Soul Train
The Fifth Dimension / Al Wilson / Formula IV
Season 4, Episode 9 · Aired 1974-11-02
Synopsis
Opening theme 1st song, dancers, on record: "Loose Booty" Sly & The Family Stone Performance: Formula IV - "Wee Willie Sweet Wine" Scrambleboard: (JAMES BROWN) on record: "Hey Pocky Way" The Meters Don Cornelius interviews Mark Gordon, the manager of all the guest artists on this episode. (He's also the husband of Florence LaRue Gordon of the 5th Dimension.) 2nd song, dancers, on record: "Just A Little More Time" Mighty Clouds of Joy Performance: Al Wilson (with Formula IV) - "La La Peace Song" and an interview by Don Cornelius. Midpoint song: "You're My First, My Last, My Everything" Barry White Performance: The 5th Dimension - "Soul And Inspiration" and an interview by Don Cornelius. 3rd song, dancers, on record: "In The Bottle" Brother To Brother Don Cornelius introduces Al Wilson's infant daughter. Performance: Al Wilson - "Willoughby Brook" Soul Train line: "Cold Blooded" James Brown Performance: The 5th Dimension - "Harlem."
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
Also in season 4
- S04E01 Billy Preston/ Rufus/ George McCrae
- S04E02 James Brown & the First Family of Soul / Fred Wesley & the JB's / Lyn Collins
- S04E03 Johnnie Taylor / The Joneses / Syreeta
- S04E04 The Miracles / Herbie Hancock / Yvonne Fair
- S04E05 Michael Jackson / MDLT
- S04E06 The Four Tops / The New Birth / Creative Source