A police cruiser sat parked at the entryway of Cornelius' home on a two-lane stretch of Mulholland Drive in the hills above Los Angeles as detectives searched inside. 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. Aretha Franklin appeared at the height of her career. 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. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes Grand Prize Presentation, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I'll Be" by Foxy Brown 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. Kelly, The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley & Kim Johnson ("Busted"), Music Video: Ron Isley ("The Look of Love"), Dance Songs: "What Would You Do (Remix)" by The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley, "Baby Boy" by, Scramble Word: unknown; Song: "Holidae In" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Way You Move" by, C.L. Last year's awards were held on Nov. 27 in Atlanta, with Earth Wind & Fire receiving the "Legend Award.". by The Brothers Johnson. by Naughty By Nature, Dance Songs: "Cream" by Prince and the New Power Generation, "Every Day All Day" by Naughty by Nature, "Running Back to You" by Vanessa Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "D-O-G Me Out (Remix)" by Guy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Let's Stay Together" by Guy, Dance Songs: "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" by Naughty By Nature, "I Love You Smile" by Shanice, "Blue Cheese" by UMC, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Spend a Little Time" by Keith Sweat & Charlie Wilson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" by Naughty By Nature, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" by TLC, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jam" by Michael Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Warm It Up" by Kris Kross, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Saga Continues" by The Boys, Sue Ann Carwell ("7 Days, 7 Nights" & "Sex Or Love"), Dance Songs: "Keep On Walkin'" by CeCe Peniston, "Humpin' Around" by Bobby Brown, "1-4-all-4-1" by East Coast Family, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Deion Sanders"; Song: "Keep On Walkin'" by CeCe Peniston, Dance Songs: "1-4-all-4-1" by East Coast Family, ", Soul Train Scramble Word: "Charles Dutton", Song: "I Adore You" by Caron Wheeler, Gary Brown ("Somebody's Been Sleeping In My Bed"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jump Around" by House Of Pain, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Humpin' Around" by Bobby Brown, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Wanna Love You" by Jade, Jacci McGhee ("Skeeza" & "Something's On My Mind"), Dance Songs: "Push" by Tisha Campbell, "Da Munchies" by, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Ron Brown"; Song: "Don't Walk Away" by Jade, Music Video: Prince & the New Power Generation "Damn U", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get Away" by Bobby Brown, Dance Songs: "Letterman" by K-Solo, "Push" by Tisha Campbell, "Don't Walk Away" by Jade, "Get Away" by Bobby Brown, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Da Munchies" by Immature, Dance Songs: "Knock-N-Boots" by Wreckx-N-Effect, "Here We Go Again!" First awarded. Don Cornelius, the smooth-voiced television host who brought black music and culture into America's living rooms when he created the dance show "Soul Train," was found dead at his home in Los. Heavy D, Dance Songs: "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, "Snake In The Grass" by Midnight Star, "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli, "Real Love" by El DeBarge, K-9 Posse ("Ain't Nothin To It" & "The Beat is Military"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Club" by Marcus Lewis, Dance Songs: "Real Love" by El DeBarge, "Just Coolin'" by LeVert feat. 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! Im Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul.. People tuned into to see the musical acts, but the dancers soon became as much of a main attraction. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jeeps, Lex, Coupes, Bimaz and Benz" by the Lost Boyz, Dance Songs: "Sugar Hill" by AZ and Miss Jones, "Curiosity" by Aaron Hall, "You Used To Love Me" by Faith Evans, McDonald's Top Employee: Montez Winters (Waldorf, MD), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You Bring Me Joy" by Mary J. Blige, Dance Songs: "Curiosity" by Aaron Hall, "Jeeps, Lex, Coups, Bimaz, and Benz" by The Lost Boyz, McDonald's Top Restaurant Employee: Sheryl Burk (Woodway, WA), Soultry ("I'll Get Mine" and "Where Do Broken Hearts Belong"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Sugar Hill" by AZ and Miss Jones, Dance Songs: "You Used to Love Me" by Faith Evans, "You Bring Me Joy" by Mary J. Blige, McDonald's Top Restaurant Employee - Dwayne Harris (Bradenton, FL), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Soultry Funk" by MC Hammer, Dance Songs: "Best Friends (Remix)" by Brandy and Channel Live, "Take Me Higher" by Diana Ross, Vybe ("Warm Summer Dayz" and "Take It To The Front"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Vibin' (Bad Boy Remix)" by Boyz II Men, Dance Songs: "Take Me Higher" by Diana Ross, "Are You Ready" by Pebbles. 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. It's. During his rocky divorce battle with his ex-wife, Viktoria, TMZ reported that Cornelius made a morbid request in the couples divorce papers. The revolving guest-host format ends, and Mystro Clark takes over as permanent host at this point. 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. The studio itself went through a change. "We've been in discussions with several people about getting a movie off the ground," he said. Part of HuffPost Black Voices. In 1967, Cornelius joined WCIU-TV, a UHF station trying to reach minority audiences, and worked as a news and sports reporter. 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. "His beautiful, deep voice and measured pace always sounded warm and familiar to the millions who admired and followed his broadcasts. D.J." 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. 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. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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 institutes a new theme: "Up on Soul Train" by R&B group The Whispers. In 1975, Cornelius partnered withDick Griffeyto form Soul Train Records, an association that lasted three years. ("Annie May" and "Thinking of You "), Montell Jordan ("What's On Tonight" and "Tricks On My Mind"), "Ms. 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. The group suffered from financial problems and disbanded before the death of Lopez in 2002. Originally entitled Best R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year, it was first awarded during the 1997 ceremony. With the start of this season, Soul Train instituted a new theme: "Soul Train '75" by The Soul Train Gang. 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 . & Company, "Look What You've Done To My Heart" by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide. 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. Express, "L-O-V-E" by Al Green, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Dance Songs: "Reality" by James Brown, "One Beautiful Day" by Ecstacy Passion & Pain, "Satin Soul" by Love Unlimited Orchestra, Dance Songs: "Shake You Booty" by Bunny Siegler, "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Satin Soul" by Love Unlimited Orchestra, "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Dance Songs: "Sex Machine '75" by James Brown and "Dynomite" by Bazuka, Dance Songs: "Give The People What They Want" by The O'Jays, "I Didn't Know" by The Three Degrees, "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations, "Dynomite" by Bazuka, Dance Songs: "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations, "Spirit Of The Boogie" by Kool & the Gang, "The Bottle" by Joe Bataan, "Sex Machine" by James Brown, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Dramatics", Song: "What Am I Gonna Do With You" by Barry White, Dance Songs: "Baby That's Backatcha" by Smokey Robinson, "What Am I Gonna Do With You" by Barry White, "Dynomite" by Bazuka, "I Didn't Know" by The Three Degrees, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Billy Paul", Song: "Just A Little Bit Of You" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Fight The Power" by The Isley Brothers, "7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)" by Gary Toms Empire, "Sexy" by MFSB, "Happy Feelin'" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Forever Came Today" by The Jackson 5, The New Birth (""Grandaddy," "Dream Merchant" & "Forever"), Blue Magic ("Chasing Rainbows" & "Spell"). She said she used to finish her chores early on Saturday mornings so she could check out the latest music, fashions and dance moves on the show. 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. Over the years, her marriage to the singer was mired with controversy, drug abuse, physical abuse, and an alleged infidelity. 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. Rest In Peace Tyrone I learned of Tyrone Proctor passing away yesterday and really couldnt express my thoughts in a few sentences so I took time In Celebration of Tyrone Proctor Soul Train & Waacking Dance Legend, Inspiration and Friend. For two years beginning in the fall of 2006, the program presented archived episodes under the title "The Best of Soul Train". "We have maintained a friendship for the last 38 years. 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 Line Dance Song: "Now That We Found Love" by Heavy D. & the Boyz feat. He remained as the program's executive producer and expanded the brand into an annual awards show. Tone! In 2006, Whitney Houston filed for divorce from Bobby Brown, reported MTV News. 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. Earvin "Magic" Johnson also cited Cornelius' business acumen. The L.A. County Coroner's Department confirmed that Cornelius' cause of death was a self-inflicted . 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. Cornelius himself pitched Soul Train as the "American Bandstand of color." Phil Collins, "Scientific Love" by Midnight Star, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Material Thangz" by The Deele, Dance Songs: "Dangerous" by Natalie Cole, "Raspberry Beret" by Prince, "Innocent" by Alexander O'Neal, "Feel So Real" by Steve Arrington, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Material Thingz" by The Deele, Dance Songs: "Glow" by Rick James, "Body Snatchers" by Midnight Star, "Dangerous" by Natalie Cole, "Can You Help Me" by Jesse Johnson's Revue, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Kinda Girls We Like" by New Edition, Dance Songs: "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy, "Oh Sheila" by Ready for the World, "All Fall Down" by Five Star, "The Screams of Passion" by The Family, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Pop Life" by Prince & the Revolution, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Dance Electric" by Andre Cymone, Dance Songs: "Skoolology (Ain't No Strain)" by Rosie Gaines, "Pop Life" by Prince & the Revolution, "Stand By Me" by Maurice White, "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Freeway of Love" by Aretha Franklin, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "(Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street" by Chaka Khan, Soul Train Line Dance: "Digital Display" by Ready For The World, Dance Songs: "Crush On You" by The Jets, "Kiss" by Prince, "I'm Your Man" by Wham!, "Legs" by Art Of Noise, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Phillis Wheatley", Song: "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston, Soul Train Line Dance: "Hot" by Roy Ayers, Dance Songs: "Hot" by Roy Ayers, "Let Me Be the One" by Five Star, "Living in America" by James Brown, "Kiss" by Prince, Dance Songs: "Do It To Me Good (Tonight)" by, Soul Train Scramble Word: "William Gray", Song: "Kiss" by Prince, Soul Train Line Dance: "Crush On You" by The Jets, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Jammin' National Anthem" by Steve Arrington, Dance Songs: "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco, "Nasty" by Janet Jackson, "I'm Not Gonna Let" by Colonel Abrams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Crush on You" by The Jets, Soul Train Line Dance: "Givin' It To You" by "Skyy, Dance Songs: "Love of a Lifetime" by Chaka Khan, "Word Up" by Cameo, "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna, "You Be Illin" by Run DMC, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Private Number" by The Jets, Dance Songs: "Typical Male" by Tina Turner, "Private Number" by The Jets, "Higher Love" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald, Dance Songs: "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna, "Private Number" by The Jets, "Love of a Lifetime" by Chaka Khan, "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie, Special Guests: Henry Laurence and Todd Christenson from The, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Word Up" by Cameo, Soul Train Scramble Word: "William Gray"; Song: "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent" by Gwen Guthrie, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Love Of A Lifetime" by Chaka Khan, Dance Songs: "When I Think of You" by Janet Jackson, "Word Up" by Cameo, "Ain't Nothing Goin' On But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Gravity" by James Brown, Genobia Jeter ("All Of My Love" & "Peace Of Mind"), Soul Train History Book: "A House is Not a Home" (from Episode 405, November 27, 1982), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Til My Baby Comes Home", Dance songs: "Talk To Me" by Chico DeBarge, ", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Nail It To The Wall" by Stacy Lattisaw, Dance Songs: "Control" by Janet Jackson, "Gravity" by James Brown, "Sweet Love" by Anita Baker, "Talk To Me" by Chico DeBarge, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Crazay" by Jesse Johnson, Dance Songs: "Sexy" by Klymaxx, "Sex Appeal" by Georgio, "Control" by Janet Jackson, "Candy" by Cameo, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Victory" by Kool & the Gang, Dance Songs: "I Need Your Loving" by the Human League, "Sex Appeal" by Georgio, "Once in a Lifetime Groove" by New Edition, "Sexy" by Klymaxx, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Control" by Janet Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "If I Say Yes" by, Dance Songs: "She (I Can't Resist)" by Jesse Johnson, "If I Say Yes" by Five Star, "Serious" by Donna Allen, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "He Wants My Body" by Starpoint, Dance Songs: "Take It From Me" by The Commodores, "Serious" by Donna Allen, "Candy" by Cameo, ", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "She (I Can't Resist)" by Jesse Johnson, Dance Songs: "Rock-A-Lott" by Aretha Franklin, "D.Y.B.O." Starting with the ninth episode, Soul Train has a new theme song: "Soul Train '76" by The Soul Train Gang. by Barry White, "Deja Vu" by Dionne Warwick, Spotlight Dance Routine: Larry "Bobcat" Jeffries, Song: "Ladies Night" by Kool & the Gang, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Do You Love What You Feel" by, Midpoint Song: "Deja Vu" by Dionne Warwick, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "It's A Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)" by The Isley Brothers, Keith & Darrell ("Feel the Fever" and "Kickin' It Around"), Dance Songs: "(Ooh Wee) She's Killing Me" by Johnnie Taylor, "Dim All the Lights" by Donna Summer, "Get Ready" by Smokey Robinson, Midpoint Song: "In the Stone" by Earth, Wind & Fire, All Songs in the Dance segments performed by, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Aretha Franklin"; Song: "Ladies Only", Choreographed Dance Spotlight: Dancer dances to "Rock Steady", All songs in the Dance segments performed by, Soul Train History Clip: "Machine Gun" (from Episode 121, December 28, 1974), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Too Hot to Trot", Dance Songs: "Got To Love Somebody Today" by Sister Sledge, "Don't Push It Don't Force It" by Leon Haywood, "You Are My Heaven" by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, "Let's Boogie, Let's Dance" by The Spinners, ", Spotlight Dance Routine: Bobcat and Anton dancing to "And The Beat Goes On" by The Whispers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Love Injection" by Trussel, Dance Songs: "Masterjam" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, "Love Injection" by Trussel, "Every Generation" by Ronnie Laws. 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. Express, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You + Me = Love" by The Undisputed Truth. "Soul Train" was seen by some at first as the black "American Bandstand," the mainstay TV music show hosted by Dick Clark. Early life and career [ edit] This is a list of episodes that aired originally from October 2, 1971, to March 25, 2006. Dance Songs: "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan, "Take That To The Bank" by Shalamar, "Blame It On The Boogie" by The Jacksons, "Only You" by Teddy Pendergrass, "Shine On Silver Moon" by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Police found the TV icon dead in his home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. In 1973, Cornelius hand picked Proctor to join the Don Cornelius & The Soul Train Gang Presents stadium tour. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. ("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. Inside Soul Train And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images. He uses this theory as the inspiration for his first argument, which may be reconstructed as follows: 1. 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 The driver,Ed Cobb, was a radio personality, and he hired Cornelius as an announcer and substitute disc jockey for his station. "If I saw `American Bandstand' and I saw dancing and I knew black kids can dance better; and I saw white artists and I knew black artists make better music; and if I saw a white host and I knew a black host could project a hipper line of speech and I did know all these things [then it was reasonable to try]," he told the Associated Press in 1995. 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. . find out what ever happen to the 1971 TV dance show, Soul Train. Clark emulatedSoul Trainby producing an ABC-backed program calledSoul Unlimited. Died: June 6, 2020 ( Who else died. Soul Train became unmissable appointment viewing and a weekly party for millions every Saturday. Across its 35-year history the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists. Hence, there is no conscious existence after death. Dance Songs: "17" by Rick James, "Jungle Love" by The Time, "In the Midnight Hour" by Roger and The Mighty Clouds of Joy, "Ghostbusters" By Ray Parker, Jr. 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. 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. Dance Songs: "Born 2 B.R.E.E.D." Paul Natkin/WireImage. 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