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Train Stop Tuesday: Trendspotting to “Backstabbers” by The O’Jays

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Today’s installment of Train Stop Tuesday wasn’t even intended to be a trendspotting piece but we’d be remiss if we didn’t direct your attention to the ensemble of Mr. Don Cornelius

Soul-o-Meter: Nick Jonas & the Administration – Who I Am

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For those of you who know Nick Jonas as one of the three Jonas Brothers, the triad that sends teenyboppers into a frenzy and Disney straight to the bank, calm your fears, Who I Am has nothing to do with any of that

Train Stop Tuesday: The Jackson 5 performs “Dancing Machine”

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The Robot was always popular with the Soul Train dancers, but a young Michael Jackson took it to the next level. Check out his quick, pop-locking moves, the foot-work, the quick spin and the robotic glare on his face–he was committed

Soul-o-Meter: Jaheim – Another Round

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Jaheim, frontman of the “Thug R&B” genre, has taken another crack at maintaining the title with Another Round. Round is the first album from Jaheim since The Makings of a Man back in 2007.

The Best of Soul Train Now Available on DVD

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For many, classic episodes of Soul Train offer a sense of nostalgia—a look back to political strides during the Civil Rights Movement, songs of black power and upliftment, as well as the dawning of some of the greatest talents in black music. Every Saturday, families gathered around the television to learn the next hottest thing

Train Stop Tuesday: Classic Episode featuring Stevie Wonder

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“The Sound of Philadelphia” is the official tune of the Soul Train series, but in this installment of Train Stop Tuesday, we get a sneak peek of Steve Wonder putting together his own musical homage.

Soul-o-Meter: Sade – Soldier of Love

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It’s been ten years since her last studio album, but don’t mistake the long delay for a lack of inspiration. For Sade it was really all about quality control.

Train Stop Tuesday: Ike & Tina Turner perform “Proud Mary”

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There’s nothing new under the sun. If you’re a fan of Beyonce’s weave-slinging, hip-popping, booty-rolling, hard-wailing performances then you ought to know that she is a big fan of Tina Turner

Train Stop Tuesday: Al Green performs “Here I Am”

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This installment of Train Stop Tuesday is anticipation of the re-airing of the VH1 Rock Doc, “Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America.”

Train Stop Tuesday: Don Cornelius interviews Richard Pryor

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Though Soul Train is known for musical performances and the world-famous Soul Train dancers, Don Cornelius didn’t pass up the opportunity to let Richard Pryor share his comedic genius with Soul Train’s captive audience