The shows from the early 70′s bring back a lot of memories. I’ve watched the show religiously since it started. But please, you can’t keep showing the same few episodes on “The Best of Soultrain.” How about some episodes from the late 80′s and early 90′s??
it a network call bounce tv. it just starting showing in chicago ,il when i found out soul train was on there i goes to bed early because it aired on at 6:00pm ilove it.
We recently got BOUNCE network here in Kansas.
The 1980′s are on Soul Train now and what great memories!!
I always wished I could have been a Soul Train dancer.
Great website and great reading the dancers stories.
The era from the 60s to the 80s produced the BEST music!!!!
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i am a white dude (46) who remembers soul train long before mike jackson became a super star,,the osmonds ..etc.. long live the soul train and i wish someone had the balls to bring it back to us ((listenersnand viewers from long ago))……………………………………….peace
The Soul Train show that started in Chicago was a local program. It had not gone nationwide yet. So I doubt that any episodes were saved. Unless Don Cornelius has some master tapes from the Chicago local show, we’ll never see any of the shows.
Momentos marcantes, mesmo morando no Brasil, Soul Train sempre me fez viver algo inexplicável. Gosto dos shows dos anos 70. Sinto saudades dos velhos tempos.
I was born in 1970 and the 70′s was the shit and I remeber my parents and uncles and aunts dancing the way they did there I wish I could go back to those sweet days, Can you digg it?
Only those hours that I would have been born in the United States. Just to be able to attend the Soul Train. Unfortunately in Brazil did not have anything even close.
I saw Soul Train when it first aired, what such memories. I had to purchase the DVD Set from Time Life. This set covers years 1971-1979, and it also shows the commericals about Afro Sheet, Ultra Sheen. Seeing the Fashions and the Dancers and the dance moves, I use to do some of those dances. Thank You Don for the memories.
Love my Best of Soul Train box set but it’s extremely disappointing that the team putting this box set together did not take into consideration that Soul Train fans not only lived for the classic performances but the SOUL TRAIN LINE! I so looked forward to the Soul Train line in every show so I could see some of the crazy dance moves. The box set also has WAY TOO MANY Afro-Sheen and Ultra Sheen commericals. I mean c’mon…there’s a commercial behind almost every performance, which leads me to believe that they were put there as “fillers”. There are SO MANY classic performances that are not included, including the Whispers, which I was shocked about considering they did one the show’s theme songs. Finally, I was very disappointed that some of the shows were chopped. As an example, on the show that dedicated the full hour to James Brown, Lyn Collins’ performance was edited out and I also would’ve loved to see more episodes from the 80′s. I just hope that a VOLUME II is in the works and that these comments are taken into consideration.
I am interested in an episode which aired in Fall of 1971 the guests were Gladys Knight and the Pips. I was on this show with many of my high school friends from Compton High School. My friends and family would love to see me going down the line.
Thanks
Back when we had nothing on tv he gave us Soul Train and for that I thank you. For all the breaks you gave to many I thank you, there will never be another like you. RIP
Very saddened at the news of Mr. Cornelius’ death. Rest in peace and thank you for giving us soul in Seattle! I wish Centric TV would air Soul Train regularly again and feature more episodes. They seemed to show that same Classic episodes over and over.
hi,,,i’m from mexico born 1960 so my best years was the 70′s, every sunday to discoteques,,only sodas and dancing,,,like i said my best years and allways will love my 70′s & 80′s disco music,,,RIP Mr, Cornelius..
my friends, i would like to see to the group Change singing “A Lover´s Holiday” in Soul Train; they sang on the Show or not?? but i remember, i had to see for many years that Don Cornelius presented the song with the beautiful Dancer people!! i would like to see this video too please! somebody have this one??? thanks from Berlin! ;-)=
No one cany deny where they were every Saturday morning at 11:00 waiting for Soul Train to come on TV. Sometimes we had to complete our household chores during the show even dancing with the vacuum cleaner as we worked. However, when the Soul Train line came on everything came to a stop so we could learn the latest dance moves. Without a doubt these were some of the happiest times of my childhood growing up in the 70′s. There will never be another Soul Train. Thank You Don Cornelius for being such an inspiration, innovator and pioneer that provided the sound of music and funky fashion to a changing time. No one can deny your contributions and your memory will live on. In your prophetic words, “May you find love, peace and soul as you make your transition home. Peace and Blessings Always.
I grew up in the inner city of Kansas City and Soul Train was NEVER missed by me and my friends!
They started this skinny white boy from KC on a life long journey of dancing many nites away….It has helped me keep my sanity for the last 30 yrs!
Many thanks to all who participated in Soul Train and more importantly the man…Don Cornelius….I wish you Love, Peace & Soul on your journey brother!
Just remember that Dj’s break music first and Mr. Don Cornelius being a true native of Chicago went to L.A. with an idea he develop in my city and changed lives yall. That’s one of the things Dj’s should remember about him…. he was a DJ 1st. Chicago still loves you Don, R.I.P.
WHILE LIVING IN PHILLY WE USED TO WATCH SOUL TRAIN ON CHANNEL 57 FROM 12 TO 1. MY FAVORITE WAS WATCHING DAMITA JO FREEMAN DANCING WITH JOE TEX ON STAGE WHILE HE SANG “I GOTCHA”
I was a dancer on Soul Train 1999 season 28 episodes 25-32 but I am unable to find footage from it, anyway you can help? Your time and assistance is much appreciated. Thank you.
Cat
“And always in parting, we wish you love, peace, and soooooul!” Loved Soul Train. Grew up on it. Don Cornelius is and forever more be a legendy. Thanks for taking us on the “hippest trip in American” on that train and may you rest in peace, Brotha Don. May his legacy live on.
i’m sorry about what happened but don killed him self which means that he didn’t die form old age he did how ever break god’s law that has sided tout shell not kill he killed himself -n- at judgement day he will face a angry so i have no remosis for don because he himself -n- the almighty god will not forgive him for that -n-that’s the truth -n-notthing but the truth so help me god.
I’m Puerto Rican and I love Soul Train very much. I miss it a lot, but I will miss the conductor, the great Don Cornelius. Thank you for the memories. Rest in peace, love, and soul.
I’m still heartbroken over the passing of Don Cornelius. Soul Train was the show and it will always be my Favorite show. Don put the Soul in Soul Train He’s a Pionner this man deserves a Statue for what he has done for our people and our culture. I Live in NC WGN Channel 18 from 12 to 1 My Eyes was glued to that T.V. Don Cornelius and Soul Train lives Forever!!!!R.I.P Don Cornelius
I was born in chicago in 1960. The day after Don Cornelious past, Centric had a soul train marathon. I found myself glued to the tv all day watching every episode. Just like back in the day, I eagerly looked forward to the soul train line. I havent danced this much in 30 years. Soul Train was a wonderful part of my youth. Thank you Don Cornelious for all you did for us. RIP
I just want to say thanks for da opportunity to dance on your show..it was a rewarding,exciting experience.soul train will b with me embedded in my heart mind,body&soul&so will u Mr. Don CORNELIUS….u r gone ,but u will never b forgotten……..RIP. LOVE, PEACE,& SOUL!!! Forever!!!!!!!:)
Soul Train Forever!!! Thanks For Da opportunity,it was a very rewarding ,exciting experience,da whole 10. Years I danced onSoul Train.it will always bwith me embedded in my mind,body, @ soul!!!!u will b missed Mr. Don CORNELIUS,gone to soon but will never b forgotten!!!! U r a house whole name in many Homes…… RIP
One of the happiest moment in my life is music, the pleasure i like most is music espscially when it come to (SOUL TRAIN).When i remember the 80″s when my uncle travel to U S A soul train vedio music is what i want to see in his lougage, i never knew at this time i will find it difficult to find such records especially here in nigeria were the means of storage is not even considered now i always ask form friends i never get them until this day when i discover soultrain on the internet. please how may i have the vedio
I am the biggest Soul Train fan of all time! It was my favorite show growing up, and it still is today. I couldn’t wait ’til Saturday morning to see that train chugging and bouncing around, and hearing the announcer say, “The Soooooooul Train!” I learned so much from watching Soul Train. I not only learned how to dance, but how to really get down. I also learned to appreciate music, and how to appreciate being black, in a very positive way. Thanks so much Don, for bringing Soul Train into my life, and for all of the memories it has given me. I wish you “Love, Peace, and Soul!” Rest in Peace!
Thank you Don for bringing to us the soul train line, the latest hits, the latest artists,the latest fashion, and the scramble board. may you and Ms. Houston rest in Peace
I also enjoyed Soul Train it was one of my favorite shows back in the day since I am from Old School music. I like getting up early and listening to the music and doing my own moves. Thank you Don Cornelius for that expecience you gave to the black people. The music today is hard to understand but the music back then had meaning to the songs.
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The shows from the early 70′s bring back a lot of memories. I’ve watched the show religiously since it started. But please, you can’t keep showing the same few episodes on “The Best of Soultrain.” How about some episodes from the late 80′s and early 90′s??
I watch Soul Train on Bounce Network, they just aired the Peabo Bryson episode. Which made me come to this website.
i would like to see some of the old soul train episodes in chicago ,il brings back old remerbering when my sister use to go on there.
it a network call bounce tv. it just starting showing in chicago ,il when i found out soul train was on there i goes to bed early because it aired on at 6:00pm ilove it.
this morning i just seen ray parker jr. and sister sledge i remerber that show was aired in 1981.
We recently got BOUNCE network here in Kansas.
The 1980′s are on Soul Train now and what great memories!!
I always wished I could have been a Soul Train dancer.
Great website and great reading the dancers stories.
The era from the 60s to the 80s produced the BEST music!!!!
as a white kid from Staten Island… 48 now…. Sould Train was it for me!
I love soul train from the 70′s i remember watching this show and the music. and I love it so much even though I was born in 77. lol.
I totally agree with your position and I think that it would be really great to create some discussion questions about this topic. Anyway thanks a lot for sharing this valuable information. dentist in austin
i am a white dude (46) who remembers soul train long before mike jackson became a super star,,the osmonds ..etc.. long live the soul train and i wish someone had the balls to bring it back to us ((listenersnand viewers from long ago))……………………………………….peace
The Soul Train show that started in Chicago was a local program. It had not gone nationwide yet. So I doubt that any episodes were saved. Unless Don Cornelius has some master tapes from the Chicago local show, we’ll never see any of the shows.
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Momentos marcantes, mesmo morando no Brasil, Soul Train sempre me fez viver algo inexplicável. Gosto dos shows dos anos 70. Sinto saudades dos velhos tempos.
I was born in 1970 and the 70′s was the shit and I remeber my parents and uncles and aunts dancing the way they did there I wish I could go back to those sweet days, Can you digg it?
Only those hours that I would have been born in the United States. Just to be able to attend the Soul Train. Unfortunately in Brazil did not have anything even close.
I want to see some 1990s episodes of Soul Train. That was MY decade!!!!
I saw Soul Train when it first aired, what such memories. I had to purchase the DVD Set from Time Life. This set covers years 1971-1979, and it also shows the commericals about Afro Sheet, Ultra Sheen. Seeing the Fashions and the Dancers and the dance moves, I use to do some of those dances. Thank You Don for the memories.
Love my Best of Soul Train box set but it’s extremely disappointing that the team putting this box set together did not take into consideration that Soul Train fans not only lived for the classic performances but the SOUL TRAIN LINE! I so looked forward to the Soul Train line in every show so I could see some of the crazy dance moves. The box set also has WAY TOO MANY Afro-Sheen and Ultra Sheen commericals. I mean c’mon…there’s a commercial behind almost every performance, which leads me to believe that they were put there as “fillers”. There are SO MANY classic performances that are not included, including the Whispers, which I was shocked about considering they did one the show’s theme songs. Finally, I was very disappointed that some of the shows were chopped. As an example, on the show that dedicated the full hour to James Brown, Lyn Collins’ performance was edited out and I also would’ve loved to see more episodes from the 80′s. I just hope that a VOLUME II is in the works and that these comments are taken into consideration.
I am interested in an episode which aired in Fall of 1971 the guests were Gladys Knight and the Pips. I was on this show with many of my high school friends from Compton High School. My friends and family would love to see me going down the line.
Thanks
How can you get episodes from 1971?
Back when we had nothing on tv he gave us Soul Train and for that I thank you. For all the breaks you gave to many I thank you, there will never be another like you. RIP
Very saddened at the news of Mr. Cornelius’ death. Rest in peace and thank you for giving us soul in Seattle! I wish Centric TV would air Soul Train regularly again and feature more episodes. They seemed to show that same Classic episodes over and over.
hi,,,i’m from mexico born 1960 so my best years was the 70′s, every sunday to discoteques,,only sodas and dancing,,,like i said my best years and allways will love my 70′s & 80′s disco music,,,RIP Mr, Cornelius..
Don Don Don ! Why u had to leave this world like this?????? God Bless his family.
my friends, i would like to see to the group Change singing “A Lover´s Holiday” in Soul Train; they sang on the Show or not?? but i remember, i had to see for many years that Don Cornelius presented the song with the beautiful Dancer people!! i would like to see this video too please! somebody have this one??? thanks from Berlin! ;-)=
and Don Cornelius, thank you for the wonderful time! your name and show always are alive, they are in the history! RIP mr Cornelius!
No one cany deny where they were every Saturday morning at 11:00 waiting for Soul Train to come on TV. Sometimes we had to complete our household chores during the show even dancing with the vacuum cleaner as we worked. However, when the Soul Train line came on everything came to a stop so we could learn the latest dance moves. Without a doubt these were some of the happiest times of my childhood growing up in the 70′s. There will never be another Soul Train. Thank You Don Cornelius for being such an inspiration, innovator and pioneer that provided the sound of music and funky fashion to a changing time. No one can deny your contributions and your memory will live on. In your prophetic words, “May you find love, peace and soul as you make your transition home. Peace and Blessings Always.
I grew up in the inner city of Kansas City and Soul Train was NEVER missed by me and my friends!
They started this skinny white boy from KC on a life long journey of dancing many nites away….It has helped me keep my sanity for the last 30 yrs!
Many thanks to all who participated in Soul Train and more importantly the man…Don Cornelius….I wish you Love, Peace & Soul on your journey brother!
Just remember that Dj’s break music first and Mr. Don Cornelius being a true native of Chicago went to L.A. with an idea he develop in my city and changed lives yall. That’s one of the things Dj’s should remember about him…. he was a DJ 1st. Chicago still loves you Don, R.I.P.
Rest in peace, you gave the best to us all.
WHILE LIVING IN PHILLY WE USED TO WATCH SOUL TRAIN ON CHANNEL 57 FROM 12 TO 1. MY FAVORITE WAS WATCHING DAMITA JO FREEMAN DANCING WITH JOE TEX ON STAGE WHILE HE SANG “I GOTCHA”
I was a dancer on Soul Train 1999 season 28 episodes 25-32 but I am unable to find footage from it, anyway you can help? Your time and assistance is much appreciated. Thank you.
Cat
“And always in parting, we wish you love, peace, and soooooul!” Loved Soul Train. Grew up on it. Don Cornelius is and forever more be a legendy. Thanks for taking us on the “hippest trip in American” on that train and may you rest in peace, Brotha Don. May his legacy live on.
i’m sorry about what happened but don killed him self which means that he didn’t die form old age he did how ever break god’s law that has sided tout shell not kill he killed himself -n- at judgement day he will face a angry so i have no remosis for don because he himself -n- the almighty god will not forgive him for that -n-that’s the truth -n-notthing but the truth so help me god.
I’m Puerto Rican and I love Soul Train very much. I miss it a lot, but I will miss the conductor, the great Don Cornelius. Thank you for the memories. Rest in peace, love, and soul.
I’m still heartbroken over the passing of Don Cornelius. Soul Train was the show and it will always be my Favorite show. Don put the Soul in Soul Train He’s a Pionner this man deserves a Statue for what he has done for our people and our culture. I Live in NC WGN Channel 18 from 12 to 1 My Eyes was glued to that T.V. Don Cornelius and Soul Train lives Forever!!!!R.I.P Don Cornelius
I was born in chicago in 1960. The day after Don Cornelious past, Centric had a soul train marathon. I found myself glued to the tv all day watching every episode. Just like back in the day, I eagerly looked forward to the soul train line. I havent danced this much in 30 years. Soul Train was a wonderful part of my youth. Thank you Don Cornelious for all you did for us. RIP
I love Soul Train. Please show some of the shows from the 90 and 2000
I just want to say thanks for da opportunity to dance on your show..it was a rewarding,exciting experience.soul train will b with me embedded in my heart mind,body&soul&so will u Mr. Don CORNELIUS….u r gone ,but u will never b forgotten……..RIP. LOVE, PEACE,& SOUL!!! Forever!!!!!!!:)
Soul Train Forever!!! Thanks For Da opportunity,it was a very rewarding ,exciting experience,da whole 10. Years I danced onSoul Train.it will always bwith me embedded in my mind,body, @ soul!!!!u will b missed Mr. Don CORNELIUS,gone to soon but will never b forgotten!!!! U r a house whole name in many Homes…… RIP
One of the happiest moment in my life is music, the pleasure i like most is music espscially when it come to (SOUL TRAIN).When i remember the 80″s when my uncle travel to U S A soul train vedio music is what i want to see in his lougage, i never knew at this time i will find it difficult to find such records especially here in nigeria were the means of storage is not even considered now i always ask form friends i never get them until this day when i discover soultrain on the internet. please how may i have the vedio
I am the biggest Soul Train fan of all time! It was my favorite show growing up, and it still is today. I couldn’t wait ’til Saturday morning to see that train chugging and bouncing around, and hearing the announcer say, “The Soooooooul Train!” I learned so much from watching Soul Train. I not only learned how to dance, but how to really get down. I also learned to appreciate music, and how to appreciate being black, in a very positive way. Thanks so much Don, for bringing Soul Train into my life, and for all of the memories it has given me. I wish you “Love, Peace, and Soul!” Rest in Peace!
Why is an advisement for the apprentice on this website? It kills the whole mood for the people who want to view this site, and reminisce.
Thank you Don for bringing to us the soul train line, the latest hits, the latest artists,the latest fashion, and the scramble board. may you and Ms. Houston rest in Peace
Rest in Love Peace and Soul! Don Cornelius My Friend
The Soul Train Gang September 27, 1936-February 1, 2012
I we miss you Don.
More 80′s videos please! ;)
If you love Soul Train check out Roll Train tryouts on youtube its Soul Train on skates
If you love Soul Train check out Roll Train tryouts on youtube its Soul Train on skates
I also enjoyed Soul Train it was one of my favorite shows back in the day since I am from Old School music. I like getting up early and listening to the music and doing my own moves. Thank you Don Cornelius for that expecience you gave to the black people. The music today is hard to understand but the music back then had meaning to the songs.
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