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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

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

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.

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.”

Asha the Intern: VH1 Documentary Screening

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Last Friday I found myself in Beverly Hills at the Paley Center, sharing space with Don Cornelius. We were there for the screening of VH1 Rock Docs’ “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

Asha the Intern: Making Music with Musiq

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This time, I’m broadcasting from Delaware, to catch up with my close, personal friend (oops, I wasn’t supposed to tell you guys that), Musiq. He was performing at Dover Downs Resort & Casino, so I decided to take in the show and meet him backstage to chat him up

Train Stop Tuesday: George McCrae sings “Rock Me Baby”

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Before we discuss how much of a classic disco sound this song has, we need to take a moment and dig this 1970s fashion. George McCray’s studded, black suit absolutely cannot be touched. Brotherman is sharp–peep the hand outline on his left arm, and the crescent moon on his right leg, and that eagle pendant? Boy, stop!

Asha the Intern: Chopping it Up with DJ Drama

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I was in Atlanta for the last episode of Asha the Intern, when I interviewed Lloyd and Sammie. But there was no way I could be in town without stopping by to talk to Atlanta’s number one deejay, DJ Drama. He was Mixtape Daily’s DJ of the Year in 2009, not to mention he’s T.I.’s