Classic Albums

Celebrate the making of the greatest albums in pop, rock and heavy metal music.

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    Don McLean – American Pie

    Rediscover the landmark album, now 50 years old, with new interviews about its legacy.
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    Frank Zappa - Apostrophe and Over-Nite Sensation

    Discover the two albums that encapsulate the artist’s musicality and wit.
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    Lou Reed - Transformer

    Re-live the Glam era with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this influential LP.
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    Simply Red - Stars

    Explore the album that was a dominating force in 1991, and the inspiration behind it.
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    Steely Dan - Aja

    Explorethe makingof one of the most outstanding jazz-rock albums of all time.
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    Black Sabbath – Paranoid

    Learn the story behind this 1970 groundbreaking Heavy Metal album.
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    Bob Marley & The Wailers – Catch A Fire

    Explore the story of Bob Marley’s global rise to fame and the making of the reggae album.
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    Carly Simon - No Secrets

    Carly Simon and key collaborators reveal the creative process behind the 1972 album.
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    Cream – Disraeli Gears

    Discover how the band became the world’s first supergroup with this 1967 album.

About Classic Albums

Celebrate the making of the greatest albums in pop, rock and heavy metal music. Each episode features interviews with band members, producers and others discussing the creation of the historic recording.

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