Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. For this season, Soul Train tapings were moved to the Charlie Chaplin Studios, after spending its first decade in Hollywood at Metromedia Square. Subjects: African American History, Groups & Organizations Terms: The group was also recognized with the Soul Train Quincy Jones Award for career achievement in 2006 and the Soul Train Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2001. . "Soul Train" would go on to become the longest-running nationally syndicated show in history, airing from 1971 through 2006. Its just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large," Aretha Franklin said. by Starpoint, "Never Say Never" by Deniece Williams, 4 By Four ("Want You For My Girlfriend" & "Don't Put The Blame On Me"), Carrie McDowell ("Uh Uh, No No Casual Sex"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Baby, Let's Kiss" by Jesse Johnson, Dance Songs: "Diamonds" by Herb Alpert, "Baby, Let's Kiss" by Jesse Johnson, "Are You Man Enough" by Five Star, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Rock-A-Lott" by Aretha Franklin, Dance Songs: "U Got The Look" by Prince, "Love Will Save The Day" by Whitney Houston, "Jam Tonight" by Freddie Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Fake" by Alexander O'Neal, Dance Songs: "Jump Start (My Heart)" by Natalie Cole, "How Soon We Forget" by Colonel Abrams, "Love Will Save The Day" by Whitney Houston, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Pleasure Principle" by Janet Jackson, Dance Songs: "The Pleasure Principle" by Janet Jackson, "U Got the Look" by Prince, "Rock Steady" by The Whispers, "Don't You Want Me" by Jody Watley, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Casanova" by Levert, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jump Start" by Natalie Cole, Dance Songs: "Cross My Broken Heart" by The Jets, "Jump Start (My Heart)" by Natalie Cole, "Fake" by Alexander O'Neal, La La ("My Love Is On The Money" & "We'll Keep Strivin'" in duet with, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "How Soon We Forget" by Colonel Abrams, Dance Songs: "How Soon We Forget" by Colonel Abrams, "Causin' a Commotion" by Madonna, "Jump Start (My Heart)" by Natalie Cole, ", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bad" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "System Of Survival" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Bad" by Michael Jackson, "Sho' You Right" by Barry White, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston, Dance Songs: "I Do You" by The Jets, "Sho' You Right" by Barry White, "Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder, "Don't Go" by Marlon Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "System Of Survival" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "Sho' You Right" by Barry White, "System Of Survival" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder, Dance Songs: "Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder, "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston, "Another Part Of Me" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, "How You Like Me Now" by Kool Moe Dee, "Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal, "Get It" by Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "It's Time To Stop Shoppin' Around" by Smokey Robinson, "Love Don't Give No Reason" by Smokey Robinson, "The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Smokey Robinson", Song: "Cruisin'" by Smokey Robinson, Classic Clip: "Tell Me Tomorrow" (from Episode 387, April 24, 1982), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Vitamin U" by Smokey Robinson, Dance Songs: "Fight Like a Brave" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston, "Baby Tonight" by Marlon Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get It" by Stevie Wonder feat. Don Cornelius dances down the Soul Train Line with Jean Terrell and Lynda Laurence of the Supremes on Soul Train episode 62, aired 5/26/1973. Starting with episode 411, the new theme is "Soul Train's a Comin'" by O'Bryan, which began the new episodes that Don produced upon his return to the show. For two years beginning in the fall of 2006, the program presented archived episodes under the title "The Best of Soul Train". Airing in black and white, Soul Train premiered on Aug. 17, 1970, as a weekday variety program. New Opening Sequence: The Train comes from behind the Earth and chugs through the city and goes into a tunnel of starry space and fades into the studio with the dancers. Herbie Hancock was more than a mere jazz pianist and keyboarder. The History Of Soul Train. https://t.co/BREBIi7oLh. When the person dies, the soul dies. He featured trend-setting black dancers and invited such breakout African-American talents asMarvin Gaye,ArethaFranklinandBarry Whiteto perform. "He was the first African-American to create, produce, host & more importantly OWN his own show. Socrates mentions an ancient theory holding that just as the souls of the dead in the underworld come from those living in this world, the living souls come back from those of the dead (70c-d). This is a list . "No one was blatant enough to say that.". Cornelius, 75, was plagued by health problems in the last three . ", Clarence Avant, former chairman of Motown Records, said, "Don Cornelius' legacy to music, especially black music, will be forever cemented in history. In 1975, Cornelius partnered withDick Griffeyto form Soul Train Records, an association that lasted three years. Dance Songs: "Alphabet St." by Prince, "Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles, "My Girl" by Suave, "Da Butt" by E.U. The Soul Train Franchise Is One Of The Most Beloved Television Shows Of The Past 30 Years, Featuring Hip . Beyonc - Renaissance. by Aretha Franklin, "Salsoul Hustle" by Salsoul Orchestra, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes ("To Be True", "You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good", "Bad Luck" & "Wake Up Everybody"), Dance Songs: "I Love Music" by The O'Jays, "Fancy Lady" by Billy Preston, "Make Love To Your Mind" by Bill Withers, "That's The Way I Like It" by, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Average White Band"; Song: "Happy" by Eddie Kendricks, Midpoint Song: "Salsoul Hustle" by The Salsoul Orchestra, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Watrebed" by Herbie Mann, Dance Songs: "To Each His Own" by Faith Hope & Charity, "Peace Pipe" by B.T. The program returned to its former taping location at Metromedia Square, from its previous location at the Charlie Chaplin Studios; the show's taping would stay for only one year. Starting with the ninth episode, Soul Train has a new theme song: "Soul Train '76" by The Soul Train Gang. find out what ever happen to the 1971 TV dance show, Soul Train. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. In addition to highlighting famed African American singers and local teenage dancers, Soul Train became a brand that spawned Soul Train Records in 1975, The Soul Train Music Awards, and. On the 17th anniversary of the tragic death of The Notorious B.I.G., VIBE goes back to its May 1997 cover story, 'Chronicle Of A Death Foretold,' where the rapper's passing is examined and. On August 17, 1970, the first episode of Soul Train premiered on the station, and by the following year, it was being syndicated in other markets. She said she used to finish her chores early on Saturday mornings so she could check out the latest music, fashions and dance moves on the show. Dance Songs: "Soul Searchin' Time" by The Trammps, "Paradise" by The O'Jays, "Changin'" by Brass Construction, "Mr. Melody" by Natalie Cole, "Let's Be Young Tonight" by Jermaine Jackson. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Express, "Feel The Need" by Graham Central Station, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Miracles", Song: "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Dance Songs: "What I'm Gonna Do With You" by Barry White, "I Didn't Know" by The Three Degrees, "Express" by B.T. For more than a decade, Soul Train creator Don Cornelius labored to develop a film based on his influential musical variety program. Cornelius was the first host and executive producer. "His beautiful, deep voice and measured pace always sounded warm and familiar to the millions who admired and followed his broadcasts. This season, Soul Train reached an important milestone: their 1000th episode, which is the eleventh episode this season. Michael Cooper ("Shoop Shoop (Never Stop Givin' You Love)" & "So Good"), Chant Moore ("As If We Never Met" & "Who Do I Turn To?"). Updated Jun 15, 2020. Soul Train Line Song: "Bling Bling" by B.G. It was renamed to its current title during the . Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jeeps, Lex, Coupes, Bimaz and Benz" by the Lost Boyz, Dance Songs: "Sugar Hill" by AZ and Miss Jones, "Curiosity" by Aaron Hall, "You Used To Love Me" by Faith Evans, McDonald's Top Employee: Montez Winters (Waldorf, MD), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You Bring Me Joy" by Mary J. Blige, Dance Songs: "Curiosity" by Aaron Hall, "Jeeps, Lex, Coups, Bimaz, and Benz" by The Lost Boyz, McDonald's Top Restaurant Employee: Sheryl Burk (Woodway, WA), Soultry ("I'll Get Mine" and "Where Do Broken Hearts Belong"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Sugar Hill" by AZ and Miss Jones, Dance Songs: "You Used to Love Me" by Faith Evans, "You Bring Me Joy" by Mary J. Blige, McDonald's Top Restaurant Employee - Dwayne Harris (Bradenton, FL), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Soultry Funk" by MC Hammer, Dance Songs: "Best Friends (Remix)" by Brandy and Channel Live, "Take Me Higher" by Diana Ross, Vybe ("Warm Summer Dayz" and "Take It To The Front"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Vibin' (Bad Boy Remix)" by Boyz II Men, Dance Songs: "Take Me Higher" by Diana Ross, "Are You Ready" by Pebbles. While issuing a traffic ticket, Cornelius was advised by the motorist he had stopped that with his resonant voice, he should get into broadcasting. Morris Day & The Time performing on Soul Train on May 10, 1986. Proctor went on to choreograph music videos, including Jody Watleys Still a Thrill, in which he also appeared. TV Shows. Meet Marina Chapman, The Woman Who Claims She Was Raised By Monkeys, Perfectly Preserved, 70 Million-Year-Old Baby Dinosaur Found Curled Up In Its Egg, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch, American funk band Cameo belting it out on, After joining the U.S. Marine Corpse and serving in Korea, Don Cornelius became a Chicago police officer. Paul Natkin/WireImage. Aretha Franklin performed "Day Dreaming" on April 7, 1973, at the height of her career. He came up with the nameSoul Train, based on his experiences working with black artists who performed in four different Chicago locales a day, always on the move. Jaze ("Fly Away" and "Have You Ever Really Loved Someone"), IMx ("In and Out of Love" and "Love You in a Special Way"), Tracie Spencer ("Still in my Heart" and "Unbelievable"), Music Video: The Product G&B ("Freak Freak"), Sunday ("I Know" and "I'm Taking Your Man"), Prophet Jones ("Woof" and "Cry Together"), Warren G ("Yo Sassy Ways" and "Lookin' at You"), Nate Dogg featuring Fabolous ("I Got Love"), Mr. Cheeks featuring Horace Brown ("Friday Night"), Keke Wyatt ("I Don't Wanna" and "Push Me Away"), Winans Phase 2 ("It's Alright" and "Too Much Heaven"), Dance Songs: "Jenny From The Block" by Jennifer Lopez, "1,000 Kisses" by Will Smith feat. Soul Train institutes a new theme: "Up on Soul Train" by R&B group The Whispers. Tyrone Proctor, 66, a West Oak Lane truck driver's son with "no rhythm" who grew up to become one of the original Soul Train dancers and popularized "waacking," a Los Angeles dance style that blossomed from gay clubs into a worldwide sensation, died Friday, June 5, of a heart attack. Police responding to a report of a shooting found Cornelius at his Mulholland Drive home around 4 a.m. This is the last season to feature original episodes, and the shortest in the program's run, with only 16 episodes produced and aired. "All of the sudden on TV, I saw young Black kids around my age, doing what I loved to do best dancing and looking good while doing it," said Soul Train Dancer Jeffrey Daniel. While there, he toyed with the idea of creating an African-American version of "American Bandstand," Dick Clark's influential music show, with live dancing five days a week. A radio news announcer by trade, Cornelius began moonlighting at WCIU-TV in the 1960s. B.B. In his divorce case that year, he also mentioned having significant health issues. began moonlighting at WCIU-TV in the 1960s. Effect feat. ", "Don Cornelius gave artists who had been segregated from most mainstream vehicles of expression a chance to perform in front of a huge national audience," Simmons wrote. "His contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched," he said. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Earvin "Magic" Johnson also cited Cornelius' business acumen. I miss the striped socks and platform shoes. "U will always be remembered.". While the taxing schedule required dancers to film a month's worth of episodes in two days, Daniel came prepared: "When I'm looking back at the tapings, what really stands out to me are the colors. Police Officer Sara Faden said authorities have ruled out foul play. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 - August 13, 1971), known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll.A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer.A master of the instrument, he played tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone. From the opening shout of "Sooooouuul Traaaain" to the final dance number, Soul Train hosted by Don Cornelius was more than just the black answer . Neil Portnow, president and chief executive of the Recording Academy, called "Soul Train" a cultural phenomenon and its creator "a true visionary and trailblazer. https://t.co/103IndVuV7 pic.twitter.com/UMSY9RI8L1, Tyrone "The Bone" Proctor was a pioneer of waacking and the "grandmother of vogue" helping to form and impact it alongside Willi Ninja. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "House Party II (I Don't Know What You Come To Do)" by Tony! The show practically served as an audition tape for fellow Soul Train Dancer Rosie Perez, who would later be cast in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing and become a household name. "Soul Train" began in 1970 in Chicago on WCIU-TV as a local program and aired nationally from 1971 to 2006. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Over the years, her marriage to the singer was mired with controversy, drug abuse, physical abuse, and an alleged infidelity. "It was a tremendous opportunity that changed their careers and the whole music industry. Love Unlimited ("Oh Love, Well We Finally Made It" & "It May Be Winter Outside"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Evil" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "Funky Stuff" by Kool & the Gang, "This Time It's Real" by Tower of Power, "If You Feel Like Coming Home" by The Whispers, Interview: Joseph Jackson (including footage of a Jackson Family party), Dance Songs: "It's Too Late To Change The Time" by Jackson 5, "Hum Along And Dance" by Jackson 5, "Blow Your Whistle" by KC and the Sunshine Band, Jermaine Jackson ("You're In Good Hands"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Put Your Hands Together" by The O'Jays, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get It Together" by Jackson 5, Dance Songs: "Keep On Truckin'" by Eddie Kendricks, "Joy" by Isaac Hayes, "Funky Stuff" by Kool & the Gang, "The Love I Lost" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Tower of Power"; Song: "Ashes To Ashes" by The 5th Dimension, Dance Songs: "Funky Stuff" by Kool & The Gang, "Stoned To The Bone" by James Brown, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Tower of Power"; Song: "Stoned To The Bone" by James Brown, Dance Songs: "Space Race" by Billy Preston, "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)" by The Staple Singers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Stoned To The Bone" by, Dance Songs: "Put You Hands Together" by The O'Jays, "Funky Stuff" by Kool & the Gang, "This Time It's Real" by Tower of Power, "Rockin' Roll Baby" by The Stylistics, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Diana Ross"; Song: "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" by Aretha Franklin, Johnnie Taylor ("I Believe in You (You Believe in Me)," "Cheaper to Keep Her" and "One Thing Wrong With My Woman"), Eddie Kendricks ("Boogie Down," "Darling, Come Back Home" and "Keep on Truckin'"), The Persuaders ("Some Guys Have All the Luck" and "Love Attack"), Billy Preston ("Space Race" and "I'm So Tired"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I've Got To Use My Imagination" by, Dance Songs: "Stoned Soul Picnic" by The 5th Dimension, "High Heel Sneakers" by Ramsey Lewis, "Wedding Bell Blues" by The 5th Dimension, Willie Hutch ("Sunshine Lady" & "Tell Me Why Our Love's Gone Cold"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "For The Love Of Money" by The O'Jays, Dance Songs: "You're So Unique" by Billy Preston, "Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back)" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, "Mighty Love" by The Spinners, Soul Train Scramble Word: "James Brown"; Song: "Boogie Down" by Eddie Kendricks, Dance Songs: "Mighty Love" by The Spinners, "For The Love Of Money" by The O'Jays, "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & the Gang, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You're So Unique" by Billy Preston, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Johnny Mathis"; Song: "Sexy Mama" by The Moments, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes ("The Love I Lost," "Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back)" and "If You Don't Know Me By Now"), Billy Paul ("Thanks for Saving My Life" and "The Whole Town's Talking"), Curtis Mayfield ("Future Shock" and "Future Song (Love A Good Woman, Love A Good Man)"), The Main Ingredient ("Just Don't Want to be Lonely" & "Girl Blue"), Bloodstone ("Outside Woman" & "Let Me Ride"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & the Gang, Dance Songs: "The Payback" by James Brown, "I Told You So" by The Delfonics, "Boogie Down" by Eddie Kendricks, Bobby Womack ("Lookin For A Love" & "Let It Hang Out (Point Of No Return)"), Soul Train Scramble Word: "Stevie Wonder"; Song: "Sexy Mama" by The Moments, Dance Songs: "Boogie Down" by Eddie Kendricks, "For the Love Of Money" by The O'Jays, "The Payback" by James Brown, "Sexy Mama" by The Moments, Blue Magic ("Look Me Up & "Stop To Start"), Soul Train Scramble Word: "The Moments"; Song: "Lookin' For A Love" by Bobby Womack, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Martha Reeves"; Song: "Dancing Machine" by The Jackson 5, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Mighty Mighty" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "For the Love Of Money" by The O'Jays, "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & The Gang, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Jackson Five"; Song: "Power Of Love" by Martha Reeves, Dance Songs: "Let's Get Married" by Al Green, "Chamaeleon" by Herbie Hancock, "For The Love Of Money" by The O'Jays, "The Payback" by James Brown, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Lamont Dozier"; Song: "I'm In Love" by Aretha Franklin, Dance Songs: "Boogie Down" by Eddie Kendricks, "Sally B. He choreographed the first major music videos to feature both in the late 1980s. Gone was the train Track title of the previous 3 seasons and the stage is now bare with a giant disco ball with SOUL TRAIN written on it. Chairman and chief executive of Black Entertainment Television Debra Lee cited Cornelius as a personal role model. Other entertainers and music fans also shared their thoughts about the show and its creator on Twitter, where both Cornelius and "Soul Train" were top topics Wednesday. Phil Collins, "Scientific Love" by Midnight Star, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Material Thangz" by The Deele, Dance Songs: "Dangerous" by Natalie Cole, "Raspberry Beret" by Prince, "Innocent" by Alexander O'Neal, "Feel So Real" by Steve Arrington, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Material Thingz" by The Deele, Dance Songs: "Glow" by Rick James, "Body Snatchers" by Midnight Star, "Dangerous" by Natalie Cole, "Can You Help Me" by Jesse Johnson's Revue, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Kinda Girls We Like" by New Edition, Dance Songs: "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy, "Oh Sheila" by Ready for the World, "All Fall Down" by Five Star, "The Screams of Passion" by The Family, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Pop Life" by Prince & the Revolution, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Dance Electric" by Andre Cymone, Dance Songs: "Skoolology (Ain't No Strain)" by Rosie Gaines, "Pop Life" by Prince & the Revolution, "Stand By Me" by Maurice White, "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Freeway of Love" by Aretha Franklin, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "(Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street" by Chaka Khan, Soul Train Line Dance: "Digital Display" by Ready For The World, Dance Songs: "Crush On You" by The Jets, "Kiss" by Prince, "I'm Your Man" by Wham!, "Legs" by Art Of Noise, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Phillis Wheatley", Song: "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston, Soul Train Line Dance: "Hot" by Roy Ayers, Dance Songs: "Hot" by Roy Ayers, "Let Me Be the One" by Five Star, "Living in America" by James Brown, "Kiss" by Prince, Dance Songs: "Do It To Me Good (Tonight)" by, Soul Train Scramble Word: "William Gray", Song: "Kiss" by Prince, Soul Train Line Dance: "Crush On You" by The Jets, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Jammin' National Anthem" by Steve Arrington, Dance Songs: "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco, "Nasty" by Janet Jackson, "I'm Not Gonna Let" by Colonel Abrams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Crush on You" by The Jets, Soul Train Line Dance: "Givin' It To You" by "Skyy, Dance Songs: "Love of a Lifetime" by Chaka Khan, "Word Up" by Cameo, "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna, "You Be Illin" by Run DMC, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Private Number" by The Jets, Dance Songs: "Typical Male" by Tina Turner, "Private Number" by The Jets, "Higher Love" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald, Dance Songs: "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna, "Private Number" by The Jets, "Love of a Lifetime" by Chaka Khan, "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie, Special Guests: Henry Laurence and Todd Christenson from The, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Word Up" by Cameo, Soul Train Scramble Word: "William Gray"; Song: "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent" by Gwen Guthrie, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Love Of A Lifetime" by Chaka Khan, Dance Songs: "When I Think of You" by Janet Jackson, "Word Up" by Cameo, "Ain't Nothing Goin' On But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Gravity" by James Brown, Genobia Jeter ("All Of My Love" & "Peace Of Mind"), Soul Train History Book: "A House is Not a Home" (from Episode 405, November 27, 1982), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Til My Baby Comes Home", Dance songs: "Talk To Me" by Chico DeBarge, ", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Nail It To The Wall" by Stacy Lattisaw, Dance Songs: "Control" by Janet Jackson, "Gravity" by James Brown, "Sweet Love" by Anita Baker, "Talk To Me" by Chico DeBarge, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Crazay" by Jesse Johnson, Dance Songs: "Sexy" by Klymaxx, "Sex Appeal" by Georgio, "Control" by Janet Jackson, "Candy" by Cameo, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Victory" by Kool & the Gang, Dance Songs: "I Need Your Loving" by the Human League, "Sex Appeal" by Georgio, "Once in a Lifetime Groove" by New Edition, "Sexy" by Klymaxx, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Control" by Janet Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "If I Say Yes" by, Dance Songs: "She (I Can't Resist)" by Jesse Johnson, "If I Say Yes" by Five Star, "Serious" by Donna Allen, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "He Wants My Body" by Starpoint, Dance Songs: "Take It From Me" by The Commodores, "Serious" by Donna Allen, "Candy" by Cameo, ", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "She (I Can't Resist)" by Jesse Johnson, Dance Songs: "Rock-A-Lott" by Aretha Franklin, "D.Y.B.O." "I want to finalize this divorce before I die.". Initially hesitant to include hip-hop on his show, Don Cornelius couldn't deny the genre's skyrocketing appeal. ", "I still remember my first time on soul train," he wrote, "what an experience. Soul Train Scramble Word: "Pat Riley"; Song: "Most Of All" by Jody Watley, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Just Got Paid" by Johnny Kemp, Dance Songs: "Just Got Paid" by Johnny Kemp, "Da Butt" by E.U., "Lovestruck" by Jesse Johnson, "Evil Roy" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Five Alive" by Herbie Hancock, Dance Songs: "Five Alive" by Herbie Hancock, "Evil Roy" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Alphabet St" by Prince, "Most of All" by Jody Watley, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Lovestruck" by Jesse Johnson, Dance Songs: "Love Will Save The Day" by Whitney Houston, "Loosey's Rap" by Rick James feat. The show, which opened with a parade of kids, two at a time, flashing their dance moves as they walked onto the set, provided a window into African-American culture for other audiences. Also for the next four years, the show used a revolving guest-host format. We pass,'" he said, with race going unmentioned. ", The reasons he heard? The founder was not enthusiastic about the rise of rap and hip-hop, expressing qualms about the lack of musical creativity in those genres. He brought soul music and dance to the world in a way that it had never been shown and he was a cultural game changer on a global level. "Don was a visionary pioneer and a giant in our business. The studio itself went through a change. Had it not been for Don Cornelius we would not have ever transcended from the Chitlin circuit to become mainstream cultural trendsetters. "Don Cornelius singlehandedly brought about a melding and unity of brother and sisterhood among young adults worldwide and globally with the unforgettable creation of Soul Train.. After only a year, Soul Train started securing sponsorships, moved to Los Angeles and expanded into national syndication on October 2, 1971. Rather, Jesus simply said: "Lazarus has fallen asleep.". Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer, Dance Songs: "Brick House" by The Commodores, "Another Star" by Stevie Wonder, "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me" by Barry White, "Rejoice" by The Emotions, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Dusic" by Brick, Dance Songs: "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again" by L.T.D., "Wrap Your Arms Around Me" by KC and the Sunshine Band, "Deeper" by The New Birth, "Star Wars Theme" by Meco, Dance Songs: "Any Way You Want Me" by The Sylvers, "Serpentine Fire" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "More Than a Woman" by Tavares, "As" by Stevie Wonder, "Brick House" by Commodores, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Galaxy" by War, Dance Songs: "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" by Chic, "I Love You" by Donna Summer, "Come Go With Me" by Pockets, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Walter Payton"; Song: "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" by Brick, Dance Songs: "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" by Chic, "To Hot To Trot" by The Commodores, "Jupiter" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Junkie To My Music" by Lonnie Jordan, "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" by Brick, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, Dance Songs: "Junkie To My Music" by Lonnie Jordan, "Theme From Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" by Chic, "Lady Love" by Lou Rawls, Midpoint Song: "Top of the World" by Diana Ross, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jupiter" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "Bootzilla" by Bootsy's Rubber Band, "We Don't Wanna Sit Down (We Wanna' Git Down)" by Brick, "Save And Spend" by Cheryl Barnes, "Love Makes A Woman" by, Midpoint Song: "On Broadway" by George Benson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Junkie To My Music" by Lonnie Jordan, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Sharon Paige ("I Want to Know Your Name"), Dance Songs: "Your Love is So Good for Me" by Diana Ross, "Dance Across the Floor" by, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Everybody Dance" by Chic, Midpoint Song: "Rumour Has It" by Donna Summer, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Freaky Deaky" by Roy Ayers, Dance Songs: "Stuff Like That" by Quincy Jones, "When Somebody Loves You Back" by Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays ("Used Ta Be My Girl", "Brandy" & "Cry Together"), Midpoint Song: "Youngblood (Livin' In The Streets)" by War, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You And I" by Rick James, Dance Songs: "Used Ta Be My Girl" by The O'Jays, "Stuff Like That" by Quincy Jones, "Runaway Love" by Linda Clifford,"Don't Stop Get Off" by The Sylvers, "Smile" by The Emotions, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Only You" by Teddy Pendergrass. Cornelius ended each show with this signature phrase: And you can bet your last money, its all gonna be a stone gas, honey. Movies. There was certainly a market for it, as the only other show on TV made by Black creators for Black viewers was Soul! Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". However, she managed to get Don Cornelius furious, and here's how it happened. I have significant health issues," Cornelius said. by Suga, Faith Evans ("Ain't Nobody" and "Soon As I Get Home"), Dance Songs: "Sittin' Up in My Room" by Brandy, "I Want You Back" by Pure Soul, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "California Love" by 2Pac, Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, Dance Songs: "Welcome" by Erick Sermon and Aaron Hall, "Ain't Nothin' But A She Thang" by Salt-n-Pepa, Deborah Cox ("Who Do U Love" and "Where Do We Go From Here"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Want You Back" by Pure Soul, Dance Songs: "Hard Times" by Queen Latifah, "I Want You Back" by Pure Soul, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ain't Nothin' But A She Thing" by Salt-n-Pepa, Dance Songs: "Ain't Nothin But A She Thing" by Salt-n-Pepa, "Sittin Up in My Room" by Brandy, Boyz of Paradise ("The Run Around" and "Since You Went Away"), Dance Songs: "I Miss You (Come Back Home)" by, Dance Songs: "California Love" by 2Pac with Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, "Kick Your Game" by TLC, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "California Love" by 2Pac with Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, Dance Songs: "California Love" by 2Pac with Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, "Everyday and Everynight" by Yvette Michele, "Sittin' Up in My Room" by Brandy, DAngelo ("Lady" and "Me and Those Dreamin' Eyes of Yours"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "What Up Star" by Suga, Brian Austin Green ("You Send Me" and "Style Iz It"), Shai ("I Don't Wanna Be Alone and "Mr Turn U Out"), Jon B ("Mystery 4 Two" and "Simple Melody"), Dance Songs: "Don't Waste My Time" by Sa-Deuce, "You're the One" by SWV, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "It's a Party" by Busta Rhymes and Zhane, Southside B.O.I.Z. 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