Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song S1E8: Pure Pop
- Aired: 2001-05-05
- Runtime: 60 minutes
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Overview
The relationship between the perfect pop performer and the perfect pop song comes under the spotlight, revealing that most contemporary pop music acts are totally dependent on professional songwriters. The programme kicks off with Hearsay, the latest in a long line of manufactured pop groups, and takes in the Monkees, Britney Spears, ABBA, the Jackson Five, Blondie, Madonna and Kylie Minogue.