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Songbook

Songbook

2008•45m
Documentary

Exclusive interviews and acoustic performances with the legends responsible for some of the most famous songs of our times. Each acclaimed songwriter discusses their unique musical inspiration and writing processes before giving an exclusive intimate acoustic performance of some of their seminal songs.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 1, 2008

Last Aired

April 11, 2010

Networks

Sky Arts

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Phil Collins
Air date: 2008-05-01
In a music career spanning over 30 years Phil Collins has sold 100 million albums, won 7 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globes and an Oscar.
E2
Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet)
Air date: 2008-05-08
Gary Kemp wrote all of Spandau Ballet’s 23 hit singles which led to 30 million album sales.
E3
Fran Healy (Travis)
Air date: 2008-05-15
Scottish band Travis have released 6 albums in 11 years.
E4
Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)
Air date: 2008-05-22
Simply Red have sold 50 million albums worldwide, and enjoyed 5 UK number one albums in their career spanning over 20 years.
E5
Squeeze
Air date: 2008-05-29
Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have been working for over 35 years together, after having found one another through an ad in a sweet shop.
E6
David Gray
Air date: 2008-06-05
David Gray has released 7 albums with sales in excess of 11 million.
E7
Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)
Air date: 2008-06-12
The ex-Stranglers' frontman reveals the stories behind some of the band's most famous songs, before giving an exclusive performance of them.
E8
Ian McCulloch (Echo and The Bunnymen)
Air date: 2008-06-19
Ian McCulloch has enjoyed critical and commercial success both as the lead singer and songwriter of the cult band, Echo and The Bunnymen, and later with his solo work.

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