Soul Train
David Ruffin / Shirley Brown / 9th Creation / The Lockers
Season 4, Episode 19 · Aired 1975-01-25
Synopsis
(1) Opening credits. (2) dancers, record: "Midnight Sky" (The Isley Brothers). (3) Performance: Shirley Brown - "I've Got to Go on Without You." (4) Soul Train Scramble board ("BARBARA MASON"), record: "Boogie On Reggae Woman" (Stevie Wonder). (5) 9th Creation - "Skin It Back" (instrumental). (6) The Lockers (dance troupe founded by Toni Basil). Following their performance, Don Cornelius talks with the individual dancers: Toni Basil (also the group's choreographer), Fred Berry (later played 'Rerun' on "What's Happening"), Leo "Fluky Luke" Williamson, Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones, Bill "Slim the Robot" Williams, Greg Pope, and Don "Campbellock" Campbell. (7) Mid-Point song: "Heartbreak Road" (Bill Withers). (8) David Ruffin interview and sings "Me & Rock And Roll Are Here To Stay." (9) dancers, record: "Tell Me What You Want" (Jimmy Ruffin). (10) Performance: Shirley Brown - "Woman To Woman" and interview. (11) Soul Train Line, record: "Release Yourself" (Graham Central Station). (12) Performance: David Ruffin - "Take Me Clear From Here." (13) 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
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