Documentary series uncovering the stories behind famous songs. This edition looks at Pulp's Britpop anthem Common People. Jarvis Cocker goes back to St Martin's College, where he met the girl who would inspire him to write a song that examines class, politics and Britain in the 90s. Pulp are reunited back at their old rehearsal rooms above a pottery shop to reminisce about the song's success and what the track means to them.
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Documentary series uncovering the stories behind famous songs. This edition looks at Pulp's Britpop anthem Common People. Jarvis Cocker goes back to St Martin's College, where h ...
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Series 1: 1. Pulp's Common People
Documentary series uncovering the stories behind famous songs. This edition looks at Pulp's Britpop anthem Common People. Jarvis Cocker goes back to St Martin's College, where h ...
29-12-2020
BBC 4
Series 1: 2. Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive
Documentary series uncovering the stories behind famous songs. A look at Gloria Gaynor's disco hit and, for many, the ultimate soundtrack to breakups, I Will Survive.
04-02-2022
BBC 4