Soul Train Line O'Jays Love Train.flv, jimmieskaggs, Nov 12, 2010
Soul Train Line to the O'Jays Love Train
I don't know what year this was filmed. If you know, please share it in the comment section below. Thanks!
Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post presents seven YouTube videos of 1970s episodes of the Soul Train television series.
I arbitrarily selected all of these videos and the ones whose filming dates have been identified are from 1971 to 1974.
I'm particularly interested in showcasing the types of afro hair styles and other hair styles that were worn by that show's producer/host Don Cornelius, its teenage dancers, and some of its guest artists.
These videos also focus on the dances that were performed by those teenagers and the clothes that they and some of Soul Train's guest artists wore.
The summary for Showcase video #2 presents some information about Soul Train.
The content of this post is presented for historical, socio-cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Don Cornelius, and all those who are featured in these videos. Thanks to the artists whose music is featured in these showcase videos and thanks to all the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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ADDITIONAL SHOWCASE VIDEOS
These videos and showcase video #1 aren't given in chronological order. Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Soul Train Line 1974 (Earth, Wind & Fire - Mighty Mighty)
MyRhythmNSoul TV, Jun 6, 2014
A "Soul Train Line," takes place when all the
dancers form two lines with a space in the middle for dancers to strut down and
dance in consecutive order. Originally, this consisted of a couple—with men on
one side and women on the other. In later years, men and women had their own
individual lineups. Sometimes, new dance styles or moves were featured or
introduced by particular dancers. In addition, there was an in-studio group of
dancers who danced along to the music as it was being performed. Rosie Perez,
Damita Jo Freeman, Darnell Williams, Carmen Electra, Nick Cannon, MC Hammer,
Jermaine Stewart, Fred "Rerun" Berry, Laurieann Gibson, Pebbles, and
NFL legend Walter Payton were among those who got noticed dancing on the
program over the years. Two former dancers, Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel,
enjoyed years of success as members of the R&B group Shalamar after they
were chosen by Soul Train talent booker/record promoter Dick Griffey and
Cornelius to replace the group's original session singers in 1978.
Soul Train is an American musical variety television program, which aired in syndication from 1971 until 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer.
Production was suspended following the 2005--06 season, with
a rerun package (known as The Best of Soul Train) airing for two years
subsequently. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence
(during later seasons) contained a claim that it was the "longest-running
first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history," with over
1,100 episodes produced from the show's debut through the 2005-06 season.
Despite the production hiatus, Soul Train will continue to hold this honor until
at least 2016, if and when its nearest competitor, Entertainment Tonight,
completes its 35th season. (If ET does not complete a 35th season, Wheel of
Fortune would pass in 2018 if it continues to air.)
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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_Train
"Soul Train is an American musical variety television
show. After airing locally on WCIU-TV in Chicago, Illinois, for a year, the
popular series then aired nationally in syndication from October 2, 1971, to
March 25, 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured
performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists. The series was created by
Don Cornelius, who also served as its first and longest-serving host and
executive producer."...
SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Staple Singers - Respect Yourself (1971)
moondoggy, Jun 14, 2020
SHOWCASE VIDEO- #4- Soul Train Line 1973 | Fred Wesley & The JB’s - Doing It Death
mychannel32, Jun 14, 2024
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5-Soul Train Line Evil Earth Wind & Fire
steve3, Apr 17, 2011
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"Evil" is the title of this Earth, Wind, And Fire song.
This comment from that video's discussion thread identifies the year this clip was filmed:
@CJHarrison87, 2024
"Classic from 1973! ❤️🔥"
SHOWCASE VIDEO #6- GEORGE McCRAE ROCK YOUR BABY 1974
DJ Ido mix oficial, Apr 7, 2021
flash back 1974
steve3, Dec 24, 2010
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"This still go hard 2019. The entire team was getting it! I got love for the ladies but ain’t nothing like seeing the brothers hit the floor