"It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project. When it expanded into broadcast syndication in 1971, however, it beamed into homes across the United States at a time when only one other commercial show made by Black people for Black people was airing on TV. News editor, Legacy.com. by Aretha Franklin, Dance Songs: "Love Power" by Willie Hutch, "Mr. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. Midpoint Song: "Funkytown" by Lipps, Inc. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Deniece Williams"; Song: "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" by KC & the Sunshine Band, Dance Songs: "Enjoy Yourself" by The Jacksons, "Black Man" by Stevie Wonder, "I Like to Do It" by KC and the Sunshine Band, "Car Wash" by Rose Royce, "Disco Duck" by, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Ronnie Dyson"; Song: "What Was I Thinkin' In My head" by Sly and the Family Stone, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Message In Our Music" by O'Jays (with a fake fight), Dance Songs: "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder, "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots, "Ooh Cha" By The Soul Train Gang, "I Need It" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hotline" by The Sylvers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "High School Dance" by The Sylvers, Dance Songs: "Who Are You (And What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life)" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hot Line" by The Sylvers, Dance Songs: "Let's Go Down To The Disco" by The Undisputed Truth, "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder, "Bodyheat" by James Brown, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Supremes"; Song: "I Like To Do It" by KC & the Sunshine Band, Midpoint Song: "Spring Affair" by Donna Summer, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Think Happy" by The Jacksons, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ha Cha Cha (Funktion)" by Brass Construction, Dance Songs: "Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)" by, Dance Songs: "Dancing", "Ha Cha Cha" by Brass Construction, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Barry White", Song: "Disco Lucy" by Wilton Place Street Band, Soul Train Line Dance song: medley including ", Dance Songs: "The Pride" by The Isley Brothers, "I Gotta Keep Dancin'" by Carrie Lucas, "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps, "Super Band" by Kool & the Gang, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Emotions"; Song: "I'm Qualified To Satisfy You" by Barry White, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Uptown Festival" by Shalamar, Throughout the show, there is a one on one basketball game between Marvin Gaye and Don Cornelius, with special Guest star, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Marvin Gaye"; Song: "Ain't Gonna Bump No More With No Big Fat Woman" by Joe Tex, Midpoint Song: "Vitamin U" by Smokey Robinson, The set changes once again: The giant SOUL TRAIN letters are back on the stage, Dance Songs: "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer, "Brick House" by The Commodores, "Devil's Gun" by, Midpoint Song: "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" by Barry White, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Work On Me" by The O'Jays. It saw people of all creeds and colors sing and dance together. For two years beginning in the fall of 2006, the program presented archived episodes under the title "The Best of Soul Train". Dance Songs: ""O-H-I-O"" by The Ohio Players, "Turn This Mutha Out" by Idris Muhammad, "Wrap You Arms Around Me" by KC and the Sunshine Band, "Devil's Gun" by C. J. He was 75. Broadcast nationally from 1971 to 2006, it was one of the longest-running syndicated programs in American television history. But even when Michael Jackson became the King of Pop, there was still a need to highlight the achievements of African-Americans that were still marginalized at mainstream events. The opening sequence had the animated train chugging around a city blowing funky fire out from its smokestacks and go through a tunnel into the set where the dancers dance to the theme. White" by Charles Bevills, "The Payback" by James Brown, Dance Songs: "One Chain Don't Make No Prison" by, Dance Songs: "Let's Get Married" by Al Green, "Can You Handle It" by Graham Central Station, "I'm In Love" by Aretha Franklin, "You've Got My Soul On Fire" by The Temptations, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Bill Withers", Song: "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone, Al Wilson ("Touch And Go" & "Broken Home"), Dance Songs: "Son Of Sagittarius" by Eddie Kendricks, "Help Yourself" by The Undisputed Truth, "Come And Get Your Love" by, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Redbone", Song: "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" by Stevie Wonder, Dance Songs: "You've Got My Soul On Fire" by The Temptations, "Come And Get Your Love" by, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Graham Central Station", Song: "One Chain Don't Make No Prison" by The Four Tops. 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. "But more importantly, it was something that reflected young Black America.". To win a Soul Train Music Award meant that the most sophisticated tastemakers in the world loved your work.". The Movies Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Cornelius proved himself a natural. Heavy D, "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Snake In The Grass" by Midnight Star, Dance Songs: "Just Coolin'" by LeVert feat. Jackson 5 - "Daddy's Home" (from Episode #35, October 7, 1972), Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back" (from Episode #35, October 7, 1972), Al Green - "For The Good Times" (from Episode #52, March 3, 1973), The O'Jays - "Love Train" (from Episode #57, April 21, 1973), Stevie Wonder - "Soul Train (All The Brothers And Sisters Get Together)" (from Episode #46, January 13, 1973), Soul Train Line Dance Song "Put Your Hands Together" by The O'Jays, Dance Songs: "If You Feel Like Coming Home" by The Whispers, "I Believe in You" by Johnnie Taylor, "Sexy, Sexy, Sexy" by James Brown, "Keep on Truckin'" by Eddie Kendricks, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get it Together" by The Jackson 5, Dance Songs: "Sexy, Sexy, Sexy" by James Brown, "Future Shock" by Curtis Mayfield, "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder, "Put Your Hands Together" by The O'Jays, "Keep on Truckin'" by Eddie Kendricks, Dance Songs: Evil by Earth,Wind, and Fire | Hang Loose by Mandrill, Soul Train Dance Contest with a cameo by Los Angeles Mayor. Heavy D, "Real Love" by Jody Watley, "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, "Mismatch" by Apollonia, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Crucial" by New Edition, Dance Songs: "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli, "Crucial" by New Edition, "Real Love" by El DeBarge, Dance Songs: "Ain't Nothing But A Feeling" by Patti LaBelle, "New Attitude" by Patti LaBelle, "Be Yourself" by Patti LaBelle, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Patti LaBelle", Song: "Oh, People" by Patti LaBelle, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Got It Like That" by Patti Labelle, Music Video: Eddie Murphy ("Put Your Mouth On Me"), Dance Songs: "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson, "Super Lover" by Barry White, "It's No Crime" by Babyface, "Spend The Night" by Guy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bust A Move" by Young MC, Dance Songs: "On Our Own" by Bobby Brown, "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul, "Bust a Move" by Young M.C., "My Fantasy" by Guy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson, Michael Cooper ("Just What I Like" and "Should Have Been You"), Finest Hour ("Make That Move" and "You Know How I Like It"), Dance Songs: "Rub You the Right Way" by Johnny Gill, "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe, "Funhouse" by Kid n' Play, "All Around the World" by Lisa Stansfield, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "State of the World" by Janet Jackson, Dance Songs: "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe, "Love Is Like An Itchin' In My Heart" by The Good Girls, "Shake It Up!" The pioneering program would become the longest-running nationally syndicated program in American TV history. "I figured as long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for `Soul Train,'" Cornelius said. Dance Songs: "Freaks Come Out at Night" by Whodini, "Lovergirl" by Teena Marie, "Treat Her Like A Lady" by The Temptations, "Jamie" by Ray Parker, Jr. According to the New York Times, the police responded to reports of gunshots at Cornelius's Sherman Oaks home. The Rev. In his divorce case that year, he also mentioned having significant health issues. After Pam Brown discovered the then-ballerina at a club, Freeman was granted her first encounter with Don Cornelius and was paired . You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Early life and career [ edit] Avant-garde American electro group Planet Patrol taking the stage on Oct. 29, 1983. In 2008, Cornelius was arrested and charged with spousal battery and dissuading a witness from making a police report, and assault with a deadly weapon. Season 22 is Don Cornelius's last season as host. This is Shemar Moore's last season as host. Management was willing to listen but offered no financial backing, so Cornelius produced a pilot episode with his own money. He attracted the sponsorship of Johnson Products, which manufactured the Afro Sheen line of hair-care products, andSoul Trainmade its national debut on Oct. 2, 1971, in eight markets. "Soul Train" was seen by some at first as the black "American Bandstand," the mainstay TV music show hosted by Dick Clark. I miss those knit pants and the tweed shirts and those crazy patterns printed on them. He transitioned to television in 1967 by appearing on WCIU-TV's A Black's View of the News before channeling all of his energy into curating local Black talent. King, James Brown, and Bobby Bland performing together on March 15, 1975. Those efforts foundered, but his death from a self-inflicted . 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. Don Cornelius -- who famously created " Soul Train " was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning . Cornelius, who was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 1995 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said in 2006 he remained grateful to the musicians who made "Soul Train" the destination for the best and latest in black music. Don Cornelius, the man who created "Soul Train," was found dead in his Los Angeles home today. For this season, Soul Train tapings were moved to the Charlie Chaplin Studios, after spending its first decade in Hollywood at Metromedia Square. Aretha Franklin appeared at the height of her career. He uses this theory as the inspiration for his first argument, which may be reconstructed as follows: 1. "The `Soul Train' line that will go down in history as a way of dancing at parties all around the world," Lee said. The first set was train station-styled, complete with train tracks with various cities on the tracks itself, railroad crossing signs and the large title letters against the wall of the studio. 1997. He was 75. After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines, then held a series of odd jobs, including car salesmen and cop. Even after making it big, they took the. So Cornelius created the "Soul Train Awards," which would become a key honor for musicians. Snoop Dogg, Dance Songs: "Never Leave Me Alone" by Nate Dogg feat. Soul Train (TV Series 1971-2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. According to the New York Times, the police responded to reports of gunshots at Cornelius's Sherman Oaks home. It showed us that we, too, have a place on TV.". He married Viktoria Chapman in 2001, and that union ended in divorce as well. Police Officer Sara Faden said authorities have ruled out foul play. With a tie-dye tank top and a shirt reading "Keep On Truckin,'" these dancers put, Aired on June 29, 1974, the 105th episode of, 44 classic photos of '90s hip-hop culture. 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. Winter said the department is investigating. (Dit Dit Dit Dat Dat Dit Dit)" by The S.O.S. Tyrone "The Bone" Proctor was a dancer and choreographer who became known as a regular dancer on "Soul Train," where he popularized the dance style waacking. People tuned into to see the musical acts, but the dancers soon became as much of a main attraction. Soul Train introduces a new theme song: "TSOP '87" by George Duke (vocalized by Howard Hewett). He holds dual bachelor's degrees from Pace University and a master's degree from New York University. The group suffered from financial problems and disbanded before the death of Lopez in 2002. Effect feat. Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of the groundbreaking music show Soul Train,' has died. 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. . 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. "Soul Train" followed some of the "Bandstand" format, as it had an audience and young dancers. & DJ Quik, "Living for the City" by Roger and Zapp, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Pony" by Ginuwine, Mint Condition ("You Don't Have to Hurt No More" and "Let Me Be The One"), Tony! Dance Spotlight: Janelle Sparks dances to "Funkytown" by Lipps, Inc. Midpoint Song: "Love Injection" by Trussel, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Don't Push It, Don't Force It" by Leon Haywood, Dance Songs: "From 9:00 Until" by Lakeside, "Got to Be Enough" by Con Funk Shun, "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone" by The Manhattan Transfer, "Landlord" by Gladys Knight & the Pips, Dance Spotlight: Patricia and K.C. 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. He transitioned to television in 1967 by appearing on WCIU-TV's A Black's View of the News before channeling all of his energy into curating local Black . Only a handful of stations initially were receptive. "From that moment on, it was my lifetime ambition to be on that program.". "His reach is just amazing, and personally he was such a charming man," she continued, calling Cornelius "a great interviewer who knew how to connect to artists" and had "the best voice in the world.". When the person dies, the soul dies. The founder was not enthusiastic about the rise of rap and hip-hop, expressing qualms about the lack of musical creativity in those genres. Also for the next four years, the show used a revolving guest-host format. Moody reported from New York. Cornelius is survived by his two sons, Anthony and Raymond. "I want to finalize this divorce before I die.". Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Daniel himself, meanwhile, pioneered the backslide dance move which Soul Train fan Michael Jackson turned into the moonwalk after having Daniel teach him. Updated: 10:27 ET, Feb 2 2022 SOUL Train host Don Cornelius has been accused of "locking up" and sexually assaulting two Playboy bunnies. 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. 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