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Walk On By: The Story of Popular Song is a 2001 BBC documentary series that charts the evolution of popular music from Tin Pan Alley to today's multi-billion dollar industry. The series is narrated by Alan Alda and features interviews with a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters. It is available on DVD.

The series is divided into eight episodes, each of which focuses on a different era of popular music. The first episode, "Tin Pan Alley," traces the origins of popular song to the late 19th century, when songwriters in New York City's Tin Pan Alley began to write songs that were specifically intended for commercial success. The second episode, "The Roaring Twenties," looks at the jazz age and the rise of the blues. The third episode, "The Depression and War," explores the ways in which popular music responded to the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II. The fourth episode, "The Fifties and Sixties," examines the rise of rock and roll and the British Invasion. The fifth episode, "The Seventies and Eighties," looks at the disco era and the rise of punk rock and new wave. The sixth episode, "The Nineties and Beyond," explores the rise of hip hop and alternative rock. The seventh episode, "The Soundtrack," looks at the role of popular music in film. The eighth episode, "The Future," speculates about the future of popular music.

Walk On By: The Story of Popular Song is a comprehensive and informative overview of popular music. It is a must-see for any fan of popular music.g episode from YouTube.....