Classic Albums

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

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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.
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    Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    Explore the making of this 1973 album with rare archival and performance footage.
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    Elvis Presley – Elvis Presley

    Learn the story behind Elvis’ first album in 1956 and his meteoric rise to superstardom.
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    Fleetwood Mac – Rumours

    Learn the definitive story of Rumours, one of the most successful rock albums of all time.
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    Grateful Dead – From Anthem To Beauty

    Explore the evolution of the Grateful Dead from Anthem of the Sun to American Beauty.
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    John Lennon – Plastic Ono Band

    Explore the making of Lennon’s first post-Beatles album, regarded as one of his finest.

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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