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.

Hasta la vista, baby!

Here's part two of our exclusive interview with Jody Watley. She talks about the transition from being a member of Shalamar to the success of her multi-platinum, solo career. Jody even gives you the scoop regarding her participation in what became the blueprint for charity singles, "Do They Know It's Christmas?".



We interviewed Jody on the set of the infomercial for "The Best Of Soul Train". Watch this space for more info as we get closer to the launch of the 9 DVD set.

the hippest trip in America

Well, we're digging out of the 2010 Snowpocalypse. We're back online. And now, it's time to get back on track with "Soul Train".

During the shoot Time Life's forthcoming "Soul Train" infomercial, we were lucky enough to grab a couple of quick interviews with the legendary Jody Watley, who got her start as a dancer on the show. After a couple of years on it, she was recruited as part of the successful trio, Shalamar, which was signed to Solar Records in Los Angeles. Then she left the group and went on to become one of the biggest, hit making machines of the 80s and early 90s.

Here's part 1 of our exclusive interview.



Additionally, VH1 is going to be premiering their "Soul Train" documentary, "The Hippest Trip In America", very shortly. Here's a short interview with producer, Pearl Jr. from the launch party.



"The Best Of Soul Train" is a 9 DVD collection featuring the best performances from the iconic television show. It will be available from Time Life from March 26. Peace, love and soooooooooul! Dig it.

the love train meets the soul train

Here's part two of our exclusive interview with Eddie Levert from the mighty O'Jays!

Listen to him as he talks about his relationship and the rivalry with other vocal groups like The Temptations and The Four Tops.



Eddie will be Smokey Robinson's special guest on Time Life's forthcoming infomercial for "The Best Of Soul Train".

the secret inside Sade

In a career stretching back more than 25 years, Sade hasn't exactly been prolific or terribly visible. There were always short windows of opportunity to catch a glimpse of her, whether it was a new video that might get some airplay or one of very few interviews. In fact, interviews have been rare at best.

It's delightful being able to see a full, ten-minute clip of Sade and her oft hidden band mates talking about their recollections regarding the making of "Soldier Of Love", her sixth album.