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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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  1. 8.1/10(16 votes)

    #1 - 1983

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    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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  2. 7.9/10(17 votes)

    #2 - 1969

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

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  3. 7.9/10(13 votes)

    #3 - 1985

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    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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  4. 7.8/10(18 votes)

    #4 - 1966

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    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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  5. 7.7/10(19 votes)

    #5 - 1977

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    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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  6. 7.7/10(18 votes)

    #6 - 1975

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    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. 7.6/10(16 votes)

    #7 - 1972

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

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  9. 7.6/10(14 votes)

    #8 - 1973

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    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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  10. 7.4/10(15 votes)

    #9 - 1964

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    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 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/4/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "1969".