'TSOP,' 1974 No. 1 Hit Song, Became First TV Theme to Top Billboard

In 1974, "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" became the first TV theme song to Hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100—and it was recorded by a supersized studio house band. Performed ...
KEYT

How ‘Soul Train’ immortalized an exuberant era of Black style and culture

(CNN) — You’ve seen the early episodes. Teeth gleaming, hips grooving, and oil-misted ‘fros bouncing to the beat. This was “Soul Train,” the music television series that served as Blackness’ ...
Los Angeles Times

Don Cornelius remembered: Kenneth Gamble touts ‘Soul Train’ pride

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Kenneth Gamble, along with partners Leon Huff and Thom Bell, was ...
NPR

It's Been 5 Decades Since 'Soul Train' Was First Nationally Syndicated

NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary by looking back on moments of 1971. When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution — showcasing Black music and culture.