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The Best Episodes of The Story of the Songs Season 1

Every episode of The Story of the Songs Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Story of the Songs Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Story of the Songs Season 1

Examining the personal and musical development of bands and artists by investigating the stories behind three of their greatest hits.

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  1. 8.1/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Madonna

    S1:E1

    The stories behind the creation of three of Madonna's greatest hits exploring the creative processes that led to the hits 'Holiday', 'Like a Virgin' and 'Material Girl'.

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  2. 8.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Celine Dion

    S1:E2

    A look at the three tracks that took Celine Dion from child-star in French Quebec to a global superstar - `Because You Loved Me', `It's All Coming Back To Me Now' and `I Drove All Night', with input from the songwriters and engineers involved.

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  3. 7.8/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Rod Stewart

    S1:E8

    The stories behind three of the songs that cemented singer and songwriter Rod Stewart as a musical superstar looking at 'Sailing', 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?' and 'Young Turks'.

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  4. 7.6/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Cher

    S1:E10

    Three of Cher's biggest hits, 'I Got You Babe', 'If I Could Turn Back Time' and 'Believe', come under the spotlight.

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  5. 7.4/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Diana Ross

    S1:E4

    The Motown megastar's songs are put under the microscope, recalling her collaborations with the Supremes and Bee Gees.

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  6. 7.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Eric Clapton

    S1:E6

    Three of the greatest hits by singer and master guitarist Eric Clapton are featured. The influential guitar legend has been a big name in pop music since the 1960s. He scored hits both solo and with Cream and Derek and the Dominos.

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  8. 7.2/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Whitney Houston

    S1:E7

    The story of pop superstar Whitney Houston who died in a Hollywood hotel bathroom at the age of 48 after a night of drug abuse.

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  9. 6.6/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Police and Sting

    S1:E3

    The personal and career progression of Sting and fellow musicians Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, members of the band The Police.

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  10. 6.6/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Aretha Franklin

    S1:E9

    An exploration of three of Aretha Franklin's hit songs that helped propel her to international stardom.

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  11. 6.4/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Metallica

    S1:E5

    An examination into the three tracks that turned Metallica from underground thrash metal pioneers to indisputable conquerors of the heavy metal world: One, Enter Sandman, and St Anger.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Madonna" is the best rated episode of "The Story of the Songs" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/16/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Celine Dion".