Song by Song
Music
You know your favorite singers' songs, but do you know about the songs and how they help tell each singer's life story? You will if your favorite singer is profiled on "Song by Song," the series that showcases songs from each featured singer and how the songs provide insight into each artist's life and career. The series also features interviews with other singers and celebrities who talk about the singer's impact on them and on pop culture.
Upcoming TV Listings for Song by Song
Song by Song Sheryl Crow: If It Makes You Happy
Sheryl proves her autonomy with a hit that verifies her as a musical powerhouse who answers only to herself.
6:00 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Sheryl Crow: My Favorite Mistake
Sheryl taps into her personal life for inspiration, leading to an intimate song about a past relationship, and creating speculation over her unnamed muse.
6:30 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Johnny Cash: I Walk the Line
Cash's first Billboard hit was recorded at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, staying on the charts for 43 weeks and sold two million copies; Johnny's early struggles to find his voice.
5:30 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Johnny Cash: Ring of Fire
One of the biggest hits of Cash's career stayed at No. 1 for seven weeks; written by his future wife June Carter and first recorded by her sister Anita.
6:00 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Johnny Cash: Jackson
Written by Broadway Legend Jerry Lieber, "Jackson" tells the story of a married couple trying to re-ignite their passion; Johnny and June were married one year after recording the song.
6:30 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Johnny Cash: A Boy Named Sue
Johnny Cash wasn't sure about this quirky tune so he tested it on a "captive" audience during his concert at San Quentin prison.
5:00 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Johnny Cash: Sunday Morning Coming Down
The original hangover anthem was written and recorded by Kris Kristofferson in 1969; Kris reveals why Cash wanted to cover this song that was already a hit and how Johnny came to perform it during an episode of "Columbo."
5:30 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Johnny Cash: Hurt
One of Cash's final and most unlikely hits, this painful ballad was written and first performed by superstar Trent Reznor; the "Nine Inch Nails" front man explains why he was reluctant to allow Johnny to record the song.
6:00 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Dolly Parton: Coat of Many Colors
Dolly has described this autobiographical song as her favorite among all those she's written.
6:30 AM on Ovation 274
Song by Song Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
Parton wrote the song "I Will Always Love You" in 1973 for her one-time partner and mentor, Porter Wagoner, and Whitney Houston later recorded a version of the piece.
5:00 AM on Ovation 274