The Great Songwriters

The Great Songwriters Season 1

TV Show

Season 1 Plot

Authoritative and entertaining series featuring original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration, including exclusive performances and interviews.

The Great Songwriters Season 1 aired on November 10th, 2016.

Season 1 Episodes

1. Chuck D

November 10th, 2016

Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D made waves in the 80s with his powerful rapping style and lyricism. Here, he discusses his career and creative process.

2. Norah Jones

November 17th, 2016

Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks.

3. Bill Withers

November 24th, 2016

The Ain't No Sunshine and Just The Two of Us Grammy Award-winning hitmaker discusses his song writing journey and why he chose to give up his music career.

4. Carly Simon

December 1st, 2016

The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6)

5. Barry Gibb

December 8th, 20161 hr

The Bee Gees founder is one of the most successful songwriters in history with a string of number ones under his belt. Here, he discusses his craft.

6. Ryan Adams

December 7th, 2016

Peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Adams deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera, and plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks

7. Jimmy Webb

December 15th, 2016

The Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process.

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