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The Best Episodes of Song by Song

Every episode of Song by Song ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Song by Song!

Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Ovation

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"I Walk The Line" is the best rated episode of "Song by Song". It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Barbara J. Hall and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/2012. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Ring of Fire".

  • I Walk The Line
    7.0/101 votes
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    #1 - I Walk The Line

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2012

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

    Director: Barbara J. Hall

    Writer: N/A

  • Ring of Fire
    NaN/100 votes
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    #2 - Ring of Fire

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2012

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

    Director: Barbara J. Hall

    Writer: N/A

  • Jackson
    NaN/100 votes
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    #3 - Jackson

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Boy Named Sue
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    #4 - A Boy Named Sue

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sunday Morning Coming Down
    NaN/100 votes
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    #5 - Sunday Morning Coming Down

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hurt
    NaN/100 votes
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    #6 - Hurt

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Will Always Love You
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    #7 - I Will Always Love You

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 9 to 5
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    #8 - 9 to 5

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/10/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Coat of Many Colors
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    #9 - Coat of Many Colors

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jolene
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    #10 - Jolene

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Travelin' Thru
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    #11 - Travelin' Thru

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Strong Enough
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    #13 - Strong Enough

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • If It Makes You Happy
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - If It Makes You Happy

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Favorite Mistake
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    #15 - My Favorite Mistake

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Redemption Day
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    #16 - Redemption Day

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Way or Another
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    #17 - One Way or Another

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heart of Glass
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    #18 - Heart of Glass

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Call Me
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Call Me

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rapture
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    #20 - Rapture

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/2/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crystallize
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - Crystallize

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 12/9/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elements
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - Elements

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 12/16/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A