a tale of two Taylors and more

It's Monday, so it's time to reveal another week of celebrity birthdays!

James Taylor, the king of classic singer/songwriters, turns 62. James is most known for his early, soft rock hits like "You've Got A Friend" and "Fire And Rain".



Taylor Dayne, sultry songstress from the 80s, celebrates her 48th birthday.



The incomparable Liza Minnelli, legend of sound and stage, is 64. Here's a clip of "Losing My Mind", the lead single from her 1989 album, "Results". It was produced by the Pet Shop Boys.



Legendary songwriter Neil Sedaka has 71 candles on top of his cake. Neil has written songs for others like "Love Will Keep Us Together" for Captain And Tennille. Here he is in 1980 performing a medley of hits with Toni Tennille on her short-lived talk show.



And now Neil as he is today!



Last but not least, Barbara Feldon, who played Agent 99 from "Get Smart", turns 78.

Smokey Robinson remembers

We're swiftly approaching the launch of "The Best Of Soul Train".

Mark your calendars. The infomercial is scheduled to premiere on Time Life's official YouTube channel on March 26.

In the meantime, the legendary Smokey Robinson, the host of the infomercial, was kind enough to give us an exclusive interview. Smokey recalls his fondest memories of "Soul Train" and its larger-than-life host, Don Cornelius.

last looks

Here is the last of six previews for "The Best Of Soul Train".



There's really nothing more to say. Time Life has more "Soul Train" than you can shake your afro at. Get your 9 DVD set now!

It has been a trailblazer and a landmark television show. It's amazing to think it launched nearly 40 years ago.

cakes and candles

Candles on cakes all around!

Lady Miss Tee, the one and only, super soulful Teena Marie, celebrates her 54th birthday this week! Here she is performing her hit, "Lover Girl", on "Soul Train" in 1984.


The legendary Lou Reed still walks on the wild side at 68.


Two-hit wonder, Tone Loc, is 44.


And Broadway legend, Benadette Peters, is still belting out the showtunes at 62.

Soul Train sneak peek #3

Everybody is buzzing about "The Best Of Soul Train". We've been banging on about it for days! There are some incredible performances that haven't seen the light of day since they first aired over 30 years ago.

Here's the third of six preview clips.



We've seen most of the DVDs. You won't wanna miss out on this collection. From the clothes to the dance moves, legendary performances and timeless songs,"The Best Of Soul Train" will provide hours of enjoyment. It's available to pre-order right now. Just click here.

day 2 preview

More peace, love and soul! Here's the second of six previews for "The Best Of Soul Train".



Shake you groove thing and order your 9 DVD collection now!

preview a little peace, love and soul

The launch of "The Best Of Soul Train", the 9 DVD set from Time Life, is fast approaching.

Fans of the iconic television show can pre-order the collection now. So beat the rush and reserve yours now by clicking here.

In the meantime, we are proud to present to very first preview. Check it out and dig it!

celebrity birthdays - week of February 21, 2010

This week, we're celebrating a few birthdays.

Actor, Peter Fonda hits 70. Piano man, Fats Domino turns 82. And Michael Bolton is 57.

Peter is known best for playing long-haired biker, "Captain America", in the film Easy Rider. He comes from a long line of actors with his dad, Henry, and his sister, Jane, both being film icons.

Fonda recently served as host of the infomercial Flower Power, one of Time Life's best-selling music collections to date!



Other celebrities celebrating birthdays this week include R&B songstress Erykah Badu (39) and country legend Mary Chapin Carpenter (52). Cake for everyone!

Lightfoot is alive

No "Sundown" for Gordon Lightfoot. The legendary, 71-year-old, Canadian singer-songwriter is very much alive despite yesterday's reports that said he had died while on a North American tour. Reports of his death spread quickly on radio, television, and news websites.

Apparently,he was informed of his death by a report he heard on his car radio as he drove to his office.

for Haiti

This week marks the Billboard chart debut of "We Are The World 25: For Haiti", the charity single which raises money and awareness for the plight of the Haitian people who were recently rocked by a horrific earthquake on January 12, 2010.

It was always going to be a challenge to cover such a unique and momentous recording. With Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie back at the production helm, they've certainly created a magnificent, updated rendition of the song for a worthy cause.



The single entered the US singles chart at #2.

And here is the awe-inspiring original from 1985...



The British, who started the charity single trend in 1984 with "Do They Know It's Christmas?", released their star-studded single for Haiti this week. "Everybody Hurts", originally recorded by R.E.M., was produced by Simon Cowell at the request of Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the UK.



Proof that music can make difference.