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The Best Episodes of A Year in Music Season 1

Every episode of A Year in Music Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Year in Music Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 5 - 1983
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S1:E5

    MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 3 - 1969
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E3

    Don Felder hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1969.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 2 - 1966
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E2

    The debut of concept albums and psychedelic music, the year's best musical movies and TV shows, and the year's biggest breakups, breakthroughs and comebacks highlight this looks at 1966.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 6 - 1975
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E6

    Matt Pinfield hosts a look at the year 1975, when the golden age of rock met the birth of disco. Features Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and KC and the Sunshine Band, among many others.

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  5. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 9 - 1985
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    S1:E9

    MTV reaches critical mass, the Live Aid benefit concert, the influence of videos in the music industry, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen rule the charts, plus a lot more highlight from 1985 in music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 1 - 1977
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac at the top of their games, disco's heyday, and the emergence of punk rock are just a sample of the highlights covered in this first episode of the series.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 4 - 1972
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E4

    Tommy Chong hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1972.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 7 - 1973
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S1:E7

    Legendary ex-Eagles alumni Don Felder hosts this look at 1973. Topics include the birth of punk, disco, and hip hop. Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon breaks boundaries. Helen Reddy, ABBA, Queen, Elton John and others are also featured.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. A Year in Music Season 1 Episode 8 - 1964
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    S1:E8

    Tommy Chong explores the year 1964, when The Beatles took over, Motown became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1983" is the best rated episode of A Year in Music season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 18 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on August 4, 2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "1969".