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As part of the esteemed Classic Albums series, this film tells the story of story of Don McLean’s second album American Pie. Crowned by its titular overture and “Vincent”, McLean’s equally moving tribute to Van Gogh, American Pie is a classic of the folk-rock genre, earning its place alongside Carole King’s Tapestry, Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Neil Young’s After The Goldrush as one of the ...

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“I want to make people cry even when they don’t understand my words.”   Edith Piaf

In this unique film for BBC FOUR we explore the story of the lyric-driven French chanson and look at some of the greatest artists and examples of the form.

Award-winning singer and musician Petula Clark who shot to stardom in France in the late 1950’s for her nuanced singing and lyrical exploration ...

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This film tells, in Carole’s own words, of her family and her upbringing in Brooklyn, and the subsequent success that she had as half of husband and wife songwriting team Goffin & King for Aldon Music on Broadway.

It was during this era in the early sixties that they created a string of pop  hits such as ‘Take Good Care of My Baby’ for Bobby Vee, ‘The ...

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