Soul Train - Season 10

Soul Train - Season 10

Season 10

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DatesSep 20, 1980 - Jun 20, 1981
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Episodes

Brothers Johnson/ Rockie Robbins
Season 10Episode 160 min

Brothers Johnson/ Rockie Robbins

Opening Theme: "Up on Soul Train" by the Whispers

1st song, on record, Dancers: Dynasty - I've Just Begun To Love You

2nd song, on record, Dancers: George Benson - Give Me The Night

Performance: Rockie Robbins - "You And Me."

Scramble Board (GEORGE BRETT)- Zapp - More Bounce To The Ounce

Dance Showdown: Bobcat vs. Mr.X - Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver

Midpoint Song: Diana Ross - Upside Down

Performance: Brothers Johnson - "Stomp" and interview.

3rd song, on record, Dancers: One Way "Pop It"

Performance: Rockie Robbins - "Hang Tough."

Soul Train Line: Rick James "Big Time"

Performance: Brothers Johnson - "Treasure."

Closing credits

Sep 20, 1980
L.T.D./ Seventh Wonder/ Kurtis Blow
Season 10Episode 260 min

L.T.D./ Seventh Wonder/ Kurtis Blow

L.T.D. - "Where Did We Go Wrong?" and "Love Is What You Need."

Seventh Wonder - "I Enjoy Ya" and "The Tilt."

Kurtis Blow - "The Breaks."

Sep 27, 1980
Larry Graham/ Irene Cara
Season 10Episode 360 min

Larry Graham/ Irene Cara

Larry Graham - "One in a Million You."

Irene Cara - "Fame" and "Out Here on My Own."

Kurtis Blow - "The Breaks."

Oct 4, 1980
Rick James/ The S.O.S. Band
Season 10Episode 460 min

Rick James/ The S.O.S. Band

opening theme: "Up on Soul Train" by the Whispers

1st song, on record, dancers: "Shake Your Pants" Cameo

2nd song, on record, dancers: "I've Just Begun to Love You" Dynasty

Performance: The S.O.S. Band - "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" plus an interview with Don Cornelius.

Scrambleboard: (MARY BETHUNE) Barry White "Love-Makin' Music"

3rd song, on record, dancers: "Pop What You Got" One Way

Performance: Rick James - "Big Time" and a hilarious interview with Don Cornelius.

4th song, on record, dancers: "Love Don't Always Make it Right" Ashford & Simpson

Performance: The S.O.S. Band - "S.O.S. (Dit Dit Dit Dash Dash Dash Dit Dit Dit)."

Soul Train Line: Michael Henderson "Wide Reciever"

Performance: Rick James - "Merry Go Round."

Closing credits with clips from this episode

Oct 11, 1980
Tyrone Davis/ Teena Marie
Season 10Episode 560 min

Tyrone Davis/ Teena Marie

Opening credits: "Up on Soul Train" by The Whispers

Dancers, record: "Lovely One" (Jacksons).

Dancers, record: "Let Me Talk" (Earth Wind & Fire).

Performance: Tyrone Davis - "How Sweet It Is" and interview.

Soul Train Scramble Board (BILLY SIMMS), record: "Give It On Up" (Mtume).

Tom Dreesen (comedian) - stand-up routine, re: athletes, jogging, and dangers of marijuana.

Midpoint song: "I'm Coming Up" (Diana Ross).

Performance: Teena Marie - "I Need Your Lovin'" and interview.

Dancers, record: "Pop What You Got" (Al Hudson).

Performance: Tyrone Davis - "Overdue."

Soul Train Line: "Wide Receiver" (Michael Henderson).

Performance: Teena Marie - "Behind The Groove."

Don Cornelius' closing comment & credits.

Oct 18, 1980
Teddy Pendergrass/ The Jones Girls
Season 10Episode 660 min

Teddy Pendergrass/ The Jones Girls

Teddy performs "Love T.K.O." & "Can't We Try?", and has an in depth interview with Don Cornelius (shown in segments throughout the episode).

Flashback performances of Teddy's are also shown - "The More I Get, The More I Want" (from Episode #220, 23-Apr-1977) & "I Don't Love You Anymore" (from Episode #235, 05-Nov-1977)

The Jones Girls also appear on this show performing "Children Of The Night" and "Dance Turned Into a Romance."

Oct 25, 1980
Cameo/ Edmund Sylvers
Season 10Episode 760 min

Cameo/ Edmund Sylvers

Cameo - "Shake Your Pants"

Edmund Sylvers - "That Burning Love" & "Have You Heard"

Nov 1, 1980
Michael Henderson/ LaToya Jackson
Season 10Episode 860 min

Michael Henderson/ LaToya Jackson

Michael Henderson - "Wide Reciever."

La Toya Jackson "If You Feel the Funk" and "Are You Ready"

Nov 8, 1980
Shalamar/ Mtume
Season 10Episode 960 min

Shalamar/ Mtume

Shalamar - "Full Of Fire" and "Three For Love"

Mtume - "Give It On Up" and "So You Wanna Be A Star."

Nov 15, 1980
Lakeside/ Geraldine Hunt
Season 10Episode 1060 min

Lakeside/ Geraldine Hunt

Lakeside "Fantastic Voyage."

Geraldine Hunt "Can't Fake the Feeling."

Nov 22, 1980
Lenny Williams/ Yellow Magic Orchestra
Season 10Episode 1160 min

Lenny Williams/ Yellow Magic Orchestra

Opening Credits- "Up on Soul Train" by the Whispers

Dancers, record: "S.O.S (Dit Dit Dit Dat Dat Dit Dit)" The SOS Band.

Dancers, record: "Let Me Talk" Earth, Wind & Fire.

Performance: Yellow Magic Orchestra - "Tighten Up" and interview.

Soul Train Scramble Board (JOHN JEFFERSON), record: "The Wanderer" Donna Summer

Dancers, record: "Celebration" Kool and the Gang (with a few scenes from the "Celebration" music video included).

Midpoint song: "Master Blaster (Jammin)" Stevie Wonder

Performance: Lenny Williams - "Ooh Child" and interview.

Dancers, record: "What a Fool Believes" Aretha Franklin

Performance: Yellow Magic Orchestra - "Firecracker."

Soul Train Line: "Lovely One" Michael Jackson.

Performance: Lenny Williams - "Messing With My Mind."

Don Cornelius closing comments & Soul Train closing credits.

Nov 29, 1980
Ray, Goodman & Brown/ Gently
Season 10Episode 1260 min

Ray, Goodman & Brown/ Gently

Ray, Goodman & Brown - "Happy Anniversary."

Genty - "You Don't Know Like I Know."

Dec 6, 1980
Al Green/ The Dells
Season 10Episode 1360 min

Al Green/ The Dells

Al Green "The Lord Will Make a Way" and "Pass Me Not"

The Dells - "I Touched a Dream"

Vintage clip: LaBelle - "Lady Marmalade" (ST #118, 07-Dec- 1974)

Jan 10, 1981
Dynasty/ Tierra
Season 10Episode 1460 min

Dynasty/ Tierra

Dynasty - "Do Me Right" & "I've Just Begun to Love."

Tierra - "Together" & "Gonna Find Her."

Classic performance: Marvin Gaye - "Got to Give It Up." (ST #222- 07-May-1977)

Jan 17, 1981
Stylistics/ Spyro Gyra
Season 10Episode 1560 min

Stylistics/ Spyro Gyra

The Stylistics - "Hurry Up This Way Again."

Spyro Gyra "Morning Dance" and "Foxtrot."

Vintage clip: The Four Tops - "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)." (ST #50, 17-Feb-1973)

Jan 24, 1981
The Chi-Lites/ Patrice Rushen
Season 10Episode 1660 min

The Chi-Lites/ Patrice Rushen

Opening credits: "Up on Soul Train" by the Whispers

Dancers, record: "It's A Love Thing" (The Whispers)

Dancers, record: "Walk Right Now" (The Jacksons)

Performance, and interview: Patrice Rushen "Look Up"

Soul Train Scramble Board (VINCE EVANS), record: "Do Like You" (Stevie Wonder)

Soul Train History Book (Repeat Performance): Lou Rawls - "From Now On" (From Soul Train #207, 22-Jan-1977)

Midpoint song: "Keep It Hot" (Cameo)

Performance, and interview: Chi-Lites - "Heavenly Body."

Dancers, record: "Little Girl (Don't You Worry)" (Jermaine Jackson)

Performance: Patrice Rushen - "Don't Blame Me."

Soul Train Line: "Who Said?" (Isley Brothers)

Performance: Chi-Lites - "Have You Seen Her '80"

Don Cornelius closing comments & closing credits.

Jan 31, 1981
Deniece Williams/ The Gap Band
Season 10Episode 1760 min

Deniece Williams/ The Gap Band

Deniece Williams "Strangers" and "What Two Can Do."

The Gap Band "Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)" and "Yearning for your Love."

From Soul Train History Book: Curtis Mayfield "Superfly" (from Soul Train #45, 06-Jan-1973)

Mar 7, 1981
Bar-Kays/ Yarbrough & Peoples/ Robert Winters
Season 10Episode 1860 min

Bar-Kays/ Yarbrough & Peoples/ Robert Winters

The Bar-Kays - "Boogie Body Land."

Yarbrough and Peoples - "Don't Stop the Music."

Robert Winters "Magic Man" and "Face the Music."

Mar 14, 1981
Pointer Sisters/ Con Funk Shun
Season 10Episode 1960 min

Pointer Sisters/ Con Funk Shun

Pointer Sisters "He's So Shy" and "Where Did the Time Go." 

Con-Funk-Shun – "Too Tight" and "Happy Face."

From the Soul Train History Book: Billy Paul "Me and Mrs. Jones" (from Soul Train #39, 18-Nov-1972)

Mar 21, 1981
Whispers/ Carrie Lucas
Season 10Episode 2060 min

Whispers/ Carrie Lucas

The Whispers & Carrie Lucas "Just a Memory."

Carrie Lucas "It's Not What You Got (It's How You Use It)" and "Career Girls".

The Whispers - "It's a Love Thing" & "This Kind of Lovin'."

Mar 28, 1981
Rufus/ Dee Dee Sharp
Season 10Episode 2160 min

Rufus/ Dee Dee Sharp

Rufus "Party 'Til You're Broke."

Dee Dee Sharp "Breaking and Entering" and "Easy Money."

Apr 4, 1981
Billy Preston/ Lakeside
Season 10Episode 2260 min

Billy Preston/ Lakeside

Billy Preston "Hope" and "Sock-it, Rocket."

Lakeside - "Your Love is On the One" and "I Love Everything You Do."

Apr 11, 1981
Shalamar/ Teena Marie
Season 10Episode 2360 min

Shalamar/ Teena Marie

Shalamar - "Make That Move" and "This Is For the Lover In You."

Teena Marie - "Young Love" and "You Make Love Like Springtime."

Apr 18, 1981
A Taste of Honey/ Jerry Knight
Season 10Episode 2460 min

A Taste of Honey/ Jerry Knight

Opening Theme: "Up on Soul Train"

1st Song, on record, Dancers: "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" Chaka Khan

2nd Song, on record, Dancer: "Bon Bon Vie" TS Monk

Performance: Jerry Knight "Perfect Fit" + Interview.

Scrambleboard (BOOKER T. WASHINGTON): "Thighs High" Tom Browne

Soul Train History Book: David Ruffin "Walk Away From Love" (from Soul Train #162, 13-Dec-1975)

Midpoint Song: "Ai No Corrida" Quincy Jones

Performance: A Taste Of Honey "Sukiyaki" + interview

3rd song, on record, Dancers: "Never Gonna Give You Up" Patrice Rushen

Performance: Jerry Knight - "Overnight Sensation."

Soul Train Line: Shalamar "Make That Move"

Performance: A Taste Of Honey - "Rescue Me."

Closing credits

Apr 25, 1981
Sister Sledge/ Atlantic Starr
Season 10Episode 2560 min

Sister Sledge/ Atlantic Starr

Sister Sledge - "He's Just a Runaway" and "Next Time You'll Know."

Atlantic Starr - "When Love Calls" (and "Am I Dreaming")

May 2, 1981
The Spinners/ Skyy
Season 10Episode 2660 min

The Spinners/ Skyy

The Spinners - "Yesterday Once More"/"Nothing Remains The Same" medley.

Skyy - "Here's to You"

May 9, 1981
Sugarhill Gang/ Patrice Rushen
Season 10Episode 2760 min

Sugarhill Gang/ Patrice Rushen

Opening titles

record: "Give It To Me Baby" Rick James

record: "What'cha Gonna Do For Me?" Chaka Khan

Performance: Patrice Rushen - "Never Gonna Give You Up"

Scrambleboard: (BILLIE HOLIDAY) "Make That Move" Shalamar

Dance Spotlight: Shabba Doo, Angel Cejas and 1 other person dance to "Get Tough" by Kleeer

Midpoint song: "Ai No Corrida" Quincy Jones and Dune

Performance: Sugarhill Gang - "8th Wonder"

3rd record, Dancers, record: "Call It What You Want" Bill Summers and Summers' Heat

Performance: Patrice Rushen - "I Need Your Love."

Soul Train Line: "Superlove" Skyy

Performance: Sugarhill Gang - "Rapper's Delight."

May 16, 1981
Betty Wright/ Funkadelic
Season 10Episode 2860 min

Betty Wright/ Funkadelic

Opening credits: 'Up on Soul Train" by The Whispers

Dancers, record: "You're Lying" (Linx)

Dancers, record: "Superlove" (Skyy)

Performance: Funkadelic (Fuzzy Haskins, Calvin Simon and Grady Thomas) - "Connections and Disconnections" and interview.

Soul Train Scramble Board (ROBERTA FLACK), record: "Paradise" (by Change)

Soul Train History Book (vintage clip): Joe Tex - "I Gotcha" (From Soul Train #20, 12-Feb-1972)

Midpoint song: "Make That Move" (Shalamar)

Performance: Betty Wright - "What Are You Going To Do with It?"

Dancers, record: "Take It To The Top" (Kool & The Gang)

Performance: Funkadelic (Fuzzy Haskins, Calvin Simon and Grady Thomas) - "Who's A Funkadelic?"

Soul Train Line: "Give It to Me Baby" (Rick James)

Performance: Betty Wright - "I Like Your Loving"

Don Cornelius closing comments & Soul Train closing credits.

May 23, 1981
Bill Withers/ Side Effect
Season 10Episode 2960 min

Bill Withers/ Side Effect

Bill Withers - "Just the Two of Us."

Side Effect - "Make You Mine", "I Can't Play" and "Midnight Lover."

May 30, 1981
Jermaine Jackson/ T-Connection
Season 10Episode 3060 min

Jermaine Jackson/ T-Connection

Jermaine Jackson - "You Like Me, Don't You?" (and "Little Girl Don't You Worry").

T-Connection - "Groove City."

Jun 6, 1981
Rick James/ Brenda Russell
Season 10Episode 3160 min

Rick James/ Brenda Russell

Rick James - "Give it to Me Baby" and "Summer Love."

Brenda Russell - "If You Love (The One You Lose)", "Love Life" and "So Good, So Right."

Jun 13, 1981
Cameo/ Mantra
Season 10Episode 3260 min

Cameo/ Mantra

Cameo - "Freaky Dancin'" and "I Like It."

Mantra - "Doin' It to the Bone" and "Promise Me."

Jun 20, 1981

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