Hence, there is no conscious existence after death. 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. "I am 72 years old. Starting with this season, Dorian Gregory takes over as host. The program moved to its location at Hollywood Center Studios, and would remain there until season 22. Im Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul.. "It was a tremendous opportunity that changed their careers and the whole music industry. It wouldnt be the Soul Train dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project, he said. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. In 1973, Cornelius hand picked Proctor to join the Don Cornelius & The Soul Train Gang Presents stadium tour. 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! During his rocky divorce battle with his ex-wife, Viktoria, TMZ reported that Cornelius made a morbid request in the couples divorce papers. Cornelius began by hosting "The Soul Train" at Chicago high schools. While issuing a traffic ticket, Cornelius was advised by the motorist he had stopped that with his resonant voice, he should get into broadcasting. Sources say there were no. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Police found the TV icon dead in his home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. At its peak, Cornelius show thrived during the disco era. Moody reported from New York. Associated Press writers Robert Jablon, Anthony McCartney, Lynn Elber and Sandy Cohen in Los Angeles contributed to this report. A remixed version of the theme song, "TSOP '89", is introduced in this season. We're told. "From that moment on, it was my lifetime ambition to be on that program.". At this point, once all of the 56 episodes of The Best of Soul Train had been aired, a select few out of the 56 were reaired again for this season. 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. D.J." "No one was blatant enough to say that.". 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. 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. Aretha Franklin appeared at the height of her career. History Clip: "I Want You Back" (from Episode #35, October 7, 1972), Midpoint Song: "Chase" by Georgio Moroder, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Contact" by Edwin Starr, Dance Songs: "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart, "Keep on Dancin" by, Midpoint Song: "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" by The Jacksons, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Knock On Wood" by Amii Stewart, Dance Songs: "Shake Your Body Down To The Ground" by The Jacksons, "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart, "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches & Herb, "Knock On Wood" by Amii Stewart, "Keep On Dancing" by Gary's Gang, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Rick James", Song: "I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" by Gonzalez, Dance Songs: "Bustin' Loose" by Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, "I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" by Gonzalez, "Heaven Knows" by Donna Summer, "Anger" by Marvin Gaye, "Aqua Boogie" by Parliament, Spotlight Dance Routine: Cheryl Song & Randy Thomas, Song "Keep On Dancin'" by Gary's Gang, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "All Night Dancin'" by The Jacksons, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Jamal Wilkes"; Song: "Contact" by Edwin Starr, Arpeggio ("Love & Desire" & "Spellbound"), Spotlight Dance Routine: Janice Carr & Abe Clark, Song: "Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" by Gonzalez, Dance Songs: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer, "High on Your Love Suite" by Rick James, "What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers, "Dance With You" by Carrie Lucas, Dance Routine Spotlight: Cheryl Song and Janice Carr dance to "Night Dancin'" by, Midpoint Song: "Don's Place" by The Hollywood Disco Jazz Band", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hot Number" by Foxy, Dance Songs: "I Wanna Be With You" by The Isley Brothers, "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer, "I Don't Want Nobody Else" by, Dance Spotlight Routine: Sherri Foster & Vince Carlos dance to "Hot Number" by Foxy, Midpoint Song: "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Night Dancin'" by Taka Boom, Dance Songs: "Seeing You This Way" by Minnie Riperton, "I'm A Woman" by Minnie Riperton, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Minnie Riperton", Song: "Reasons" by Minnie Riperton, Special Dance Routine: Lorraine Fields and Larry Vickers, Song: "Special Things" by Minnie Riperton, Dance Songs: "The Boss" by Diana Ross, "Let Your Feeling Show" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Sing a Happy Song" by The O'Jays, Professional Dance Routine: Frances Lee Morgan and, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Working Day and Night" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)" by The Isley Brothers, "Do You Love What You Feel" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, "Lover And Friend" by Minnie Riperton, "How Did You Know It Was Me?" Seen here performing on, Part of the motivation for Don Cornelius to create. ", "He made an indelible impact on American television, one that will continue to be appreciated for generations to come," Portnow said. Cornelius, the suave, ultra-cool emcee, made "Soul Train" appointment viewing by creating a show that showed another side of black music and culture. Early life and career [ edit] It showed us that we, too, have a place on TV.". TV Shows. 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.He was 75 Franklin called Cornelius "an American treasure. "When we rolled it out, there were only eight takers," he recalled in a 2006 interview with The Associated Press. 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. Pharrell Williams, "Feelin' You (Part II)" by Solange Knowles, "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z feat. 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. Jada Pinkett Smith, "Satisfaction" by Eve, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Girl Talk" by TLC, Dance Songs: "Satisfaction" by Eve, "Jenny From The Block" by Jennifer Lopez, "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z feat. His death prompted many to speak of the positive influence he and his show had on pop culture, music and the black community. Earvin "Magic" Johnson also cited Cornelius' business acumen. Named 2017's Obituary Writer of the Year by the Society of Professional Obituary Writers. Updated: 10:27 ET, Feb 2 2022 SOUL Train host Don Cornelius has been accused of "locking up" and sexually assaulting two Playboy bunnies. 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. "His reach is just amazing, and personally he was such a charming man," she continued, calling Cornelius "a great interviewer who knew how to connect to artists" and had "the best voice in the world.". Oct 15, 2021 01:30 P.M. Damita Jo Freeman was a fresh talent back then on "Soul Train" but she's already a great dancer. and "Sugar, Sugar"), Dance Songs: "Boogie On Reagge Woman" by Stevie Wonder, "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" by Barry White, "Struttin'" by Billy Preston, "One Tear" by Eddie Kendricks, Dance Songs: "Rhyme Time People" by Kool & the Gang, "When Will I See You Again" by The Three Degrees, "Funky President" by James Brown, "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" by Barry White, Soul Train Scramble Word: "David Ruffin", Song: "Whatever You Got, I Want" by The Jackson 5, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Midnight Sky" by The Isley Brothers, Ike & Tina Turner ("Oh My My", "Sexy Ida", "Nutbush City Limits" and "River Deep, Mountain High"), Dance Songs: "Happy People" by the Temptations, "Get Dancin'" by Disco Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes, and "Boogie On Reggae Woman" by Stevie Wonder, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Barbara Mason"; Song: "Boogie On Reggae Woman" by Stevie Wonder, Dance Songs: "Midnight Sky" by The Isley Brothers and "Tell me What You Want" By Jimmy Ruffin, Midpoint Song: "Heartbreak Road" by Bill Withers, Dance Songs: "Dance The Kung Fu" by Carl Douglas, "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle, "Pick Up The Pieces" by The Average White Band, "Get Dancin'" by Disco-Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Once You Get Started" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, Dance Songs: "Express" by B.T. by Portrait, "All Day, All Night" by Stephanie Mills, "Letterman" by K-Solo, Immature ("Da Munchies" & "I Wanna Know You That Way"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Push" by Tisha Campbell, Dance Songs: "Da Munchies" by Immature, "Get Away" by Bobby Brown, "Don't Walk Away" by Jade, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Dizzy Gillespie"; Song: "All Day, All Night" by Stephanie Mills, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Letterman" by K-Solo, Dance Songs: "Hip Hop Hooray" by Naughty By Nature, "Reminisce" by Mary J. Blige, "Happy Days" by Silk, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Henry Cisneros"; Song: "Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" by Digable Planets, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Hat 2 Da Back" by TLC, Dance Songs: "Slow Down" by Heavy D. & the Boyz, "Hat 2 Da Back" by TLC, "Happy Days" by Silk, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Dawnn Lewis"; Song: "Never Do You Wrong" by Stephanie Mills, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Reminisce" by Mary J. Blige, Dance Songs: "Good Ol' Days" by Levert, "Honey Dip" by Portrait, "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" by Digable Planets, "Ditty" by Paperboy. "His beautiful, deep voice and measured pace always sounded warm and familiar to the millions who admired and followed his broadcasts. ", On his blog, music mogul Russell Simmons called Cornelius "one of the greatest music legends there was. 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. In 2008, he was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence for beating his wife, after which he pled no contest and served three years probation. After looking at 29 Soul Train photos, take a look at 44 classic photos of '90s hip-hop culture. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock and gospel artists also appeared. Police Officer Sara Faden said authorities have ruled out foul play. By Jacob Shelton. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. The dates shown are original air dates, but some dates are approximate because in the 1970s, most syndication markets did not get the episodes at the same time, so the dates shown are the first airings of the episodes. "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.". The clothes were so comfortable, colorful, and expressive. The History Of Soul Train. After only a year, Soul Train started securing sponsorships, moved to Los Angeles and expanded into national syndication on October 2, 1971. Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008. And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: Soul Train was initially created as a local showcase for the musical talents and dancers of Chicago. 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