The Great Songwriters — Season 1
Authoritative and entertaining series featuring original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration, including exclusive performances and interviews.
About this season
Authoritative and entertaining series featuring original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration, including exclusive performances and interviews.
Episodes (7)
1. Chuck D
Aired 10 November 2016
Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D made waves in the 80s with his powerful rapping style and lyricism. Here, he discusses his career and creative process.
2. Norah Jones
Aired 17 November 2016
Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks.
3. Bill Withers
8.0Aired 24 November 2016
The Ain't No Sunshine and Just The Two of Us Grammy Award-winning hitmaker discusses his song writing journey and why he chose to give up his music career.
4. Carly Simon
8.0Aired 1 December 2016
The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6)
5. Barry Gibb
8.0Aired 8 December 2016 • 60 min
The Bee Gees founder is one of the most successful songwriters in history with a string of number ones under his belt. Here, he discusses his craft.
6. Ryan Adams
Aired 7 December 2016
Peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Adams deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera, and plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks
7. Jimmy Webb
8.0Aired 15 December 2016
The Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process.