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Show 5
Season 1, Episode 5
Airdate October 30, 1971
Written by Don Cornelius
Directed by Don Buccola
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Show 5 is the fifth episode of the first season of Soul Train.

Guests: Bill Withers, Al Green, Viola Wills

Contents

Overview

  • Bill Withers "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Grandma's Hands"
  • Al Green "Let's Stay Together" and "Tired of Being Alone"
  • Viola Wills "Sweetback"

Notes

  • Al Green's performance of "Tired of Being Alone" was featured in a scene from the movie Dead Presidents where the police find Chris Tucker's dead body in front of the TV.
  • This episode introduced a segment that would forever define Soul Train: The SOUL TRAIN LINE. The very first song played for the line was the Staple Singers "Respect Yourself".

Trivia

The Show

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

Memorable Moments

Quotes