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Soul Train

Questlove
Soul Train Book PDF

Author : Questlove
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780062320292

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From Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of the award-winning hip-hop group the Roots, comes this vibrant book commemorating the legacy of Soul Train—the cultural phenomenon that launched the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, and Aretha Franklin. Questlove reveals the remarkable story of the captivating program, and his text is paired with more than 350 photographs of the show's most memorable episodes and the larger-than-life characters who defined it: the great host Don Cornelius, the extraordinary musicians, and the people who lived the phenomenon from dance floor. Gladys Knight contributed a foreword to this incredible volume. Nick Cannon contributed the preface.

A Critical History of Soul Train on Television

Christopher P. Lehman
A Critical History of Soul Train on Television Book PDF

Author : Christopher P. Lehman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476600468

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A Critical History of Soul Train on Television by Christopher P. Lehman Pdf

As a wildly popular local dance show, Soul Train provided a venue for Chicago's soul singers and political activists and gave African American teenagers their first significant chance to see and identify with their peers on television. The subsequent national series garnered even more popularity, establishing producer and host Don Cornelius as one of the most successful pioneers of African American television production. This work discusses Cornelius's role in the evolution of his groundbreaking series from a small, all-black 1970s television show to a lucrative brand name applying not only to the program, but also to awards and various merchandise in the present day. The first two chapters focus on Cornelius's years in Chicago and the initial launching of Soul Train in 1970. The next two chapters explore how the nationally televised, California-based version of the show rose steadily in both popularity and cultural influence among primarily African American viewers, and how Cornelius himself became a rising celebrity during that time. The final chapters illustrate Cornelius's efforts in branching out beyond the dance show through various music-related business ventures, including the Soul Train Music Awards. The work includes interviews with several former cast members and guests, along with a complete chronology of the series and Cornelius's other professional ventures.

The Hippest Trip in America

Nelson George
The Hippest Trip in America Book PDF

Author : Nelson George
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780062221056

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An authoritative history of the groundbreaking syndicated television show that has become an icon of American pop culture, from acclaimed author and filmmaker Nelson George, “the most accomplished black music critic of his generation” (Washington Post Book World). When it debuted in October 1971, seven years after the Civil Rights Act, Soul Train boldly went where no variety show had gone before, showcasing the cultural preferences of young African-Americans and the sounds that defined their lives: R&B, funk, jazz, disco, and gospel music. The brainchild of radio announcer Don Cornelius, the show’s producer and host, Soul Train featured a diverse range of stars, from James Brown and David Bowie to Christine Aguilera and R. Kelly; Marvin Gaye and Elton John to the New Kids on the Block and Stevie Wonder. The Hippest Trip in America tells the full story of this pop culture phenomenon that appealed not only to blacks, but to a wide crossover audience as well. Famous dancers like Rosie Perez and Jody Watley, performers such as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Barry White, and Cornelius himself share their memories, offering insights into the show and its time—a period of extraordinary social and political change. Colorful and pulsating, The Hippest Trip In America is a fascinating portrait of a revered cultural institution that has left an indelible mark on our national consciousness.

Love, Peace and Soul

Ericka Blount Danois
Love Peace and Soul Book PDF

Author : Ericka Blount Danois
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781480363991

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Love, Peace and Soul by Ericka Blount Danois Pdf

ÊLove Peace and SoulÊ tells the story of the television phenomenon known as ÊSoul TrainÊ a show created in the land of bell bottoms afros and soul power; a show that became the touchstone of the Baby Boomer generation. Don Cornelius host and owner of the show was one of the coolest cats on television. With his platform shoes wide neckties and mellifluous voice he showed the world just how corny ÊAmerican BandstandÊ was in comparison. In 2012 fans were shocked to hear one of the most powerful men in the music and television business took his own life.ÞÊLove Peace and SoulÊ is a celebratory behind-the-scenes collection of anecdotes stories and reflections from the people who were there about the host the show and the power of black music and dance on television.ÞMusic and television connoisseurs will enjoy the history of not just ÊSoul TrainÊ but of other shows including ÊShindig!Ê ÊDon Kirshner's Rock ConcertÊ ÊHullabalooÊ ÊAmerican BandstandÊ and ÊGraffiti RockÊ. Entrepreneurs will be interested in Cornelius' humble beginnings with the local version of the show in Chicago created with his own money. Fans will delight in the lively images and the quirky details. The first mass market book on ÊSoul TrainÊ since Cornelius's passing this volume has something for everyone. Includes afterword by Gary Harris.

Soul Train

Allison Joseph
Soul Train Book PDF

Author : Allison Joseph
Publisher : Carnegie-Mellon University Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015041101133

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Soul Train by Allison Joseph Pdf

A collection of poetry by Allison Joseph.

To Train His Soul in Books

Robin Darling Young,Monica J. Blanchard
To Train His Soul in Books Book PDF

Author : Robin Darling Young,Monica J. Blanchard
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780813217321

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To Train His Soul in Books by Robin Darling Young,Monica J. Blanchard Pdf

To Train His Soul in Books explores numerous aspects of this rich religious culture, extending previous lines of scholarly investigation and demonstrating the activity of Syriac-speaking scribes and translators busy assembling books for the training of biblical interpreters, ascetics, and learned clergy.

How to Train Your Soul

Adam Yahaya Abdul Rahaman
How to Train Your Soul Book PDF

Author : Adam Yahaya Abdul Rahaman
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467891561

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How to Train Your Soul by Adam Yahaya Abdul Rahaman Pdf

This book consists of six sections in the following order: * Our Spiritual Life * Knowing the Soul * Moods of the Soul * Soul Combat * Secrets of the Soul * Wonders of the Soul. The author distributes the curriculum in this book into twenty studies, consisting of fifty five numbered lessons, including the questions and exercises presented at the end of each unit. He reminds our spiritual scholars not to employ the instructional method of dictating spiritual knowledge to their students. They should instead turn their faces to individual study of the signs and facts of natural horizon, so that they can perceive the mystical core of these natural phenomena and its citation. Students in our societies are of pressing need for practical spiritual experience. There is no doubt, the eminent writer has made a lot of effort at ensuring that this book helps to achieve the ultimate goal of our spiritual education.

Soul Train

Insight Editions
Soul Train Book PDF

Author : Insight Editions
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781647228644

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Soul Train by Insight Editions Pdf

Celebrate the culture of cool with this compact, paperback edition of the heartfelt tribute to Soul Train, a worldwide phenomenon of dance, music, and fashion. From Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of the award-winning hip-hop group the Roots, comes this vibrant book commemorating the legacy of Soul Train—the cultural phenomenon that launched the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, and Aretha Franklin. Questlove reveals the remarkable story of the captivating program, and his text is paired with more than 350 photographs of the show's most memorable episodes and the larger-than-life characters who defined it: the great host Don Cornelius, the extraordinary musicians, and the people who lived the phenomenon from the dance floor. The foreword by Gladys Knight and preface from Nick Cannon add heartfelt and unique perspectives on this seminal show. 35-YEAR HISTORY: A vibrant celebration of one of the longest-running nationally syndicated programs in American television history, which ran over 1,100 episodes. BEHIND THE SCENES: Includes first-hand commentaries about the show’s impact on celebrity’s careers and our culture from beloved artists such as Gladys Knight, Steve Wonder, Carmen Electra, B.B. King, Al Green, Nick Cannon, and Bill Withers. FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Contains hundreds of images of iconic moments from the show, including many never-before-seen.

The Musical Soul Train

Philip ?PM? Moey
The Musical Soul Train Book PDF

Author : Philip ?PM? Moey
Publisher : PartridgeIndia
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781482897791

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The Musical Soul Train by Philip ?PM? Moey Pdf

As children, most of us freely express the joy-the music-within us. Our emotions are close to the surface, and we can bring them forth at the drop of a hat. But as we become adults, the joy seems to get buried deeper and deeper. Real life can take the music from our very being. But does it have to be that way? Is there anything we can do about it? In The Musical Soul Train: Discover the Songs from Your Heart, author Philip "PM" Moey shares his knowledge and experiences of life's spiritual pathways. Moey's fifteen years of research has taught him that though there are many universal principles about life, many are fundamentally the same but approached from different angles. The paths eventually lead to a single life worth living if you choose to do it well. And to live well, you cannot allow the music to die within you. Moey includes his personal musical flavor, but that does not mean it has to be ours; he reminds us that each of us has a song to be sung and showcased. The Musical Soul Train will thrill anyone who longs to tell his or her own story and anyone who is looking for a more meaningful, inspired life.

Soul Train

T. C. Husvar
Soul Train Book PDF

Author : T. C. Husvar
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781637102039

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Soul Train by T. C. Husvar Pdf

Take a seat for a ride of a lifetime. Joshua is a seventeen-year-old boy from the inner city who wakes up on the ground of a train station. With little knowledge of where he is and a ticket in his pocket, he ventures onto a train ride. Perspective will shift as he gambles not only at his life but also at the substations that he stops at. And once he realizes where he really is, is he going to be able to hold on to his ticket and get off the right stop?

Long Slow Train

Donald Brackett
Long Slow Train Book PDF

Author : Donald Brackett
Publisher : Backbeat Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : African American gospel singers
ISBN : 1617136913

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LONG SLOW TRAIN: THE SOUL MUSIC OF SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS

Night Train

A. L. Snijders
Night Train Book PDF

Author : A. L. Snijders
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780811228572

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Night Train by A. L. Snijders Pdf

Brevity is the soul of beauty in these tiny masterworks of short short fiction Gorgeously translated by Lydia Davis, the miniature stories of A. L. Snijders might concern a lost shoe, a visit with a bat, fears of travel, a dream of a man who has lost a glass eye: uniting them is their concision and their vivacity. Lydia Davis in her introduction delves into her fascination with the pleasures and challenges of translating from a language relatively new to her. She also extols Snijders’s “straightforward approach to storytelling, his modesty and his thoughtfulness.” Selected from many hundreds in the original Dutch, the stories gathered here—humorous, or bizarre, or comfortingly homely—are something like daybook entries, novels-in-brief, philosophical meditations, or events recreated from life, but—inhabiting the borderland between fiction and reality—might best be described as autobiographical mini-fables. This morning at 11:30, in the full sun, I go up into the hayloft where I haven’t been for years. I climb over boxes and shelving, and open the door. A frightened owl flies straight at me, dead quiet, as quiet as a shadow can fly, I look into his eyes—he’s a large owl, it’s not strange that I’m frightened too, we frighten each other. I myself thought that owls never move in the daytime. What the owl thinks about me, I don’t know.

M Train

Patti Smith
M Train Book PDF

Author : Patti Smith
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780345815477

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M Train by Patti Smith Pdf

From the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids: an unforgettable odyssey into the mind of this legendary artist, told through the prism of cafés and haunts she has visited and worked in around the world. M Train is a journey through seventeen "stations." It begins in the tiny Greenwich Village café where Smith goes every morning for black coffee, ruminates on the world as it is and the world as it was, and writes in her notebook. We then travel, through prose that shifts fluidly between dreams and reality, past and present, across a landscape of creative aspirations and inspirations: from Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul in Mexico, to a meeting of an Arctic explorer's society in Berlin; from the ramshackle seaside bungalow in New York's Far Rockaway that Smith buys just before Hurricane Sandy hits, to the graves of Genet, Plath, Rimbaud and Mishima. Woven throughout are reflections on the writer's craft and on artistic creation, alongside signature memories, including of her life in Michigan with her husband, guitarist Fred Sonic Smith, whose untimely death was an irremediable loss. For it is loss, as well as the consolation we might salvage from it, that lies at the heart of this exquisitely told memoir, one augmented by stunning black-and-white Polaroids taken by Smith herself. M Train is a meditation on endings and on beginnings: a poetic tour de force by one of the most brilliant, multi-platform artists at work today.

Eleven Minutes Late

Matthew Engel
Eleven Minutes Late Book PDF

Author : Matthew Engel
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780230740419

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Eleven Minutes Late by Matthew Engel Pdf

Britain gave railways to the world, yet its own network is the dearest (definitely) and the worst (probably) in Western Europe. Trains are deeply embedded in the national psyche and folklore - yet it is considered uncool to care about them. For Matthew Engel the railway system is the ultimate expression of Britishness. It represents all the nation's ingenuity, incompetence, nostalgia, corruption, humour, capacity for suffering and even sexual repression. To uncover its mysteries, Engel has travelled the system from Penzance to Thurso, exploring its history and talking to people from politicians to platform staff. Along the way Engel ('half-John Betjeman, half-Victor Meldrew') finds the most charmingly bizarre train in Britain, the most beautiful branch line, the rudest railwayman, and - after a quest lasting decades - an Individual Pot of Strawberry Jam. Eleven Minutes Late is both a polemic and a paean, and it is also very funny.

TV-a-Go-Go

Jake Austen
TV a Go Go Book PDF

Author : Jake Austen
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781569762417

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TV-a-Go-Go by Jake Austen Pdf

From Elvis and a hound dog wearing matching tuxedos and the comic adventures of artificially produced bands to elaborate music videos and contrived reality-show contests, television--as this critical look brilliantly shows--has done a superb job of presenting the energy of rock in a fabulously entertaining but patently "fake" manner. The dichotomy of "fake" and "real" music as it is portrayed on television is presented in detail through many generations of rock music: the Monkees shared the charts with the Beatles, Tupac and Slayer fans voted for corny American Idols, and shows like" Shindig! "and "Soul Train "somehow captured the unhinged energy of rock far more effectively than most long-haired guitar-smashing acts. Also shown is how TV has often delighted in breaking the rules while still mostly playing by them: Bo Diddley defied Ed Sullivan and sang rock and roll after he had been told not to, the Chipmunks' subversive antics prepared kids for punk rock, and things got out of hand when" Saturday Night Live "invited punk kids to attend a taping of the band Fear. Every aspect of the idiosyncratic history of rock and TV and their peculiar relationship is covered, including cartoon rock, music programming for African American audiences, punk on television, Michael Jackson's life on TV, and the tortured history of MTV and its progeny.