Ep 18. Sheryl Crow

As one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 1990s and 2000s, Sheryl Crow carved out a unique niche for herself in the music world, blending rock, folk, and pop into a sound that was unmistakably her own. In this episode of Behind the Music, viewers will be taken on a journey through Crow's musical career, from her early days as a backup singer for Michael Jackson and Don Henley to her rise to solo stardom with her breakthrough album, Tuesday Night Music Club.

Through interviews with Crow herself, as well as her friends, family, and fellow musicians, we'll learn about the highs and lows of her career - from the ecstatic joy of her first hit single, "All I Wanna Do," to the bitter disappointments of her personal life and the struggles she faced when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006.

Along the way, viewers will also get an inside look at what it was like to be a woman in the music industry during the 1990s, when Crow was first starting out. We'll hear about the sexist attitudes and the double standards that she faced, both from her own record label and from the industry at large, and we'll see how she fought to carve out a space for herself on her own terms.

But despite all the obstacles in her path, Crow managed to become one of the most successful and celebrated musicians of her time. From her collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, like Stevie Nicks and Bob Dylan, to her unforgettable performances at some of the world's most famous venues, we'll trace the arc of her career from its humble beginnings to its dizzying heights.

Of course, no episode of Behind the Music would be complete without a deep dive into some of Crow's most beloved songs. Each fan-favorite hit, from "If It Makes You Happy" to "Soak Up the Sun," is dissected and explained in detail, as viewers are taken on a journey through the creation of each track - from the initial inspiration to the final mix.

But perhaps most importantly, this episode will paint a vivid picture of the woman behind the music: a fiercely independent and determined artist who refused to be boxed in by anyone else's expectations. Whether she was challenging the status quo, exploring new sounds and genres, or simply staying true to her own vision, Sheryl Crow has always been an artist who's unafraid to march to the beat of her own drum.