Original title
The Story of the Songs
Released
10/16/2020
Origin country
GB, US
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
VIS
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
20
Examining the personal and musical development of bands and artists by investigating the stories behind three of their greatest hits.
The stories behind the creation of three of Madonna's greatest hits exploring the creative processes that led to the hits 'Holiday', 'Like a Virgin' and 'Material Girl'.
A look at the three tracks that took Celine Dion from child-star in French Quebec to a global superstar - `Because You Loved Me', `It's All Coming Back To Me Now' and `I Drove All Night', with input from the songwriters and engineers involved.
The personal and career progression of Sting and fellow musicians Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, members of the band The Police.
The Motown megastar's songs are put under the microscope, recalling her collaborations with the Supremes and Bee Gees.
An examination into the three tracks that turned Metallica from underground thrash metal pioneers to indisputable conquerors of the heavy metal world: One, Enter Sandman, and St Anger.
Three of the greatest hits by singer and master guitarist Eric Clapton are featured. The influential guitar legend has been a big name in pop music since the 1960s. He scored hits both solo and with Cream and Derek and the Dominos.
The story of pop superstar Whitney Houston who died in a Hollywood hotel bathroom at the age of 48 after a night of drug abuse.
The stories behind three of the songs that cemented singer and songwriter Rod Stewart as a musical superstar looking at 'Sailing', 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?' and 'Young Turks'.
An exploration of three of Aretha Franklin's hit songs that helped propel her to international stardom.
Three of Cher's biggest hits, 'I Got You Babe', 'If I Could Turn Back Time' and 'Believe', come under the spotlight.
Numerous stories surrounding six songs that defined the career of rock legends Van Halen.
Six classic hits that define Guns N' Roses as the one of the most popular bands.
Alice Cooper's career, from the controversial stage shows to the rebellious hit "School's Out.
Three tracks that helped "Bon Jovi" become one of the biggest bands in the world.
The making of six epic tracks that helped take Def Leppard to the top of the rock world.
The inside story of six songs that took Mötley Crüe from Sunset Strip wannabes to giants of metal.
Poison's first Top 40 Billboard hit came in the form of second single "Talk Dirty To Me."
Judas Priest tracks that shaped heavy metal, with interviews with members.
Three tracks that saw "Kiss" become one of the biggest rock acts of all time.
Delving into the six songs that saw British blues rockers Whitesnake become global rock icons.
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