The Hippest Trip in America: Soul Train and the Evolution of Culture and Style

from mlake

This was a wonderful glimpse into the world if Soul Train. I am amazed by how many people were influenced by this iconic show. I supplemented reading this book with watching the Best of Soul Train DVDs we have at the library and it brought the whole Soul Train world to life for me.

from noblechicken

Soul Train and Don Cornelius are an epoch in 20th century African American culture. Don's mission to bring the fantastic funk and soul music of the era to the public his way is a landmark importance. This show iconically touched millions, and still does today. The influence this show had on music...

from etxgardener

As an aficionado of R&B from my teenage years in Chicago, I thought this book about Don Cornelius and his TV show, "Soul Train" would be interesting, and it was - to an extent. It is an interesting story about how Cornelius worked his way up at the great WVON radio station in Chicago to launch "S...