Soul Train
Since 1971, "Soul Train" has been the "American Bandstand" of the African-American community. Even today, "Soul Train" continues to be the showcase of urban artists and their chart-topping singles. The program also continues to be the place for beautiful dancers and their dance moves, though the dance and the dancers' attire are a bit more risque due to the changing times.
- 1971-2006
- 35 seasons
- Tribune Entertainment
- Music, Talk & Interview
- TV-14
Since 1971, "Soul Train" has been the "American Bandstand" of the African-American community. Even today, "Soul Train" continues to be the showcase of urban artists and their chart-topping singles. The program also continues to be the place for beautiful dancers and their dance moves, though the dance and the dancers' attire are a bit more risque due to the changing times.
Season 14 Episode Guide
32 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
O'Bryan/New Edition/Ollie & Jerry
Sat, Sep 22, 1984
Episode 2
Lakeside/Vanity
Sat, Sep 29, 1984
Episode 3
Cameo/Billy Ocean
Sat, Oct 6, 1984
Episode 4
Stephanie Mills/Richard 'Dimples' Fields
Sat, Oct 13, 1984
1st song = "Torture" by "The Jacksons" [ #17 Pop / #12 R&B ]. 2nd song = "The Glamorous Life" by "Sheila E." [ #7 Pop / #9 R&B ]. 1st lip-sync song = "Jazzy Lady" by "Richard "Dimples" Fields" [ #63 R&B ]. 3rd song = "Ghostbusters" by "Ray Parker, Jr." [ #1 Pop / #1 R&B ]. Special Guest = "Michael Winslow". 4th song = "When Doves Cry" by "Prince and the Revolution" [ #1 Pop / #1 R&B ]. 2nd lip-sync song = "The Medicine Song" by "Stephanie Mills" [ #65 Pop / #8 R&B ]. 5th song = "Smile" by "One Way". 3rd lip-sync song = "Your Wife is Cheatin' on You" by "Richard "Dimples" Fields" [ #32 R&B ]. Soul Train Line = "When Doves Cry" by "Prince and the Revolution" [ #1 Pop / #1 R&B ]. 4th lip-sync song = "In My Life" by "Stephanie Mills".
Episode 5
Joyce Kennedy/Randy Hall
Sat, Oct 20, 1984
Episode 6
Jeffrey Osborne/Alicia Myers/Mr. T
Sat, Oct 27, 1984
Episode 7
Lillo Thomas/Cherrelle
Sat, Nov 3, 1984
Episode 8
Janet Jackson/Beau Williams
Sat, Nov 10, 1984
Episode 9
Thelma Houston/Krystol
Sat, Nov 17, 1984
Episode 10
Berlin/The Controllers
Sat, Nov 24, 1984
Episode 11
Dan Hartman/Champaign
Sat, Dec 1, 1984
Episode 12
Herb Alpert/Rodney Saulsberry
Sat, Dec 8, 1984
Episode 13
Staples Singers/Donna Summer
Sat, Dec 15, 1984
1st dance = Strut by Sheena Easton [ #7 Pop NEVER CHARTED R&B ]. 2nd dance = Freaks Come Out At Night by Whodini [ #43 R&B ]. 1st performance/lipsync = Slippery People by Staples Singers [ #22 R&B ]. 3rd dance = Lovergirl by Teena Marie [ #9 R&B ] & The Scramble Board answer = Billie Holiday. Segment with Hal Jackson and "Talented Teen" winner Michelle Thomas. 4th dance = unidentified song probably by Ray Parker Jr. 2nd performance/lipsync = Supernatural Love by Donna Summer [ #51 R&B ]. 5th dance = Operator by Midnight Star [ #1 R&B ]. 3rd performance/lipsync = This Is Our Night by Staples Singers [ #50 R&B ]. 6th dance/Line Dance = Beep A Freak by Gap Band [ #2 R&B ]. 4th performance/lipsync = unidentified song by Donna Summer.
Episode 14
The Temptations/The Fat Boys
Sat, Jan 5, 1985
Episode 15
Teena Marie/Whodini
Sat, Jan 12, 1985
1st song = "Treat Her Like A Lady" by "The Temptations" [ #2 R&B ]. 2nd song = "Request Line" by "Rock Master Scott" [ #21 R&B ]. 1st lip-sync = "The Freaks Come Out At Night" by "Whodini" [ #43 R&B ]. 3rd song = "Jamie" by "Ray Parker Jr." [ #12 R&B ]. Video = "Out Of Touch" by "Hall & Oates" [ #1 Pop / #24 R&B ]. 4th song = "The Borderlines" by "Jeffrey Osborne" [ #7 R&B ]. 2nd lip-sync = "We've Got To Stop Meeting Like This" by "Teena Marie & Ronnie McNair" [ LP Cut ]. 5th song = "Misled" by "Kool & The Gang" [ #3 R&B ]. 3rd lip-sync = "Friends" by "Whodini" [ #4 R&B ]. Line Dance = "Operator" by "Midnight Star" [ #1 R&B ]. 4th lip-sync = "Lovergirl" by "Teena Marie" [ #4 Pop / #9 R&B ].
Episode 16
New Edition/Rebbie Jackson
Sat, Jan 26, 1985
Episode 17
Rockwell/Redd Foxx
Sat, Feb 2, 1985
Episode 18
The Commodores/Eugene Wilde
Sat, Feb 9, 1985
Episode 19
Shalamar/Dreamboy
Sat, Feb 23, 1985
Episode 20
Bonnie Pointer/Thomas McClary
Sat, Mar 2, 1985
Episode 21
The Gap Band/Sam Harris
Sat, Mar 16, 1985
Episode 22
Johnnie Taylor/Klymaxx
Sat, Mar 23, 1985
Episode 23
Jesse Johnson/Levert
Sat, Mar 30, 1985
Episode 24
Ray, Goodman & Brown/Glenn Jones
Sat, Apr 6, 1985
Episode 25
Mary Jane Girls/Sheena Easton
Sat, Apr 13, 1985
1st song = "Do You Wanna Get Away" by "Shannon" [ #13 R&B ]. 2nd song = "Sussudio" by "Phil Collins" [ #1 Pop / #35 R&B ]. 1st lip-sync = "In My House" by "Mary Jane Girls" [ #3 R&B ]. 3rd song = "Innocent" by "Alexander O'Neal" [ #11 R&B ]. Video = "Nightshift" by "The Commodores" [ #1 R&B ]. 4th song = "Can't Stop" by "Rick James" [ #10 R&B ]. 2nd lip-sync = "Sugar Walls" by "Shenna Easton" [ #3 R&B ]. 5th song = "Fresh" by Kool & The Gang" [ #1 R&B ]. 3rd lip-sync = "Shadow Lover" by "Mary Jane Girls" [ LP Cut / released a year later as a b-side ]. Line Dance = "Material Thangz" by "Deele" [ #14 R&B ]. 4th lip-sync = "Strut" by "Sheena Easton" [ #7 Pop / NEVER charted R&B ].
Episode 26
Don Henley/Whitney Houston
Sat, Apr 20, 1985
Episode 27
Atlantic Star/Greg Philliganes
Sat, May 25, 1985
Episode 28
The Four Tops/Spandau Ballet
Sat, Jun 1, 1985
Episode 29
Shannon/Alexander O'Neal
Sat, Jun 8, 1985
Episode 30
Natalie Cole/Ready for the World
Sat, Jun 15, 1985
Episode 31
Womack & Womack/Pennye Ford
Sat, Jun 22, 1985
Episode 32
Carrie Lucas/Steve Arrington
Sat, Jun 29, 1985