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The Best Episodes of The Great Songwriters

Every episode of The Great Songwriters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Great Songwriters!

The Best Episodes of The Great Songwriters

Authoritative and entertaining series featuring original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration, including exclusive performances and interviews.

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  1. Background image for Bill Withers
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Bill Withers

    S1:E3

    The Ain't No Sunshine and Just The Two of Us Grammy Award-winning hitmaker discusses his song writing journey and why he chose to give up his music career.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Carly Simon
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Carly Simon

    S1:E4

    The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Barry Gibb
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Barry Gibb

    S1:E5

    The Bee Gees founder is one of the most successful songwriters in history with a string of number ones under his belt. Here, he discusses his craft.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Jimmy Webb
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Jimmy Webb

    S1:E7

    The Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Paul Anka
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Paul Anka

    S2:E3

    As well as his own hits, Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Anka also penned tracks for stars like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. Here, he discusses his career.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Noel Gallagher
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Noel Gallagher

    S2:E4

    He found success as the main songwriter in Oasis and the frontman of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Here, he performs Don't Look Back In Anger and more.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Kelly Jones - Stereophonics
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Kelly Jones - Stereophonics

    S2:E5

    The lead singer and songwriter of chart-topping band Stereophonics discusses his creative process, and Stereophonics perform Dakota, Traffic and more.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Seal
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Seal

    S2:E6

    The three-time Brit Award winner discusses his career and creative process. He also performs Crazy, Kiss From A Rose and Prayer for the Dying.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Gary Kemp
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Gary Kemp

    S3:E1

    Gary Kemp, songwriter for Spandau Ballet and solo albums, talks about his history and writing process.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for David Foster
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - David Foster

    S3:E5

    The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian discusses his glittering career and the creative process behind it, performing exclusively during the interview.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Johnny Marr
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Johnny Marr

    S3:E6

    Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Ian McCulloch/Echo And The Bunnymen
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Ian McCulloch/Echo And The Bunnymen

    S4:E3

    The Echo and the Bunnymen frontman talks songwriting and his life in music, and performs beloved tracks including `The Killing Moon'.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Paul Heaton
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Paul Heaton

    S3:E4

    Prospering with both The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, Paul Heaton lifts the lid on his craft and performs a selection of tracks.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Chuck D

    S1:E1

    Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D made waves in the 80s with his powerful rapping style and lyricism. Here, he discusses his career and creative process.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - Norah Jones

    S1:E2

    Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks.

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  17. Background image for Ryan Adams
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    #16 - Ryan Adams

    S1:E6

    Peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Adams deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera, and plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Rickie Lee Jones

    S2:E1

    The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter performs some of her tracks, and also discusses her creative process and music career.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - The Flaming Lips

    S2:E2

    The three-time Grammy Award-winning Oklahoma rockers talk about their music career and song writing process, and also perform a selection of their hits.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Richard Ashcroft

    S3:E2

    Richard Ashcroft, songwriter for The Verve and solo material, discusses his writing process and performs four tracks.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Emeli Sande
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    #20 - Emeli Sande

    S3:E3

    The owner of two UK number-one singles, Emeli Sandé discusses her life in music and the genius of her songwriting, while also performing a selection of tracks.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - Tom Odell

    S4:E1

    Brit Award winner Tom Odell discusses his songwriting and life in music, and performs a selection of his tracks including Another Love and Grow Old with Me.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Mike Scott/The Waterboys
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    #22 - Mike Scott/The Waterboys

    S4:E2

    Mike Scott of the Waterboys talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks.

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    #23 - Steve Earle

    S4:E4

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bill Withers" is the best rated episode of "The Great Songwriters". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/24/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Carly Simon".