On February - 4 - 2012
SoulTrain was the creation of a now American icon, Don Cornelius. Don Cornelius, regrettably left us all this past week. He created an Afro-American version of Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, giving many young Afro-American artists their big break in the music business.
This weekend’s music thread is a tribute to Don, SoulTrain and the many artists that flourished after appearing on this landmark television show. Take your pick, Motown, R&B, Soul or Funk, or all of the above.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsjFi4KkO
At the end of each show Don Cornelius would say goodnight with these words… “…and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace… and SOUL!”
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The Gap Band -- Early in the Morning
O’Jays -- Used to be my Girl
Donna Summer Soul Train = I feel Love
http://youtu.be/e4LocRxw8hE
HappyFeet = Boogie Wonderland
This is representative of when I watched Soul Train
Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now -- McFadden and Whitehead
And The Beat Goes On = The Whispers
Second Time Around = Shalamar
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Come to think of it, the male vocal bands were fun too.
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles -- The Tracks Of My Tears
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A couple more oldies by The Chiffons.
The Chiffons -- Sweet Talking Guy
The Chiffons -- One Fine Day
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In case anybody cares, today’s Superbowl was a close game. It came down to the last play. In honor of that and because it’s my favorite version of this song.
Diana Ross and the Supremes -- You Keep Me Hangin On
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Here is another Soul predecessor. I have a soft spot for these old female vocal bands.
The Marvelettes -- Please Mr. Postman
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LFer
I gambled with the ladies that now make up the Marvelettes in Reno one night. What a great group of ladies. We played slots for 2 or 3 hours.
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Hi KT, great idea and a lot of favorites here. Here’s a few more. I can’t say best or more best but I’ve saved ELton and Al, Soul Train and Soul School.
dobie Gray ” Drift Away”
Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
Gladys Night (at Chicago’s SouthSide!) “Midnight Train to Georgia”
She’s too early but I do love her--Dionne Warwick, “Walk on By”
GO FIGURE THE WHITE GUY: Elton John performing on SOUL TRAIN. “Benny and the Jets,
AND Al Green, “I’m So Tired of Being Alone”
I always like and look at Weekend Music. Always a great memory or education!
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Thanks FC. Good picks here. I really enjoy the Weekend Music thread, for the same reasons you mentioned.
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There’s a lot of great music in this thread already. I wish I had more time this weekend. I grew up in Detroit in the ’60s. I think the Motown Sound is in my DNA.
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LFer, it must be.
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Mary Wells “My Guy”
Great pick kes.
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Awesome, thanks!
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CKLW — Was it 800 on AM?
Toledo here, LFer.
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CKLW, that was it. Located across the river in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was the strongest signal in Detroit.
I have a lot of fond memories of my time in Detroit. I moved away in 1970 so, luckily, I wasn’t there to watch it become what it is today.
I’ve seen a lot of photos of Detroit today. Places I’ve been, places I’ve lived. They’re heartbreaking.
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I’ve seen those photos, too, LFer. Heartbreaking. At least, thanks to our Prez, the auto industry is making a come-back, though. Did you see the Clint Eastwood/Chrylser commercial on the Super Bowl?
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LFer, what great music! time in the car–It was way cooler than the white stations.
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Here are a couple that predate the Soul sound.
The Chiffons -- He’s So Fine
The Shirelles -- I Met Him On A Sunday
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Ahh…the unforgettable Wall of Sound. ‘Course that was before my time.
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I might be drifting a little off topic with this one but since “Tighten Up” is in the starter for this thread…
The Nazz -- Loosen Up
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War -- Slippin’ Into Darkness
War -- The Cisco Kid
War -- Low Rider
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LFer, Slippin Into Darkness is a great tune. The others are too, but I’ve always really liked Slippin.
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The Parliaments -- I Wanna Testify
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Chambers Brothers -- Time Has Come Today
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Where Did Our Love Go -- The Supremes
Rock the Boat -- Hues Corporation
Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay -- Otis Redding
I Heard it Through the Grapevine -- Marvin Gaye
Superstition -- Stevie Wonder
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