In the run-up to this year's American presidential election, this four-part series takes a wry look i back at past election battles, accompanied by the music of the time.
War, assassinations, riots - and some great music. 1968 was a turbulent and tragic year in American history. The Vietnam War led to the downfall of President Lyndon B Johnson and the remarkable comeback of Richard Nixon.
American writer Bill Buford charts the drama of that year's presidential campaign and recalls the music that accompanied events.