1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Cast:Elton John , Graham Nash , Ringo Starr , Chrissie Hynde , Linda Ronstadt , Phil Spector , Lou Adler , Dana Gillespie , Joni Mitchell , Bernie Taupin , Berry Gordy , Jimmy Iovine , Danny Kortchmar , Jonathan T. Taplin , Jim Keltner , Martha Reeves , Tony Visconti , Ralph Steadman
S1.E1 ∙ 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.
S1.E2 ∙ 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.
S1.E3 ∙ Changes
New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
S1.E4 ∙ 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.
S1.E5 ∙ 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.
S1.E6 ∙ Exile
Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak - yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.
S1.E7 ∙ 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.
S1.E8 ∙ 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.
