Episodes (10)

Whole Lotta Shakin'
S01E01 · Whole Lotta Shakin'

Jun 15, 1996

In the early 1950's in Mississipi the embryo of Rock 'N Roll was being created. Fats Domino took Rhythm 'N Blues to the limits of Pop music. And a 18-year old truck-driver pays $3.95 to record the song "My Happiness".

Be My Baby
S01E02 · Be My Baby

Jun 22, 1996

In the 50's we all bought rock 'n'roll singles with The Ronettes, The Coasters, The Shirelles, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, The Righteous Brothers, Ben E. King and Surfbeat was invented.

So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star
S01E03 · So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star

Jun 29, 1996

Now folk music and the lyrics became important . In 1961, Bob Dylan took on New York. A new political movement was born. Folk music was electrified and developed in different directions. English pop made their entry into North America.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
S01E04 · R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Jul 06, 1996

During the British invasion of North America the soul and rhythm 'n blues artists and groups found their way back to the core of the music. The Detroit sound, Stax, The Chicago rumble and much more surfaced.

Crossroads
S01E05 · Crossroads

Jul 13, 1996

The roots of heavy rock. The Rolling Stones and The Animals turned up the blues of John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin surfaced.

Eight Miles High
S01E06 · Eight Miles High

Jul 20, 1996

The Pop scene moves too California. Hippies, drugs, outdoor festivals, psychedelia and anti-culture. The Byrds, The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Country Joe and the Fish and others. While bands The Beatles and The Rolling Stones spent most of their time in the studio.

Hang on to Yourself
S01E07 · Hang on to Yourself

Jul 27, 1996

Sunny California songs took a turn and blended with the theatre, the dark, exhibitionism, sexuality and new chords. David Bowie, The Doors, The Velvet Underground, Alice Cooper and Iggy Pop arrived.

No Fun
S01E08 · No Fun

Aug 03, 1996

In the 70's the stars of the folk-rock like The Eagles lived in luxury, far from the world of their fans and record buyers. Reggae was hot. The new wave arrived. And the punk rock. Modern Lovers, Patti Smith, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones, Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Make it Funky
S01E09 · Make it Funky

Aug 10, 1996

Funk added to Soul and Rhythm 'n Blues. James Brown took the stage. Sly and Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, Kool and The Gang, and The Jacksons. And something called Rap surfaced. Hip-hop was played in streets.

Planet Rock
S01E10 · Planet Rock

Aug 17, 1996

Rock music felt to laid-back. Not eating anymore. New planets were explored. Grandmaster Flash, Kraftwerk, New Order, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Run DMC, Beasty Boys, Public Enemy, De La Soul arrived.

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Dancing in the Street Season 1 (1996) is released on Jun 15, 1996. Watch Dancing in the Street online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Dancing in the Street is directed by Daniel McCabe,David Espar,Karen Walsh,Vicky Bippart and created by Robert Palmer with Liev Schreiber and David Bowie.

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Dancing in the Street

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United Kingdom

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English

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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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