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The Great SongwritersKenny Loggins: The man known as "The King of the Movie Soundtrack" discusses the art of songwriting and performs some of hits, including Footloose and What a Fool Believes. (S4, ep 6) [S]Sun, Apr 21, 4:00 amSky Arts60 mins

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The Great SongwritersLinda Perry: The multi-Grammy winner, formerly of 4 Non Blondes, discusses the art of songwriting and performs a selection of her hits including Beautiful and What's Up. (S4, ep 5) [S]Mon, Apr 15, 4:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersSteve Earle: The multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of songs including Copperhead Road and Goodbye. (S4, ep 4) [S]Sun, Apr 14, 4:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersJohnny Marr: Take an in depth look at the work and life of Johnny Marr, as told by the former guitarist and songwriter of The Smiths himself. (6 of 6) [S]Mon, Mar 25, 3:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersDavid Foster: The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian discusses his glittering career and the creative process behind it, performing exclusively during the interview. (5 of 6) [S]Sun, Mar 24, 3:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersPaul Heaton: Prospering with both The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, Paul Heaton lifts the lid on his craft and performs a selection of tracks. (4 of 6) [S]Mon, Mar 18, 3:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersRichard Ashcroft: The Verve's former frontman Richard Ashcroft discusses the art of songwriting and his life in the music industry, and also performs a selection of his tracks. (2 of 6) [S]Mon, Mar 11, 3:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Seal: The three-time Brit Award winner discusses his career and creative process. He also performs Crazy, Kiss From A Rose and Prayer for the Dying. (S2, ep 6) [S]Mon, Mar 4, 4:15 amSky Arts55 mins
The Great SongwritersKelly Jones: The lead singer and songwriter of chart-topping band Stereophonics discusses his creative process, and Stereophonics perform Dakota, Traffic and more. (S2, ep 5) [S]Sun, Mar 3, 4:10 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNoel Gallagher: He found success as the main songwriter in Oasis and the frontman of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Here, he performs Don't Look Back In Anger and more. (S2, ep 4) [S]Mon, Feb 26, 2:15 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersPaul Anka: As well as his own hits, Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Anka also penned tracks for stars like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. Here, he discusses his career. (S2, ep 3) [S]Sun, Feb 25, 2:45 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersThe Flaming Lips: The three-time Grammy Award-winning Oklahoma rockers talk about their music career and song writing process, and also perform a selection of their hits. (S2, ep 2) [S]Mon, Feb 19, 5:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersRickie Lee Jones: The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter performs some of her tracks, and also discusses her creative process and music career. (S2, ep 1) [S]Sun, Feb 18, 3:15 amSky Arts55 mins
The Great SongwritersNorah Jones: Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks. (6 of 6) [S]Mon, Feb 12, 3:25 amSky Arts65 mins
The Great SongwritersNorah Jones: Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks. (6 of 6) [S]Wed, Nov 22, 2:00 amSky Arts55 mins
The Great SongwritersJimmy Webb: The Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process. (5 of 6) [S]Wed, Nov 15, 4:30 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersChuck D: 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. (4 of 6) [S]Wed, Nov 8, 4:05 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersCarly Simon: The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6) [S]Wed, Nov 1, 4:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersBill Withers: 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. (2 of 6) [S]Wed, Oct 25, 5:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersBarry Gibb: 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. (1 of 6) [S]Wed, Oct 18, 4:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Kenny Loggins: The man known as "The King of the Movie Soundtrack" discusses the art of songwriting and performs some of hits, including Footloose and What a Fool Believes. (S4, ep 6) [S]Fri, Sept 15, 2:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Seal: The three-time Brit Award winner discusses his career and creative process. He also performs Crazy, Kiss From A Rose and Prayer for the Dying. (S2, ep 6) [S]Mon, Sept 11, 12:20 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Kenny Loggins: The man known as "The King of the Movie Soundtrack" discusses the art of songwriting and performs some of hits, including Footloose and What a Fool Believes. (S4, ep 6) [S]Sun, Sept 10, 11:20 pmSky Arts60 mins
New: The Great SongwritersNew. Kenny Loggins: The man known as "The King of the Movie Soundtrack" discusses the art of songwriting and performs some of hits, including Footloose and What a Fool Believes. (S4, ep 6) [S]Fri, Sept 8, 9:00 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Linda Perry: The multi-Grammy winner, formerly of 4 Non Blondes, discusses the art of songwriting and performs a selection of her hits including Beautiful and What's Up. (S4, ep 5) [S]Fri, Sept 8, 1:30 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersKelly Jones: The lead singer and songwriter of chart-topping band Stereophonics discusses his creative process, and Stereophonics perform Dakota, Traffic and more. (S2, ep 5) [S]Mon, Sept 4, 12:45 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Linda Perry: The multi-Grammy winner, formerly of 4 Non Blondes, discusses the art of songwriting and performs a selection of her hits including Beautiful and What's Up. (S4, ep 5) [S]Sun, Sept 3, 11:45 pmSky Arts60 mins
New: The Great SongwritersNew. Linda Perry: The multi-Grammy winner, formerly of 4 Non Blondes, discusses the art of songwriting and performs a selection of her hits including Beautiful and What's Up. (S4, ep 5) [S]Fri, Sept 1, 9:00 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Steve Earle: The multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of songs including Copperhead Road and Goodbye. (S4, ep 4) [S]Fri, Sept 1, 2:30 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNoel Gallagher: He found success as the main songwriter in Oasis and the frontman of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Here, he performs Don't Look Back In Anger and more. (S2, ep 4) [S]Sun, Aug 27, 11:20 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Steve Earle: The multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of songs including Copperhead Road and Goodbye. (S4, ep 4) [S]Sun, Aug 27, 10:20 pmSky Arts60 mins
New: The Great SongwritersNew. Steve Earle: The multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses songwriting and his life in music, and performs a selection of songs including Copperhead Road and Goodbye. (S4, ep 4) [S]Fri, Aug 25, 9:00 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersPaul Anka: As well as his own hits, Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Anka also penned tracks for stars like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. Here, he discusses his career. (S2, ep 3) [S]Sun, Aug 20, 10:25 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersThe Flaming Lips: The three-time Grammy Award-winning Oklahoma rockers talk about their music career and song writing process, and also perform a selection of their hits. (S2, ep 2) [S]Sun, Aug 13, 10:20 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersRickie Lee Jones: The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter performs some of her tracks, and also discusses her creative process and music career. (S2, ep 1) [S]Mon, Aug 7, 12:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNorah Jones: Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks. (6 of 6) [S]Sun, Jul 30, 9:40 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNorah Jones: Singer songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences and creative process in this candid profile, and also performs four of her tracks. (6 of 6) [S]Sat, Jul 29, 3:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersJimmy Webb: The Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process. (5 of 6) [S]Sun, Jul 23, 9:40 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersJimmy Webb: The Grammy Award-winning Up, Up and Away and Worst That Could Happen hitmaker discusses his career and creative process. (5 of 6) [S]Sat, Jul 22, 3:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersCarly Simon: The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6) [S]Fri, Jul 21, 2:35 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersChuck D: 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. (4 of 6) [S]Sun, Jul 16, 9:40 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersChuck D: 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. (4 of 6) [S]Sat, Jul 15, 4:00 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersCarly Simon: The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6) [S]Sun, Jul 9, 11:00 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersCarly Simon: The Academy Award-winning You're So Vain hitmaker discusses her hugely successful career, song writing journey and creative process. (3 of 6) [S]Sat, Jul 8, 3:15 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersBarry Gibb: 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. (1 of 6) [S]Sun, Jul 2, 9:45 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersBill Withers: 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. (2 of 6) [S]Sat, Jul 1, 4:35 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersBill Withers: 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. (2 of 6) [S]Sun, Jun 25, 10:00 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersBarry Gibb: 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. (1 of 6) [S]Sat, Jun 24, 2:50 amSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersNew. Seal: The three-time Brit Award winner discusses his career and creative process. He also performs Crazy, Kiss From A Rose and Prayer for the Dying. (S2, ep 6) [S]Sat, Apr 1, 3:40 amSky Arts55 mins
The Great SongwritersBarry Gibb: 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. (1 of 6) [S]Sat, Mar 18, 3:30 pmSky Arts60 mins
The Great SongwritersJohnny Marr: Take an in depth look at the work and life of Johnny Marr, as told by the former guitarist and songwriter of The Smiths himself. (6 of 6) [S]Sun, Mar 12, 4:00 amSky Arts60 mins