Tamechi Toney Briggs made a lasting impact during his appearance on Soul Train. & 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! "There was not programming that targeted any particular ethnicity," he said in 2006, then added: "I'm trying to use euphemisms here, trying to avoid saying there was no television for black folks, which they knew was for them.". 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. ", "May u rest in peace and thank u 4 ur platform," rapper Q-Tip wrote on Twitter. I have significant health issues," Cornelius said. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes Grand Prize Presentation, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I'll Be" by Foxy Brown feat. 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 Aaron Hall, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Adam Clayton Powell", Song: "Running Back To You" by Vanessa Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "O.P.P." "He was the first African-American to create, produce, host & more importantly OWN his own show. It saw people of all creeds and colors sing and dance together. `Soul Train' was the first and only television show to showcase and put a spotlight on black artists at a time when there were few African-Americans on television at all, and that was the great vision of Don.". We pass,'" he said, with race going unmentioned. By September 22, 2008, the series ceased distribution. Before MTV there was `Soul Train,' that will be the great legacy of Don Cornelius. 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!" ", Cornelius stepped down as "Soul Train" host in 1993. "He created the show in a very hostile environment. Aretha Franklin appeared at the height of her career. He was 75. 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. 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. Dance Songs: "What You Waitin' For" by Stargard "Strokety Stroke" by The O'Jays, "Don't Stop, Get Off" by The Sylvers, "When Somebody Loves You Back" by Teddy Pendergrass, Heaven & Earth ("Guess Who's Back In Town" & "No Limit"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ain't We Funky Now" by the Brothers Johnson, Dance Songs: "Holding On (When Love is Gone) by L.T.D., "Get Off" by Foxy, "If You Wanna Do A Dance" by The Spinners, "Strokety Stroke" by The O'Jays, "Smile" by The Emotions, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Paul Robeson", Song: "Blam!" Note: The airdates came from various sources like the Library of Congress files, the U.S. Articles with invalid date parameter in template, Lists of American non-fiction television series episodes, Lists of variety television series episodes, Barry White, Love Unlimited, The Temprees, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, The Dramatics, Barbara Mason, Ben E. King, Wilson Pickett, Betty Wright, The Modulations, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., Lakeside, Vanity, Kool Moe Dee, Angela Winbush and Ronald Isley, Sylvia, The Moments, Ecstasy, Passion & Pain, The Fifth Dimension, Al Wilson, Formula IV, Graham Central Station, Zulema, Leon Haywood, The Pointer Sisters, B.T. Initially hesitant to include hip-hop on his show, Don Cornelius couldn't deny the genre's skyrocketing appeal. Detectives have not found a suicide note and are talking to relatives about his mental state. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of the groundbreaking music show Soul Train,' has died. Band, "Heartbreaker" by Zapp, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Put Our Heads Together" by The O'Jays, Dance Songs: "Automatic Man" by Michael Sembello, "Put Our Heads Together" by The O'Jays, "Wet My Whistle" by Midnight Star, "I'm Ready If You're Ready" by The Gap Band, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Heartbreaker" by Zapp, "Private Party" by Bobby Nunn, "Wet My Whistle" by Midnight Star, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Jeffrey Osborne", Song: "Put Our Heads Together" by The O'Jays, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Automatic Man" by Michael Sembello, Dance Songs: "Action" by Evelyn "Champagne" King, "Joystick" by The Dazz Band, "Nubian Nut" by George Clinton, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Wanted Your Love" by Luther Vandross, Dance Songs: "Joystick" by Dazz Band, "Automatic" by The Pointer Sisters, "Body Talk (instrumental version)" by The Deele, "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Let the Music Play" by Shannon, Music Videos: ("How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye" and "Heartbreaker"), Dance Songs: "Automatic" by The Pointer Sisters, "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins, "Lovelite" by O'Bryan, "Dancing in the Sheets" by Shalamar, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Politics of Dancing" by Re-Flex, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Heart of Rock and Roll" by Huey Lewis & the News, Dance Songs: "Lovelite" by O'Bryan, "Freakshow On The Dance Floor" by The Bar-Kays, "She's Strange" by Cameo, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Dancing In The Sheets" by Shalamar, This episode marks the beginning of the 14th season of, Dance Songs: "When Doves Cry" by Prince & the Revolution, "State of Shock" by The Jacksons & Mick Jagger, "17" by Rick James, "Are We Ourselves" by The Fixx, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jungle Love" by The Time. Reverend Jesse Jackson joins Don Cornelius for an interview and a clip from the documentary "Wattstax" is shown. 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. 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. B.B. ", The Rev. Cornelius also introduced the annual Soul Train Music Awards in 1985 to extend the brand (it ran until 2008), followed by the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards and the Soul Train Christmas Starfest. It was renamed to its current title during the . ", "I still remember my first time on soul train," he wrote, "what an experience. He featured trend-setting black dancers and invited such breakout African-American talents asMarvin Gaye,ArethaFranklinandBarry Whiteto perform. Singer-actor Ginuwine remembered the smooth-voiced producer as "someone who paved the way for black music. Cornelius married his childhood sweetheart, Delores Harrison, in 1956. Pool/Getty Images. It showcased such legendary artists as Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Barry White and brought the best R&B, soul and later hip-hop acts to TV and had teenagers dance to them. There was certainly a market for it, as the only other show on TV made by Black creators for Black viewers was Soul! "Soul Train" followed some of the "Bandstand" format, as it had an audience and young dancers. ", "He made an indelible impact on American television, one that will continue to be appreciated for generations to come," Portnow said. Herbie Hancock was more than a mere jazz pianist and keyboarder. Moody reported from New York. Rather, Jesus simply said: "Lazarus has fallen asleep.". In 2006, Whitney Houston filed for divorce from Bobby Brown, reported MTV News. 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 . 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. 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. It was the end of a long ride. "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. 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. Don Cornelius, television personality and the creator of "Soul Train" was found dead in his home in Sherman Oaks, California Wednesday morning. https://t.co/BREBIi7oLh. It's going to be about some of the things that really happened on the show.". During his rocky divorce battle with his ex-wife, Viktoria, TMZ reported that Cornelius made a morbid request in the couples divorce papers. Starting with episode 76, the show's theme was changed to "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", written by Gamble and Huff and performed by MFSB and the Three Degrees. 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. Season 22 is Don Cornelius's last season as host. 3 Don Cornelius has been accused of sexually assaulting Playboy bunnies Credit: Getty 3 Im Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul.. 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. 1997. Soul Train institutes a new theme: "Up on Soul Train" by R&B group The Whispers. Other entertainers and music fans also shared their thoughts about the show and its creator on Twitter, where both Cornelius and "Soul Train" were top topics Wednesday. In second place: Donna Allen and Willie Kearney of Tampa, Florida. Soul Train discovered talents like Rosie Perez and Jeffrey Daniel who would star in Oscar-nominated films and teach Michael Jackson how to moonwalk. 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. 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. 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. Inside Soul Train And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images. 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. The troubled romance ends in splitsville. Part of HuffPost Black Voices. 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. 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