Soul Train
Salute to the Commodores
Season 9, Episode 14 · Aired 1980-01-26
Synopsis
Soul Train salutes the Commodores on their 10th anniversary as recording artists. Opening Theme ("Soul Train '78" by the Hollywood Disco Jazz Band) 1st Song, on record, Dancers: "Slippery When Wet" (1975) 2nd Song, on record, Dancers: "Sweet Love" (1975) Soul Train History Book: The Commodores - "Machine Gun" (from show #4.15 /121, 28-Dec-1974) Performance: The Commodores - "Wonderland." Don interviews Benny Ashburn and introduces the members of the Commodores. Performance: The Commodores - "Still" 3rd Song, on record, Dancers: "Brick House" (1977) Performance: The Commodores - "Three Times a Lady." Soul Train Line Song: "Too Hot to Trot" (1977) Performance: The Commodores - "Sail On." 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