Soul Train

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Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 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 airing for two years after that. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence 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.

First Aired

1971-10-02
Last Aired

2006-03-25
Creator

Don Cornelius
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

4
Episodes

54
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Centric

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1. Gladys Knight & the Pips/Eddie Kendricks/The Honey Cone/Bobby Hutton

Gladys Knight & the Pips, Eddie Kendricks, The Honey Cone, Bobby Hutton

Gladys Knight & the Pips, Eddie Kendricks, The Honey Cone, Bobby HuttonLess

60mins 1971-10-02

2. Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band/Carla Thomas/General Crook

Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band, Carla Thomas, General Crook

Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band, Carla Thomas, General CrookLess

60mins 1971-10-09

3. Chairmen of the Board/Rufus Thomas/Laura Lee

Chairmen of the Board, Rufus Thomas, Laura Lee

Chairmen of the Board, Rufus Thomas, Laura LeeLess

60mins 1971-10-16

4. Staple Singers/ Freda Payne

-Staple Singers ""Express Yourself"" and ""Heavy Makes You Happy"" --Freda Payne ""Band of Gold"" and ...More

-Staple Singers ""Express Yourself"" and ""Heavy Makes You Happy"" --Freda Payne ""Band of Gold"" and ""Bring the Boys Home""Less

60mins 1971-10-23

5. Bill Withers/Al Green/Viola Wills

Bill Withers, Al Green, Viola Wills

Bill Withers, Al Green, Viola WillsLess

60mins 1971-10-30

6. Lou Rawls/The 100 Proof/The Emotions

Lou Rawls, The 100 Proof, The Emotions

Lou Rawls, The 100 Proof, The EmotionsLess

60mins 1971-11-06

7. Martha & the Vandellas/ The Intruders/ G.C. Cameron

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - "Dancing In The Street", "Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things" and "Bless ...More

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - "Dancing In The Street", "Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things" and "Bless You." The Intruders - "I Bet He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" & "Cowboys To Girls." G.C. Cameron - "Act Like A Shotgun." EnglishLess

60mins 1971-11-13

8. Friends of Distinction/Clarence Carter

Friends of Distinction, Clarence Carter

Friends of Distinction, Clarence CarterLess

60mins 1971-11-20

9. The Chambers Brothers/The Five Stairsteps

The Chambers Brothers, The Five Stairsteps

The Chambers Brothers, The Five StairstepsLess

60mins 1971-11-27

10. Jr. Walker & the All Stars/Bobby Womack/Thelma Houston

Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Bobby Womack, Thelma Houston

Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Bobby Womack, Thelma HoustonLess

60mins 1971-12-04

11. Jean Knight/The Delfonics/Maurice Jackson/Ralfi Pagan

Jean Knight, The Delfonics, Maurice Jackson, Ralfi Pagan

Jean Knight, The Delfonics, Maurice Jackson, Ralfi PaganLess

60mins 1971-12-11

12. The Chi-Lites/Joe Tex/The Originals

The Chi-Lites, Joe Tex, The Originals

The Chi-Lites, Joe Tex, The OriginalsLess

60mins 1971-12-18

13. Gene Chandler/Simtec & Wylie/The Free Movement

Gene Chandler, Simtec & Wylie, The Free Movement

Gene Chandler, Simtec & Wylie, The Free MovementLess

60mins 1971-12-25

14. Wilson Pickett/ Curtis Mayfield/ War

Curtis Mayfield - "We Got To Have Peace" & "Get Down." War - "All Day Music" & "Slippin' Into Darkness...More

Curtis Mayfield - "We Got To Have Peace" & "Get Down." War - "All Day Music" & "Slippin' Into Darkness." Wilson Pickett (performing live) - "Fire and Water," "I'm In Love" and "Don't Knock My Love.Less

60mins 1972-03-25

15. Ike & Tina Turner/ Jerry Butler/ Brenda Lee Eager

Ike & Tina Turner - "I Want To Take You Higher," "Feels Good" and "Proud Mary" --Jerry Butler and Bren...More

Ike & Tina Turner - "I Want To Take You Higher," "Feels Good" and "Proud Mary" --Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager "Close to You" --Jerry Butler "I Only Have Eyes for You"Less

60mins 1972-04-22

16. Isley Brothers/ Luther Ingram

The Isley Brothers "Work to Do" and "Lay Lady Lay." Luther Ingram "If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Wan...More

The Isley Brothers "Work to Do" and "Lay Lady Lay." Luther Ingram "If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Wanna Be Right" and "Missing You." Singer Melba Moore makes a cameo appearance. Heshimu, the actor who plays Jason Allen on the ABC-TV series "Room 222," is interviewed.Less

1972-09-16

17. Gladys Knight & the Pips/ The O'Jays/ Major Lance

Gladys Knight & The Pips - "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and...More

Gladys Knight & The Pips - "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Daddy Could Swear, I Declare." --The O'Jays - "Deeper (In Love With You)" and "Back Stabbers." --Major Lance - "Since I Lost My Baby's Love.Less

1972-09-23

18. The Jackson Five

The Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back," "Corner of the Sky" and "Lookin' Through the Windows." Jermaine Jac...More

The Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back," "Corner of the Sky" and "Lookin' Through the Windows." Jermaine Jackson - "That's How Love Goes" and "Daddy's Home."Less

1972-10-07

19. Episode 36

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1991-09-28

20. Bill Withers/ Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

Bill Withers ""Lean on Me"" and ""Use Me"" --Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes ""I Miss You"" and ""If Yo...More

Bill Withers ""Lean on Me"" and ""Use Me"" --Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes ""I Miss You"" and ""If You Don't Know Me By NowLess

1972-10-21

21. Joe Simon/ Sylvers/ Billy Paul

Joe Simon - "Power of Love." The Sylvers - "Wish That I Could Talk to You." and "Fool's Paradise" Bill...More

Joe Simon - "Power of Love." The Sylvers - "Wish That I Could Talk to You." and "Fool's Paradise" Billy Paul - "Me and Mrs. Jones."Less

1972-11-04

22. Curtis Mayfield/ The Main Ingredient/ Hank Ballard

Curtis Mayfield - "Superfly," "Pusherman" and "Freddie's Dead." The Main Ingredient - "Everybody Plays...More

Curtis Mayfield - "Superfly," "Pusherman" and "Freddie's Dead." The Main Ingredient - "Everybody Plays The Fool" and "You've Got To Take It (If You Want It)." Hank Ballard - "From The Love Side."Less

1973-01-06

23. Stevie Wonder/ The Moments/ Fully Guaranteed

Stevie Wonder ""Signed Sealed Delivered"" and ""Superstition"" --The Moments ""Just Becuase He Wants T...More

Stevie Wonder ""Signed Sealed Delivered"" and ""Superstition"" --The Moments ""Just Becuase He Wants To Make Love"" and ""My Thing"" --Fully Guaranteed ""We Can Make It Together""Less

1973-01-13

24. James Brown

-James Brown - ""Get On The Good Foot,"" ""Soul Power,"" ""Make It Funky,"" ""Cold Sweat,"" ""Try Me,"...More

-James Brown - ""Get On The Good Foot,"" ""Soul Power,"" ""Make It Funky,"" ""Cold Sweat,"" ""Try Me,"" ""Hot Pants,"" ""Get Up (I Feel Like A) Sex Machine,"" ""Super Bad,"" ""Please Please, Please"" and ""Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud"" --Lyn Collins - Never Gonna Give You Up"" EnglishLess

1973-02-19

25. The Four Tops/ Otis Clay

The Four Tops ""Keeper of the Castle"", ""I Must be Dreaming"", and ""Ain't No Woman Like the One I go...More

The Four Tops ""Keeper of the Castle"", ""I Must be Dreaming"", and ""Ain't No Woman Like the One I got"" --Otis Clay ""Trying to Live My Life Without You"" Also, The Soul Train dance contest finals took place. With James Brown and Don C. looking on, three couples: Damita Jo Freeman and Jimmy Fosters; Pat Davis and Gary Keys; Connie Platino and Lamont Peterson... fought their way to a Johnson Products $10,000 scholarship and worldwide dancer acclaim.Less

1973-02-17

26. The Spinners/ Sisters Love

-The Spinners - ""I'll Be Around,"" ""Could It Be I'm Falling In Love"" and ""How Could I Let You Get ...More

-The Spinners - ""I'll Be Around,"" ""Could It Be I'm Falling In Love"" and ""How Could I Let You Get Away"" --Sisters Love ""(I Could Never Make) A Better Man than You"" and ""Give Me Your Love""Less

1973-02-24

27. Al Green/ Mel & Tim

Al Green ""You Ought to be with Me,"" ""For the Good Times"" and ""Love and Happiness"" --Mel & Tim ""...More

Al Green ""You Ought to be with Me,"" ""For the Good Times"" and ""Love and Happiness"" --Mel & Tim ""Starting All Over Again"" and "I May Not Be What You Want"Less

1973-03-03

28. Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin sings several of her classics including "Respect," "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Be...More

Aretha Franklin sings several of her classics including "Respect," "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone," "Think," "Call Me," "Spanish Harlem," "Rock Steady," "Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)" and "Day Dreaming." The 'Queen of Soul' also performs her latest release "Master of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)." Plus, an interview with Aretha's brother, the Reverend Cecil Franklin.Less

1973-04-14

29. The Supremes/ Lloyd Price

The Supremes - "Floy Joy," "Bad Weather", "I Guess I'll Miss the Man" and "Stoned Love" Lloyd Price "J...More

The Supremes - "Floy Joy," "Bad Weather", "I Guess I'll Miss the Man" and "Stoned Love" Lloyd Price "Just for Baby" and "Love Music"Less

1973-05-12

30. Chuck Berry/ Maxayn/ Willie Hutch

Chuck Berry - "Reelin' and Rockin'", "Wee Wee Hours", "Roll em' Pete" and "Johnny B. Goode" Maxayn - "...More

Chuck Berry - "Reelin' and Rockin'", "Wee Wee Hours", "Roll em' Pete" and "Johnny B. Goode" Maxayn - "Check Out Your Mind." Willie Hutch - "Slick" and "Brother's Gonna Work It Out." Also: An interview with actor Max Julien (star of the movie "The Mack").Less

1973-06-07

31. The Best of Soul Train

James Brown "Make It Funky", "Super Bad" and Medley: "Please, Please, Please" and "Say It Loud - I'm B...More

James Brown "Make It Funky", "Super Bad" and Medley: "Please, Please, Please" and "Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud" (10-Feb-1973) James Brown & Teddy Brown (James Brown's son) interview (- 17-Feb-1973) Chuck Berry "Johnny B. Goode" ( 07-Jul-1973) Aretha Franklin "Day Dreaming" ( 14-Apr-1973) Curtis Mayfield "Superfly" (06-Jan-1973) The Temptations "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" and "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" (, 18-Nov-1972) The Four Tops "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)" (, 17-Feb-1973) The Supremes "Floy Joy" and "Bad Weather" (, 12-May-1973) Jermaine Jackson feat. Jackson 5 "Daddy's Home" ( 07-Oct-1972) Jackson 5 "I Want You Back" ( 07-Oct-1972) Al Green "For The Good Times" (from , 03-Mar-1973) The O'Jays "Love Train" (from 21-Apr-1973) Stevie Wonder "Soul Train (from ST 13-Jan-1973)Less

1973-08-11

32. Curtis Mayfield/ Millie Jackson/ Natural Four

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1973-11-10

33. Johnny Nash/ Kool & the Gang/ The Originals

Johnny Nash - "I Can See Clearly," "Ooh, What a Feeling" and "Loving You" Kool & the Gang - "Funky Stu...More

Johnny Nash - "I Can See Clearly," "Ooh, What a Feeling" and "Loving You" Kool & the Gang - "Funky Stuff" and "Jungle Boogie" The Originals - "There's A Chance When You Love You'll Lose"Less

1974-01-12

34. Curtis Mayfield/ The Main Ingredient/ Bloodstone

Curtis Mayfield - "Future Shock" and "Future Song (Love A Good Woman, Love A Good Man)" The Main Ingre...More

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"Less

1974-03-30

35. The Stylistics/ Bobby Womack/ Undisputed Truth

The Stylistics - "Rockin' Roll Baby," "Betcha by Golly, Wow," and "You Make Me Feel Brand New" Bobby W...More

The Stylistics - "Rockin' Roll Baby," "Betcha by Golly, Wow," and "You Make Me Feel Brand New" Bobby Womack - "Lookin For A Love" and "Let It Hang Out (Point Of No Return)" Undisputed Truth - "Help Yourself"Less

1974-04-13

36. Gladys Knight & the Pips/ Lamont Dozier

Gladys Knight and the Pips - "Neither One of Us," "Midnight Train to Georgia," "You're the Best Thing ...More

Gladys Knight and the Pips - "Neither One of Us," "Midnight Train to Georgia," "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me," "I Got to Use My Imagination" and "On and On." Lamont Dozier - "Trying to Hold On to My Woman" & "Fish Ain't Bitin'"Less

1974-05-04

37. Kool & The Gang/ Al Wilson/ Natural Four

Kool and the Gang - "Funky Stuff," "Hollywood Swinging" and "Jungle Boogie." Al Wilson - "Touch And Go...More

Kool and the Gang - "Funky Stuff," "Hollywood Swinging" and "Jungle Boogie." Al Wilson - "Touch And Go" and "Broken Home." The Natural Four - "Love That Really Counts."Less

1974-06-17

38. The Four Tops/ Blue Magic/ Barbara Mason

The Four Tops - "Am I My Brother's Keeper" and "I Just Can't Get You Out of My Mind" Blue Magic - "Loo...More

The Four Tops - "Am I My Brother's Keeper" and "I Just Can't Get You Out of My Mind" Blue Magic - "Look Me Up" and "Stop to Start" Barbara Mason - "World War Three"Less

1974-04-20

39. James Brown & the First Family of Soul/ Fred Wesley & the JB's/ Lyn Collins

-James Brown & The First Family Of Soul Featuring Fred Wesley & The JB's - ""Cold Sweat,"" ""I Can't S...More

-James Brown & The First Family Of Soul Featuring Fred Wesley & The JB's - ""Cold Sweat,"" ""I Can't Stand It,"" ""Papa's Got A Brand New Bag,"" ""Hell,"" ""Try Me,"" ""Papa Don't Take No Mess"" & ""My Thang"" --Fred Wesley & the JB's - ""Damn Right, I'm Somebody"" --Lyn Collins ""Rock Me Again & Again & Again"" --Sweet Charles ""Soul Man""Less

1974-09-14

40. The Moments/ LaBelle/ Carl Carlton

The Moments ""You've Come a Long Way"" and ""How Can I Love You"" --LaBelle ""Lady Marmalade"" and ""W...More

The Moments ""You've Come a Long Way"" and ""How Can I Love You"" --LaBelle ""Lady Marmalade"" and ""What Can I Do For You"" --Carl Carlton ""Everlasting Love""Less

1974-12-07

41. The Isley Brothers

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1974-12-14

42. Bobby Bland/ Tavares/ Lyn Collins/ Fred Wesley & Steam

Bobby Bland ""Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City"" and ""I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treat...More

Bobby Bland ""Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City"" and ""I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)"" --Lyn Collins ""Baby Don't Do It"" and ""Try a Little Tenderness"" --Fred Wesley & Steam ""Breaking Bread"" and ""Making Love"Less

1975-03-15

43. Rufus/ David Ruffin

Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - ""Dance Wit' Me,"" ""Have A Good Time,"" ""Sweet Thing"" & ""Fool's Parad...More

Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - ""Dance Wit' Me,"" ""Have A Good Time,"" ""Sweet Thing"" & ""Fool's Paradise"" --David Ruffin - ""Walk Away from Love"" & ""Wild Honey"" Additional song? --Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - ""Ooh, I Like Your Loving""Less

1975-01-28

44. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes/ Esther Phillips

Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes ""Hope That We Can be Together Soon"", ""Wake Up Everybody"", ""Bad Luc...More

Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes ""Hope That We Can be Together Soon"", ""Wake Up Everybody"", ""Bad Luck"" and ""To Be true"" --Esther Phillips ""What a Difference a Day Makes"" and ""You're Coming Home""Less

1975-11-22

45. Lou Rawls/ L.T.D.

Lou Rawls ""You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine"" --L.T.D. ""Love to the World"" and ""Love Balla...More

Lou Rawls ""You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine"" --L.T.D. ""Love to the World"" and ""Love Ballad"Less

1977-01-22

46. Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye ""Got To Give It Up"" (Parts 1 & 2),"" ""All The Way Round"" & ""After The Dance""

Marvin Gaye ""Got To Give It Up"" (Parts 1 & 2),"" ""All The Way Round"" & ""After The Dance""Less

1977-05-07

47. Teddy Pendergrass/ Rose Royce

Teddy Pendergrass ""You Can't Hide From Yourself"" and ""The More I Get, The More I Want"" --Rose Royc...More

Teddy Pendergrass ""You Can't Hide From Yourself"" and ""The More I Get, The More I Want"" --Rose Royce ""Do Your Dance"", ""Wishing on a Star"" and ""Ooh BoyLess

1977-11-05

48. The Commodores

The Commodores ""Flying High"", ""Sail On"", and ""Still"" and ""Wonderland""

The Commodores ""Flying High"", ""Sail On"", and ""Still"" and ""Wonderland""Less

1979-12-18

49. The Commodores

The Commodores ""Flying High"", ""Sail On"", and ""Still"" and ""Wonderland""

The Commodores ""Flying High"", ""Sail On"", and ""Still"" and ""Wonderland""Less

1979-12-08

50. Tribute to Luther Vandross

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1986-11-22

51. Tribute to Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder gets the Soul Train treatment here with all of his classic hits and moments and also fea...More

Stevie Wonder gets the Soul Train treatment here with all of his classic hits and moments and also featuring his new songs ""Gotta Have You"", ""Fun Day"" and ""These Three Words"" and ""Jungle Fever""Less