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6 Music Stories Episodes

  1. The Story of Pop - Episode 14: The Blues Had a Baby

    Alan Freeman explores the origins and development of blues music.

  2. The Story of Pop - Episode 12: England Swings

    Alan Freeman investigates the myths and legends of swinging London.

  3. The Story of Pop - Episode 11: When We Was Fab

    Alan Freeman remembers the Beatles and the British invasion of the USA.

  4. The Story of Pop - Episode 10: Escape from Tin Pan Alley

    Alan Freeman assesses British pop up to 1963 and the arrival of the Beatles.

  5. The Story of Pop - Episode 9: Big Surf

    Alan Freeman looks into the Californian surf sound.

  6. The Story of Pop - Episode 8: Teenagers in Love

    Alan Freeman looks at the teen idols of the late 1950s and early 60s.

  7. The Story of Pop - Episode 7: The King is Dead - Long Live the King

    Alan Freeman considers the life and death of Elvis Presley.

  8. The Story of Pop - Episode 6: Goin' Up Country

    Alan Freeman assesses the contribution of country music to the development of pop.

  9. The Story of Pop - Episode 5: Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll, Too Young to Die

    Alan Freeman presents an intriguing look at some of the dilemmas facing ageing pop stars.

  10. The Story of Pop - Episode 4: What a Long Strange Trip It's Been

    Alan Freeman continues his epic exploration of the evolution of popular music.

  11. The Story of Pop - Episode 3: Blacks, Whites and Blues

    Alan Freeman continues his epic series with a look at the importance of blues.

  12. The Story of Pop - Episode 2: It Began In Africa

    Alan Freeman explores the origins of popular music. First broadcast 1994.

  13. The Story of Pop - Episode 1: Fear and Loathing

    Alan Freeman kicks off his epic series exploring the development of popular music.

  14. Classic Albums - The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds

    Brian Wilson discusses the Beach Boys' 1966 masterpiece.

  15. Guitar Greats - Carlos Santana

    Carlos Santana talks about his life and career. Presented by Alexis Korner.

  16. Guitar Greats - Pete Townshend

    Alexis Korner presents a profile of the Who's Pete Townshend. First broadcast in 1983.

  17. Guitar Greats : Scotty Moore

    Alexis Korner 1983 profile of Elvis Presley's guitarist, Scotty Moore, who died in 2016.

  18. Laurel Canyon - Episode 2

    Micky Dolenz continues the story of Laurel Canyon, his home while with the Monkees.

  19. Laurel Canyon - Episode 1

    Micky Dolenz tells the story of Laurel Canyon, his home while drummer with the Monkees.

  20. Insight: New Orleans

    Charlie Gillett tells the musical story of New Orleans, also known as The Big Easy.

  21. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Motown

    Charlotte Greig continues her celebration of female vocal groups.

  22. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? The Girl Group Explosion

    The Girl Group Explosion. Charlotte Greig celebrates the girl groups of the 60s.

  23. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? The Spector Groups

    Charlotte Greig looks back at the groups produced by Phil Spector. First broadcast 1990.

  24. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 10

    Linton Kwesi Johnson concludes his 10-part history of Jamaican music.

  25. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 9

    Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson.

  26. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 8

    Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his history of Jamaican music with a look at dub and DJs.

  27. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 7

    Linton Kwesi Johnson turns his attention to the emergence of reggae.

  28. From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 6

    Linton Kwesi Johnson considers rocksteady and social unrest in Jamaica in the 60s.

  29. From Mento To Lovers' Rock - Episode 5

    Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his history of Jamaican music. First broadcast in 1983.

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