Soul Train
The Crusaders / The Whispers / Ben Vereen
Season 4, Episode 21 · Aired 1975-02-08
Synopsis
Opening Theme ("TSOP") 1st Song, Dancers, on record: "Dance the Kung Fu" Carl Douglas Performance: The Crusaders "Stomp and Buck Dance" Soul Train Scramble Board: "Happy People" The Temptations Performance: Ben Vereen "By Your Side" 2nd Song, Dancers, on record: "Lady Marmalade" Labelle Performance: The Whispers "Bingo" Midpoint Song: "Pick Up the Pieces" Average White Band Ben Vereen interview (and a clip from the musical "Pippin") Performance: Ben Vereen "Stop Your Half-Steppin' Mama" 3rd Song, Dancers, on record: "Get Dancin'" Disco Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes Performance: The Whispers "Greasy Spoon" plus an interview Soul Train Line: Rufus & Chaka Khan "Once You Get Started" Performance: The Whispers "All I Ever Do (Is Dream Of You)" plus an interview 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