The Great Songwriters - Season 1

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Chuck D

1 - Chuck D

Air Date: November 10, 2016

Public 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

2 - Norah Jones

Air Date: November 17, 2016

Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks.

Bill Withers

3 - Bill Withers

Air Date: November 24, 2016

The 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

4 - Carly Simon

Air Date: December 1, 2016

The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6)

Barry Gibb

5 - Barry Gibb

Air Date: December 8, 2016

The 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

6 - Ryan Adams

Air Date: December 7, 2016

Peerlessly 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

7 - Jimmy Webb

Air Date: December 15, 2016

The Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process.