This story about “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything” first appeared in the Race Begins issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
The subtitle of the Apple TV+’s “1971” is the first clue as to the ambitions of the seven-part documentary series. While it is loosely based on David Hepworth’s 2016 book, “Never a Dull Moment: 1971 — The Year That Rock Exploded,” the series makes a key change and calls itself “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything.”
In other words, it’s not about how music changed at the beginning of the 1970s; it’s about how music changed the world.
“It was an incredible time for a range of artists, and the music subsequently motivated the world,” said Asif Kapadia, the Oscar-winning director whose other films include “Amy,” “Senna” and “Diego Maradona.” “The idea was to get into the music, but also the environment, the politics and how they all cross over.
The subtitle of the Apple TV+’s “1971” is the first clue as to the ambitions of the seven-part documentary series. While it is loosely based on David Hepworth’s 2016 book, “Never a Dull Moment: 1971 — The Year That Rock Exploded,” the series makes a key change and calls itself “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything.”
In other words, it’s not about how music changed at the beginning of the 1970s; it’s about how music changed the world.
“It was an incredible time for a range of artists, and the music subsequently motivated the world,” said Asif Kapadia, the Oscar-winning director whose other films include “Amy,” “Senna” and “Diego Maradona.” “The idea was to get into the music, but also the environment, the politics and how they all cross over.
- 6/15/2021
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Was 1971 the best single year for recorded popular music, ever? Or merely the year in which it reached peak cultural significance? Maybe, just maybe, the answer could be: both. You’ll certainly be hard-pressed to come up with a better argument for another annum after watching all eight episodes of “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,” which just premiered on Apple TV Plus.
Let’s face it: Your well-considered alternate pick is going to have a hard time besting the year that generated Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” Carole King’s “Tapestry,” Joni Mitchell’s “Blue,” the Who’s “Who’s Next,” Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water,” T. Rex’s “Electric Warrior,” Bill Withers’ “Just as I Am,” the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers,” Sly and the Family Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On,” Pink Floyd’s “Meddle,” the Doors’ “L.A. Woman,” Janis Joplin’s “Pearl,...
Let’s face it: Your well-considered alternate pick is going to have a hard time besting the year that generated Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” Carole King’s “Tapestry,” Joni Mitchell’s “Blue,” the Who’s “Who’s Next,” Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water,” T. Rex’s “Electric Warrior,” Bill Withers’ “Just as I Am,” the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers,” Sly and the Family Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On,” Pink Floyd’s “Meddle,” the Doors’ “L.A. Woman,” Janis Joplin’s “Pearl,...
- 5/23/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
When read as a single list, the sheer number of musical titans that “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything” addresses is staggering to take in full.
But over the course of the eight-episode season — all of which are available now on Apple TV+ — one thing that stands out even more than the ambitions of scale is how the world of 50 years ago absorbed some of the enduring songs and albums that still reverberate through the present day. Anchored by a strong collection of live performances, “1971” is an archival treasure trove, a good portion of that coming in the form of TV show spots where bands and artists introduced their newest hits to a captive audience.
“Apart from The Concert for Bangladesh, which was a technical nightmare for them to film, concert footage was actually really rare at that time,” producer and director Danielle Peck said.
“It’s more intimate as well,...
But over the course of the eight-episode season — all of which are available now on Apple TV+ — one thing that stands out even more than the ambitions of scale is how the world of 50 years ago absorbed some of the enduring songs and albums that still reverberate through the present day. Anchored by a strong collection of live performances, “1971” is an archival treasure trove, a good portion of that coming in the form of TV show spots where bands and artists introduced their newest hits to a captive audience.
“Apart from The Concert for Bangladesh, which was a technical nightmare for them to film, concert footage was actually really rare at that time,” producer and director Danielle Peck said.
“It’s more intimate as well,...
- 5/21/2021
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
The revolution is being televised. Fifty years later. Apple TV+’s 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything highlights how musicians were in touch with what was happening around them even as they were making things happen. Marvin Gaye lays down “What’s Going On” in the first episode, and the remainder of the eight-part docuseries builds the basic tracks which became the soundtrack to a changing world.
Solo ex-Beatles took to the streets and concert halls while The Rolling Stones, as a group, went deep into exile. Aretha Franklin went to the courthouse to post bail for former University of California philosophy professor Angela Davis, charged with “aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in the death of Judge Harold Haley.” Bill Withers quit his day job but held tight to his lunch box. David Bowie twisted a knife into the hippy movement, and Alice Cooper went to hell to celebrate.
Solo ex-Beatles took to the streets and concert halls while The Rolling Stones, as a group, went deep into exile. Aretha Franklin went to the courthouse to post bail for former University of California philosophy professor Angela Davis, charged with “aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in the death of Judge Harold Haley.” Bill Withers quit his day job but held tight to his lunch box. David Bowie twisted a knife into the hippy movement, and Alice Cooper went to hell to celebrate.
- 5/21/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Never a Dull Moment, the superb book that inspired this up-close look at a cultural renaissance, is unequivocal: The early ’70s, says author David Hepworth, were “the most febrile and creative time in the entire history of popular music,” and 1971 was “the most innovative, most interesting and longest-resounding year of that era.” To those who weren’t there, and maybe even to some who were, that might sound like boomer bragging. Until you take a look at the evidence, as 1971 does in eight potent installments.
That evidence includes The Who’s Who’s Next, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, Carole King’s Tapestry, The Rolling ...
That evidence includes The Who’s Who’s Next, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, Carole King’s Tapestry, The Rolling ...
- 5/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Never a Dull Moment, the superb book that inspired this up-close look at a cultural renaissance, is unequivocal: The early ’70s, says author David Hepworth, were “the most febrile and creative time in the entire history of popular music,” and 1971 was “the most innovative, most interesting and longest-resounding year of that era.” To those who weren’t there, and maybe even to some who were, that might sound like boomer bragging. Until you take a look at the evidence, as 1971 does in eight potent installments.
That evidence includes The Who’s Who’s Next, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, Carole King’s Tapestry, The Rolling ...
That evidence includes The Who’s Who’s Next, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, Carole King’s Tapestry, The Rolling ...
- 5/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+’s 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is immersive and fairly ambitious. The eight-part documentary series wants to run 33 revolutions per minute, and only comes up about a third short. It captures how musicians’ fingers were on the pulse of the day’s headlines and the laid the tracks for the nights’ rhythms.
Artists sang the news, sometimes causing it, other times reacting. Rock and roll had grown up and rock musicians took on responsibilities. Rhythm and blues got loose and soul musicians took to the streets. A former University of California philosophy professor named Angela Davis was charged with aiding and abetting the murder of a judge and Aretha Franklin personally offered to post bail.
The documentary series points out how The Beatles took the lead on youth culture movement during the 1960s, and how the elder society tried to beat it down in the 1970s,...
Artists sang the news, sometimes causing it, other times reacting. Rock and roll had grown up and rock musicians took on responsibilities. Rhythm and blues got loose and soul musicians took to the streets. A former University of California philosophy professor named Angela Davis was charged with aiding and abetting the murder of a judge and Aretha Franklin personally offered to post bail.
The documentary series points out how The Beatles took the lead on youth culture movement during the 1960s, and how the elder society tried to beat it down in the 1970s,...
- 5/19/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Art of any kind is often a product of its era. And for music in 1971, that is most definitely true, as artists were responding to the political and social movements of the time, resulting in iconic songs and performances that defined a generation. It is such an interesting and important year in the history of music that it has spawned a new docuseries on Apple TV+, aptly titled “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything.”
This new series is inspired by the book “Never a Dull Moment: 1971 The Year That Rock Exploded” by David Hepworth and comes to Apple via Academy, BAFTA, and Grammy Award winners Asif Kapadia (“Amy“) and James Gay-Rees.
Continue reading ‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’ Trailer: Asif Kapadia’s Docuseries Looks At The Year Music Exploded at The Playlist.
This new series is inspired by the book “Never a Dull Moment: 1971 The Year That Rock Exploded” by David Hepworth and comes to Apple via Academy, BAFTA, and Grammy Award winners Asif Kapadia (“Amy“) and James Gay-Rees.
Continue reading ‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’ Trailer: Asif Kapadia’s Docuseries Looks At The Year Music Exploded at The Playlist.
- 5/12/2021
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
George Harrison, Marvin Gaye, the Who, and more icons appear in 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, an upcoming docuseries headed to Apple TV+ inspired by the book Never a Dull Moment: 1971 the Year That Rock Exploded by David Hepworth.
The trailer opens with Gaye’s “What’s Going On” and shows footage of artists, many of whom have albums turning 50 this year: Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Bill Withers, Elton John, Graham Nash, Bob Marley, Alice Cooper, and more. They reflect on how their music still resonates today,...
The trailer opens with Gaye’s “What’s Going On” and shows footage of artists, many of whom have albums turning 50 this year: Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Bill Withers, Elton John, Graham Nash, Bob Marley, Alice Cooper, and more. They reflect on how their music still resonates today,...
- 5/11/2021
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Tributes have begun to pour in for Omar Sharif, who died today (July 10) at the age of 83.
The Egyptian actor was known for roles in movies such as Dr Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia and Funny Girl. Stars from stage, screen and beyond have paid their respects to the Academy Award nominee.
Very saddened by the passing of Omar Sharif. Blessed that I was able to work with such a legend. Love to the family.
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) July 10, 2015
Lawrence of Arabia. Dr. Zhivago. Funny Girl. Top Secret! And Many more. If you haven't seen, see! Rip Omar Sharif.
— Adam Horowitz (@AdamHorowitzLA) July 10, 2015
Elegance & Grace.Omar Sharif was a brilliant artist. He transported me to distant worlds in his films. A true Movie Star! Rest in Peace.
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) July 10, 2015
Omar Sharif Rip. You were so fantastic. Dr. Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia Legend
— donal logue (@donallogue) July 10, 2015
Rip, Omar Sharif...
The Egyptian actor was known for roles in movies such as Dr Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia and Funny Girl. Stars from stage, screen and beyond have paid their respects to the Academy Award nominee.
Very saddened by the passing of Omar Sharif. Blessed that I was able to work with such a legend. Love to the family.
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) July 10, 2015
Lawrence of Arabia. Dr. Zhivago. Funny Girl. Top Secret! And Many more. If you haven't seen, see! Rip Omar Sharif.
— Adam Horowitz (@AdamHorowitzLA) July 10, 2015
Elegance & Grace.Omar Sharif was a brilliant artist. He transported me to distant worlds in his films. A true Movie Star! Rest in Peace.
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) July 10, 2015
Omar Sharif Rip. You were so fantastic. Dr. Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia Legend
— donal logue (@donallogue) July 10, 2015
Rip, Omar Sharif...
- 7/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Things I find more grating than country music. The One Show. The music of Michael Buble. Louis Walsh. And that's probably about it. To be brutally honest, I haven't been much looking forward to Nashville, a new critically-hyped Us drama which centres around the world or rhinestones, Stetsons and boot-tapping darn' tootin' tunes.
However, if you're like me and you'd rather have a shave with a cheese grater than listen to an album of 'I miss my man' jaunty ditties, don't rule out this latest slice of soapy drama. There's plenty working in its favour and *whisper it* even the music wasn't that bad.
I'd watch nearly anything with Connie 'y'all' Britton in it and the Friday Night Lights alum was the main hook for me as ageing country singer Rayna Jaymes. Even when navigating some of the pilot episode's worst lines and clichés, she brought some likeability to the...
However, if you're like me and you'd rather have a shave with a cheese grater than listen to an album of 'I miss my man' jaunty ditties, don't rule out this latest slice of soapy drama. There's plenty working in its favour and *whisper it* even the music wasn't that bad.
I'd watch nearly anything with Connie 'y'all' Britton in it and the Friday Night Lights alum was the main hook for me as ageing country singer Rayna Jaymes. Even when navigating some of the pilot episode's worst lines and clichés, she brought some likeability to the...
- 2/9/2013
- Digital Spy
X Factor bosses are reportedly planning to launch an official magazine and have invited companies to bid for the license for the publication.
David Hepworth, ex-Emap editorial director, made the revelation on his And Another Thing blog.
He said: “The producers of X Factor are inviting bids from publishers who would like to publish the official magazine.
“I understand the fee for the licence is £2million. Amazingly, there are still two companies in the running.”
Hepworth formerly Smash Hits editor and is responsible for magazines such as Mojo, Empire, More and Just Seventeen.
He added: “I’ve always been sceptical about official magazines.
“Usually by the time they’ve got round to doling out the official licence then the unofficial publishers have made hay.
“The other problem with official merchandise is the very fact that it’s official, which means that it primarily has to please the people who granted the licence,...
David Hepworth, ex-Emap editorial director, made the revelation on his And Another Thing blog.
He said: “The producers of X Factor are inviting bids from publishers who would like to publish the official magazine.
“I understand the fee for the licence is £2million. Amazingly, there are still two companies in the running.”
Hepworth formerly Smash Hits editor and is responsible for magazines such as Mojo, Empire, More and Just Seventeen.
He added: “I’ve always been sceptical about official magazines.
“Usually by the time they’ve got round to doling out the official licence then the unofficial publishers have made hay.
“The other problem with official merchandise is the very fact that it’s official, which means that it primarily has to please the people who granted the licence,...
- 5/1/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Producers of The X Factor have reportedly invited bids from publishers for a new magazine based around the ITV1 reality talent show. The claim was made by ex-Emap editorial director David Hepworth on his And Another Thing blog. Hepworth said: "The producers of X Factor are inviting bids from publishers who would like to publish the official magazine. I understand the fee for the licence is £2 million. Amazingly, there are still two companies in the running." The ex-Smash Hits editor and man behind the launches of More, Empire, Mojo and Just Seventeen admitted to concerns about the venture and the "wildly unrealistic ideas" about the level of advertising in the (more)...
- 4/30/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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