If youโre a music lover and are following certain artists, you know that feeling and satisfaction of being able to at least know whatโs happening behind the scenes. There are different types of music documentaries โ some are about whatโs happening at a specific concert or the personal story of a musical legend. Kudos to movie producers and directors who have produced biopics, concert movies, and others that gave us a real glimpse into the lives of our idols.
If youโre looking for some of the best music documentaries for your next TV streaming session, weโve got some exciting recommendations for you to watch. Letโs start!
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
The Greatest Night in Pop is a relatively new Netflix documentary about the night in 1985 when music legends like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper, and others recorded the song โWe Are the Worldโ for famine relief. The documentary is not only about how these big stars gathered to record a song. It will also show old footage and know the stories about how they managed tight deadlines and big egos in one studio session. Itโs only a 90-minute watch, so itโs a fun watch that wonโt keep you glued to your device for a long time.
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)
If youโve bopped to the songs How Deep Is Your Love, Stayinโ Alive, and To Love Somebody, youโll enjoy this documentary. Itโs a documentary about the story of Bee Gees and how their journey to fame went about, including their ups and downs. Youโll see archival clips, stories from other big stars, and interviews.
Youโll understand how tight the brothers really were and how amazing it was to see them handle their highs and lows throughout their career. Right now, you can watch this on several streaming services, including Max, Apple TV+, and Prime Video. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection, as it is almost 2 hours long.
Michael Jacksonโs This Is It (2009)
Of course, no one should miss This Is It. If youโre an MJ fan, you will appreciate this documentary more than ever because, as we all know, he was preparing for his comeback concert that didnโt happen because he had already passed away. This film was bittersweet because we know he was doing what he loved in his last days. As of now, you can watch this documentary on select streaming services, including Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Netflix.
No Direction Home (2005)
Ever heard of Bob Dylan a.k.a. the man behind Knockinโ on Heavenโs Door and Blowinโ in the Wind? No Direction Home is about Bob Dylanโs story and how he went from a small-time folk singer in New York to a music legend. Of course, youโll see lots of old clips and hear from young Bob Dylan. It was also shown how he changed the electric music in 1965. Itโs a bit long at about 3.5 hours, but it has a lot of great stories. Totally perfect if youโre a Bob Dylan fan!
Quincy (2018)
Quincy is such a beautiful documentary about Quincy Jones. Itโs also partly directed by his daughter Rashina Jones, which makes this documentary a bit more meaningful. Quincy has worked with other big stars like Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson. Youโll also learn about his health problems, family situation, and his entire story that made him who he is today.
Final Thoughts
There are lots of great music documentaries that are available on many streaming services. It doesnโt even matter if youโre just a fan of a few or a music lover in general, youโll seriously love these documentaries weโve shared. Happy watching!
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