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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Summary The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971. View more details

  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 45m

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Elton John Marshall Chess Graham Nash Bob Gruen

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7.6

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Genres : History Music Documentary

Release date : May 20, 2021

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : On the Corner Films Mercury Studios

Summary The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971. View more details

Details

Genres : History Music Documentary

Release date : May 20, 2021

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : On the Corner Films Mercury Studios

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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • May 20, 2021
What's Happening?
As the unrest of the '60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.
Episode 2 • May 20, 2021
End of the Acid Dream
Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreated from the world - but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.
Episode 3 • May 20, 2021
Changes
New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
Episode 4 • May 20, 2021
Our Time is Now
Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries, and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
Episode 5 • May 20, 2021
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.
Episode 6 • May 20, 2021
Exile
Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak - yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.
Episode 7 • May 20, 2021
Respect
James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.
Episode 8 • May 20, 2021
Starman
With Reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists - from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper - inspire a creative triumph.

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