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.
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!”
The Gap Band – Early in the Morning
https://youtu.be/sPJwaPwm2vM
O’Jays – Used to be my Girl
https://youtu.be/fj8SBcGNRWc
Donna Summer Soul Train = I feel Love
http://youtu.be/e4LocRxw8hE
HappyFeet = Boogie Wonderland
https://youtu.be/pX0G5UDaJg4
This is representative of when I watched Soul Train
https://youtu.be/DY0tsKCB4lc
Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now – McFadden and Whitehead
https://youtu.be/lytnFVIOFck
And The Beat Goes On = The Whispers
https://youtu.be/sPJwaPwm2vM
Second Time Around = Shalamar
Come to think of it, the male vocal bands were fun too.
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles – The Tracks Of My Tears
https://youtu.be/coh7n6dYj5Y
A couple more oldies by The Chiffons.
The Chiffons – Sweet Talking Guy
https://youtu.be/UpFotOi3hDs
The Chiffons – One Fine Day
https://youtu.be/iP8Z_J5Cpmw
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
https://youtu.be/v2XQbzgC1vU
Here is another Soul predecessor. I have a soft spot for these old female vocal bands.
The Marvelettes – Please Mr. Postman
https://youtu.be/425GpjTSlS4
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.
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” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaPnOASOWIU
Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPGoNv_mCC0
Gladys Night (at Chicago’s SouthSide!) “Midnight Train to Georgia” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pHhItkhc7o
She’s too early but I do love her–Dionne Warwick, “Walk on By”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO073fekFfA
GO FIGURE THE WHITE GUY: Elton John performing on SOUL TRAIN. “Benny and the Jets, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxeBccvWDRQ
AND Al Green, “I’m So Tired of Being Alone” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICKToz7BLLA
I always like and look at Weekend Music. Always a great memory or education!
Thanks FC. Good picks here. I really enjoy the Weekend Music thread, for the same reasons you mentioned.
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.
LFer, what great music! time in the car–It was way cooler than the white stations.
CKLW — Was it 800 on AM?
Toledo here, LFer.
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.
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?
Mary Wells “My Guy”
Awesome, thanks!
Great pick kes.
LFer, it must be. 😉
Here are a couple that predate the Soul sound.
The Chiffons – He’s So Fine
https://youtu.be/kfxx3scAKS8
The Shirelles – I Met Him On A Sunday
https://youtu.be/vSqMR1f62d0
Ahh…the unforgettable Wall of Sound. ‘Course that was before my time. 🙄
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
https://youtu.be/–mHknJV9Ek
War – Slippin’ Into Darkness
https://youtu.be/vKFOjfwlprM
War – The Cisco Kid
https://youtu.be/bzQApZWlxgw
War – Low Rider
https://youtu.be/pLqyvyqQqW0
LFer, Slippin Into Darkness is a great tune. The others are too, but I’ve always really liked Slippin.
The Parliaments – I Wanna Testify
https://youtu.be/YAR6BBQO8-k
Chambers Brothers – Time Has Come Today
https://youtu.be/_I4S61Do-Qs
Where Did Our Love Go – The Supremes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izzKUoxL11E
Rock the Boat – Hues Corporation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBwsG8ubFw
Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzrXc68gNjQ
I Heard it Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7dGdrP3pms&ob=av3n
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Anyone recognize the young chap at the end of this clip?[img]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8tXJS50hHo&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLAC22D4916C661ABE[/img]
Great find Funk! Man, he looked like a kid. And he was.
That is a gem, funk.