Soul Music Episodes Episode guide
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Coventry Carol
The 'Coventry Carol' tells the story of the Slaughter of the Innocents
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We Are Family
The smash disco hit about unity and family by Sister Sledge.
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The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel
The continuing impact of Simon & Garfunkel鈥檚 song The Boxer.
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Farewell to Stromness
Personal stories about Farewell to Stromness, by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
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Wind of Change
How Scorpions鈥� 1990s power ballad became an anthem for the fall of the Berlin Wall
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Streets of London by Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell and others discuss Streets of London.
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Back to Black
How Amy Winehouse's music has helped so many young people
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Let the River Run
The story of how a classic 80鈥檚 movie song became an anthem for a new generation.
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Smile
The classic tune written by Charlie Chaplin for a classic film.
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Schubert鈥檚 B-Flat Piano Sonata D960
Personal stories of Schubert鈥檚 last Piano Sonata.
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Shine On You Crazy Diamond
The impact of Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond.
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River
Personal stories of Joni Mitchell's song 'River', from her 1971 album Blue.
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God Only Knows
How the Beach Boys classic God Only Knows touches souls wherever it is played.
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Prelude a l'Apres Midi d'un Faune by Debussy
People share stories of how Debussy's beautiful prelude has affected their lives.
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A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
Why has Procol Harum's track remained so popular for over 50 years?
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Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Actor Clarke Peters tells the stories of the songs behind the civil rights movement.
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Boys Don't Cry
Soul Music explores The Cure's tribute to teenage angst.
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Ich Habe Genug
People from around the world describe how Bach's cantata changed their lives.
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Redemption Song
How Bob Marley's Redemption Song has inspired generations around the world.
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O Holy Night
The carol that touched the lives of the former Archbishop of York and singer, Katie Melua.
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Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
Memories of the much-loved song Who Knows Where the Time Goes? written by Sandy Denny.
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You Are My Sunshine
The country song turned children's favourite is told through people's experiences.
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Siegfried Idyll
Wagner's celebration of paternal love, written as a birthday gift for his wife.
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Waterloo Sunset
The Kink's Waterloo Sunset, from1967, evokes poignant and life-changing memories
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Auld Lang Syne
Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Exploring America's national anthem, set to the tune of an English social men's club song.
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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Stories of the timeless love song written by Ewan MacColl and made famous by Roberta Flack
