1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)

"A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation."

7.7 (27 votes)
1 Season
May 21, 2021
English
Documentary

Synopsis

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.

Creator

Asif Kapadia, James Gay-Rees, David Joseph

Network

Apple TV

Episodes

What's Happening?
E1

What's Happening?

May 21, 2021
49 min
8.0

As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

End of the Acid Dream
E2

End of the Acid Dream

May 21, 2021
42 min
7.0

Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.

Changes
E3

Changes

May 21, 2021
47 min
7.0

New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.

Our Time Is Now
E4

Our Time Is Now

May 21, 2021
45 min
6.5

Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
E5

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

May 21, 2021
46 min
8.5

America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.

Exile
E6

Exile

May 21, 2021
42 min
7.0

Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.

Respect
E7

Respect

May 21, 2021
44 min
7.0

James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.

Starman
E8

Starman

May 21, 2021
46 min
6.0

With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.

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Details

Original Title

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

8

Production

Mercury Studios, On the Corner Films, Cinetic Media