Farewell to white. With Labor Day’s passing, the season of “crisp white” clothing has officially ended. Some people feel like this fashion law is outdated–and also shouldn’t apply to areas with warmer climates like Florida and Texas. That said, let’s take a final look at some of the crisp, fresh and clean fashions that Don
The Gap Band had a stone groove with this song. Although this isn’t the classic “Disco sound,” the notion of shaking booty at the disco can’t be denied once you hear that bassline. Shimmer and shine seems to be the common theme with the band’s apparel. It’s flashy, yet not overdone. Note the studded trim
Gloria Gaynor defined herself as the quintessential Disco queen when she released “I Will Survive.” The triumphant tune about successfully leaving a no-good lover has been the recovery anthem for people for decades, now. The Soul Train gang looks as stylish as ever, our favorite disco ladies swirling in their long skirts with brothers in
Flashback to backstage at the 2009 Soul Train Awards with Mr. Blue Eyed Soul, Robin Thicke. Asha the Intern really gets him to open up and share some of his favorite Soul Train memories, of not only watching the show on Saturday mornings but also, performing on the show. In this clip he’s very excited
It’s always exciting to catch a glimpse of performers’ personalities away from the stage and that was Asha the Intern’s mission as she was joined by the lovely and talented Chrisette Michele on the Soul Train Awards red carpet. Chrisette’s jubilant personality radiates through the screen as she jokes with Asha about trying to find
In this flashback from the 2009 Soul Train Awards, Asha the Intern talks to the chic and always fashionable singer, Keri Hilson. Ms. Hilson rocks a fabulous red-carpet look with her bustier-style cocktail dress and smoky yet shimmery eyeshadow. The Atlanta chanteuse is notoriously stylish, defining herself as a fab and sassy Southern girl. Her
In the spirit of Soul Train fashion, here’s a clip with Asha the Intern at the 2009 Soul Train Awards talking to Atlanta-based designer Mychael Knight. The “Project Runway” veteran made his debut at Charleston Fashion Week with his 2010 Fall/Winter collection
Disco was about glamour, excess, and the freedom to be fabulous. Take a look at some of the dance moves coming down the Soul Train line–those brothers mean just as much business as the sisters do. Their flair was not to be denied
Janet Jackson’s style has evolved many times over the year but it has always included one, enduring staple–the color black. Whether because it was slimming, sexy, or just plain easy to coordinate with dancers, Ms. Jackson has been partial to all-black-everything for years.
The showstopping Ms. Tina Turner is a fashion icon in her own right. With her fabulous figure that she maintains even today, her performance clothes highlighted the best of her assets. Ms. Turner and the Ikettes were known for their long hair, short hemlines and tall boots which can be seen in this clip
As each funky-fly duo makes their way down the Soul Train line to WAR’s “Bayero,” you’ll notice that a few of the soul sisters in this clip are wearing suits. It’s a look far from what you’d expect while tearing up the dance floor, but these were the days when going out was an event
Get into the groove with this dance floor classic from Johnnie Taylor. Disco ladies all across America were shaking it up and down to the smooth melody.
The delicate tinkle of the xylophone and sugar-sweet harmonies sung by the Spinners truly capture the spirit of the song. Who doesn’t remember that single turning point, that a-ha moment when you realize that you’ve fallen for someone special
Marvin Isley, bassist for the legendary Isley Brothers died on Sunday, at age 56 of complications from diabetes. He will be sorely missed but his musical legacy lives on
This installment of Train Stop Tuesday features one of Soul Train’s most recognizable dancers, Cheryl Song, sporting her trademark super-long hair. Her black, one-shoulder jumpsuit was one of the hottest looks of the disco era.
As Lyn Collins sings “Mama Feel Good” from the James Brown score of “Black Caesar,” the Blaxploitation-era Soul Train gang gets things moving and grooving
Take a look around the dance floor–sure, the shoes and Afros throw clues as to exactly which decade knew how to groove this hard, But 70s sisters loved a good pair of hot pants. How many pairs can you spot out there moving to the beat
Of course we’re enjoying their collage of 70s-centric fashion, but one trend that stood out in particular in this clip were the platform shoes. Almost everyone had on a pair–men and women. And unless you’ve been inside of a fashion vacuum, you’d know that platforms are a quintessential then-to-now style
From the very beginning of this classic Soul Train episode it’s easy to see which style reigned supreme–bad, bad plaid. A good tartan never goes out of style, just ask Burberry and that’s why plaid is this week’s then to now style
As the Isley Brothers encourage us all to “Live It Up” several members of the Soul Train gang can be seen wearing this season’s hue du jour–yellow
Train Stop Tuesday is a fashion flashback as we go trendspotting to “Disco Inferno” by the Trampps. During this dance segment there are several styles that were a hit on the disco dance floor that are just as fashionable for spring
There is just so much to be said about this particular Soul Train line, where does one start? First of all, “Jungle Boogie” is pretty much the epitome of a funk-soul party song.
The lovely and talented Freda Payne performs her chart-topping hit, “Band of Gold” for the Soul Train gang as they show off their laid back dance moves. It’s so simple to get lost in her sweet, soulful soprano and uptempo melody that the heartbreaking lyrics seem to coast by
Most Generation X kids were first introduced to the fabulous Dramatics on Snoop Dogg’s “Doggy Dogg World” from the Doggystyle album.
It’s easy to be fooled by the big smiles and soothing melodies as the fabulous Sylvers sing their love song. “Wish That I could Talk to You” is a ballad full of the doubts of a lover seeking answers
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
“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.
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
This installment of Train Stop Tuesday is anticipation of the re-airing of the VH1 Rock Doc, “Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America.”
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
As we’re jamming to “Tears of a Clown,” let’s take a look at some classic Soul Train style that is still relevant today. Check out the couple doing the robot, the sister’s pantsuit looks like something that could be en vogue now, especially with that thick red belt
Performing a song from the Claudine movie soundtrack, Miss Gladys Knight is giving us pure fever with “On and On.”
Ahh, young love. Who doesn’t have childhood memories of interactions with the opposite sex? Terrorizing that young boy or girl who you had a thing for seemed to be the only way to express your feelings. The Intruders know all about it too, but as the lead singer so smoothly revealed, he quickly learned that girls were for kissing, not sucker-punches to the shoulder
Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s daddy is slaying you all in his sequined blazer. The only thing that comes close to the flair and dazzle that he serving up his funky-fresh number, is his crooning. Ladies, if you met him down there on the Soul Train dance floor, would you ever be able to stand it
It’s easy to get swept up into this uptempo groove by “Superbad” Bobby Womack. There’s no desperation, there’s excitement and hope. He’s looking for a love to call his own and with that kind of energy you’re hoping that he finds her.
Max Julian, you have met your match. But these cold-blooded brothers aren’t whispering pimp game, they’re all about love game. This melody is half-prose and half-song, but all soul as our main man lays it all on the line for his special lady.
Say you have a significant other with whom you’ve invested a significant amount of time, you’d really think by this point in the relationship they would know you inside-out. But then you find yourself justifying and proving yourself to them time and time again. Soul brothers and sisters, this is your anthem and it’s time for you and your main squeeze to have a serious talk.
Check out big, bad Jean Knight and her billowing bouffant hair. You can tell by her curt and sassy two-step, she believes in every word she’s singing
“Oh Girl” is a timeless classic, unlike those oversize shirt collars. Some folks may have special memories to which this song is the soundtrack. Other folks are the result of those special memories.
Unlike the bump and grind jams that dominate the airwaves these days, the Chi-Lites were singing about love. Of course at the end
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