Authoritative and entertaining series featuring original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration, including exclusive performances and interviews.
Where to Watch The Great Songwriters • Season 1
7 Episodes
Chuck D
E1
Chuck DPublic 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.
Norah Jones
E2
Norah JonesSinger songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks.
Bill Withers
E3
Bill WithersThe 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.
Carly Simon
E4
Carly SimonThe Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6)
Barry Gibb
E5
Barry GibbThe 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.
Ryan Adams
E6
Ryan AdamsPeerlessly 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
Jimmy Webb
E7
Jimmy WebbThe Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process.
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