Soul Train introduces a new theme song: "TSOP '87" by George Duke (vocalized by Howard Hewett). ", "I still remember my first time on soul train," he wrote, "what an experience. The History Of Soul Train. Dance Song: "Jeeps, Lex, Coupes, Bimaz, and Benz" by The Lost Boyz, A Few Good Men ("Tonite" and "Take A Dip"). This will be the main set for the next few seasons. Dance Songs: "Rockin' And Rollin' On The Streets Of Hollywood" by Buddy Miles, "Brazil" by The Ritchie Family and "Low Rider" by War, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Spinners"; Song: "How Long (Betcha Got A Chick On The Side) by The Pointer Sisters, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Happy Feelin'" By Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "Low Rider" by War, "I Get High On You" by Sly & the Family Stone, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Isaac Hayes"; Song: "Get the Cream Off the Top" by Eddie Kendricks, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Fight The Power" by The Isley Brothers, Dance Songs: "High On You" by Sly Stone, "How Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)" by The Pointer Sisters, "Dreaming A Dream" by Crown Heights Affair, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Happy Feelin'" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "Mr. He featured trend-setting black dancers and invited such breakout African-American talents asMarvin Gaye,ArethaFranklinandBarry Whiteto perform. by Monie Love, "Love Thang" by Intro, "Baby Be Mine" by Blackstreet, "Another Luv" by P.O.V. Beyonc Knowles, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Satisfaction" by Eve, Deborah Cox ("The Morning After" and "Too Good to Be True"), Dance Songs: "Boy (I Need You)" by Mariah Carey, "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z feat. Tone! When it started, glistening Afros dominated the set, as young blacks boogied and shimmied to the music of the likes of Earth Wind & Fire and other acts perhaps less likely to get on "American Bandstand. Dance Songs: "If You Wanna Do a Dance" by The Spinners, "Ain't We Funkin' Now" by The Brothers Johnson, "Shake and Dance With Me" by Con Funk Shun, "I Like What You Do" by The Commodores. The dapper Cornelius launchedSoul Trainin 1970 in Chicago before taking the show national a year later. The show ran live five days a week, with Cornelius hosting and introducing the performers. 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. Next, read about America's seven Black billionaires. Sources say there were no. New Set Change: The Futuristic shapes and neon designs. "He was the first African-American to create, produce, host & more importantly OWN his own show. A radio news announcer by trade, Cornelius began moonlighting at WCIU-TV in the 1960s. Though "Soul Train" became the longest-running syndicated show in TV history, its power began to wane in the 1980s and `90s as American pop culture began folding in black culture instead of keeping it segregated. 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. 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. Don Cornelius single-handedly brought about a melding and unity of brother and sisterhood among young adults worldwide and globally with the unforgettable creation of Soul Train. He was 75. Only a handful of stations initially were receptive. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Inside Soul Train And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images. 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. by Aretha Franklin, Midpoint Song: "Fancy Lady" by Billy Preston, The Fantastic Four ("Alvin Stone (The Birth And Death Of A Gangster)"), Dance Songs: "Hooked For Life" by Trammps, "Messin' With My Mind" by Labelle, "Salsoul Hustle" by Salsoul Orchestra, "Mr. Tyrone Proctor (19532020), legendary Soul Train dancer who pioneered waacking. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This Time Around" by Michael Jackson & the Notorious B.I.G. 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. Cornelius subsequently reshifted his emphasis to TV that included a British version,6:20 Soul Train. Band, "Let Me Talk" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang, "Master Blaster (Jammin)" by Stevie Wonder, "What a Fool Believes" by Aretha Franklin, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Lovely One" by The Jacksons, Dance Songs: "It's a Love Thing" by The Whispers, "Walk Right Now" by The Jacksons, "Keep it Hot" by Cameo, "Little Girl (Don't You Worry)" by Jermaine Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Who Said" by The Isley Brothers, Dance Songs: "What Cha Gonna Do For Me" by Chaka Khan, "Bon Bon Vie" by TS Monk, "Ai No Corrida" by Quincy Jones, "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Patrice Rushen, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Make that Move" by Shalamar, Dance Songs: "Give It To Me Baby" by Rick James, "What Cha' Gonna Do for Me" by Chaka Kahn, "Ai No Corrida" by Quincy Jones, "Call It What You Want" by Bill Summers & Summers Heat, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Billie Holiday", song: "Make That Move" by Shalamar, Spotlight Dance routine: Shabba Doo; song: "Get Tough" by Kleeer, Soul Train Line Dance song: "Superlove" by Skyy, Dance Songs: ""You're Lying" by Linx, "Superlove" by Skyy, "Make That Move" by Shalamar, "Take It To The Top" by Kool & The Gang, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Give It To Me Baby" by Rick James, Dance Songs: "She's a Bad Mamma Jama" by Carl Carlton, "I'm in Love" by Evelyn King, "Square Biz" by Teena Marie, "Love All the Hurt Away", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Super Freak" by Rick James, Dance Song: "Super Freak" by Rick James, "Louie, Louie" by Barry White, "Hold On, I'm Coming" by Aretha Franklin, "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" by the Commodores, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Square Biz" by Teena Marie, Dance Songs: "Louie, Louie" by Barry White, "Super Freak" by Rick James, "We're in This Love Together" by Al Jarreau, "Hold On, I'm Comin" Aretha Franklin), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "She's A Bad Mamma Jama" by Carl Carlton, All Dance Songs performed by Rick James: "Big Time", "Bustin' Out (Of L Seven)", "Call Me Up", "I'm a Sucker for Your Love" (with, Soul Train History Book: "Fool on the Street" from Episode 308, October 20, 1979), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Give it to Me Baby", Dance Songs: "Dancin' Free" by The Brothers Johnson, "Inside You" by The Isley Brothers, "I'm in Love" by Evelyn King, "Funtown USA" by, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "George Rodgers"; Song: "She's a Bad Mamma Jama" by Carl Carlton, Dance Songs: "I Like It" by Cameo, "Louie, Louie" by Barry White, "She's a Bad Mamma Jama" by Carl Carlton, "Now That I Know" by The Emotions, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Inside You" by The Isley Brothers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Inside You (Part I & II)" by The Isley Brothers, Dance Songs: "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Saturday, Saturday Night" by Zoom, Dance Songs: "This Kind of Lovin" by The Whispers, "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Let's Dance (Make Your Body Move)" by the West Street Mob, "Baby Hold On" by The Isley Brothers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Louie, Louie" by Barry White, Dance Songs: "Kickin' Back" by L.T.D., "Cool" by The Time, "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Apache" by The Sugarhill Gang, Music Videos: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and "Mirror, Mirror", Dance Songs: "Let's Work" by Prince, "Hot on a Thing" by The Chi-Lites, "Mirror, Mirror" by Diana Ross, "Steppin' Out" by Kool & the Gang, "Mama Used to Say" by Junior, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You're the One for Me" by D-Train, Dance Songs: "Hot on a Thing" by The Chi-Lites, "You're the One for Me" by D-Train, "The Gigolo" by O'Bryan, "In the Raw" by The Whispers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Mama Used to Say" by Junior, Dance Songs: "Mama Used to Say" by Junior, "Hot on a Thing" by The Chi-Lites, "Mirror, Mirror" by Diana Ross, "Make Up Your Mind" by Aurra, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Only Game in Town", Dance Songs: "Work That Sucker to Death" by Xavier, "You're The One for Me" by D-Train, "The Gigolo" by O'Bryan, "Genius Of Love" by Tom Tom Club, Dance Songs: "Genius of Love" by The Tom Tom Club, "Let's Work" by Prince, "In the Raw" by The Whispers, "Work That Sucker to Death" by Xavier, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Let it Whip" by The Dazz Band, Dance Songs: "Freaky Behavior" by The Bar-Kays, "You're The One For Me" by D Train, "Tell Me Tomorrow" by Smokey Robinson, "Genius of Love" by Tom Tom Club, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Let It Whip" by Dazz Band, Dance Songs: "You Got the Power" by War, "Genius of Love" by the Tom Tom Club, "Get Down on it" by Kool & the Gang, "Just Be Yourself" by Cameo, Dance Songs: "Just Be Yourself" by Cameo, "You Got the Power" by War, "Freaky Behavior" by The Bar-Kays, "Hot on a Thing" by The Chi-Lites, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Let It Whip" by The Dazz Band, Dance Songs: "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder, "Early In The Morning" by The Gap Band, "Let It Whip" by Dazz Band, "Work That Body" by Diana Ross, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Outlaw" by War, Dance Songs: "Play On Playboy" by Bootsy Collins, "Standing on the Top" by The Temptations & Rick James, "Old-Fashioned Love" by Smokey Robinson, "Forget Me Nots" by Patrice Rushen, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Work That Body" by Diana Ross, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder, Dance Songs: "Outlaw" by War, "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder, "Forget Me Nots" by Patrice Rushen, "Work That Body" by Diana Ross, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Standing on the Top" by The Temptations & Rick James, Dance Songs: "Standing On The Top" by The Temptations, "Outlaw" by War, "Early In The Morning" by The Gap Band, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Bill Cosby"; Song: "Old Fashioned Love" by Smokey Robinson, Dance Songs: "Change" by Barry White, "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy" by Jermaine Jackson, "Ribbon in the Sky" by Stevie Wonder, "Dance Floor" by Zapp, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hard to Get" by Rick James, Special Guests: Hal Jackson's Talented Teens, Dance Songs: "1999" by Prince, "Change" by Barry White, "Do Wah Ditty" by Zapp, "Alligator Woman" by Cameo, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Do Something" by Robert "Goodie" Whitfield, Dance Songs: "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye, "Change" by Barry White, "Doo Wah Ditty" by Zapp, "Shipping Out" by Glenn Edward Thomas, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "1999" by Prince, Dance Songs: "Young Love" by Janet Jackson, "She's Just a Groupie" by Bobby Nunn, "Jump to It" by Aretha Franklin, "Do Wah Ditty" by Zapp, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Change" by Barry White, Dance Songs: "She's Just A Groupie" by Bobby Nunn, "Young Love" by Janet Jackson, "Change" by Barry White, "Muscles" by Diana Ross, The Opening Sequence Changed this episode: The sun is shining then it turns into a black eclipse and then the Train chugs out from behind the eclipses and chugs it way through a neon city, Dance Songs: "P.Y.T. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from Pace University and a master's degree from New York University. At this point, once all of the 56 episodes of The Best of Soul Train had been aired, a select few out of the 56 were reaired again for this season. Each episode featured the talented "Soul Train Dancers" peppering the dance floor and deciphering the identity of that week's musical guest from the jumbled up letters on the "Soul Train Scramble Board.". "It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project. B.B. Clark emulatedSoul Trainby producing an ABC-backed program calledSoul Unlimited. Avant-garde American electro group Planet Patrol taking the stage on Oct. 29, 1983. Roxanne Shant, Dance Songs: "Static" by James Brown, "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown, "Don't Rock The Boat" by Midnight Star, "Single Girls" by The Dazz Band, Dance Songs: "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown, "Single Girls" by Dazz Band, "Take Your Time" by Pebbles, Soul Train Scramble Board: "Ben Johnson", Song: "A Nightmare On My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Static" by James Brown, Dance Songs: "Take Your Time" by Pebbles, "Dial My Heart" by The Boys, "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown, "A Nightmare On My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Single Girls" by The Dazz Band, Dance Songs: "Language Of Love" by Karyn White, "Snake In The Grass" by Midnight Star, "The Lover In Me" by Sheena Easton, "Him Or Me" by Today, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, Dance Songs: "The Club" by Marcus Lewis, "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, "Start Of A Romance" by Skyy, "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Just Coolin'" by LeVert feat. Neil Portnow, president and chief executive of the Recording Academy, called "Soul Train" a cultural phenomenon and its creator "a true visionary and trailblazer. Queen Latifah. It allowed Black America to see itself onscreen in celebration of its culture and provide a sense of ownership and authorship in how they were depicted. But that's where the comparisons stopped. (Dit Dit Dit Dat Dat Dit Dit)" by The S.O.S. ", The Rev. Soul Train was an American musical variety television show. Soul Train Logo Embroidered Flexfit Bucket Hat $39.95 Soul Train Logo Embroidered Distressed Dad Hat $28.95 Soul Train Classic Logo Adult Short Sleeve T-Shirt $24.95 Soul Train Logo Unisex Premium T-Shirt $26.95 Soul Train Logo Hooded Sweatshirt $46.95 Soul Train Logo Unisex 3/4 Sleeve Raglan Shirt $29.95 UPDATED: The 75-year-old's body was discovered in his Encino home early Wednesday and pronounced dead at the hospital, THR confirms. Seen here performing on, Part of the motivation for Don Cornelius to create. Menu. The very first opening sequence of "Soul Train" was an animated stick figure train going down cartoon tracks and puffs up the logo. 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 . By September 22, 2008, the series ceased distribution. "Soul Train," with its trademark opening of an animated chugging train, was not, however, an immediate success for Cornelius, an ex-disc jockey with a baritone rumble and cool manner. They found Cornelius with a gunshot wound to the head that appeared to be self-inflicted, according to the Los Angeles County coroner. Im Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul.. I have significant health issues," Cornelius said. "When we rolled it out, there were only eight takers," he recalled in a 2006 interview with The Associated Press. The dates shown are original air dates, but some dates are approximate because in the 1970s, most syndication markets did not get the episodes at the same time, so the dates shown are the first airings of the episodes. Chairman and chief executive of Black Entertainment Television Debra Lee cited Cornelius as a personal role model. "My heart goes out to Don's family and loved ones. Dance Songs: "17" by Rick James, "Jungle Love" by The Time, "In the Midnight Hour" by Roger and The Mighty Clouds of Joy, "Ghostbusters" By Ray Parker, Jr. News editor, Legacy.com. The first theme song was the 1963 recording of "Hot Potato", performed by King Curtis; the song used for the bumpers was "Familiar Footsteps" by Gene Chandler. Currently held by. "He created the show in a very hostile environment. Daniel was cast as a fan-favorite dancer and became a regular on the "Soul Train Line" which saw dancers stand opposite another in two lines and each get a moment to shine by dancing in the middle. Jesse Jackson told KNX-Los Angeles that Cornelius "was a transformer.". Season 22 is Don Cornelius's last season as host. ("Get Ready, Here It Comes (It's The Choo-Choo)"), Dance Songs: "It's All About You" by SWV, "Just the Way" by Alfonzo Hunter, "Music Makes Me High" by the Lost Boyz, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This Is For The Lover In You" by Babyface feat. Cornelius ended each show with this signature phrase: And you can bet your last money, its all gonna be a stone gas, honey. A remixed version of the theme song, "TSOP '89", is introduced in this season. Soul Train was the brainchild of Chicago radio announcer Don Cornelius. Daniel himself, meanwhile, pioneered the backslide dance move which Soul Train fan Michael Jackson turned into the moonwalk after having Daniel teach him. "Soul Train" was seen by some at first as the black "American Bandstand," the mainstay TV music show hosted by Dick Clark. We pass,'" he said, with race going unmentioned. Its just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large, said Franklin. Hence, there is no conscious existence after death. 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. With the start of this season, Soul Train instituted a new theme: "Soul Train '75" by The Soul Train Gang. This is the last season to feature original episodes, and the shortest in the program's run, with only 16 episodes produced and aired. Don Cornelius, television personality and the creator of "Soul Train" was found dead in his home in Sherman Oaks, California Wednesday morning. To win a Soul Train Music Award meant that the most sophisticated tastemakers in the world loved your work.". There was certainly a market for it, as the only other show on TV made by Black creators for Black viewers was Soul! His death prompted many to speak of the positive influence he and his show had on pop culture, music and the black community. But after a while, Clark dropped the show, and Cornelius and Clark teamed to co-produce specials for ABC. This is a list . 15. of 15. Roxanne Shant., "Sleepless Weekend" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Groove Me" by Guy, Dance Songs: "She's On The Left" by Jeffrey Osborne, "Roses Are Red" by The Mac Band, "Groove Me" by Guy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Loosey's Rap" by Rick James feat. It showed us that we, too, have a place on TV.". D.J." Dance Songs: "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan, "Take That To The Bank" by Shalamar, "Blame It On The Boogie" by The Jacksons, "Only You" by Teddy Pendergrass, "Shine On Silver Moon" by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Dance Songs: "The Best Disco in Town" by The Ritchie Family, "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" by KC & the Sunshine Band, "Message in Our Music" by The O'Jays, "Mr. Melody" by, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Four Tops"; Song: "Flowers" by The Emotions, Midpoint Song: "Energy To Burn" by B.T. PJ Masten, a former bunny mother, made the allegations during the bombshell A&E docuseries Secrets of Playboy. Born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Don Cornelius served in the U.S. Marine Corps before taking a broadcasting course and becoming a radio station DJ. "Soul Train" followed some of the "Bandstand" format, as it had an audience and young dancers. The series also spawned the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards and the Soul Train Christmas Starfest. Effect feat. Don Cornelius -- who famously created " Soul Train " was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning . Cornelius, the suave, ultra-cool emcee, made "Soul Train" appointment viewing by creating a show that showed another side of black music and culture. Cornelius faced difficulty in finding a sponsor, but Sears, Roebuck & Co. signed on, andSoul Trainpremiered on Aug. 17, 1970. In 1967, Cornelius joined WCIU-TV, a UHF station trying to reach minority audiences, and worked as a news and sports reporter. He was 75. Also for the next four years, the show used a revolving guest-host format. 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. Dance Songs: "Cell Therapy" by Goodie Mob, "Love and Happiness" By MC Hammer, "Runaway (Remix)" by Janet Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "We Got It" by Immature, Dance Songs: "Thank God It's Friday" by R. Kelly, "Runaway" by Janet Jackson, Soul Train Line: "Love and Happiness" by MC Hammer, Dance Songs: "Tonight's Da Night" by Kris Kross, "We Got It" by Immature, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Runaway" by Janet Jackson, Dance Songs: "We Got It" by Immature, "No One Else" by Total, "You Want This Party Started" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Thank God It's Friday" by R. Kelly, Dance Songs: "Thank God It's Friday" by R. Kelly, "What's Up Star?" Start of this season he was the brainchild of Chicago radio announcer Cornelius. 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