Best Documentaries on Record Producers

After "Born to Run" succeeded in 1975, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band aim to become rock 'n' roll's newest stars. They take nearly three years to record their darker, mature fourth album, "Darkness on the Edge of Town." Springsteen explores wider themes of love and loss while fighting to regain control of his tight career beyond New York and New Jersey.

Filmmaker Morgan Neville highlights the hit-making work of backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton.

Filmmaker Greg Camalier honors an Alabama city important in music history. Artists recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, such as Percy Sledge, Aretha Franklin, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars recorded "We Are the World." This documentary shows the behind-the-scenes of the historic event.

Archival footage and personal stories show the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.

Pete Seeger: The Power of Song shows the life and music of folk singer Pete Seeger. The film won an Emmy Award. Toshi Seeger, Seeger's wife and filmmaker, executive produced the film when she was 85. Jim Brown directed the documentary, also directing The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time!. The film features interviews with Arlo Guthrie, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Tom Paxton, Mary Travers, Natalie Maines, and many Seeger family members. Kitama Jackson, Seeger's grandson, was an associate producer.

Artists and producers discuss the history of the Van Nuys, Calif., recording studio and the effect of music in the technology age.

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez discusses her varied career and the pressure of life in the spotlight.

This documentary mixes performances, interviews, and reenactments to celebrate the Funk Brothers, the 1960s soul hitmakers. These musicians backed the Temptations, the Four Tops, and others. They were hugely successful but relatively unknown compared to the famous singers they supported. Richard "Pistol" Allen, Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin, and bandmates discuss their Detroit youth, studio sessions with Marvin Gaye, and constant touring.

Stones in Exile is a 2010 documentary about recording the 1972 The Rolling Stones album Exile on Main St. Stephen Kijak directed the film, which premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon premiered the film worldwide. Fallon announced on his show he would re-release the album with a week of musicians playing songs from it. He held the premiere on the final night of that week.

A young singing sensation gets ready to wow the crowd at a sold-out Madison Square Garden show. Adoring Bieber fans scream as he takes center stage for a memorable music night. Concert footage blends with home videos of Justin playing drums and showing his skill.

Pop singer Taylor Swift shares private life details while showing backstage and onstage concert footage.