PJ Masten, a former bunny mother, made the allegations during the bombshell A&E docuseries Secrets of Playboy. ", "Don Cornelius gave artists who had been segregated from most mainstream vehicles of expression a chance to perform in front of a huge national audience," Simmons wrote. Starting with episode 76, the show's theme was changed to "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", written by Gamble and Huff and performed by MFSB and the Three Degrees. [1] Jaze ("Fly Away" and "Have You Ever Really Loved Someone"), IMx ("In and Out of Love" and "Love You in a Special Way"), Tracie Spencer ("Still in my Heart" and "Unbelievable"), Music Video: The Product G&B ("Freak Freak"), Sunday ("I Know" and "I'm Taking Your Man"), Prophet Jones ("Woof" and "Cry Together"), Warren G ("Yo Sassy Ways" and "Lookin' at You"), Nate Dogg featuring Fabolous ("I Got Love"), Mr. Cheeks featuring Horace Brown ("Friday Night"), Keke Wyatt ("I Don't Wanna" and "Push Me Away"), Winans Phase 2 ("It's Alright" and "Too Much Heaven"), Dance Songs: "Jenny From The Block" by Jennifer Lopez, "1,000 Kisses" by Will Smith feat. Their Living Legend Awards reflected the cultural impact of the 1,100 episodes of the show. Pharrell Williams, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Boy (I Need You)" by Mariah Carey, 3LW ("I Need That (I Want That)" and "This Goes Out"), Dance Songs: "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce & Jay-Z, "I Know What You Want" by Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey, "Beautiful" By Snoop Dogg, Scramble Word: unknown; Song: "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Pimp Juice" by Nelly, Tyrese ("Signs of Love Making" and "Somebody Special"), The Gatson Company Dancers dance to "Nookie (Real Good)" by Jacki-O, The Gatson Company Dancers dance to "Step in the Name of Love" by R. Kelly, The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley & Kim Johnson ("Busted"), Music Video: Ron Isley ("The Look of Love"), Dance Songs: "What Would You Do (Remix)" by The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley, "Baby Boy" by, Scramble Word: unknown; Song: "Holidae In" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Way You Move" by, C.L. This is Shemar Moore's last season as host. Pool/Getty Images. 'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Accused of Tying Up, Sexually Assaulting Playboy Bunnies in New Docuseries In Monday's episode of Secrets of Playboy, a former Playboy "bunny mother" alleges. 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?" 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. Tone! "Don Cornelius singlehandedly brought about a melding and unity of brother and sisterhood among young adults worldwide and globally with the unforgettable creation of Soul Train.. Starting with this season, Dorian Gregory takes over as host. "`Soul Train' became the outlet for African-Americans," Jackson said, adding that he talked to Cornelius a few days ago and there were no signs Cornelius was upset. 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. He was 75. He featured trend-setting black dancers and invited such breakout African-American talents asMarvin Gaye,ArethaFranklinandBarry Whiteto perform. Express, Ralph Carter, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Deniece Williams, Brass Construction, Peaches and Herb, Captain Sky. He also choreographed videos for other artists including Taylor Dayne, the Isley Brothers, and New Kids on the Block, with whom he was nominated in 1989 for a MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography. White" by Charles Bevills, "The Payback" by James Brown, Dance Songs: "One Chain Don't Make No Prison" by, Dance Songs: "Let's Get Married" by Al Green, "Can You Handle It" by Graham Central Station, "I'm In Love" by Aretha Franklin, "You've Got My Soul On Fire" by The Temptations, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Bill Withers", Song: "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone, Al Wilson ("Touch And Go" & "Broken Home"), Dance Songs: "Son Of Sagittarius" by Eddie Kendricks, "Help Yourself" by The Undisputed Truth, "Come And Get Your Love" by, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Redbone", Song: "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" by Stevie Wonder, Dance Songs: "You've Got My Soul On Fire" by The Temptations, "Come And Get Your Love" by, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Graham Central Station", Song: "One Chain Don't Make No Prison" by The Four Tops. Advertisement. Soul Train 461K subscribers Subscribe 8.9K 468K views 3 years ago After making the move from Chicago to L.A. with "Soul Train," Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quinones co-founded the legendary dance. Seen here performing on, Part of the motivation for Don Cornelius to create. Donald Cortez Cornelius was born on Sept. 27, 1936, on the south side of Chicago. From the opening shout of "Sooooouuul Traaaain" to the final dance number, Soul Train hosted by Don Cornelius was more than just the black answer . Socrates mentions an ancient theory holding that just as the souls of the dead in the underworld come from those living in this world, the living souls come back from those of the dead (70c-d). "Don was a visionary pioneer and a giant in our business. 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. The show is also moved to Paramount Studios, where the show would be filmed right up to the final season. The troubled romance ends in splitsville. Cornelius began by hosting "The Soul Train" at Chicago high schools. Soul Train was the brainchild of Chicago radio announcer Don Cornelius. He brought soul music and dance to the world in a way that it had never been shown and he was a cultural game changer on a global level. Dance Songs: "If You Wanna Do a Dance" by The Spinners, "Ain't We Funkin' Now" by The Brothers Johnson, "Shake and Dance With Me" by Con Funk Shun, "I Like What You Do" by The Commodores. 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. . Tyrone The Bone Proctor was a dancer and choreographer who became known as a regular dancer on Soul Train, where he popularized the dance style waacking. Beyonc (4) This page lists the winners and nominees for the Soul Train Music Award for Best Album of the Year. Two days after Don Cornelius ' shocking suicide at age 75, his son Tony Cornelius talks for the first time about receiving a distressing phone call from his father just four hours before the latter. Dance Songs: "Born 2 B.R.E.E.D." Winter said the department is investigating. "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.". CNN . Midpoint Song: "Funkytown" by Lipps, Inc. "His beautiful, deep voice and measured pace always sounded warm and familiar to the millions who admired and followed his broadcasts. by Aretha Franklin, Dance Songs: "Love Power" by Willie Hutch, "Mr. Cornelius, the suave, ultra-cool emcee, made "Soul Train" appointment viewing by creating a show that showed another side of black music and culture. Don Cornelius single-handedly brought about a melding and unity of brother and sisterhood among young adults worldwide and globally with the unforgettable creation of Soul Train. It grew from the underground LGBTQ+ club scene in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. "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.". Jesse Jackson told KNX-Los Angeles that Cornelius "was a transformer.". After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines, then held a series of odd jobs, including car salesmen and cop. Had it not been for Don Cornelius we would not have ever transcended from the Chitlin circuit to become mainstream cultural trendsetters. Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 - August 13, 1971), known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll.A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer.A master of the instrument, he played tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone. Also for the next four years, the show used a revolving guest-host format. Express, "L-O-V-E" by Al Green, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Dance Songs: "Reality" by James Brown, "One Beautiful Day" by Ecstacy Passion & Pain, "Satin Soul" by Love Unlimited Orchestra, Dance Songs: "Shake You Booty" by Bunny Siegler, "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Satin Soul" by Love Unlimited Orchestra, "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Bad Luck" by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Dance Songs: "Sex Machine '75" by James Brown and "Dynomite" by Bazuka, Dance Songs: "Give The People What They Want" by The O'Jays, "I Didn't Know" by The Three Degrees, "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations, "Dynomite" by Bazuka, Dance Songs: "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations, "Spirit Of The Boogie" by Kool & the Gang, "The Bottle" by Joe Bataan, "Sex Machine" by James Brown, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Dramatics", Song: "What Am I Gonna Do With You" by Barry White, Dance Songs: "Baby That's Backatcha" by Smokey Robinson, "What Am I Gonna Do With You" by Barry White, "Dynomite" by Bazuka, "I Didn't Know" by The Three Degrees, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Billy Paul", Song: "Just A Little Bit Of You" by Michael Jackson, Dance Songs: "Fight The Power" by The Isley Brothers, "7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)" by Gary Toms Empire, "Sexy" by MFSB, "Happy Feelin'" by Earth, Wind & Fire, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Forever Came Today" by The Jackson 5, The New Birth (""Grandaddy," "Dream Merchant" & "Forever"), Blue Magic ("Chasing Rainbows" & "Spell"). Soul Train" & "Mr. Cornelius had become one of the first Black Americans to create, own, and produce his own TV show. "Soul Train" began in 1970 in Chicago on WCIU-TV as a local program and aired nationally from 1971 to 2006. cance to "Love Injection" by Trussel, Dance Songs: "Let's Get Serious" by Jermaine Jackson, "Behind the Groove" by Teena Marie, "Power" by The Temptations, Spotlight Dance Routine: Kirk Washington dances to "Let the Music Take Me" by Patrice Rushen, Midpoint Song: "A Lover's Holiday" by Change, L.A. Boppers ("Is This The Best (Bop-Doo-Wah)" & "Be Bop Dancin'"), Dance Songs: "I've Just Begun to Love You" by Dynasty, "Give Me the Night" by George Benson, "Upside Down" by Diana Ross, "Pop It" by One Way, Dance Showdown: Bobcat vs. Mr. X dance to "Wide Receiver" by Michael Henderson, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Big Time" by Rick James, Soul Train Scramble Word: "Billy Simms", Song: "Give It On Up (If You Want To)" by Mtume, ST History Book: Teddy Pendergrass ("The More I Get, The More I Want" from Episode 220, April 23, 1977; "I Don't Love You Anymore" from Episode 235, November 5, 1977), Dance Songs: "S.O.S. 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. This season, Soul Train reached an important milestone: their 1000th episode, which is the eleventh episode this season. Starting with episode 411, the new theme is "Soul Train's a Comin'" by O'Bryan, which began the new episodes that Don produced upon his return to the show. In 1967, Cornelius joined WCIU-TV, a UHF station trying to reach minority audiences, and worked as a news and sports reporter. Dance Songs: "I Wanna B Ure Lover" by F.S. 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. 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. In the 13th episode of this season, Shemar Moore takes over as host, replacing Mystro Clark. Cornelius subsequently reshifted his emphasis to TV that included a British version,6:20 Soul Train. Cornelius married his childhood sweetheart, Delores Harrison, in 1956. UPDATED: The 75-year-old's body was discovered in his Encino home early Wednesday and pronounced dead at the hospital, THR confirms. Dance Songs: "Freaks Come Out at Night" by Whodini, "Lovergirl" by Teena Marie, "Treat Her Like A Lady" by The Temptations, "Jamie" by Ray Parker, Jr. ("Get Ready, Here It Comes (It's The Choo-Choo)"), Dance Songs: "It's All About You" by SWV, "Just the Way" by Alfonzo Hunter, "Music Makes Me High" by the Lost Boyz, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This Is For The Lover In You" by Babyface feat. Soul Train Scramble Word: "Donna Summer"; Song: "Strut" by Sheena Easton, Dance Songs: "Just Another Night" by Mick Jagger, "Neutron Dance" by The Pointer Sisters, "Smooth Operator" by Sade, "Easy Rider" by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "The Men All Pause" by Klymaxx, Dance Songs: "Neutron Dance" by The Pointer Sisters, "Back In Stride" by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, "Easy Lover" by Phillip Bailey feat. In second place: Donna Allen and Willie Kearney of Tampa, Florida. Fifty-six editions of the show, randomly selected and ranging in a time frame from 1973 through 1988, were re-aired during the 200607 and 200708 seasons. The pioneering program would become the longest-running nationally syndicated program in American TV history. 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"The `Soul Train' line that will go down in history as a way of dancing at parties all around the world," Lee said. Vee ("Chocolate" and "I'm Going Down"), BeBe & CeCe Winans ("Love of My Life" and Stay With Me), RajaNee ("Turn it Up" and "Walking Away"), Desree ("Feel So High" and "You Gotta Be"), Brownstone ("Grapevine" and "If You Love Me"), Da Brat ("Give It 2 You" and "Fa All Y'all"), Brian McKnight ("Crazy Love" and "On the Down Low"), Dance Songs: "Keep Their Heads Ringin" by Dr. Dre, "Rain Your Love Down" by, Soul Train Line Dance Song: "This is How We Do it" by Montell Jordan, Dance Songs: "Papa Luv It" by LL Cool J, "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo. He married Viktoria Chapman in 2001, and that union ended in divorce as well. Early life and career [ edit] "God bless him for the solid good and wholesome foundation he provided for young adults worldwide and the unity and brotherhood he singlehandedly brought about with his most memorable creation of `Soul Train,'" said Aretha Franklin, an early performer on the show. He was 75. The studio itself went through a change. Soul Train Line Song: "Bling Bling" by B.G. Soul Train is an American musical variety television program, which aired in syndication from 1971 until 2006. Police responding to a report of a shooting found Cornelius at his Mulholland Drive home around 4 a.m. "No one was blatant enough to say that.". Soul Train's 50th anniversary in 2021 was celebrated in Harlem, New York, at the historic Apollo Theater. The Rev. "It was a tremendous opportunity that changed their careers and the whole music industry. Dance Songs: "What You Waitin' For" by Stargard "Strokety Stroke" by The O'Jays, "Don't Stop, Get Off" by The Sylvers, "When Somebody Loves You Back" by Teddy Pendergrass, Heaven & Earth ("Guess Who's Back In Town" & "No Limit"), Soul Train Line Dance Song: "Ain't We Funky Now" by the Brothers Johnson, Dance Songs: "Holding On (When Love is Gone) by L.T.D., "Get Off" by Foxy, "If You Wanna Do A Dance" by The Spinners, "Strokety Stroke" by The O'Jays, "Smile" by The Emotions, Soul Train Scrambleboard: "Paul Robeson", Song: "Blam!" Born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Don Cornelius served in the U.S. Marine Corps before taking a broadcasting course and becoming a radio station DJ. B.B. It allowed Black America to see itself onscreen in celebration of its culture and provide a sense of ownership and authorship in how they were depicted. Soul Train became unmissable appointment viewing and a weekly party for millions every Saturday. Currently held by. 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