Earvin "Magic" Johnson also cited Cornelius' business acumen. Soul Train is an American musical variety television program, which aired in syndication from 1971 until 2006. Stevie Wonder risked improvising a new song on stage while The Jackson 5 were practically regulars. 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. Cornelius himself pitched Soul Train as the "American Bandstand of color." Franklin called Cornelius "an American treasure. ", The reasons he heard? Cornelius, 75, died last week of a self-inflicted gunshot wound . Increasingly curious about the media landscape, he took a broadcasting course and was hired as a radio station DJ. He remained as the program's executive producer and expanded the brand into an annual awards show. 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. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "Soul Train" followed some of the "Bandstand" format, as it had an audience and young dancers. In the 13th episode of this season, Shemar Moore takes over as host, replacing Mystro Clark. 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 ", On his blog, music mogul Russell Simmons called Cornelius "one of the greatest music legends there was. The new opening animation introduces a revised, afrocentric-inspired Soul Train logo, and features video clips of performances from the show's first 22 seasons playing in floating video boxes in the background. 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. "His contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched," he said. Soul Train gave then-unknown musical acts and dancers a national platform they never had before, as fresh talents and fashion trends started reflecting the experiences of Black Americans at an unprecedented scale. and "Sugar, Sugar"), Dance Songs: "Boogie On Reagge Woman" by Stevie Wonder, "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" by Barry White, "Struttin'" by Billy Preston, "One Tear" by Eddie Kendricks, Dance Songs: "Rhyme Time People" by Kool & the Gang, "When Will I See You Again" by The Three Degrees, "Funky President" by James Brown, "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" by Barry White, Soul Train Scramble Word: "David Ruffin", Song: "Whatever You Got, I Want" by The Jackson 5, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Midnight Sky" by The Isley Brothers, Ike & Tina Turner ("Oh My My", "Sexy Ida", "Nutbush City Limits" and "River Deep, Mountain High"), Dance Songs: "Happy People" by the Temptations, "Get Dancin'" by Disco Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes, and "Boogie On Reggae Woman" by Stevie Wonder, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Barbara Mason"; Song: "Boogie On Reggae Woman" by Stevie Wonder, Dance Songs: "Midnight Sky" by The Isley Brothers and "Tell me What You Want" By Jimmy Ruffin, Midpoint Song: "Heartbreak Road" by Bill Withers, Dance Songs: "Dance The Kung Fu" by Carl Douglas, "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle, "Pick Up The Pieces" by The Average White Band, "Get Dancin'" by Disco-Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Once You Get Started" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, Dance Songs: "Express" by B.T. The Rev. The Pointer Sisters . Don Cornelius,the silky, deep-voiced creator and host of the groundbreaking African-American song and dance TV series Soul Train, was found dead Wednesday morning of an apparent suicide. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. 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. Cornelius, the suave, ultra-cool emcee, made "Soul Train" appointment viewing by creating a show that showed another side of black music and culture. Time Life Proudly Presents The Best Of Soul Train, A 9-DVD Set Including Bonus DVD Featuring One-Of-A-Kind, Superstar Performances From The Best Years Of This Iconic TV Show - 1971 To 1979! 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. "Soul Train" was seen by some at first as the black "American Bandstand," the mainstay TV music show hosted by Dick Clark. "I have known him since I was 19 years old and James Brown had me speak on 'Soul Train,'" Sharpton said in a statement. The set this time has the large title on the stage, but with the train tracks attached to each word. 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 uses this theory as the inspiration for his first argument, which may be reconstructed as follows: 1. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Cornelius body was discovered by a family member at around 4 a.m. in his Encino home on Mulholland Drive. To win a Soul Train Music Award meant that the most sophisticated tastemakers in the world loved your work.". The group suffered from financial problems and disbanded before the death of Lopez in 2002. This is a list of episodes that aired originally from October 2, 1971, to March 25, 2006. (Pretty Young Thing)" by Michael Jackson, "We Got The Juice" by Attitude, "Tonight" by The Whispers, "Too Tough" by Angela Bofill, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I'm Freaky" by O'Bryan, Dance Songs: "Fall In Love With Me" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "I'm Freaky" by, Dance Songs: "On The One For Fun" by Dazz Band, "Too Tough" by Angela Bofill, "Fall In Love With Me" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "I'm Freaky" by O'Bryan, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "P.Y.T. ", "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. Snoop Dogg, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "It's All About U" by SWV, Dance Songs: "Let's Get Down" by Tony! "I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing of my friend, colleague, and business partner Don Cornelius," Quincy Jones said. Soul Train Creator, Don Cornelius, Dead Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of the groundbreaking music show 'Soul Train,' has died. 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.". 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. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This Time Around" by Michael Jackson & The Notorious B.I.G. Ricou Browning (19302023), Creature from the Black Lagoons Helen Washington (19442023), dancer with Isaac Hayes, Gordon Pinsent (19302023), prolific Canadian actor, Linda Kasabian (19492023), key witness against Manson Family, Simone Segouin (19252023), heroine of the French Resistance, Ricou Browning (19302023), Creature from the Black Lagoons Gill-man, Greg Foster (19582023), world champion hurdler. Reverend Jesse Jackson joins Don Cornelius for an interview and a clip from the documentary "Wattstax" is shown. 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. The very first opening sequence of "Soul Train" was an animated stick figure train going down cartoon tracks and puffs up the logo. 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. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes - preliminary, "Ms. [1] Get breaking news alerts& today's headlines inyour inbox. Beyonc - Renaissance. Midpoint Song: "Shine On Silver Moon" by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Dance Songs: "Got To Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn, "Instant Replay" by Dan Hartman, "Now That We Found Love" by Third World, "Get Down" by Gene Chandler, "Contact" by Edwin Starr, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Ron Dellums", Song: "Le Freak" by Chic. It wouldnt be the Soul Train dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project, he said. Originally entitled Best R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year, it was first awarded during the 1997 ceremony. Weve been in discussions with several people about getting a movie off the ground, he told the newspaper. ("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. Pharrell Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Boy (I Need You)" by Mariah Carey, 3LW ("I Need That (I Want That)" and "This Goes Out"), Dance Songs: "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce & Jay-Z, "I Know What You Want" by Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey, "Beautiful" By Snoop Dogg, Scramble Word: unknown; Song: "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Pimp Juice" by Nelly, Tyrese ("Signs of Love Making" and "Somebody Special"), The Gatson Company Dancers dance to "Nookie (Real Good)" by Jacki-O, The Gatson Company Dancers dance to "Step in the Name of Love" by R. 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