Описание: Lou Reed with the help of Andy Warhol at the 'Factory', made The Velvet Underground a massively influential band. However it was Transformer, Lou Reed's second solo album, which took him from cult hero of The Velvet Underground to international superstar status. The program takes a track-by-track look at the album, which was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson. In an exclusive interview in New York, Lou Reed talks of the making of the album and together with Ken Scott, the original engineer, takes us through the multi-track tapes of "Perfect Day", "Vicious", "Satellite Of Love" and "Walk On The Wild Side" amongst others. In London Herbie Flowers shows us how the bass line on "Walk On The Wild Side" was recorded, creating what is one of the most famous riffs in popular music. Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics talks of Lou Reed's influence on him as a songwriter and musician. The program is illustrated throughout with archive footage of Lou Reed in concert, The...

Описание: Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland is a landmark record. Recorded in New York and South Africa, Graceland not only sold 14 million copies and was named Album of the Year at the 1986 Grammy Awards, but it also brought the sound of South African music to audiences around the world. Graceland soared to number three in the US album charts and topped the UK and South African charts for many weeks. The dramatic story of Graceland is told here in Paul Simon's own words along with electrifying footage of Simon performing songs from the album including the title track Graceland, Under African Skies (with Miriam Makeba), Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo), plus footage from the distinctive videos of You Can Call Me Al and Boy in The Bubble. This acclaimed film shows how a career setback for Paul Simon precipitated the inspiration for Graceland, how he learned so much from the South African musicians he met and ho by collaborating with them a triumphant...

Описание: Chapter Points: 01. The First Rock Band Of The7os 02. When Robert Met Jimmy 03. Blues On Steroids 04. Charley Patton 05. Son House 06. Robert Johnson 07. Bukka White 08. Muddy Waters 09. Howlin' Wolf 10. Elvis, Scotty And Sam 11. Skiffle 12. The Pickers 13. Tolkien And The Inklings 14. The Welsh Mountains 15. Mightiest Riffs

Описание: When Peter Gabriel. Tony Banks And Mike Rutherford Joined Forces In The Late Sixties, Their Initial Intentions Were Not To Be Recording Artists In Their Own Right But Rather Songwriters, Writing Songs That Would Ultimately Be Recorded By Other Artists. That Initial Plan Soon Fell By The Wayside When In The Early Seventies The Group Secured A Record Deal And Started Releasing Albums As Genesis. During The Subsequent Years, The Group Progressed From Being At The Forefront Of The Underground Scene With The Release Of Such Albums As ""Trespass" And "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway", To Become Household Names Upon The Release Of Multi Million Selling Albums Such As "We Can't Dance" And "Invisible Touch". By Talking To The Individual Members Of The Group - Long Standing Members Tony Banks. Phil Collins And Mike Rutherford, Ex-Members - Peter Gabriel. Steve Hacked. Anthony Phillips. Daryl Stuermer And Jonathan Silver And The Last Singer Ray Wilson, We Will Discover What They...

Описание: Guitar Wizard, Inventor, Architect Of Rock'n'Roll... The Legendary Les Paul Tells His Own Rags To Riches Story In This Definitive Feature Length Documentary. Follow The Life And Times Oe This Superstar From His Home Town In Waukesha To Chicago, New York, Hollywood And The National Inventors Hall Of Fame. Featuring A Soundtrack Of Greatest Hits, Chasing Sound Also Includes Interviews With BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, Merle Haggard, Steve Miller And Many More. Chapters: 01. Thank God For Les Paul 02. National Inventors Hall Of Fame 03. Les' Collection 04. Childhood 05. Jazz And Chicago 06. Django's Influence 07. Playing With Jazz Cats 08. Looking For A New Sound 09. The First Sound On Sound 10. A Dream Partner 11. Les' Legacy

Описание: Ronnie Lane Will Always Be Loved For His Key Role In Two Of Britain's Most Influential Bands, The Small Faces And The Faces, And For The Innovative Musical And Cultural Influences He Brought Together When He Abandonded The Money, Glamour And Pretence Of Rock And Roll Stardom. Featuring Rare Performance Film, Interviews With Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Ian Mclagan, Kenney Jones, And Many More - Including Archive Interviews With Ronnie Himself - "The Passing Show" Will Take You On A Musical And Emotional Roller-Coaster Journey Through Ronnie Lane's Life.

Описание: Matthew Johnson started Fat Possum Records in 1992 with credit cards and the last of his student loans. In the north Mississippi town of Holly Springs, he recorded Junior Kimbrough and R. L. Burnside, the foundation of Fat Possum's roster. YOU SEE ME LAUGHIN' takes us on the road and into the homes of Burnside, Kimbrough, T-Model Ford, Ceded Davis, Johnny Farmer and Asie Payton - musicians whose lives of violence, poverty, chance, charm, and luck reinforce the precarious relationship between record label and artist.