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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

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About 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is a documentary TV series that premiered on Apple TV on May 21, 2021. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Starman", aired on May 21, 2021.

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.

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2021 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 release dates →
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    8. Starman

    Finale

    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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    7. Respect

    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.

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    6. Exile

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

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    5. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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

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    4. Our Time Is Now

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

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    3. Changes

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

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    2. End of the Acid Dream

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

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    1. What's Happening?

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

Cast & crew

  • Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

    Self (archive footage)

  • Bob Dylan

    Bob Dylan

    Self (archive footage)

  • Marvin Gaye

    Marvin Gaye

    Self (archive footage)

  • George Harrison

    George Harrison

    Self (archive footage)

  • J. Edgar Hoover

    J. Edgar Hoover

    Self (archive footage)

  • John Kerry

    John Kerry

    Self (archive footage)

  • John Lennon

    John Lennon

    Self (archive footage)

  • Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon

    Self (archive footage)

  • Yoko Ono

    Yoko Ono

    Self (archive footage)

  • Neil Young

    Neil Young

    Self (archive footage)

  • Mick Jagger

    Mick Jagger

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jim Morrison

    Jim Morrison

    Self (archive footage)

  • David Bowie

    David Bowie

    Self (archive footage)

  • Elton John

    Elton John

    Self

  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Self (archive footage)

  • Carole King

    Carole King

    Self (archive footage)

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything FAQ

Will there be new episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything?

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 21, 2021.

When did the latest episode of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything come out?

The most recent episode of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, Season 1 Episode 8 "Starman", aired on May 21, 2021.

How many seasons of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything are there?

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything first air?

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything first aired on Apple TV on May 21, 2021.

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