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. Pharrell Williams, "Feelin' You (Part II)" by Solange Knowles, "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z feat. While "American Bandstand" featured black artists, it was more of a showcase for white artists and very mainstream black performers. Soul music icon Pati LaBelle and her Labelle bandmates Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash performing on Dec. 7, 1974. Also for the next four years, the show used a revolving guest-host format. 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. I have significant health issues," Cornelius said. 1997. D.J." "His beautiful, deep voice and measured pace always sounded warm and familiar to the millions who admired and followed his broadcasts. Snoop Dogg, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "It's All About U" by SWV, Dance Songs: "Let's Get Down" by Tony! It aired in syndication from October 2, 1971, to March 25, 2006. Aretha Franklin appeared at the height of her career. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Cornelius body was discovered by a family member at around 4 a.m. in his Encino home on Mulholland Drive. Roxanne Shant, Dance Songs: "Static" by James Brown, "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown, "Don't Rock The Boat" by Midnight Star, "Single Girls" by The Dazz Band, Dance Songs: "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown, "Single Girls" by Dazz Band, "Take Your Time" by Pebbles, Soul Train Scramble Board: "Ben Johnson", Song: "A Nightmare On My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Static" by James Brown, Dance Songs: "Take Your Time" by Pebbles, "Dial My Heart" by The Boys, "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown, "A Nightmare On My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Single Girls" by The Dazz Band, Dance Songs: "Language Of Love" by Karyn White, "Snake In The Grass" by Midnight Star, "The Lover In Me" by Sheena Easton, "Him Or Me" by Today, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, Dance Songs: "The Club" by Marcus Lewis, "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, "Start Of A Romance" by Skyy, "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Just Coolin'" by LeVert feat. Proctor went on to choreograph music videos, including Jody Watleys Still a Thrill, in which he also appeared. The very first opening sequence of "Soul Train" was an animated stick figure train going down cartoon tracks and puffs up the logo. 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." The History Of Soul Train. "It was a tremendous opportunity that changed their careers and the whole music industry. He choreographed the first major music videos to feature both in the late 1980s. Beyonc (4) This page lists the winners and nominees for the Soul Train Music Award for Best Album of the Year. 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. 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. Heavy D, "Real Love" by Jody Watley, "Teddy's Jam" by Guy, "Mismatch" by Apollonia, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Crucial" by New Edition, Dance Songs: "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli, "Crucial" by New Edition, "Real Love" by El DeBarge, Dance Songs: "Ain't Nothing But A Feeling" by Patti LaBelle, "New Attitude" by Patti LaBelle, "Be Yourself" by Patti LaBelle, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Patti LaBelle", Song: "Oh, People" by Patti LaBelle, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Got It Like That" by Patti Labelle, Music Video: Eddie Murphy ("Put Your Mouth On Me"), Dance Songs: "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson, "Super Lover" by Barry White, "It's No Crime" by Babyface, "Spend The Night" by Guy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bust A Move" by Young MC, Dance Songs: "On Our Own" by Bobby Brown, "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul, "Bust a Move" by Young M.C., "My Fantasy" by Guy, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson, Michael Cooper ("Just What I Like" and "Should Have Been You"), Finest Hour ("Make That Move" and "You Know How I Like It"), Dance Songs: "Rub You the Right Way" by Johnny Gill, "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe, "Funhouse" by Kid n' Play, "All Around the World" by Lisa Stansfield, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "State of the World" by Janet Jackson, Dance Songs: "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe, "Love Is Like An Itchin' In My Heart" by The Good Girls, "Shake It Up!" 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. (Pretty Young Thing)" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Little Red Corvette" by Prince, "Joy" by Marvin Gaye, "Gigolo" by O'Bryan, "Boogie Down" by Al Jarreau, Soul Train History Book: "Distant Lover" (taken from episode #89, March 2, 1974), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Third World Girl", Dance Songs: "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, "Side By Side" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "On the One for Fun" by the Dazz Band, "Boogie Down" by Al Jarreau, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Raid" by Lakeside, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Candy Man" by the Mary Jane Girls, Dance Songs: "Candy Man" by Mary Jane Girls, "Sweat" by The System, "Tonight" by The Whispers, "Hug Me, Squeeze Me" by Debra Hurd, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Raid" by Lakeside, "Candy Man" by The Mary Jane Girls, "Side By Side" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Tonight" by The Whispers, Dance Songs: "Hug Me, Squeeze Me" by Debra Hurd, "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, "Boogie Down" by Al Jarreau, "Keep on Lovin' Me" by The Whispers, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Sweat" by The System, Dance Songs: "Cold Blooded" by Rick James, "Get It Right" by Aretha Franklin, "Just Be Good To Me" by S.O.S. 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! Over the years, her marriage to the singer was mired with controversy, drug abuse, physical abuse, and an alleged infidelity. Toni! The dapper Cornelius launchedSoul Trainin 1970 in Chicago before taking the show national a year later. UPDATED: The 75-year-old's body was discovered in his Encino home early Wednesday and pronounced dead at the hospital, THR confirms. The sequence begins with the stars in space, then it goes to the Earth where the animated train comes out from behind it and chugs down on tracks through the city and goes into the tunnel into the studio. Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Glamorous Life" by Sheila E. Dance Songs: "I Feel For You" by Chaka Khan, "The Bird" by the Time, "Sunglasses At Night" by Corey Hart, "Don't Stop" by Jeffrey Osborne, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Baby I'm a Star" by Prince & the Revolution, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Bird" by The Time, Dance Songs: "Pretty Mess" by Vanity, "Let It All Blow" by Dazz Band, "Cool It Now" by New Edition, "Swept Away" by Diana Ross, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Tony Dorsett", Song: "The Bird" by The Time, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Baby I'm A Star" by Prince, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Feel for You" by Chaka Khan, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Beep A Freak" by The Gap Band, Dance Songs: "Treat Her Like A Lady" by The Temptations, "Request Line" by Rock Master Scott, "The Borderlines" by Jeffrey Osborne, "Misled" by Kool & The Gang. Daniel was cast as a fan-favorite dancer and became a regular on the "Soul Train Line" which saw dancers stand opposite another in two lines and each get a moment to shine by dancing in the middle. 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. Next, read about America's seven Black billionaires. The first set was train station-styled, complete with train tracks with various cities on the tracks itself, railroad crossing signs and the large title letters against the wall of the studio. Inside Soul Train And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images. Superstars soon clamored to be on the show. 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. Neil Portnow, president and chief executive of the Recording Academy, called "Soul Train" a cultural phenomenon and its creator "a true visionary and trailblazer. The couple had two children, Anthony and Raymond, before divorcing. The pioneering program would become the longest-running nationally syndicated program in American TV history. So Cornelius created the "Soul Train Awards," which would become a key honor for musicians. Express, "Happy" by Eddie Kendricks, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "I Love Music" by The O'Jays, Dance Songs: "Boogie Fever" by The Sylvers, "We're On The Right Track" by South Shore Commission, "That's The Way (I Like It)" by KC & the Sunshine Band, "That's Life" by Billy Preston, Dance Songs: "Happy" by Eddie Kendricks, "Love Machine" by The Miracles, "Superbad Superslick" by James Brown, "Baby Open The Door" by The Soul Train Gang, "I'm On Fire" by Jim Gilstrap, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Boogie Fever" by The Sylvers, Dance Songs: "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players, "That's The Way (I Like It)" by KC & The Sunshine Band, "We're On The Right Track" by South Shore Commission, "Superbad, Superslick" by James Brown, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Dance Wit Me" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, Dance Songs: "Sing A Song" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Boogie Fever" by The Sylvers, "Dance Wit Me" by Rufus & Chaka Khan, " Is It Love That We're Missin'" by Quincy Jones feat. It also arrived when black faces on TV were an event, not a regular occurrence. Soul Train" & "Mr. Dance Songs: "Born 2 B.R.E.E.D." 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. . Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Evil Roy" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Love Struck" by Jesse Johnson, "Wild Wild West" by Kool Moe Dee, "Alphabet St." by Prince, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Frank Robinson"; Song: "Just Got Paid" by Johnny Kemp, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles. by Starpoint, "Never Say Never" by Deniece Williams, 4 By Four ("Want You For My Girlfriend" & "Don't Put The Blame On Me"), Carrie McDowell ("Uh Uh, No No Casual Sex"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Baby, Let's Kiss" by Jesse Johnson, Dance Songs: "Diamonds" by Herb Alpert, "Baby, Let's Kiss" by Jesse Johnson, "Are You Man Enough" by Five Star, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Rock-A-Lott" by Aretha Franklin, Dance Songs: "U Got The Look" by Prince, "Love Will Save The Day" by Whitney Houston, "Jam Tonight" by Freddie Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Fake" by Alexander O'Neal, Dance Songs: "Jump Start (My Heart)" by Natalie Cole, "How Soon We Forget" by Colonel Abrams, "Love Will Save The Day" by Whitney Houston, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Pleasure Principle" by Janet Jackson, Dance Songs: "The Pleasure Principle" by Janet Jackson, "U Got the Look" by Prince, "Rock Steady" by The Whispers, "Don't You Want Me" by Jody Watley, Soul Train Scrambleboard: unknown; Song: "Casanova" by Levert, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Jump Start" by Natalie Cole, Dance Songs: "Cross My Broken Heart" by The Jets, "Jump Start (My Heart)" by Natalie Cole, "Fake" by Alexander O'Neal, La La ("My Love Is On The Money" & "We'll Keep Strivin'" in duet with, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "How Soon We Forget" by Colonel Abrams, Dance Songs: "How Soon We Forget" by Colonel Abrams, "Causin' a Commotion" by Madonna, "Jump Start (My Heart)" by Natalie Cole, ", Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bad" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "System Of Survival" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Bad" by Michael Jackson, "Sho' You Right" by Barry White, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston, Dance Songs: "I Do You" by The Jets, "Sho' You Right" by Barry White, "Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder, "Don't Go" by Marlon Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "System Of Survival" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dance Songs: "Sho' You Right" by Barry White, "System Of Survival" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder, Dance Songs: "Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder, "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston, "Another Part Of Me" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, "How You Like Me Now" by Kool Moe Dee, "Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal, "Get It" by Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "It's Time To Stop Shoppin' Around" by Smokey Robinson, "Love Don't Give No Reason" by Smokey Robinson, "The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Smokey Robinson", Song: "Cruisin'" by Smokey Robinson, Classic Clip: "Tell Me Tomorrow" (from Episode 387, April 24, 1982), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Vitamin U" by Smokey Robinson, Dance Songs: "Fight Like a Brave" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston, "Baby Tonight" by Marlon Jackson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Get It" by Stevie Wonder feat. 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