On #ThisDayInHistory 50 years ago, our televisions were forever changed with the premiere of the iconic Black music and dance show, #SoulTrain! Created by the legendary #DonCornelius, who also served as the show's first host and executive producer, Soul Train blessed the tv airwaves for 35 years and gave us SO many iconic moments, dances, and artists in R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop genres. | TheGrio

Incredible disco vibes on Soul Train 1976 🕺💃 People had better moves back in the day... | DJ Mag

There’s a moment in Soul Train history that still feels like pure joy every time it resurfaces — the episode where Don Cornelius and Mary Wilson glide down the Soul Train line together. Mary Wilson, co-founder of The Supremes and one of Motown’s most beloved voices, already knew how to command a room. But seeing her on Soul Train wasn’t just about music — it was about witnessing Black excellence shining in motion. And Don Cornelius… well, he usually kept his cool behind the mic. He hosted. He na