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9/1/2010
"Soul Train" Celebrates 40 Years With DVD Box Set
This week marks the release of a box set that celebrates the fortieth anniversary of "Soul Train." Time-Life released the three-DVD set, called "The Best of Soul Train," on Tuesday. The collection features highlights from the long-running variety show that introduced new music, fashions, and dances to the world. "The Best Of Soul Train" features historic performances from acts like Marvin Gaye, The O'Jays, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson Five. A total of 50 performances are featured on the DVDs along with three additional hours of bonus features. The bonus features include interviews with "Soul Train" guests and with some of the show's dancers, along with "vintage" commercials that aired in the 1970s. Regarding the DVD set release, "Soul Train" founder Don Cornelius says, "We're extremely proud of Soul Train's innovative history and legacy, and we look forward to sharing this with multiple generations to come. 'The Best of Soul Train' offers a rare, insiders view of the golden era of Soul, marking a classic time and place which can never be duplicated. As always--Love, Peace and Soul!"