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. Express, "Feel The Need" by Graham Central Station, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Miracles", Song: "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Dance Songs: "What I'm Gonna Do With You" by Barry White, "I Didn't Know" by The Three Degrees, "Express" by B.T. 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. Movies. 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. A remixed version of the theme song, "TSOP '89", is introduced in this season. Cornelius himself pitched Soul Train as the "American Bandstand of color." After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines, then held a series of odd jobs, including car salesmen and cop. Ton! Express, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "You + Me = Love" by The Undisputed Truth. He was sentenced to three years probation. Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 - August 13, 1971), known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll.A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer.A master of the instrument, he played tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone. Soul Train" & "Mr. It wouldnt be the Soul Train dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project, he said. Band, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Rockit" by Herbie Hancock, Dance Songs: "Get It Right" by Aretha Franklin, "I Can Make You Dance" by Zapp, "Crazy" by The Manhattans, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Cold Blooded" by Rick James, Dance Songs: "Party Train" by The Gap Band, "Fix It" by Teena Marie, "Kick it Live from 9 to 5" by The Sugarhill Gang, "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bad Lady" by Stone City Band, Dance Songs: "Kick It Live from 9-5" by The Sugarhill Gang, "Show Me The Way" by Skyy, "Cold Blooded" by Rick James, "Don't You Get So Mad" by Jeffrey Osborne, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Mary Bethune", Song: "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, Dance Songs: "Show Me the Way" by Skyy, "Cold Blooded" by Rick James, "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, "Party Train" by The Gap Band, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Kick it Live from 9 to 5" by the Sugarhill Gang, Dance Songs: "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, "I'm Ready (If You're Ready)" by The Gap Band, "Tell Me If You Still Care" by The S.O.S. Associated Press writers Robert Jablon, Anthony McCartney, Lynn Elber and Sandy Cohen in Los Angeles contributed to this report. The dates shown are the first airings of the episodes. 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!" 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. 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. While "American Bandstand" featured black artists, it was more of a showcase for white artists and very mainstream black performers. Don Cornelius, the creator and voice of "Soul Train," has died at age 75. Pool/Getty Images. In addition to highlighting famed African American singers and local teenage dancers, Soul Train became a brand that spawned Soul Train Records in 1975, The Soul Train Music Awards, and. To win a Soul Train Music Award meant that the most sophisticated tastemakers in the world loved your work.". Police Officer Sara Faden said authorities have ruled out foul play. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get The Point" by C.E.B. Soul Train turned into a national show filmed in Los Angeles by 1971 and premiered on Oct. 2. Tone! The Pointer Sisters . In 2009, he was sentenced to three years' probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor spousal battery. Note: The airdates came from various sources like the Library of Congress files, the U.S. "I have known him since I was 19 years old and James Brown had me speak on 'Soul Train,'" Sharpton said in a statement. By that time, there were more options for black artists to appear on mainstream shows, and on shows like "American Bandstand," blacks could be seen dancing along with whites. Soul Train Line Song: "Bling Bling" by B.G. 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. 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. Jesse Jackson told KNX-Los Angeles that Cornelius "was a transformer.". Pharrell Williams, "Choppa Style" by Choppa feat. TV Shows. The first theme song was the 1963 recording of "Hot Potato", performed by King Curtis; the song used for the bumpers was "Familiar Footsteps" by Gene Chandler. & 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! "I want to finalize this divorce before I die.". Don Cornelius became one of the first Black men to own . Lines of aspiring youths eager for a chance circled the network building. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes Grand Prize Presentation, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I'll Be" by Foxy Brown feat. Last year's awards were held on Nov. 27 in Atlanta, with Earth Wind & Fire receiving the "Legend Award.". A radio news announcer by trade, Cornelius began moonlighting at WCIU-TV in the 1960s. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Don Cornelius dances down the Soul Train Line with Jean Terrell and Lynda Laurence of the Supremes on Soul Train episode 62, aired 5/26/1973. 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. Kelly, "Runaway" by Janet Jackson, Soul Train Line: "Love and Happiness" by MC Hammer, Dance Songs: "Tonight's Da Night" by Kris Kross, "We Got It" by Immature, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Runaway" by Janet Jackson, Dance Songs: "We Got It" by Immature, "No One Else" by Total, "You Want This Party Started" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Thank God It's Friday" by R. Kelly, Dance Songs: "Thank God It's Friday" by R. Kelly, "What's Up Star?" Express, Ralph Carter, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Deniece Williams, Brass Construction, Peaches and Herb, Captain Sky. In 2006, Whitney Houston filed for divorce from Bobby Brown, reported MTV News. 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. Soul Train was the brainchild of Chicago radio announcer Don Cornelius. Cornelius proved himself a natural. 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. In addition to African-American stars like The OJays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and James Brown, Cornelius brought in white blue-eyed soul artists like David Bowie,Elton Johnand Hall & Oates who had crossover hits. 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. Had it not been for Don Cornelius we would not have ever transcended from the Chitlin circuit to become mainstream cultural trendsetters. 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. "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. Toni! The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. 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. . Dance Songs: "Make It Funky" by James Brown, "Love Machine" by McKinley Jackson and The Politicians "Call My Name, I'll Be There" by Wilson Pickett, "The Breakdown'" by Rufus Thomas, "Gotta Get Over The Hump" by Simtec & Wylie, Soul Train Gang Q & A: Gladys Knight & the Pips, Highlighted Soul Train Gang Dancers: Jan Robinson & Rodney Moss, Dwayne Dirk & Natalia Combs, Denee Williams & Von Founder, Dance Contest Winners: Renee Armalon, Tony Crandle, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Love You Save" by The Jackson 5, Soul Train Scramble Board: "Issac Hayes"; Song: "Love Machine" by McKinley Jackson and the Politicians, Soul Train Scramble Board: "Aretha Franklin", Dance Songs: "Shaft" by Issac Hayes, Do The Funky Penguin by "Rufus Thomas", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Respect Yourself" by The Staple Singers, Soul Train Scramble Board: "Jerry Butler", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get Down" by Curtis Mayfield, Dance Songs: "90 Day Freeze (On Her Love)" by 100 Proof (Aged In Soul), "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin, "Groove On" by Isaac Hayes, "Make It Funky" by James Brown, "Natural Man" by Lou Rawls, Soul Train Gang Q & A: Martha and the Vandellas, Soul Train Scramble Board: "The Miracles", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Can You Stand The Pressure" by Bobby Freeman, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin, Dance Songs: "Let Me See You Do That Thing" by King Floyd, "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" by The Temptations, Soul Train Gang Q & A: Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Soul Train Scramble Board: "Curtis Mayfield", Dance Songs: "I'm A Greedy Man" by James Brown, Soul Train Scramble Board: "Johnny Taylor", Soul Train Scramble Board: "Dionne Warwick", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Groove Me" by King Floyd, Dance Contest Winners: Cookie Morris & Randy Gardner, Dance Songs: "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey, "I Gotcha" by Joe Tex, "Stanger" by Sister Rose Stone, Soul Train Line Song: "You Want It, You Got It" by The Detroit Emeralds, Soul train Line Dance Song: Hey Big Brother by Rare Earth, Dance Songs: "Now Run And Tell That" by Denise LaSalle, Soul Train Scramble Board: James Brown | Lay Away by Isley Brothers, Dance Contest; Carolyn Hines & Walter Tucker | Talkin Loud & Sayin Nothing by James Brown, Soul Train Line Dance Song: Hey Big Brother by Rare Earth, Dance Songs: "Eeny-Meeny-Miney-Mo" by The 8th Day, "Talking Loud and Saying Nothing" by James Brown, Soul Train Dance Contest: Winners - Tanya Gram & Tony Jones; 2nd place -, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers, Soul Train Dance Line Song: Hey Man/We Gotta Get You A Woman by The Four Tops, Dance Songs: Follow The Wind by The Midnight Movers, Dance Songs: "Funk Factory" by Wilson Pickett, "Zing! 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