Song by Song
Song by Song

Song by Song

2012 5 Seasons 22 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Documentary

Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.

Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

I Walk The Line

Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.

EP 2

Ring of Fire

The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."

EP 3

Jackson

A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.

EP 4

A Boy Named Sue

The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.

EP 5

Sunday Morning Coming Down

The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Intervie

EP 6

Hurt

Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.

EP 1

I Will Always Love You

A portrait of Dolly Parton that centers on the inspiration and stories behind her songs. The premiere puts the focus on

EP 2

9 to 5

A behind-the-music look at Dolly Parton's 1980 song "9 to 5."

EP 3

Coat of Many Colors

Anecdotes are related about the 1971 song "Coat of Many Colors."

EP 4

Jolene

Stories about the 1973 Dolly Parton tune "Jolene" are recounted.

EP 5

Travelin' Thru

The song "Travelin' Thru," written by Dolly Parton for the 2005 film "Transamerica," is explored.

EP 6

It's All Wrong, But It's All Right

The finale centers on the 1978 song "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right," penned and recorded by Dolly Parton.

EP 1

Strong Enough

After the first singles on her debut record don't get any traction, Sheryl finds success with a powerful statement about

EP 2

If It Makes You Happy

Following years of singing backup for other artists and contending with envious collaborators, Sheryl proves her autonom

EP 3

My Favorite Mistake

Sheryl taps into her personal life for inspiration, leading to an intimate song about a past relationship and creating s

EP 4

Redemption Day

Inspired by a trip to war-torn Bosnia, Sheryl writes this song, which is later recorded by Johnny Cash, and ultimately i

EP 1

One Way or Another

The anthem ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

EP 2

Heart of Glass

Blondie's hit single from the 1978 album "Parallel Lines," which sold over 20 million copies.

EP 3

Call Me

The Grammy-nominated song featured in the film, "American Gigolo."

EP 4

Rapture

The first song to feature rapping that went all the way to #1.

EP 1

Crystallize

Lindsey's unique meshing of violin and electronic music once left the music industry baffled, but her perseverance and c

EP 2

Elements

As Lindsey's music continues to find bigger audiences, her videos allow her to express the passion for dance that she ha

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