But that's where the comparisons stopped. 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, American music variety television show, the first to prominently feature African American musical acts and dancers. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. The opening sequence has the train that will be used for the next few seasons, the train chugging with little puffs of colored smoke coming from the smokestack. 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. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. 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. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. 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. The fact that Black citizens were being represented onscreen as something other than comic relief, pimps, or criminals getting arrested on the news, however, was revolutionary. Updated: 10:27 ET, Feb 2 2022 SOUL Train host Don Cornelius has been accused of "locking up" and sexually assaulting two Playboy bunnies. D.J." The fashion really shows the era.". In third place, Lorene Bonds and James Bryant of Memphis, Tennessee. Before MTV there was `Soul Train,' that will be the great legacy of Don Cornelius. Avant-garde American electro group Planet Patrol taking the stage on Oct. 29, 1983. After only a year, Soul Train started securing sponsorships, moved to Los Angeles and expanded into national syndication on October 2, 1971. Its going to be about some of the things that really happened on the show.. Dance Songs: "Alphabet St." by Prince, "Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles, "My Girl" by Suave, "Da Butt" by E.U. "It gave ordinary, everyday people an opportunity to express themselves. 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. The group suffered from financial problems and disbanded before the death of Lopez in 2002. Next, read about America's seven Black billionaires. ", On his blog, music mogul Russell Simmons called Cornelius "one of the greatest music legends there was. Season 22 is Don Cornelius's last season as host. "He was such a pioneer in the black music space but also in the black business space," she said. While there, he toyed with the idea of creating an African-American version of "American Bandstand," Dick Clark's influential music show, with live dancing five days a week. 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. "Soul Train was so personal to me it started my whole career," said Daniel. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes-Finals, Day Ta Day ("Take Your Time" and "Running Back to You"), Dru Hill ("Never Make a Promise" and "In My Bed"), "Ms. LL Cool J and Shalamar, Alfonzo Hunter ("Just the Way" and "Weekend Thang"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Never Leave Me Alone" by Nate Dogg feat. Don Cornelius' death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound has drawn new attention to the dark side of the "Soul Train" founder. 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. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get The Point" by C.E.B. Beyonc - Renaissance. "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. "Soul Train" would go on to become the longest-running nationally syndicated show in history, airing from 1971 through 2006. The founder was not enthusiastic about the rise of rap and hip-hop, expressing qualms about the lack of musical creativity in those genres. In 2006, Whitney Houston filed for divorce from Bobby Brown, reported MTV News. The Brothers Johnson, Faith, Hope and Charity ("Don't Go Looking For Love" & "To Each His Own"), Jeff Perry ("Love Don't Come No Stronger (Than Yours And Mine)"), Dance Songs: "It's Alright" by Graham Central Station, "Babyface" by Wing and a Prayer Fife and Drum Corps, "I Can Do It All Night" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Dance Wit Me" by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Dance Songs: "Hot (I Need to Be Loved, Loved, Loved, Loved) by James Brown, "Let's Go Disco" by Archie Bell & the Drells, "Babyface" by Wing and a Prayer Fife and Drum Corp, "Turning Point" By Tyrone Davis, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Temptations"; Song: "Walk Away from Love" by David Ruffin, Midpoint Song: "Garbage Can" by The Soul Train Gang, Dance Songs: "Train Called Freedom" by South Shore Commission, "Sunny" by Yamb, "Honey I (I'll Live My Life For You)" by George McCrae, "What's The Name Of This Funk (Spider Man)" by Ramsey Lewis, "Love Or Leave" by Spinners, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Leon Haywood"; Song: "Let The Music Play" by Barry White, Betty Wright ("Slip And Do It" & "Everybody Was Rockin'"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Let's Go Disco" by Archie Bell & the Drells, Eddie Kendricks ("Chains," "He's A Friend" & "Never Gonna Leave You"), Dance Songs: "He's A Friend" by Eddie Kendricks, "Let's Go Disco" by Archie Bell & the Drells, "Livin' For The Weekend" by The O'Jays, "Feel The Spirit ('76)" by Leroy Hutson, "Open" by Smokey Robinson, Johnnie Taylor ("Somebody's Gettin' It", "Disco Lady" & "Running Out Of Lies"), Dance Songs: "Livin' For The Weekend" by The O'Jays, "You're My One Weakness Girl" by the Street People, "Movin'" by Brass Construction, Al Wilson ("Show And Tell" & "I've Got A Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)"), The Dramatics ("I Was The Life Of The Party"), Dance Songs: "That's Where The Happy People Go" by Trammps, "Movin'" by Brass Construction, "Street Talk" by The Bob Crewe Generation, "After The Dance" by Marvin Gaye, Kool & the Gang ("Love And Understanding" & "Sugar"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Living For The Weekend" by The O'Jays, Billy Paul ("When Love Is New," "People Power" & "Let's Make A Baby"), Archie Bell & the Drells ("Let's Go Disco" & "I Could Dance All Night"), Rufus featuring Chaka Khan ("Fool's Paradise," "Dance With Me" & "Jive Talkin'"), Dance Songs: "One Love In My Lifetime" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You Should Be Dancing" by The Bee Gees, Dance Songs: "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" by KC & the Sunshine Band, "One For The Money" by The Whispers, "Get The Funk Out Of My Face" by The Brothers Johnson, "Groovy People" Lou Rawls, Midpoint Song: "Who'd She Coo" by The Ohio Players, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Getaway" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Brother to Brother ("Let Your Mind Be Free" & "Chance With You"). Pharrell Williams, "Choppa Style" by Choppa feat. This will be the main set for the next few seasons. 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. ", The reasons he heard? Im Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul.. 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. Cornelius began by hosting "The Soul Train" at Chicago high schools. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Stevie Wonder risked improvising a new song on stage while The Jackson 5 were practically regulars. "It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This Time Around" by Michael Jackson & The Notorious B.I.G. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. 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. ( John 11:11, New English Bible) Clearly, Jesus, who knew the truth . 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. Across its 35-year history the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists. Clark emulatedSoul Trainby producing an ABC-backed program calledSoul Unlimited. Daniel himself, meanwhile, pioneered the backslide dance move which Soul Train fan Michael Jackson turned into the moonwalk after having Daniel teach him. He was 75. According to the New York Times, the police responded to reports of gunshots at Cornelius's Sherman Oaks home. Reverend Jesse Jackson joins Don Cornelius for an interview and a clip from the documentary "Wattstax" is shown. The sequence begins with the stars in space, then it goes to the Earth where the animated train comes out from behind it and chugs down on tracks through the city and goes into the tunnel into the studio. Michael Cooper ("Shoop Shoop (Never Stop Givin' You Love)" & "So Good"), Chant Moore ("As If We Never Met" & "Who Do I Turn To?"). Donald Cortez Cornelius was born on Sept. 27, 1936, on the south side of Chicago. A news anchor himself, Cornelius was frustrated at over-reported Black crime and underreported police brutality and hoped to change how Black Americans were represented onscreen. Toni! At its peak, Cornelius show thrived during the disco era. Stories that matter delivered to your inbox. TV Shows. (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. Soul Train turned into a national show filmed in Los Angeles by 1971 and premiered on Oct. 2. I miss those knit pants and the tweed shirts and those crazy patterns printed on them. The awards returned to the air in 2009 after two-year hiatus. 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. "Watching my babysitter get the opportunity to go on Soul Train was like a dream come true for her because Soul Train was the biggest thing then for the Black community," recalled rapper Common. 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. It aired in syndication from October 2, 1971, to March 25, 2006. Airing in black and white, Soul Train premiered on Aug. 17, 1970, as a weekday variety program. New Opening Sequence: The Train comes from behind the Earth and chugs through the city and goes into a tunnel of starry space and fades into the studio with the dancers. The very first opening sequence of "Soul Train" was an animated stick figure train going down cartoon tracks and puffs up the logo. 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 Line Dance Song: "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer, Dance Songs: "Brick House" by The Commodores, "Another Star" by Stevie Wonder, "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me" by Barry White, "Rejoice" by The Emotions, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Dusic" by Brick, Dance Songs: "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again" by L.T.D., "Wrap Your Arms Around Me" by KC and the Sunshine Band, "Deeper" by The New Birth, "Star Wars Theme" by Meco, Dance Songs: "Any Way You Want Me" by The Sylvers, "Serpentine Fire" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "More Than a Woman" by Tavares, "As" by Stevie Wonder, "Brick House" by Commodores, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Galaxy" by War, Dance Songs: "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" by Chic, "I Love You" by Donna Summer, "Come Go With Me" by Pockets, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Walter Payton"; Song: "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" by Brick, Dance Songs: "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" by Chic, "To Hot To Trot" by The Commodores, "Jupiter" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Junkie To My Music" by Lonnie Jordan, "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" by Brick, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, Dance Songs: "Junkie To My Music" by Lonnie Jordan, "Theme From Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" by Chic, "Lady Love" by Lou Rawls, Midpoint Song: "Top of the World" by Diana Ross, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jupiter" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "Bootzilla" by Bootsy's Rubber Band, "We Don't Wanna Sit Down (We Wanna' Git Down)" by Brick, "Save And Spend" by Cheryl Barnes, "Love Makes A Woman" by, Midpoint Song: "On Broadway" by George Benson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Junkie To My Music" by Lonnie Jordan, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Sharon Paige ("I Want to Know Your Name"), Dance Songs: "Your Love is So Good for Me" by Diana Ross, "Dance Across the Floor" by, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Everybody Dance" by Chic, Midpoint Song: "Rumour Has It" by Donna Summer, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Freaky Deaky" by Roy Ayers, Dance Songs: "Stuff Like That" by Quincy Jones, "When Somebody Loves You Back" by Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays ("Used Ta Be My Girl", "Brandy" & "Cry Together"), Midpoint Song: "Youngblood (Livin' In The Streets)" by War, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You And I" by Rick James, Dance Songs: "Used Ta Be My Girl" by The O'Jays, "Stuff Like That" by Quincy Jones, "Runaway Love" by Linda Clifford,"Don't Stop Get Off" by The Sylvers, "Smile" by The Emotions, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Only You" by Teddy Pendergrass. 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