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Neil Sedaka: That's When the Music Takes Me

Neil Sedaka: That's When the Music Takes Me

Episode number: 1
Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy

Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy

Episode number: 2
Joan Sutherland: The Reluctant Prima Donna

Joan Sutherland: The Reluctant Prima Donna

Episode number: 3
Herb Alpert: Tijuana Brass and Other Delights

Herb Alpert: Tijuana Brass and Other Delights

Episode number: 4
Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga

Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga

Episode number: 5

Overview: Chicago's Chess Records was one of the greatest labels of the post-war era, ranking alongside other mighty independents like Atlantic, Stax and Sun. From 1950 till its demise at the end of the 60s, Chess released a myriad of electric blues, rock 'n' roll and soul classics that helped change the landscape of black and white popular music.