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All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music

1977·Show
17Episodes in1Season
70
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and nostalgic

  • Wholesome7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, pop culture, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A 17-part television documentary series on the history of modern pop music covering some of the many different genres that have fallen under the label of "popular music" between the mid-19th century and 1976, including folk, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, vaudeville and music hall, musical theatre, country, swing, jazz, blues, R&B, rock 'n' roll and others.
Music History DocumentaryPop Music EvolutionGenre ExplorationCultural SignificanceArchival FootageEducational SeriesInfluential ArtistsHistorical ContextMusical LegacyComprehensive Overview

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Where can I stream All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music legally?

All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 17 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

When did All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music air?

It ran from 1977 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.