Songbook

★ 0.0•2008•4 Seasons•ANIME

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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1. Phil Collins

45m

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.

Aired: 5/1/2008

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2. Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet)

45m

Gary Kemp wrote all of Spandau Ballet’s 23 hit singles which led to 30 million album sales.

Aired: 5/8/2008

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3. Fran Healy (Travis)

45m

Scottish band Travis have released 6 albums in 11 years.

Aired: 5/15/2008

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4. Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)

45m

Simply Red have sold 50 million albums worldwide, and enjoyed 5 UK number one albums in their career spanning over 20 years.

Aired: 5/22/2008

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5. Squeeze

45m

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.

Aired: 5/29/2008

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6. David Gray

45m

David Gray has released 7 albums with sales in excess of 11 million.

Aired: 6/5/2008

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7. Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)

45m

The ex-Stranglers' frontman reveals the stories behind some of the band's most famous songs, before giving an exclusive performance of them.

Aired: 6/12/2008

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8. Ian McCulloch (Echo and The Bunnymen)

45m

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.

Aired: 6/19/2008