Initially hesitant to include hip-hop on his show, Don Cornelius couldn't deny the genre's skyrocketing appeal. King "I Like To Live The Love" (from Episode #74, October 6, 1973), The Staple Singers "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)" (from Episode #102, June 8, 1974), Smokey Robinson "Sweet Harmony" (from Episode #80, November 24, 1973), Tower Of Power "This Time It's Real" (from Episode #79, November 17, 1973), Marvin Gaye "Distant Lover" (from Episode #89, February 16, 1974), Sly & The Family Stone "I Want To Take You Higher" (from ST #105, 29-Jun-1974), Jackson 5 "Dancing Machine" (from ST #77, 03-Nov-1973), Johnny Mathis "Foolish" (from ST #88, 09-Feb-1974), Al Green "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)" (from ST #93, 06-Apr-1974), The O'Jays "Love Train" (from ST #57, 21-Apr-1973), Dance Songs: "Live It Up" by The Isley Brothers, "My Thang" by James Brown, "Boogie Joe The Grinder" by Quincy Jones, "Main Line" by Ashford & Simpson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ballero" by War, The Joneses ("Hey, Babe" & "Sugar Pie Guy"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Live it Up" by The Isley Brothers, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "James Brown"; Song: "Midnight Flower" by The Four Tops, Dance Songs: "You Haven't Done Nothin'" by Stevie Wonder, "Kalimba Story" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "My Thang" by James Brown, The Miracles ("Do It Baby" and "What is a Heart Good For"), Michael Jackson ("What You Don't Know", "Whatever You Got, I Want" & "If I Don't Love You This Way"), Dance Songs: "Papa Don't Take No Mess" by James Brown, "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White, "Boogie On Reggae Woman" by Stevie Wonder, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Sugar Pie Guy" by The Joneses, The Chi-Lites ("That's How Long" & "You Got to Be the One"), Bloodstone ("That's Not How It Goes" & "I Need Time"), Ashford & Simpson ("Everybody's Got to Give It Up," "Spoiled," and a medley at the piano), The 5th Dimension ("Soul and Inspiration" and "Harlem"), Al Wilson ("La La Peace Song" and "Willoughby Brook"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Cold Blooded" James Brown, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "James Brown"; Song: "Hey Pocky Way" by, Dance Songs: "Loose Booty" Sly and the Family Stone, "Time" by The Mighty Clouds of Joy, "In the Bottle" by Brother to Brother, Midpoint Song: "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White, Dance Songs: "Funky President" by James Brown, "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas, "I Like What You Give" by Jos Feliciano, "I Can't Leave You Alone" by George McCrae, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Release Yourself" by Graham Central Station, The Moments ("What's Your Name?" He was pronounced dead at 4:56 a.m. at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of an apparent suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Los Angeles County assistant chief coronerEd WintertoldThe Hollywood Reporter. New Set Change: The Futuristic shapes and neon designs. Effect feat. Cornelius, the suave, ultra-cool emcee, made "Soul Train" appointment viewing by creating a show that showed another side of black music and culture. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Paul Natkin/WireImage. Don Cornelius, the man who created "Soul Train," was found dead in his Los Angeles home today. Michael Cooper ("Shoop Shoop (Never Stop Givin' You Love)" & "So Good"), Chant Moore ("As If We Never Met" & "Who Do I Turn To?"). I miss those knit pants and the tweed shirts and those crazy patterns printed on them. Soul Train has a new theme this season, starting with episode 267: "Soul Train Theme '79" by The Hollywood Disco Jazz Band and The Waters. Soul Train (TV Series 1971-2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He was 75. 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!" When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution showcasing Black music and . Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines, then held a series of odd jobs, including car salesmen and cop. 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. Tone! He also choreographed videos for other artists including Taylor Dayne, the Isley Brothers, and New Kids on the Block, with whom he was nominated in 1989 for a MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography. "But more importantly, it was something that reflected young Black America.". 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. Went The Strings Of My Heart" by The Trammps, "You're The Man" by Marvin Gaye, "Ride Sally Ride" by Dennis Coffey, Soul Train Gang Q & A: The Isley Brothers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "We Got To Get You A Woman" by The Four Tops, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Whispers"; Song: "You Said A Bad Word" by Joe Tex, Dance Songs: "Pop That Thing" by The Isley Brothers, "I Wanna Be Where You Are" by Michael Jackson, "Is It You Girl" by Betty Wright, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Stylistics"; Song: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, Dance Songs: "Your Wonderful Sweet, Sweet Love" by The Supremes, "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" by The Temptations, "Power Of Love" by Joe Simon, Dance Contest Song: "Get On The Good Foot" by James Brown (winners: JC Thompson and Rhonda Brown), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hey Man-We Got To Get You A Woman" by The Four Tops, Creative Dance Award winners: Damita Jo Freeman and Perry Brown ("The Runaway"), The Isley Brothers ("Pop That Thang", "Work To Do" & "It's Too Late"), Luther Ingram ("If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Wanna Be Right" & "My Honey And Me"), Dance Songs: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart" by The Trammps, "Give Me Your Love" by Curtis Mayfield, "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Dance, Dance, Dance" by The Bar-Kays, Dance Contest Song: "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins (winners: Melanie Glenn and Courtney Glenn), Creative Dance Award Winners: Jimmy "Scoo B Doo" Foster and Jackie Irvin ("The Stop And Go"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This World" by the Staple Singers, Dance Songs: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, "Get On The Good Foot" by James Brown, Dance Contest Song: "We The People" The Soul Searchers (winners: Janet Berraman and Gary Keyes), Eddie Kendricks ("Eddie's Love", "If You Let Me" & "Can I (, The Whispers ("I Only Meant To Wet My Feet" & "Life & Breath"), Dance Songs: "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, "Power of Love" by Joe Simon, "Your Wonderful Sweet, Sweet Love" by The Supremes, "Dance, Dance, Dance" by The Bar-Kays, Dance Contest Song: "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins (winners: Connie Blackino and Lamont Peterson), Creative Dance Award winners: Rhonda Brown and Reuben Williams ("The Whispers"), Dance Songs: "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, "Ain't That Peculiar" by Jermaine Jackson, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (instrumental)" by The Temptations, "Baby Sitter" by Betty Wright, "Slaughter" by Billy Preston, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This World" by The Staple Singers, Dance Contest Song: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers (winners: Cookie Morris and Randy Gardner), Dance Songs: "I'll Be Around" by the Spinners, "I Can Understand It" by Bobby Womack, "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Slaughter" by Billy Preston, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Betty Wright", Song: "Woman, Don't Go Astray" by King Floyd, Dance Contest Song: "Get On The Good Foot" by James Brown (winners: Thelma Davis-Martin and Ralph Witherspoon), Dance Songs: "992 Arguments" by the O'Jays, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" by the Temptations Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This World' by the Staple Singers, Dance Contest Song: "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield (winners: Damita Jo Freeman and Jimmy "Scoo B Doo" Foster), Creative Dance Award winners: Edward Champion and Wanda Fuller ("the Tightrope"), Laura Lee ("If You Can Beat Me Rockin' (You Can Have My Chair)"), Dance Songs: "She's Taken My Part" by Irma Thomas, "If You Had A Change In Mind" by Tyrone Davis, "Ain't That Peculiar" by Jermaine Jackson, "Baby Sitter" by Betty Wright, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Love Train" by the O'Jays, Dance Contest Song: "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield (winners: Margaret Blake and Lil' Joe Chism), Creative Dance Award winners: Damita Jo Freeman and Jimmy "Scoo B Doo" Foster ("the Stop and Go"), Friends of Distinction ("Going In Circles" & "Now Is The Time"), Dance Songs: "You Ought To Be With Me" by Al Green, "Now Is The Time" by Friends of Distinction, "992 Arguments" by the O'Jays, "Slaughter" by Billy Preston, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins, Dance Contest Song: "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield (winners: Jeri Turner and Tony "Go-Go" Lewis), Dance Songs: "Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers, "(It's The Way) Nature Planned It" by Four Tops, "Corner Of The Sky" by Jackson 5, "I'm So Tired" by Bobby Bland, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Love Train" by The O'Jays, Soul Train Dance Contest Song: "Mama Told Me Not To Come" by Wilson Pickett (winners: Derek Bennett and Angelle Cave), Dance Songs: "Corner Of The Sky" by Jackson 5, "I Believe I'm Gonna Take This Ride" by Valerie Simpson, "Trouble Man" by Marvin Gaye, "(I've Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind" by Sir Joe Quarterman and Free Soul, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Stevie Wonder", song: "We Did It" by Syl Johnson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Cisco Kid" by War, Soul Train Dance Contest Song: "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (winners: Niles Gay and LaQuinta Gross), Dance Songs: "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder, ", Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Johnny Williams", Song: "Keeper Of The Castle" by Four Tops, Creative Dance Award winners: Pat Davis and Gary Keys, dance by Damita Jo Freeman and Jimmy Foster ("the Slow Motion") *, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Cisco Kid" by War, Dance Songs: "I Got So Much Trouble In My Mind" by Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul, "Keeper Of The Castle" by The Four Tops, "Cisco Kid" by War, "I Got A Bag Of My Own" by James Brown, "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash, Fully Guaranteed ("We Can Make It Together"), Soul Train Scramble Word: "Spinners"; Song: "Kissing My Love" by Bill Withers, Dance Songs: "Mama Feel Good" by Lyn Collins, "Masterpiece" by The Temptations, "Stop And Go" by Bohannon Band, "Ain't No Woman (Like The One Ive Got)" by The Four Tops, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Mama Feel Good" by Lyn Collins, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Isley Brothers"; Song: "Girl You Need A Change Of Mind" by Eddie Kendricks, Dance Songs: "Ain't No Woman Like The One I Got" by The Four Tops, "Across 110th Street" by Bobby Womack, "Master Of Eyes" by Aretha Franklin, "Don't You Fool With My Soul" by Johnnie Taylor, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Daddy Could Swear, I Declare" by, Dance Songs: "Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out" by Bobby Womack, "Soul Makosa" by Afrique, "Think" by James Brown, "Finders Keepers" by Chairmen of the Board, James Brown - "Make It Funky," "Super Bad" and Medley: "Please, Please, Please" and "Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud" (from Episode #49, February 10, 1973), James Brown & Teddy Brown (James Brown's son) interview (from Episode #50, February 17, 1973), Chuck Berry - "Johnny B. Goode" (from Episode #66, July 7, 1973), Aretha Franklin - "Day Dreaming" (from Episode #56, April 14, 1973), Curtis Mayfield - "Superfly" (from Episode #45, January 6, 1973), The Temptations - "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" and "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" (from Episode #41, November 18, 1972), The Four Tops - "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)" (from Episode #50, February 17, 1973), The Supremes - "Floy Joy" and "Bad Weather" (from Episode #60, May 12, 1973), Jermaine Jackson feat. Donald Cortez Cornelius was born on Sept. 27, 1936, on the south side of Chicago. 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 turned into a national show filmed in Los Angeles by 1971 and premiered on Oct. 2. A staff writer for All Thats Interesting, Marco Margaritoff has also published work at outlets including People, VICE, and Complex, covering everything from film to finance to technology. "His beautiful, deep voice and measured pace always sounded warm and familiar to the millions who admired and followed his broadcasts. Detectives have not found a suicide note and are talking to relatives about his mental state. 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. They introduced Americans to new dances and fashion styles, and made the "Soul Train" dance line where people stand line up on each side while others sashay down to show their moves a cultural flashpoint. Soul Train introduces a new theme song: "TSOP '87" by George Duke (vocalized by Howard Hewett). 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 . 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. "From that moment on, it was my lifetime ambition to be on that program.". 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. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Express, Ralph Carter, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Deniece Williams, Brass Construction, Peaches and Herb, Captain Sky. Seen here performing on, Part of the motivation for Don Cornelius to create. The awards returned to the air in 2009 after two-year hiatus. ", Cornelius recently told the Los Angeles Times that there were early plans to create a movie based on the franchise. He uses this theory as the inspiration for his first argument, which may be reconstructed as follows: 1. So Cornelius created the "Soul Train Awards," which would become a key honor for musicians. We pass,'" he said, with race going unmentioned. "The `Soul Train' line that will go down in history as a way of dancing at parties all around the world," Lee said. Pool/Getty Images. He married Viktoria Chapman in 2001, and that union ended in divorce as well. 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. 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. History Clip: "I Want You Back" (from Episode #35, October 7, 1972), Midpoint Song: "Chase" by Georgio Moroder, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Contact" by Edwin Starr, Dance Songs: "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart, "Keep on Dancin" by, Midpoint Song: "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" by The Jacksons, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Knock On Wood" by Amii Stewart, Dance Songs: "Shake Your Body Down To The Ground" by The Jacksons, "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart, "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches & Herb, "Knock On Wood" by Amii Stewart, "Keep On Dancing" by Gary's Gang, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Rick James", Song: "I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" by Gonzalez, Dance Songs: "Bustin' Loose" by Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, "I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" by Gonzalez, "Heaven Knows" by Donna Summer, "Anger" by Marvin Gaye, "Aqua Boogie" by Parliament, Spotlight Dance Routine: Cheryl Song & Randy Thomas, Song "Keep On Dancin'" by Gary's Gang, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "All Night Dancin'" by The Jacksons, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Jamal Wilkes"; Song: "Contact" by Edwin Starr, Arpeggio ("Love & Desire" & "Spellbound"), Spotlight Dance Routine: Janice Carr & Abe Clark, Song: "Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" by Gonzalez, Dance Songs: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer, "High on Your Love Suite" by Rick James, "What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers, "Dance With You" by Carrie Lucas, Dance Routine Spotlight: Cheryl Song and Janice Carr dance to "Night Dancin'" by, Midpoint Song: "Don's Place" by The Hollywood Disco Jazz Band", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hot Number" by Foxy, Dance Songs: "I Wanna Be With You" by The Isley Brothers, "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer, "I Don't Want Nobody Else" by, Dance Spotlight Routine: Sherri Foster & Vince Carlos dance to "Hot Number" by Foxy, Midpoint Song: "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Night Dancin'" by Taka Boom, Dance Songs: "Seeing You This Way" by Minnie Riperton, "I'm A Woman" by Minnie Riperton, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Minnie Riperton", Song: "Reasons" by Minnie Riperton, Special Dance Routine: Lorraine Fields and Larry Vickers, Song: "Special Things" by Minnie Riperton, Dance Songs: "The Boss" by Diana Ross, "Let Your Feeling Show" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Sing a Happy Song" by The O'Jays, Professional Dance Routine: Frances Lee Morgan and, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Working Day and Night" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)" by The Isley Brothers, "Do You Love What You Feel" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, "Lover And Friend" by Minnie Riperton, "How Did You Know It Was Me?" cance to "Love Injection" by Trussel, Dance Songs: "Let's Get Serious" by Jermaine Jackson, "Behind the Groove" by Teena Marie, "Power" by The Temptations, Spotlight Dance Routine: Kirk Washington dances to "Let the Music Take Me" by Patrice Rushen, Midpoint Song: "A Lover's Holiday" by Change, L.A. Boppers ("Is This The Best (Bop-Doo-Wah)" & "Be Bop Dancin'"), Dance Songs: "I've Just Begun to Love You" by Dynasty, "Give Me the Night" by George Benson, "Upside Down" by Diana Ross, "Pop It" by One Way, Dance Showdown: Bobcat vs. Mr. X dance to "Wide Receiver" by Michael Henderson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Big Time" by Rick James, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Billy Simms", Song: "Give It On Up (If You Want To)" by Mtume, ST History Book: Teddy Pendergrass ("The More I Get, The More I Want" from Episode 220, April 23, 1977; "I Don't Love You Anymore" from Episode 235, November 5, 1977), Dance Songs: "S.O.S. From Al Green performing with a broken arm to David Bowie and Elton John, Soul Train took the nation by storm. 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. According to the New York Times, the police responded to reports of gunshots at Cornelius's Sherman Oaks home. "I am 72 years old. Mr. Proctor was living in . He was 75. For two years beginning in the fall of 2006, the program presented archived episodes under the title "The Best of Soul Train". The series also spawned the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards and the Soul Train Christmas Starfest. Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of the groundbreaking music show Soul Train,' has died. Midpoint Song: "Funkytown" by Lipps, Inc. "He was such a pioneer in the black music space but also in the black business space," she said. 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. The founder was not enthusiastic about the rise of rap and hip-hop, expressing qualms about the lack of musical creativity in those genres. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "House Party II (I Don't Know What You Come To Do)" by Tony! 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. 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. It grew from the underground LGBTQ+ club scene in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. Donald Cortez Cornelius (September 27, 1936 - February 1, 2012) was an American television show host and producer widely known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music show Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971 until 1993. McDonald's Top Restaurant Employee: Kenny Hayes (Mission Viejo, CA). In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock and gospel artists also appeared. The style of dance created a generation. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. After Pam Brown discovered the then-ballerina at a club, Freeman was granted her first encounter with Don Cornelius and was paired . Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ditty" by Paperboy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Shoop" by Salt-N-Pepa, Xscape ("Understanding" and "Love on my Mind"), Dance Songs: "Pumps and a Bump" by MC Hammer, "Love is a Good Thing" by Kashan, "Process of Elimination" by Eric Gable, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Groove Thang" by Zhane, Music Video: Prince ("The Most Beautiful Girl in the World"), Y.N. He made it a success and he made it a destination for African-Americans and lovers of our culture all over the country and all over the world. by Aretha Franklin, Dance Songs: "Love Power" by Willie Hutch, "Mr. (Pretty Young Thing)" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Little Red Corvette" by Prince, "Joy" by Marvin Gaye, "Gigolo" by O'Bryan, "Boogie Down" by Al Jarreau, Soul Train History Book: "Distant Lover" (taken from episode #89, March 2, 1974), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Third World Girl", Dance Songs: "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, "Side By Side" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "On the One for Fun" by the Dazz Band, "Boogie Down" by Al Jarreau, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Raid" by Lakeside, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Candy Man" by the Mary Jane Girls, Dance Songs: "Candy Man" by Mary Jane Girls, "Sweat" by The System, "Tonight" by The Whispers, "Hug Me, Squeeze Me" by Debra Hurd, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Raid" by Lakeside, "Candy Man" by The Mary Jane Girls, "Side By Side" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Tonight" by The Whispers, Dance Songs: "Hug Me, Squeeze Me" by Debra Hurd, "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, "Boogie Down" by Al Jarreau, "Keep on Lovin' Me" by The Whispers, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Sweat" by The System, Dance Songs: "Cold Blooded" by Rick James, "Get It Right" by Aretha Franklin, "Just Be Good To Me" by S.O.S. 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. Early life and career [ edit] (Photo by Soul Train via Getty Images). Officers responding to a report of a. by The Jamaican Boys, "Fun House" by Kid 'n Play, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Rub You The Right Way" by Johnny Gill, Midpoint Song: "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson, Another interview with Quincy and a clip from the movie "Listen Up", Kool Moe Dee, Ice T, Big Daddy Kane, Melle Mel and Tevin Campbell ("Back on the Block"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "D-O-G Me Out" by Guy, Dance Songs: "For The Love Of Money/Living For The City" by, Omar Chandler (This Must Be Heaven and You Changed Me For The Better), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Here We Go Let's Rock & Roll" by C+C Music Factory, Dance Songs: "Here We Go Let's Rock & Roll" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I'm Dreamin'" by Christopher Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Don't Want To Lose Your Love" by B Angie B, Dance Songs: "You Can't Play With My Yo-Yo" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "For The Love Of Money/Living For The City" by Troop and LeVert feat. find out what ever happen to the 1971 TV dance show, Soul Train. Oct 15, 2021 01:30 P.M. Damita Jo Freeman was a fresh talent back then on "Soul Train" but she's already a great dancer. and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide. "My heart goes out to Don's family and loved ones. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock and gospel artists also appeared. News editor, Legacy.com. "Soul Train" had arrived on the scene at a time when the country was still reeling from the civil rights movement, political upheaval and cultural swings. Indeed, when Lazarus died, Jesus Christ did not say that he was in purgatory, Limbo, or any other "intermediate state.". Police responding to a report of a shooting found Cornelius at his Mulholland Drive home around 4 a.m. It showed us that we, too, have a place on TV.". Soul Train was an American musical variety television show. Season 22 is Don Cornelius's last season as host. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Originally entitled Best R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year, it was first awarded during the 1997 ceremony. He was sentenced to three years probation. Waacking, also known as punking, is a dance form that emphasizes arm movements, similar to voguing or locking. Jada Pinkett Smith, "Satisfaction" by Eve, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Girl Talk" by TLC, Dance Songs: "Satisfaction" by Eve, "Jenny From The Block" by Jennifer Lopez, "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z feat. The set this time has the large title on the stage, but with the train tracks attached to each word. Died: June 6, 2020 ( Who else died. "He created the show in a very hostile environment. Dance Songs: "Alphabet St." by Prince, "Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles, "My Girl" by Suave, "Da Butt" by E.U. Those efforts foundered, but his death from a self-inflicted . "I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing of my friend, colleague, and business partner Don Cornelius," Quincy Jones said. This is Shemar Moore's last season as host. "U will always be remembered.". 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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