Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Four Decades of Soul Train
The funky TV show Soul Train was one of the longest syndicated shows ever created. It lasted from 1971 to 2006. It was the brainchild of Don Cornelius, who became TV royalty as Soul Train rode to the upper echelons of TV. We talk to the author of a new book that chronicles the show and how it became so successful.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readThe funky TV show Soul Train was one of the longest syndicated shows ever created. It lasted from 1971 to 2006. It was the brainchild of Don Cornelius, who became TV royalty as Soul Train rode to the upper echelons of TV. We talk to the author of a new book that chronicles the show and how it became so successful.
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Soul Train, Ear Worms and Musical Mysteries- 0:00Four Decades of Soul TrainYou’re reading this
- 15:16Your Brain on Music
- 27:00Mystery of a Rare Record
- 41:44Who is William Onyeabor?
The full episode
1 of 4Soul Train, Ear Worms and Musical Mysteries- 0:00Four Decades of Soul TrainYou’re reading this
- 15:16Your Brain on Music
- 27:00Mystery of a Rare Record
- 41:44Who is William Onyeabor?