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The Best Episodes of Song by Song

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Song by Song Season 2 Episode 3 - Coat of Many Colors
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #1 - Coat of Many Colors

    S2:E3

    Anecdotes are related about the 1971 song "Coat of Many Colors."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Song by Song Season 2 Episode 4 - Jolene
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Jolene

    S2:E4

    Stories about the 1973 Dolly Parton tune "Jolene" are recounted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 1 - I Walk The Line
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - I Walk The Line

    S1:E1

    Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.

    Director:Barbara J. Hall
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Song by Song Season 2 Episode 2 - 9 to 5
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #4 - 9 to 5

    S2:E2

    A behind-the-music look at Dolly Parton's 1980 song "9 to 5."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Song by Song Season 2 Episode 5 - Travelin' Thru
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Travelin' Thru

    S2:E5

    The song "Travelin' Thru," written by Dolly Parton for the 2005 film "Transamerica," is explored.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 2 - Ring of Fire
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Ring of Fire

    S1:E2

    The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."

    Director:Barbara J. Hall
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 3 - Jackson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Jackson

    S1:E3

    A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 4 - A Boy Named Sue
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - A Boy Named Sue

    S1:E4

    The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 5 - Sunday Morning Coming Down
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Sunday Morning Coming Down

    S1:E5

    The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Song by Song Season 1 Episode 6 - Hurt
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Hurt

    S1:E6

    Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Song by Song Season 2 Episode 1 - I Will Always Love You
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - I Will Always Love You

    S2:E1

    A portrait of Dolly Parton that centers on the inspiration and stories behind her songs. The premiere puts the focus on her 1974 track "I Will Always Love You," which was later recorded by Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Song by Song Season 2 Episode 6 - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right

    S2:E6

    The finale centers on the 1978 song "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right," penned and recorded by Dolly Parton.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Song by Song Season 3 Episode 1 - Strong Enough
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Strong Enough

    S3:E1

    After the first singles on her debut record don't get any traction, Sheryl finds success with a powerful statement about finding a partner who can truly be her equal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Song by Song Season 3 Episode 2 - If It Makes You Happy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - If It Makes You Happy

    S3:E2

    Following years of singing backup for other artists and contending with envious collaborators, Sheryl proves her autonomy with a hit that solidifies her position as a musical powerhouse who answers only to herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Song by Song Season 3 Episode 3 - My Favorite Mistake
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - My Favorite Mistake

    S3:E3

    Sheryl taps into her personal life for inspiration, leading to an intimate song about a past relationship and creating speculation over her unnamed muse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Song by Song Season 3 Episode 4 - Redemption Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Redemption Day

    S3:E4

    Inspired by a trip to war-torn Bosnia, Sheryl writes this song, which is later recorded by Johnny Cash, and ultimately ignites her interest in recording country music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Song by Song Season 4 Episode 1 - One Way or Another
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - One Way or Another

    S4:E1

    The anthem ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Song by Song Season 4 Episode 2 - Heart of Glass
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Heart of Glass

    S4:E2

    Blondie's hit single from the 1978 album "Parallel Lines," which sold over 20 million copies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Song by Song Season 4 Episode 3 - Call Me
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Call Me

    S4:E3

    The Grammy-nominated song featured in the film, "American Gigolo."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Song by Song Season 4 Episode 4 - Rapture
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Rapture

    S4:E4

    The first song to feature rapping that went all the way to #1.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Song by Song Season 5 Episode 1 - Crystallize
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Crystallize

    S5:E1

    Lindsey's unique meshing of violin and electronic music once left the music industry baffled, but her perseverance and creative use of YouTube as a promotional tool helps her reach a massive audience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Song by Song Season 5 Episode 2 - Elements
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Elements

    S5:E2

    As Lindsey's music continues to find bigger audiences, her videos allow her to express the passion for dance that she had put on the shelf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Coat of Many Colors" is the best rated episode of "Song by Song". It scored 8.2/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/17/2013. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jolene".