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Song by Song is a documentary TV series that premiered on Ovation on October 7, 2012. It has 5 seasons and 22 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 2 "Elements", aired on December 16, 2014.
Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.
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22 episodes · 5 seasons
2012 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
Exploring Johnny Cash's storied musical career by examining his life during the releases of his biggest hit songs.
Song by Song Johnny Cash release dates →Johnny Cash's interpretation of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt" is examined, with Trent Reznor lending insight.
The song "Sunday Morning Coming Down," written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash, is explored. Interviewees include Kristofferson.
The stories behind the song "A Boy Named Sue," written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash.
A behind-the-music look at the song "Jackson," released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967.
The stories behind the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire."
Cash tries to find his voice; and a tape-recorder mistake inspires a riff.
2013 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago
A portrait of Dolly Parton, centering on the inspiration and stories behind her songs.
Song by Song Dolly Parton release dates →
E6
The finale centers on the 1978 song "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right," penned and recorded by Dolly Parton.
E5
The song "Travelin' Thru," written by Dolly Parton for the 2005 film "Transamerica," is explored.
E4
Stories about the 1973 Dolly Parton tune "Jolene" are recounted.
E3
Anecdotes are related about the 1971 song "Coat of Many Colors."
E2
A behind-the-music look at Dolly Parton's 1980 song "9 to 5."
A portrait of Dolly Parton that centers on the inspiration and stories behind her songs. The premiere puts the focus on her 1974 track "I Will Always Love You," which was later recorded by Whitney Houston.
2014 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
This season focus on four of Sheryl Crow's most-enduring hit songs and the stories and inspiration behind them.
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E4
Inspired by a trip to war-torn Bosnia, Sheryl writes this song, which is later recorded by Johnny Cash, and ultimately ignites her interest in recording country music.
E3
Sheryl taps into her personal life for inspiration, leading to an intimate song about a past relationship and creating speculation over her unnamed muse.
E2
Following years of singing backup for other artists and contending with envious collaborators, Sheryl proves her autonomy with a hit that solidifies her position as a musical powerhouse who answers only to herself.
E1
After the first singles on her debut record don't get any traction, Sheryl finds success with a powerful statement about finding a partner who can truly be her equal.
2014 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago
Throughout the last four decades, Blondie has become and still remains a true global treasure. In this series, four of Blondie's biggest chart-topping hits are highlighted.
Song by Song Blondie release dates →The first song to feature rapping that went all the way to #1.
The Grammy-nominated song featured in the film, "American Gigolo."
Blondie's hit single from the 1978 album "Parallel Lines," which sold over 20 million copies.
The anthem ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
2014 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago
Lindsey Stirling, one of the biggest artist development breakthroughs in history, composes, choreographs and directs all of her original music and videos -- merging unique violin stylings and electronic dubstep beats with animated contemporary dance. In the finale series, two of Lindsey's biggest hit songs are highlighted.
Song by Song Lindsey Stirling release dates →As Lindsey's music continues to find bigger audiences, her videos allow her to express the passion for dance that she had put on the shelf.
Lindsey's unique meshing of violin and electronic music once left the music industry baffled, but her perseverance and creative use of YouTube as a promotional tool helps her reach a massive audience.
Song by Song has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 16, 2014.
The most recent episode of Song by Song, Season 5 Episode 2 "Elements", aired on December 16, 2014.
Song by Song has 5 seasons with 22 episodes in total.
Song by Song first aired on Ovation on October 7, 2012.
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