorable as it was upon its release in 1997.
Lou Reed - Transformer

49m 57s

Re-live the Glam era with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of thegroundbreaking albumthat took Lou Reed from cult hero of The Velvet Underground to international superstar as a solo artist. Reed’s second LP, produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, featured the hits “Perfect Day” and “Walk on the Wild Side” and is considered to have been massively influential on generations of musicians.
Frank Zappa - Apostrophe and Over-Nite Sensation

49m 55s

Discover the stories behind these two groundbreaking albums, produced in 1973 and 1974, that encapsulate the artist’s musicality and wit. Over 30 years, Zappa’s records embraced rock, jazz, funk, blues, doo-wop and classical influences. Lyrically tinged with humor, satire and wry political observation, they also featured excellent musicianship and faultless production.
Simply Red - Stars

48m 39s

Explore the album that was a dominating force in 1991, with record sales that surpassed the likes of Michael Jackson, U2 and Dire Straits. Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall shares his musical vision and inspiration behind “Something Got Me Started,” “Your Mirror,” and the title track, while archival footage, promotional clips and exclusive interviews provide the key to its phenomenal success.
Don McLean – American Pie

58m 48s

Rediscover the landmark album on its 50th anniversary, with new interviews from McLean about its recording and legacy. Released alongside Carole King’s Tapestry, Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Neil Young’s After The Goldrush, American Pie is considered a vital part of what has been called “Rock’s golden year.” A product of its era, the album’s impact, poignancy and relevance have lasted to this day.
Cream – Disraeli Gears

49m 27s

Arguably the world’s first supergroup, Cream achieved global success and was ensured a place in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with this 1967 album. Disraeli Gears transformed the band from blues-based revivalists to psychedelic pop/rock heroes. Archival footage and Interviews with Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and more tell the story of this pivotal record.
The Sex Pistols –Never Mind The Bollocks

50m 22s

Dive into the making of the1977 punk rock album that was —and remains today —an inspiration worldwide for the alternative music scene and one of the most influential and controversial rock albums of all time. Interviews with the band plus concert footage illustrate how the Sex Pistols created an iconic record while sowing chaos and mayhem in the music business establishment.
Rush – 2112 & Moving Pictures

58m 24s

Explore the two albums that illustrate the lyrical ideals of Canadian band Rush, who invented the Progressive Heavy Rock genre and, to this day, remain its leader. Released in 1976, 2112 represents the zenith of the band’s concept phase, while Moving Pictures is the crystallization of their skills as songwriters.
Black Sabbath – Paranoid

54m 58s

Learn the story behind the writing, recording and success of this groundbreaking 1970 album, which defined the sound and style of Heavy Metal more than any other record in rock history. Songs on the band’s second LP, arguably its finest, include “Paranoid,” “Iron Man” and “War Pigs” and catapulted Black Sabbath into the rock stratosphere.
John Lennon – Plastic Ono Band

52m 53s

Explore the making of John Lennon’s 1970 first post-Beatles album. Widely regarded as one of his finest, it includes some of the most personal songs he ever wrote, including “Mother,” “Love,” “Working Class Hero,” “Isolation” and “God.” The documentary includes exclusive interviews with Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr and bassist Klaus Voorman along with recorded interviews and archival footage of Lennon.
Fleetwood Mac – Rumours

1h

Learn the definitive story of the making of an album that truly earned its place in the pantheon of rock music history. Fleetwood Mac’s hugely successful Rumours was released in 1977, selling 15 million copies worldwide and was christened Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards. The LP remained on the U.K. charts for a staggering 433 weeks and on the U.S. Billboard album charts for 130 weeks.
The Band - The Band

1h 14m

Dive into The Band’s eponymously titled second album, with its musical and lyrical take on America that resonates as strongly today as it did upon its release in 1969. It showcased their brilliant ability to merge a variety of influences and confirms for many music lovers why they will always be The Band. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Harrison and surviving members of the group.

Extras + Features

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon Preview

31s

Listen as all four band members tell the story behind one of the greatest albums ever made. Pink Floyd’s masterpiece and a monument of rock history, 1973’s The Dark Side of the Moon claimed a place in the world’s record books when it sold more than 30 million copies and spent 740 weeks on the U.S. charts. It transformed Pink Floyd from a band with a cult following to global stadium superstars.
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours Preview

31s

Learn the definitive story of the making of an album that truly earned its place in the pantheon of rock music history. Fleetwood Mac’s hugely successful Rumours was released in 1977, selling 15 million copies worldwide and was christened Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards. The LP remained on the U.K. charts for a staggering 433 weeks and on the U.S. Billboard album charts for 130 weeks.
Queen - A Night At The Opera Preview

31s

Explore the story behind the album that made the band a global rock phenomenon in 1975. One of the most expensive, expansive and creative LPs of its time, it propelled them into rock and roll history. The mix of hard rock, pop, opera, music hall camp and traditional folk, utilizing multi-layered guitars, vocal harmonies, piano, a harp, a ukulele and ‘no synthesizers’ combine to make it a classic.
John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band Preview

30s

Explore the making of Lennon’s first post-Beatles album, widely regarded as one of his finest.

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Classic Albums

Queen -- A Night at the Opera

Saturday
Jul 24

3:00 am

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1 Hour

Queen's "A Night at the Opera," released in late 1975, includes a mix of hard rock, pop and opera, music hall camp and more.
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Classic Albums

Queen -- A Night at the Opera

Saturday
Jul 24

4:00 am

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1 Hour

Queen's "A Night at the Opera," released in late 1975, includes a mix of hard rock, pop and opera, music hall camp and more.
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Classic Albums

Fleetwood Mac -- Rumours

Friday
Jul 30

10:00 pm

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1 Hour

The definitive story of the making of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours," which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was named Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards.
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Classic Albums

Fleetwood Mac -- Rumours

Friday
Jul 30

10:00 pm

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1 Hour

The definitive story of the making of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours," which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was named Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards.
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Classic Albums

Fleetwood Mac -- Rumours

Saturday
Jul 31

3:00 am

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1 Hour

The definitive story of the making of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours," which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was named Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards.
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Classic Albums

Fleetwood Mac -- Rumours

Saturday
Jul 31

4:00 am

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1 Hour

The definitive story of the making of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours," which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was named Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards.
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Classic Albums

Pink Floyd -- Dark Side of the Moon

Friday
Aug 6

10:00 pm

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1 Hour

A look at Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" includes interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason.
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Classic Albums

Pink Floyd -- Dark Side of the Moon

Friday
Aug 6

10:00 pm

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1 Hour

A look at Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" includes interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason.
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Classic Albums

Pink Floyd -- Dark Side of the Moon

Saturday
Aug 7

3:00 am

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1 Hour

A look at Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" includes interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason.
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Classic Albums

Pink Floyd -- Dark Side of the Moon

Saturday
Aug 7

4:00 am

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1 Hour

A look at Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" includes interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason.

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