A big fist and SOOOUUUULLLL go out to my boy Don Cornelius, creator of the long running hit show “Soul Train”, for making this a “Stuff Black People Love” favorite. Not only has this long standing tradition reached the 70’s funk wild children (our parents), but this phenomenon has reached even today’s hip hopping, R&B’ing generation. I unashamedly admit that even me, a 90’s child, young and exuberant, sat staring into the bottle capped eyes of Don Cornelius weekly, wondering when my day would come to shakemygroovethangus, amidst strangers, on a stage that would reach worldwide viewership.  Though times have changed, along with the music and the styles of its fans, The Soul Train Line (STL) still holds a very true and special place in all of our hearts.

At any given opportunity, when gathering amongst friends, with the right seasoning of ambiance and soul hits,  will you and I get the urge to round them up for a good ‘ole STL.  An event truly isn’t complete without the presence of certain family members (table dancing Aunt May), the electric slide (or the hustle), and the Soul Train Line.  Admittedly, some parties aren’t really considered a hit until you mix it with a little old school — or a little be-bop, pop lock, and re-run. 

You know I’m right,  the next time you attend a party stand in the middle of the floor and motion the crowd to join into what they’ve all been waiting to do ALL Night.  Not only will you reap the benefits of being the life of the party, but you may reap a few winks and phone numbers too……and you know we LOVE THAT! 

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