1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.

An immersive, deep-dive docuseries rich with archival footage and interviews that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.

Documentary

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.

An immersive, deep-dive docuseries rich with archival footage and interviews that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.

Documentary

Created By: Asif Kapadia
First Aired on: May 21, 2021
Popularity: 9.0293: 22 votes
Networks
Production: Mercury Studios (GB)On the Corner Films (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Season 1

Aired 4 years ago

8 Episodes

Episode 1What's Happening?49 min
As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.
Episode 2End of the Acid Dream42 min
Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there’s no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.
Episode 3Changes47 min
New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles’ breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.
Episode 4Our Time Is Now45 min
Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
Episode 5The Revolution Will Not Be Televised46 min
America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.