CNN . 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. "It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project. ", Clarence Avant, former chairman of Motown Records, said, "Don Cornelius' legacy to music, especially black music, will be forever cemented in history. Toni! "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. Cornelius, who was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 1995 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said in 2006 he remained grateful to the musicians who made "Soul Train" the destination for the best and latest in black music. Soul Train institutes a new theme: "Up on Soul Train" by R&B group The Whispers. It's. He remained as the program's executive producer and expanded the brand into an annual awards show. The Soul Train Franchise Is One Of The Most Beloved Television Shows Of The Past 30 Years, Featuring Hip . Soul Train became unmissable appointment viewing and a weekly party for millions every Saturday. B.B. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. 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!" Stevie Wonder risked improvising a new song on stage while The Jackson 5 were practically regulars. By Jacob Shelton. Cornelius was the first host and executive producer. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This Time Around" by Michael Jackson & the Notorious B.I.G. D.J." Midpoint Song: "Got to Get You Into My Life" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Strokety Stroke" by The O'Jays, Dance Songs: "Get Off" by Foxy, "Shake And Dance With Me" by Con Funk Shun, "Don't Stop, Get Off" by The Sylvers, Charles Jackson ("Ooh Child" & "Passionate Breezes"), Midpoint Song: "I Like What You Do" By the Commodores, The Whispers ("(Let's Go) All The Way," "Chocolate Girl" and "(Olivia) Lost and Turned Out"), Dance Songs: "One Nation Under A Groove" by Funkadelic, "Strokety Stroke" by The O'Jays, "Got To Get You Into My Life" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Get Off" by Foxy, "Don't Stop, Get Off" by The Sylvers. 15. of 15. 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. He was sentenced to three years probation. "But more importantly, it was something that reflected young Black America.". But after a while, Clark dropped the show, and Cornelius and Clark teamed to co-produce specials for ABC. His death prompted many to speak of the positive influence he and his show had on pop culture, music and the black community. 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. The Pointer Sisters . Beyonc Knowles, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Satisfaction" by Eve, Deborah Cox ("The Morning After" and "Too Good to Be True"), Dance Songs: "Boy (I Need You)" by Mariah Carey, "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z feat. 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. Cornelius held down the hosting duties for most of that run, before stepping away in 1993. Soul Train (TV Series 1971-2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With the start of this season, Soul Train instituted a new theme: "Soul Train '75" by The Soul Train Gang. He was 75. The troubled romance ends in splitsville. Management was willing to listen but offered no financial backing, so Cornelius produced a pilot episode with his own money. by Monie Love, "Love Thang" by Intro, "Baby Be Mine" by Blackstreet, "Another Luv" by P.O.V. Named 2017's Obituary Writer of the Year by the Society of Professional Obituary Writers. While "American Bandstand" featured black artists, it was more of a showcase for white artists and very mainstream black performers. For more than a decade, Soul Train creator Don Cornelius labored to develop a film based on his influential musical variety program. LOS ANGELES Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of "Soul Train" who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Thinking Of You" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, "Dark 'N' Lovely" by Stevie Wonder, Soul Train Line Dance song: "Rocket 2 U" by The Jets, Dance Songs: "Rocket 2 U" by The Jets, "Get It" by Stevie Wonder feat. Jesse Jackson told KNX-Los Angeles that Cornelius "was a transformer.". 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. While the taxing schedule required dancers to film a month's worth of episodes in two days, Daniel came prepared: "When I'm looking back at the tapings, what really stands out to me are the colors. ", "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. Those efforts foundered, but his death from a self-inflicted . Fifty-six editions of the show, randomly selected and ranging in a time frame from 1973 through 1988, were re-aired during the 200607 and 200708 seasons. Soul Train was the brainchild of Chicago radio announcer Don Cornelius. "I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing of my friend, colleague, and business partner Don Cornelius," Quincy Jones said. The show's premise was nothing new. Soul Train's 50th anniversary in 2021 was celebrated in Harlem, New York, at the historic Apollo Theater. The show practically served as an audition tape for fellow Soul Train Dancer Rosie Perez, who would later be cast in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing and become a household name. The program returned to its former taping location at Metromedia Square, from its previous location at the Charlie Chaplin Studios; the show's taping would stay for only one year. Cornelius proved himself a natural. New Set Change: The Futuristic shapes and neon designs. The dates shown are the first airings of the episodes. "U will always be remembered.". Soul Train Line Song: "Bling Bling" by B.G. Queen Latifah. Soul Train was an American musical variety television show. Went The Strings Of My Heart" by The Trammps, "You're The Man" by Marvin Gaye, "Ride Sally Ride" by Dennis Coffey, Soul Train Gang Q & A: The Isley Brothers, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "We Got To Get You A Woman" by The Four Tops, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Whispers"; Song: "You Said A Bad Word" by Joe Tex, Dance Songs: "Pop That Thing" by The Isley Brothers, "I Wanna Be Where You Are" by Michael Jackson, "Is It You Girl" by Betty Wright, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Stylistics"; Song: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, Dance Songs: "Your Wonderful Sweet, Sweet Love" by The Supremes, "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" by The Temptations, "Power Of Love" by Joe Simon, Dance Contest Song: "Get On The Good Foot" by James Brown (winners: JC Thompson and Rhonda Brown), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hey Man-We Got To Get You A Woman" by The Four Tops, Creative Dance Award winners: Damita Jo Freeman and Perry Brown ("The Runaway"), The Isley Brothers ("Pop That Thang", "Work To Do" & "It's Too Late"), Luther Ingram ("If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Wanna Be Right" & "My Honey And Me"), Dance Songs: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart" by The Trammps, "Give Me Your Love" by Curtis Mayfield, "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Dance, Dance, Dance" by The Bar-Kays, Dance Contest Song: "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins (winners: Melanie Glenn and Courtney Glenn), Creative Dance Award Winners: Jimmy "Scoo B Doo" Foster and Jackie Irvin ("The Stop And Go"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This World" by the Staple Singers, Dance Songs: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers, "Get On The Good Foot" by James Brown, Dance Contest Song: "We The People" The Soul Searchers (winners: Janet Berraman and Gary Keyes), Eddie Kendricks ("Eddie's Love", "If You Let Me" & "Can I (, The Whispers ("I Only Meant To Wet My Feet" & "Life & Breath"), Dance Songs: "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, "Power of Love" by Joe Simon, "Your Wonderful Sweet, Sweet Love" by The Supremes, "Dance, Dance, Dance" by The Bar-Kays, Dance Contest Song: "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins (winners: Connie Blackino and Lamont Peterson), Creative Dance Award winners: Rhonda Brown and Reuben Williams ("The Whispers"), Dance Songs: "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, "Ain't That Peculiar" by Jermaine Jackson, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (instrumental)" by The Temptations, "Baby Sitter" by Betty Wright, "Slaughter" by Billy Preston, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This World" by The Staple Singers, Dance Contest Song: "We The People" by The Soul Searchers (winners: Cookie Morris and Randy Gardner), Dance Songs: "I'll Be Around" by the Spinners, "I Can Understand It" by Bobby Womack, "Slow Motion" by Johnny Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Slaughter" by Billy Preston, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Betty Wright", Song: "Woman, Don't Go Astray" by King Floyd, Dance Contest Song: "Get On The Good Foot" by James Brown (winners: Thelma Davis-Martin and Ralph Witherspoon), Dance Songs: "992 Arguments" by the O'Jays, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" by the Temptations Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This World' by the Staple Singers, Dance Contest Song: "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield (winners: Damita Jo Freeman and Jimmy "Scoo B Doo" Foster), Creative Dance Award winners: Edward Champion and Wanda Fuller ("the Tightrope"), Laura Lee ("If You Can Beat Me Rockin' (You Can Have My Chair)"), Dance Songs: "She's Taken My Part" by Irma Thomas, "If You Had A Change In Mind" by Tyrone Davis, "Ain't That Peculiar" by Jermaine Jackson, "Baby Sitter" by Betty Wright, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Love Train" by the O'Jays, Dance Contest Song: "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield (winners: Margaret Blake and Lil' Joe Chism), Creative Dance Award winners: Damita Jo Freeman and Jimmy "Scoo B Doo" Foster ("the Stop and Go"), Friends of Distinction ("Going In Circles" & "Now Is The Time"), Dance Songs: "You Ought To Be With Me" by Al Green, "Now Is The Time" by Friends of Distinction, "992 Arguments" by the O'Jays, "Slaughter" by Billy Preston, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins, Dance Contest Song: "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield (winners: Jeri Turner and Tony "Go-Go" Lewis), Dance Songs: "Work To Do" by The Isley Brothers, "(It's The Way) Nature Planned It" by Four Tops, "Corner Of The Sky" by Jackson 5, "I'm So Tired" by Bobby Bland, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Love Train" by The O'Jays, Soul Train Dance Contest Song: "Mama Told Me Not To Come" by Wilson Pickett (winners: Derek Bennett and Angelle Cave), Dance Songs: "Corner Of The Sky" by Jackson 5, "I Believe I'm Gonna Take This Ride" by Valerie Simpson, "Trouble Man" by Marvin Gaye, "(I've Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind" by Sir Joe Quarterman and Free Soul, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Stevie Wonder", song: "We Did It" by Syl Johnson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Cisco Kid" by War, Soul Train Dance Contest Song: "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder (winners: Niles Gay and LaQuinta Gross), Dance Songs: "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder, ", Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Johnny Williams", Song: "Keeper Of The Castle" by Four Tops, Creative Dance Award winners: Pat Davis and Gary Keys, dance by Damita Jo Freeman and Jimmy Foster ("the Slow Motion") *, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Cisco Kid" by War, Dance Songs: "I Got So Much Trouble In My Mind" by Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul, "Keeper Of The Castle" by The Four Tops, "Cisco Kid" by War, "I Got A Bag Of My Own" by James Brown, "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash, Fully Guaranteed ("We Can Make It Together"), Soul Train Scramble Word: "Spinners"; Song: "Kissing My Love" by Bill Withers, Dance Songs: "Mama Feel Good" by Lyn Collins, "Masterpiece" by The Temptations, "Stop And Go" by Bohannon Band, "Ain't No Woman (Like The One Ive Got)" by The Four Tops, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Mama Feel Good" by Lyn Collins, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Isley Brothers"; Song: "Girl You Need A Change Of Mind" by Eddie Kendricks, Dance Songs: "Ain't No Woman Like The One I Got" by The Four Tops, "Across 110th Street" by Bobby Womack, "Master Of Eyes" by Aretha Franklin, "Don't You Fool With My Soul" by Johnnie Taylor, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Daddy Could Swear, I Declare" by, Dance Songs: "Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out" by Bobby Womack, "Soul Makosa" by Afrique, "Think" by James Brown, "Finders Keepers" by Chairmen of the Board, James Brown - "Make It Funky," "Super Bad" and Medley: "Please, Please, Please" and "Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud" (from Episode #49, February 10, 1973), James Brown & Teddy Brown (James Brown's son) interview (from Episode #50, February 17, 1973), Chuck Berry - "Johnny B. Goode" (from Episode #66, July 7, 1973), Aretha Franklin - "Day Dreaming" (from Episode #56, April 14, 1973), Curtis Mayfield - "Superfly" (from Episode #45, January 6, 1973), The Temptations - "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" and "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" (from Episode #41, November 18, 1972), The Four Tops - "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)" (from Episode #50, February 17, 1973), The Supremes - "Floy Joy" and "Bad Weather" (from Episode #60, May 12, 1973), Jermaine Jackson feat. Updated: 10:27 ET, Feb 2 2022 SOUL Train host Don Cornelius has been accused of "locking up" and sexually assaulting two Playboy bunnies. ( John 11:11, New English Bible) Clearly, Jesus, who knew the truth . It grew from the underground LGBTQ+ club scene in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. He was pronounced dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound about an hour later at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to the coroner's office. "I have known him since I was 19 years old and James Brown had me speak on 'Soul Train,'" Sharpton said in a statement. Note: The airdates came from various sources like the Library of Congress files, the U.S. 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. "Don Cornelius was a pioneer & a trailblazer," Johnson wrote on Twitter. Michael Jackson, "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, "Kiss" by Total Contrast, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Thinking Of You" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "He Turned Me Out" by The Pointer Sisters, "Thinking Of You" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Girlfriend" by Pebbles, Dance Songs: "Girlfriend" by Pebbles, "Dark 'N' Lovely" by Stevie Wonder, "Thinking Of You" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Lovin' On Next To Nothin'" by. Winter said the department is investigating. Soul Train turned into a national show filmed in Los Angeles by 1971 and premiered on Oct. 2. 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. Superstars soon clamored to be on the show. "I am 72 years old. "He was the first African-American to create, produce, host & more importantly OWN his own show. Vee ("Chocolate" and "I'm Going Down"), BeBe & CeCe Winans ("Love of My Life" and Stay With Me), RajaNee ("Turn it Up" and "Walking Away"), Desree ("Feel So High" and "You Gotta Be"), Brownstone ("Grapevine" and "If You Love Me"), Da Brat ("Give It 2 You" and "Fa All Y'all"), Brian McKnight ("Crazy Love" and "On the Down Low"), Dance Songs: "Keep Their Heads Ringin" by Dr. Dre, "Rain Your Love Down" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This is How We Do it" by Montell Jordan, Dance Songs: "Papa Luv It" by LL Cool J, "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo. 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. 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King "I Like To Live The Love" (from Episode #74, October 6, 1973), The Staple Singers "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)" (from Episode #102, June 8, 1974), Smokey Robinson "Sweet Harmony" (from Episode #80, November 24, 1973), Tower Of Power "This Time It's Real" (from Episode #79, November 17, 1973), Marvin Gaye "Distant Lover" (from Episode #89, February 16, 1974), Sly & The Family Stone "I Want To Take You Higher" (from ST #105, 29-Jun-1974), Jackson 5 "Dancing Machine" (from ST #77, 03-Nov-1973), Johnny Mathis "Foolish" (from ST #88, 09-Feb-1974), Al Green "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)" (from ST #93, 06-Apr-1974), The O'Jays "Love Train" (from ST #57, 21-Apr-1973), Dance Songs: "Live It Up" by The Isley Brothers, "My Thang" by James Brown, "Boogie Joe The Grinder" by Quincy Jones, "Main Line" by Ashford & Simpson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ballero" by War, The Joneses ("Hey, Babe" & "Sugar Pie Guy"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Live it Up" by The Isley Brothers, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "James Brown"; Song: "Midnight Flower" by The Four Tops, Dance Songs: "You Haven't Done Nothin'" by Stevie Wonder, "Kalimba Story" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "My Thang" by James Brown, The Miracles ("Do It Baby" and "What is a Heart Good For"), Michael Jackson ("What You Don't Know", "Whatever You Got, I Want" & "If I Don't Love You This Way"), Dance Songs: "Papa Don't Take No Mess" by James Brown, "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White, "Boogie On Reggae Woman" by Stevie Wonder, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Sugar Pie Guy" by The Joneses, The Chi-Lites ("That's How Long" & "You Got to Be the One"), Bloodstone ("That's Not How It Goes" & "I Need Time"), Ashford & Simpson ("Everybody's Got to Give It Up," "Spoiled," and a medley at the piano), The 5th Dimension ("Soul and Inspiration" and "Harlem"), Al Wilson ("La La Peace Song" and "Willoughby Brook"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Cold Blooded" James Brown, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "James Brown"; Song: "Hey Pocky Way" by, Dance Songs: "Loose Booty" Sly and the Family Stone, "Time" by The Mighty Clouds of Joy, "In the Bottle" by Brother to Brother, Midpoint Song: "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White, Dance Songs: "Funky President" by James Brown, "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas, "I Like What You Give" by Jos Feliciano, "I Can't Leave You Alone" by George McCrae, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Release Yourself" by Graham Central Station, The Moments ("What's Your Name?" 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