'Soul Train' Memories: Do You Remember When We Love "Soul Train"

**valteena** · Jun 14, 2011 , 10:32 AM

Did you grow up on Soul Train? I did, I remember watching soul train growing up as a child in the 70s and 80s lol. I can still remember vividly some artist that appeared and performed on Soul Train whose music are etched in my memory from watching them on the music show like Patrice Rushen, Gladys Knight and the Pips to mention just a few.

But the host Don Cornelius and the Dancers stand out most in my memory to this day and I learnt some of my dance moves that I use to win my family weekends dance competitions then from there

. Big sigh!!! And there is also the many signature tune and the sign out words of peace, love and soooul!

Wish I can bring back those years lol.

What are your recollection of your Soul Train Era experience either as an adult or a child growing up. If an adult did you dorn the big Afro hair, flared trousers and platform shoes of that era?

Here Enjoy the soul Train Theme Song

This I remember very well

And this

**valteena** · Jun 14, 2011 , 10:33 AM

Ha ha ha ha The days of big Afro Flaird trousers and platform shoes.

**valteena** · Jul 8, 2011 , 11:53 AM

'Soul Train' Pulls Into the Smithsonian

Jacqueline Trescott of the Washington Post is reporting that the National Museum of African American History and Culture has decided to collect items from Soul Train, the "hippest trip in America." For 37 years and more than 1,000 episodes, Soul Train spotlighted in its signature dance line the latest dance moves born in African-American communities. And the dancing didn't stop as the musical headliners of the time performed.

The five donations include the 10-foot-long neon "Train" sign, which was used from 1993 to 2006, and neon signs from the program's music awards show, used in 2006 and 2007.

The acquisitions will be formally announced on June 30 at a special panel discussion and dance party, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This year's festival will focus on the culture of Colombia, the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and R&B music.

The Soul Train events on the National Mall include Kenard Gibbs, the CEO of Soul Train Holdings; Tony Cornelius, the son of Don Cornelius; Nicholas Puzo, a disc jockey and founder of SoulTrainFans; and Questlove, a disc jockey and drummer for the Roots. Tuliza Fleming, the museum curator who initiated the acquisition, will moderate the panel. Tyrone Proctor, one of the original Soul Train dancers, will demonstrate some dance moves and host the party with the Root's Questlove deejaying.

We're glad the Smithsonian is funking up the collection a bit with items from pop-cultural gems like Soul Train. The festival sounds like great fun, so we'll definitely be making a "hip trip" to the National Mall. In our best Don Cornelius voice, we wish them love, peace and soul.

http://www.theroot.com/buzz/soul-tra...nian?GT1=38002

**valteena** · Jul 8, 2011 , 11:56 AM

One of my old skool favorite Band on Soul Train. SOS Band

**chaos.com** · Jul 8, 2011 , 11:59 AM

Yep i remember soul train really well. But not in the 70's it was early 80's for me i am afraid. I cannot remember much of the 70's .

Dynasty- do me right was my main song

**chaos.com** · Jul 8, 2011 , 12:02 PM

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**valteena** · Jul 8, 2011 , 01:05 PM

Thanks chaos.com for that Dynasty video. Haven't heard that song in a long while. Loved the group then. Enjoy this.

**valteena** · Jul 8, 2011 , 01:17 PM

More Soul Train Dancers.

**valteena** · Jul 8, 2011 , 01:22 PM

TP on Soul Train

**valteena** · Jul 8, 2011 , 01:24 PM

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 10:18 PM

Jackson Five on Soul Train performing "I want you back" This is one of the images of Michael and Jackson five still etched in my memory to date. RIP Michael. You're da best. Was a crazy aaddict of their cartoon too back then. Won't miss watching it for anything lol.

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 10:24 PM

Marvin Gaye performs "Got To Give It Up" and "Let's Get It On" on Soul Train 1974. Another great, RIP Marvin

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 10:30 PM

Here is Al Green performing "Tired of Being Alone" on Soul Train 1972

http://youtu.be/hBCky_Evbfc

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 10:45 PM

Stevie Wonder on Soul Train performs Perfect Angel a Tribute to Minnie Riperton 1979.

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 10:53 PM

James Brown on Soul Train 1971 interview and performance.

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:08 PM

Gladys Knight & the Pips performs "On & On" on Soul Train (1974) and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (1972)

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:14 PM

Kool & The Gang on Soul Train Jungle Boogie | 1974

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:15 PM

Brass Construction - Get Up

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:19 PM

Ashford & Simpson perform Somebody Told A Lie on Soul Train

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:21 PM

The O'Jays perform "Backstabbers" on Soul Train

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:29 PM

ARETHA FRANKLIN Oh Me, Oh My (I'm a Fool for You) and Jump on Soul Train 1973

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:37 PM

Smokey Robinson Baby Come Close and on Soul Sweet Harmony on Train.

**valteena** · Mar 3, 2013 , 11:51 PM

1989 The Temptations on Soul Train

DAVID RUFFIN-IM GONNA WALK AWAY FROM LOVE,LIVE 1975.

This video is not soul Train but just had to add it. Not only do I just love the song to bits, I love their performance of it too, especially David Ruffin's dance moves. So smooth and suave.