The Story of Pop
Episode 1: Fear and Loathing
1 hour
Alan Freeman kicks off his epic series exploring at the development of popular music. First broadcast in 1994.
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Episode 17: The Big Easy
1 hour
Alan Freeman celebrates the musical life of 'The Big Easy' - New Orleans. Show more
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Episode 18: Soulsville USA
1 hour
The story of Stax Records and southern soul music, presented by Alan Freeman. Show more
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Episode 40: King Guitar
1 hour
Alan Freeman tells the story of the Jimi Hendix, the Seattle-born guitar virtuoso. Show more
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Episode 41: Kerrrrannnng!
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Alan Freeman celebrates heavy rock. Show more
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Episode 42: Rap It Up
1 hour
Alan Freeman explores the origins of rap music. Show more
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Episode 43: Parental Discretion Is Advised
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Alan Freeman takes a look at the controversy generated by the more militant forms of rap. First broadcast 1994 and repeated as part of BBC Radio 6 Music's celebration of hip-hop. Show more
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Episode 44: Girls' Talk: Women in Music
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Alan Freeman celebrates women's contribution to popular music. Show more
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Episode 45: I Want You to Hurt Like I Do
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Alan Freeman explores the world of the singer songwriter. First broadcast in 1994.
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Episode 46: Living on the Fault Line
1 hour
Alan Freeman celebrates the music of LA and west coast America. Show more
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Episode 26: A Trip on the London Underground
1 hour
Alan Freeman explores the progressive music scene in Britain from 1967 to 1971. Show more
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Episode 32: All That Funky Stuff
1 hour
Alan Freeman celebrates James Brown and the funkiest music ever recorded.
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Episode 30: Young, Loud and Snotty
1 hour
Alan Freeman charts the rise and fall of the ultimate punk band - the Sex Pistols. Show more
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Episode 31: Today's Music Today
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Alan Freeman celebrates the 'new breed' of independent labels in Britain from 1976 to 1981. Show more
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Episode 12: England Swings
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Alan Freeman investigates the myths and legends of swinging London. Show more
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Episode 13: Hitsville USA
1 hour
Alan Freeman looks back on the first ten years of the Motown label. Show more
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Episode 14: The Blues Had a Baby
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Alan Freeman explores the origins and development of blues music. Show more
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Episode 15: Can Blue Men Sing the Whites?
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Alan Freeman considers the phenomenon of white British artists, such as the Rolling Stones, the Animals and Eric Clapton playing the blues. First broadcast in 1994. Show more
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Episode 16: Shut Up and Play Your Guitar
1 hour
Alan Freeman considers guitar-driven rock from 1965 - 1969, as purveyed by the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. First broadcast in 1994.
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Episode 27: Glam Slam
1 hour
Alan Freeman looks back at the glam rock era from 1970 to 1975. Show more