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About Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History ended on June 15, 2017, on CNN. The series concluded after airing its eight episodes, with the final episode titled 'Out, Loud, & Proud' that day.
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History was an eight-part series that explored the music associated with significant moments in history. Premiering in 2017, each episode examined a tragedy, triumph, or social movement, highlighting how music played a role in shaping public perception and collective memory—from the March on Washington to the Stonewall riots, the moon landing, and Hurricane Katrina. The show aimed to connect musical themes with pivotal events that impacted society.
Each episode had a runtime of 60 minutes, and the series was produced by Show of Force and Seven Bucks Productions.
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2017 | S1·E8 | Out, Loud, & Proud |
| June 8, 2017 | S1·E7 | Battle of the Sexes |
| June 1, 2017 | S1·E6 | The Space Race |
| May 25, 2017 | S1·E5 | The Berlin Wall and the Fall of Communism |
| May 18, 2017 | S1·E4 | Hurricane Katrina |
| May 11, 2017 | S1·E3 | Kent State and the Vietnam War |
| April 27, 2017 | S1·E2 | September 11th |
| April 20, 2017 | S1·E1 | The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. |