6 Music Stories The Atlantic Records Story Episodes Episode guide

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1. The English Connection

   Johnnie Walker looks at how Atlantic signed British acts such as the Rolling Stones.
2. Groovin'

   Johnnie Walker explores how Atlantic began to pursue acts to emulate the British Invasion.
3. Respect

   Johnnie Walker looks at how Aretha Franklin got signed by Atlantic Records.
4. Knock On Wood

   Johnnie Walker looks at the work Atlantic did with Stax Records.
5. Yakety Yak

   Johnnie Walker looks at the increasing popularity of R&B and jazz.
6. Land of 1,000 Dances

   Johnnie Walker features Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett and Dusty Springfield.
7. Money Honey

   Johnnie Walker tells the story of the Atlantic Records label.
8. We Are Family

   Johnnie Walker concludes the story of the legendary label. (R)

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9. Teach Your Children

   Featuring Crosby Stills Nash and Young, ELP, Yes and Foreigner (R)

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10. The Mighty Arms of Atlas

    Featuring interviews with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page. (R)

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11. Pick Up the Pieces

    Johnnie Walker hears how Roberta Flack got signed to Atlantic.
12. Blues Power

    The story of the soul music label continues, featuring Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce.
13. Giant Steps

    Johnnie Walker continues the story with a look at the label's work with jazz artists.