40 Years of Soul Train

R.I.P., Don Cornelius (1936-2012)

The Good Ol' Days - Bell bottoms and natural hair was all the rage back in the day. Plus, you had to know how to dance and catch that beat at the proper rhythm. On a less finer note there weren’t any rules about keeping your shirt buttoned.(Photo:  Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
A Term of Endearment - To this day the term “Soul Train dancer” evokes a nostalgic memory that much of the new generation neglects to understand. To be a Soul Train dancer means you had to be the total package plus more—there was no turning back when it was your time to shine.(Photo: Everett Collection)
Getting in Line - Another term popularized by the show was “Soul Train line,” which almost every party-goer has been a part of at some point in their life, whether they realized it or not. If you couldn’t make it on TV, than the club is the next best way to show off you’re two-step skills, albeit in the company of your friends. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Full Metal Soul - Though many may not remember Full Force, some music aficionados assert they were the first hip-hop band. Soul Train got a taste of them in all their glory in the '80s.(Photo: Everett Collection)So Emotional - The Emotions hit the Soul Train stage and made sure that all those watching (and dancing) felt their energy.(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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A Term of Endearment - To this day the term “Soul Train dancer” evokes a nostalgic memory that much of the new generation neglects to understand. To be a Soul Train dancer means you had to be the total package plus more—there was no turning back when it was your time to shine.(Photo: Everett Collection)

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