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Season 1 – Song by Song

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You know your favorite singers' songs, but do you know about the songs and how they help tell each singer's life story? You will if your favorite singer is profiled on "Song by Song," the series that showcases songs from each featured singer and how the songs provide insight into each artist's life and career. The series also features interviews with other singers and celebrities who talk about the singer's impact on them and on pop culture.
Song by Song — Season 1

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John Bohlinger

Narrator

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2012 Johnny Cash: I Walk the Line Cash's first Billboard hit was recorded at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, staying on the charts for 43 weeks and sold two million copies; Johnny's early struggles to find his voice. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2012 Johnny Cash: Ring of Fire One of the biggest hits of Cash's career stayed at No. 1 for seven weeks; written by his future wife June Carter and first recorded by her sister Anita. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2012 Johnny Cash: Jackson Written by Broadway Legend Jerry Lieber, "Jackson" tells the story of a married couple trying to re-ignite their passion; Johnny and June were married one year after recording the song. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2012 Johnny Cash: A Boy Named Sue Johnny Cash wasn't sure about this quirky tune so he tested it on a "captive" audience during his concert at San Quentin prison. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2012 Johnny Cash: Sunday Morning Coming Down The original hangover anthem was written and recorded by Kris Kristofferson in 1969; Kris reveals why Cash wanted to cover this song that was already a hit and how Johnny came to perform it during an episode of "Columbo." Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 2012 Johnny Cash: Hurt One of Cash's final and most unlikely hits, this painful ballad was written and first performed by superstar Trent Reznor; the "Nine Inch Nails" front man explains why he was reluctant to allow Johnny to record the song. Details

Season Info

Network
OVATION
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Music, Special Interest
Release Date
Oct 7, 2012