Song by Song

Song by Song

Canceled First aired 07/Oct/2012 United States English 5 season(s) 28 episode(s)
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Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.
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Season 5 · Lindsey Stirling
2 episode(s) · Air date: 09/Dec/2014
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Lindsey Stirling, one of the biggest artist development breakthroughs in history, composes, choreographs and directs all of her original music and videos -- merging unique violin stylings and electronic dubstep beats with animated contemporary dance. In the finale series, two of Lindsey's biggest hit songs are highlighted.

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Lindsey Stirling, one of the biggest artist development breakthroughs in history, composes, choreographs and directs all of her original music and videos -- merging unique violin stylings and electronic dubstep beats with animated contemporary dance. In the finale series, two of Lindsey's biggest hit songs are highlighted.

S5E2
Elements
Air date: 16/Dec/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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As Lindsey's music continues to find bigger audiences, her videos allow her to express the passion for dance that she had put on the shelf.

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As Lindsey's music continues to find bigger audiences, her videos allow her to express the passion for dance that she had put on the shelf.

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S5E1
Crystallize
Air date: 09/Dec/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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Lindsey's unique meshing of violin and electronic music once left the music industry baffled, but her perseverance and creative use of YouTube as a promotional tool helps her reach a massive audience.

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Lindsey's unique meshing of violin and electronic music once left the music industry baffled, but her perseverance and creative use of YouTube as a promotional tool helps her reach a massive audience.

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Season 4 · Blondie
4 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Nov/2014
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Throughout the last four decades, Blondie has become and still remains a true global treasure. In this series, four of Blondie's biggest chart-topping hits are highlighted.

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Throughout the last four decades, Blondie has become and still remains a true global treasure. In this series, four of Blondie's biggest chart-topping hits are highlighted.

Season 3 · Sheryl Crow
10 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Oct/2014
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This season focus on four of Sheryl Crow's most-enduring hit songs and the stories and inspiration behind them.

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This season focus on four of Sheryl Crow's most-enduring hit songs and the stories and inspiration behind them.

S3E4
Redemption Day
Air date: 04/Nov/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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Inspired by a trip to war-torn Bosnia, Sheryl writes this song, which is later recorded by Johnny Cash, and ultimately ignites her interest in recording country music.

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Inspired by a trip to war-torn Bosnia, Sheryl writes this song, which is later recorded by Johnny Cash, and ultimately ignites her interest in recording country music.

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My Favorite Mistake
Air date: 28/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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Sheryl taps into her personal life for inspiration, leading to an intimate song about a past relationship and creating speculation over her unnamed muse.

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Sheryl taps into her personal life for inspiration, leading to an intimate song about a past relationship and creating speculation over her unnamed muse.

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If It Makes You Happy
Air date: 21/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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Following years of singing backup for other artists and contending with envious collaborators, Sheryl proves her autonomy with a hit that solidifies her position as a musical powerhouse who answers only to herself.

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Following years of singing backup for other artists and contending with envious collaborators, Sheryl proves her autonomy with a hit that solidifies her position as a musical powerhouse who answers only to herself.

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Strong Enough
Air date: 14/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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After the first singles on her debut record don't get any traction, Sheryl finds success with a powerful statement about finding a partner who can truly be her equal.

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After the first singles on her debut record don't get any traction, Sheryl finds success with a powerful statement about finding a partner who can truly be her equal.

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Season 2 · Dolly Parton
6 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Mar/2013
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A portrait of Dolly Parton, centering on the inspiration and stories behind her songs.

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A portrait of Dolly Parton, centering on the inspiration and stories behind her songs.

S2E1
I Will Always Love You
Air date: 10/Mar/2013 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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A portrait of Dolly Parton that centers on the inspiration and stories behind her songs. The premiere puts the focus on her 1974 track "I Will Always Love You," which was later recorded by Whitney Houston.

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A portrait of Dolly Parton that centers on the inspiration and stories behind her songs. The premiere puts the focus on her 1974 track "I Will Always Love You," which was later recorded by Whitney Houston.

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Season 1 · Johnny Cash
6 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Oct/2012
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Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.

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Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.

S1E5
Sunday Morning Coming Down
Air date: 21/Oct/2012 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 23 min
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The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.

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The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.

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Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
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Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
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Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow
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Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry
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Lindsey Stirling
Lindsey Stirling
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Tom Zaleski
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Barbara J. Hall
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Stacy Kline
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Gregory Hall
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