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The Worst Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Every episode of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything!

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In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 3 - Changes
    7.3/10(146 votes)

    #1 - Changes

    S1:E3

    New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 8 - Starman
    7.4/10(106 votes)

    #2 - Starman

    S1:E8

    With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 4 - Our Time Is Now
    7.5/10(135 votes)

    #3 - Our Time Is Now

    S1:E4

    Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 6 - Exile
    7.5/10(125 votes)

    #4 - Exile

    S1:E6

    Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 7 - Respect
    7.6/10(114 votes)

    #5 - Respect

    S1:E7

    James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 2 - End of the Acid Dream
    7.7/10(165 votes)

    #6 - End of the Acid Dream

    S1:E2

    Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 5 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
    7.7/10(135 votes)

    #7 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    S1:E5

    America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 1 - What's Happening?
    8.2/10(212 votes)

    #8 - What's Happening?

    S1:E1

    As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Changes" is the worst rated episode of "1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything". It scored 7.3/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by Asif Kapadia and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/21/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Starman".