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Sam Smith Documentary 'On the Record' Coming to Apple Music on November 3 [Update: Now Available]

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Apple Music is getting another exclusive documentary, this time starring Sam Smith. "On The Record," Smith's documentary, will be released on November 3 on Apple Music alongside Smith's newest album, "The Thrill of It All."

According to Variety, the documentary focuses on the success of Smith's debut album "On the Lonely Hour" and how it impacted his life, his work, and his newest album. The film will include performances and interviews with producers Timbaland, Poo Bear, and Smith's cowriter Jimmy Napes.

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Smith also plans to host a special event for fans in London in partnership with Apple Music on November 3 to celebrate the launch of the album and the documentary.


The location of the show has not yet been announced, but Apple is accepting applications for tickets for the event. Apple also plans to live stream the November 3 show so Sam Smith fans around the world can watch it.

Sam Smith's "On the Record" documentary and new album "The Thrill of It All" are now available on Apple Music. Apple has shared a new trailer for the documentary alongside its launch.

Top Rated Comments

MLVC Avatar
115 months ago
Oscar thief! Lady Gaga should have won!
You're in the wrong place. http://gagadaily.com is that way.
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69Mustang Avatar
116 months ago
Maybe. I don’t see why not. It doesn’t cost extra to the end consumers and some may enjoy it.
Made no judgment whether I think it's a good thing or not. Just asking if people think this is going to be their "thing", and by "their" I mean Apple, not consumers. Not really sure of the advantage it gives Apple as an exclusive since literally, figuratively speaking of course, as soon as these things are posted to Apple Music, they are re-posted to Youtube. Ironically, by Apple Music subscribers.
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