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26/10/2023

We think MichaelJackson would be proud!

22/10/2023

Yes! We can talk about the holidays now: https://bit.ly/LutherXmas

Primary Wave Music and the Luther Vandross Estate have announced a new EP, Luther Vandross Classic Christmas.

17/10/2023

Let's show Sly some ❤️

03/10/2023

Admit it! Your living room was a lot funkier when this was on ❤️‍🔥

Today Marks The 52nd Anniversary of Soul Train The Show Originally Aired in Syndication on October 2, 1971.

Soul Train is an American musical variety television show. After airing locally on WCIU-TV in Chicago, Illinois for a year, It aired in syndication from October 2, 1971, to March 25, 2006.

Across its 36-year history the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists.

The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first and longest-serving host and executive producer.

The origins of Soul Train can be traced to 1965 when WCIU-TV, an upstart UHF station in Chicago, began airing two youth-oriented dance programs: Kiddie-a-Go-Go and Red Hot and Blues. These programs—specifically the latter, which featured a predominantly African Americans group of in-studio dancers—would set the stage for what was to come to the station several years later.

Don Cornelius, a newsreader and backup disc jockey at Chicago radio station WVON, was hired by WCIU in 1967 as a news and sports reporter. Cornelius also was promoting and emceeing a touring series of concerts featuring local talent (sometimes called "record hops") at Chicago-area high schools, calling his traveling caravan of shows "The Soul Train". WCIU-TV took notice of Cornelius's outside work and in 1970, allowed him the opportunity to bring his road show to television.

After securing a sponsorship deal with the Chicago-based retailer Sears, Roebuck and Company, Soul Train premiered on WCIU-TV on August 17, 1970, as a live show airing weekday afternoons. Beginning as a low-budget affair, in black and white, the first episode of the program featured Jerry Butler, the Chi-Lites, and the Emotions as guests.

Cornelius was assisted by Clinton Ghent, a local professional dancer who appeared on early episodes before moving behind the scenes as a producer and secondary host.

Production was suspended following the 2005–2006 season, with a rerun package under the moniker The Best of Soul Train airing for two years subsequently. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence during later seasons contained a claim that it was the "longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in American television history", with over 1,100 episodes produced from the show's debut through the 2005–2006 season. Despite the production hiatus, Soul Train held that superlative record until 2016, when Entertainment Tonight surpassed it in completing its 35th season. Among non-news programs, Wheel of Fortune surpassed that mark in 2018.

As of 2016, the rights to the Soul Train brand, library, and associated events, such as its cruises and annual awards show, the Soul Train Music Awards, are now under the ownership of Paramount Global, through BET Networks.

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

26/09/2023

Honey you think you know Shelly? Read this. ❤️

As a child I auditioned for a role on Broadway in the hit musical play House of Flowers. Out of 500 child performers that auditioned the…

23/09/2023

Happy Birthday Walter And Wallace Scott Of The 'Whispers" are 80 Today Whats your favorite Songs?🤔🎶🎶♥️✅😎

21/09/2023

PROOF not all news is "bad news" Happy 21st of ! Thank you Earth, Wind & Fire for reminding us to dance today and everyday!

18/09/2023

We hope to see y'all this Fall! The Always and Forever Tour in Ontario, CA on November 18th. Get your tix today and come jam out with The Emotions, Heatwave, The Chi-Lites, and The Stylistics and more!

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11/09/2023

If you Love the holidays, Cher this with your family and friends! Can't wait to hear this :)

On the 60th Anniversary, Cher and Darlene Love reunite to recreate the holiday single "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)". ❄️

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a pop song originally sung by Darlene Love with the backing vocals by Cher and included on the 1963 seasonal compilation album, A Christmas Gift for You. 🎄
This year we celebrate 60 years of this iconic and timeless Christmas song with this incredible reunion between these legendary Queens. 👑
The song will be featured on Cher's first "Christmas" album. 🎅

08/09/2023

Unstoppable! Thanks for sharing your ❤️ and talent Verdine!

07/09/2023

If Dionne Warwick says you need this book, then YOU NEED THIS BOOK!

The hope is for all of us who have been interviewed and given a chance to express our thoughts will help raise the funds needed to continue the incredible service given to the children at St. Judes Hospital. This book is one of a kind and I'm sure you will enjoy getting a glimpse into how we feel when asked about something different. Please dig deep and help St. Jude continue its Good Work. (link in story)

04/09/2023

Lovin' the long weekend with you!

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...a groundbreaking, star-studded, collection of inspiring conversations about the beauty, brutality, discipline and technique of being a successful singer. These often funny, deeply engrossing, interviews provide fans and aspiring singers a backstage pass to the challenges and vocalist faces onstag...

29/08/2023

Join us in saying "Welcome Back" to San Francisco's 70's HITS! When the station went off after 15 years, it opened the door to the return of 98.1 KISS FM. Now, it's our turn to help! Good to have them back on 9/1. As SF70s returns, this will adjust our position on OnlineRadioBox. Details will be updated here and on our site at kissfm.app.

22/08/2023

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10/08/2023

Sheila E. shows off some Back-to-(Old)School purchases. What are you getting for the kids or yourself 😉

❤️😘 🔁 Shopping vibezzz

09/08/2023

There IS hope for the future! Thanks Earth, Wind & Fire

05/08/2023

Thanksgiving weekend gonna be tasty! Agree?

Pre-Sale: Thursday August 3, 2023 - 10 am - CODE WORD: SOUL

Gen On Sale: Friday August 4, 2023 - 10am

DATE : NOVEMBER 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM
VENUE: THE VENUE at THUNDER VALLEY

FEATURING:

JEFFREY OSBORNE
DENISE WILLIAMS
Special Guest...READY FOR THE WORLD

https://worldonepresents.com/event/details/holiday-soul-fest-23/

04/08/2023

Alright over 50 crowd, Patti LaBelle says YES you can!

Age can be your superpower. Just ask any of the entrepreneurs, investors, inventors and artists on our third annual 50 Over 50 list: https://trib.al/ZpiZ54u

04/08/2023

See us for FREE in MINNESOTA this SUNDAY 8/6!

31/07/2023

Bye bye July!

31/07/2023

Will Darlene Love be teaming with Mariah on this special secret Christmas gift 🎁 ?

I’m in the recording studio this weekend for my super exciting secret Christmas project that will be announced soon!! All I can say, is that you’ll all be so so EXCITED for this!! I sure am!! 🎤🎶🎄🎅☃️🌺❄️

27/07/2023

If Lionel says "party" that means we get a 3 day weekend. Right?

27/07/2023

On this day in 2013, CHAKA KHAN WAY was christened in a naming ceremony in Chaka’s hometown of Chicago. Chaka is pictured here with her mother Sandra and sister Tammy.