Soul Train
The Best of Soul Train
Season 3, Episode 39 · Aired 1974-07-20
Synopsis
Opening Theme: "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" Reverend Jesse Jackson joins Don Cornelius for an interview and a clip from the documentary "Wattstax" is shown. Clips: B.B. King "I Like To Live The Love" (from ST #74, 06-Oct-1973) The Staple Singers "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)" (from ST #102, 08-Jun-1974) Smokey Robinson "Sweet Harmony" (from ST #80, 24-Nov-1973) Tower Of Power "This Time It's Real" (from ST #79, 17-Nov-1973) Marvin Gaye "Distant Lover" (from ST #89, 16-Feb-1974) Sly & The Family Stone "I Want To Take You Higher" (from ST #105, 29-Jun-1974) Jackson 5 "Dancing Machine" (from ST #77, 03-Nov-1973) Johnny Mathis "Foolish" (from ST #88, 09-Feb-1974) Gladys Knight & The Pips "On and On" (from ST #97, 04-May-1974) Al Green "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)" (from ST #93, 06-Apr-1974) The O'Jays "Love Train" (from ST #57, 21-Apr-1973) Closing Credits
In the series
This episode is part of Soul Train (1971–2006) on Syndicated.
The hippest trip in America — line dances, guest stars, and Black music TV power.
Key cast
- Don Cornelius as Host