The Evolution ofSoul Train

More than 45 years ago,Soul Trainmade its small-screen debut.

See photos ofSoul Trainthrough the years, ahead.

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SOUL TRAIN, host Don Cornelius, circa mid 70’s, 1971-

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James Brown On Soul Train

The Whispers Performing On Soul Train

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Jackson 5 On “Soul Train”

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Gap Band On Soul Train

The Jackson Five

The Emotions

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Donald Byrd On Soul Train

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Don Cornelius

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SOUL TRAIN, from left: Aretha Franklin, Don Cornelius, 1971-present

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SOUL TRAIN, Edwin Starr, 1971-

SOUL TRAIN, Host Don Cornelius, 1980s. 1971-present. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Co

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SOUL TRAIN, Soul Train Scramble Board, Soul Train Dancers, early 1980s, 1971-

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SOUL TRAIN, Full Force performs, early 1980s, 1971-

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SOUL TRAIN, Soul Train Dancers, early 1980s, 1971-

SOUL TRAIN, from left: Diana Ross, Don Cornelius, 1971-present

SOUL TRAIN, Sting, Don Cornelius, 1971-present, (c)Tribune Entertainment/courtesy Everett Collection

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Chuck Brown On Soul Train

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SOUL TRAIN, from left: musical group CALLOWAY: Cino-vincent Calloway, Reggie Calloway, Don Corneliu

SOUL TRAIN, Season 20, 1990. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.

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SOUL TRAIN, Season 20, 1990. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.

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SOUL TRAIN, Season 21, 1991. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.

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SOUL TRAIN, Stevie Wonder, Host Don Cornelius (right), circa early 1990s, 1971-

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SOUL TRAIN, Season 22, 1992. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.

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Isley Brothers Perform on Soul Train - October 12, 2003