NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - 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
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#2 - 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.
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#3 - 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.
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#4 - 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.
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#5 - 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.
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#6 - 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
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - 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."
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Coat of Many Colors
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2013
Anecdotes are related about the 1971 song "Coat of Many Colors."
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Jolene
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/2013
Stories about the 1973 Dolly Parton tune "Jolene" are recounted.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - 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
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - 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.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - 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.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - 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.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - 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.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - 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.
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#16 - 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."
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#17 - 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.
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#18 - Call Me
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2014
The Grammy-nominated song featured in the film, "American Gigolo."
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#19 - Rapture
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/2/2014
The first song to feature rapping that went all the way to #1.
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#20 - 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.
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#21 - 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.
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#22 - 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
The Worst Episodes of Song by Song
Every episode of Song by Song ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Song by Song!
Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Ovation
Worst Episodes Summary
"Ring of Fire" is the worst rated episode of "Song by Song". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Barbara J. Hall and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/2012. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Jackson".