Soul Train
Lenny Williams/ Yellow Magic Orchestra
Season 10, Episode 11 · Aired 1980-11-29
Synopsis
Opening Credits- "Up on Soul Train" by the Whispers Dancers, record: "S.O.S (Dit Dit Dit Dat Dat Dit Dit)" The SOS Band. Dancers, record: "Let Me Talk" Earth, Wind & Fire. Performance: Yellow Magic Orchestra - "Tighten Up" and interview. Soul Train Scramble Board (JOHN JEFFERSON), record: "The Wanderer" Donna Summer Dancers, record: "Celebration" Kool and the Gang (with a few scenes from the "Celebration" music video included). Midpoint song: "Master Blaster (Jammin)" Stevie Wonder Performance: Lenny Williams - "Ooh Child" and interview. Dancers, record: "What a Fool Believes" Aretha Franklin Performance: Yellow Magic Orchestra - "Firecracker." Soul Train Line: "Lovely One" Michael Jackson. Performance: Lenny Williams - "Messing With My Mind." Don Cornelius closing comments & Soul Train 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