The Hippest Trip in America: Soul Train and the Evolution of Culture and Style
PitchforkJayson Greene
The Hippest Trip in America: Soul Train and the Evolution of Culture and Style
In its 35 years on TV, "Soul Train" offered a crucial outlet for black American culture—Jayson Greene talks to writer Nelson George about his new book, which details the history of the show.
May 2, 2014
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54 YEARS AGO, THE HIPPEST TRIP IN AMERICA BEGAN - SOUL TRAIN! - Soul Train was a syndicated American music-dance television program that aired from 1971 to 2006. It was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host. | Carl Manley
54 YEARS AGO, THE HIPPEST TRIP IN AMERICA BEGAN - SOUL TRAIN! - Soul Train was a syndicated American music-dance television program that aired from 1971 to 2006. It was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host. | Carl Manley
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54 years ago TODAY, America boarded the hippest ride on TV when “Soul Train” premiered in national syndication in 1971! After a year as a local hit, Don Cornelius took it nationwide, bringing Black music and dance into living rooms across the country. “Soul Train” was the Saturday ritual that left us each week with “love, peace, and soul.” #nostalgia #tvhistory #70s #70sthrowback #70smusic | Classic Nerd
54 years ago TODAY, America boarded the hippest ride on TV when “Soul Train” premiered in national syndication in 1971! After a year as a local hit, Don Cornelius took it nationwide, bringing Black music and dance into living rooms across the country. “Soul Train” was the Saturday ritual that left us each week with “love, peace, and soul.” #nostalgia #tvhistory #70s #70sthrowback #70smusic | Classic Nerd
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1.7K views · 108 reactions | The good memories… Repost from @bet • On this day, the “Hippest Trip in America” pulled into living rooms and changed the culture forever. ✨ Soul Train wasn’t just a show, it was the heartbeat of Black music, dance, and style. A stage for legends. A runway for fashion. A platform for us. Happy Anniversary to the train that keeps on moving.  | Randi B | Facebook
1.7K views · 108 reactions | The good memories… Repost from @bet • On this day, the “Hippest Trip in America” pulled into living rooms and changed the culture forever. ✨ Soul Train wasn’t just a show, it was the heartbeat of Black music, dance, and style. A stage for legends. A runway for fashion. A platform for us. Happy Anniversary to the train that keeps on moving.  | Randi B | Facebook
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