It featured a who’s who of some of the best singers and songwriters of all time.  [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Paula Abdul[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Chuck Berry[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Captain and Tennille[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Duran Duran[/lastfm], E[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]arth Wind and Fire[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Aretha Franklin[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Marvin Gaye[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Hall and Oates[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Isley Brothers[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jackson Five[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Elton John[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Smokey Robinson[/lastfm]……you get the idea

The show ran for 35 seasons, making it the longest continuously airing first-run syndicated television program of all time. It’s been referenced in many song lyrics, films and TV shows. Countless acts performed on the show and credited it as a crucial element of their success.   And it wasn’t American Bandstand. 

Soul Train with host Don Cornelius. The Best of Soul Train is now available as a 9 DVD set to keep you dancingn for days.
Check out these clips. (love the fashions)