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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!

The Best Episodes of A Year in Music Season 1

A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years...

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    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #1 - 1977

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #2 - 1966

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #3 - 1969

    S1:E3

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

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    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #4 - 1972

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #5 - 1983

    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.

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    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #6 - 1975

    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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  8. Background image for 1973
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #7 - 1973

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #8 - 1964

    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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    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #9 - 1985

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1977" is the best rated episode of "A Year in Music" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/7/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "1966".