Ken on My Country Song
About the Episode
Ken Burns discusses My Country Song.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 55s
Recent Episodes
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Episode 5, Season 1<br> “The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
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Extras
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The Tradition Continues | PBS Previews: Country Music
Behind the Scenes | Country is affecting and being affected by other styles of music.2:40 -
Making the Film | PBS Previews: Country Music
Get a glimpse of the filmmaking process, from research to writing to editing and more.7:03 -
Country Music: Behind the Scenes
Take a behind the scenes look at the making of Country Music.13:02 -
Ralph Stanley: The First Song Mother Taught Me
The late Ralph Stanley plays a banjo tune and describes his playing technique.3:13 -
Betty Johnson: The Johnson Family Singers 1930s
Betty Johnson discusses growing up in a family band of six.3:43 -
Episode 4 Preview | “I Can’t Stop Loving You”
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.0:30 -
Episode 3 Preview | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.0:30 -
Episode 2 Preview | “Hard Times”
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.0:30 -
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