Our 10 Favorite "Soul Train" Performances
Soul Train creator and host Don Cornelius left behind a 40-year legacy of music, introducing multiple generations to everyone from James Brown to Jackson 5 to Mariah Carey. Afte reading our obituary, check out 10 of the show's most memorable performances for you to discover—or relive.
Jackson 5 - "Dancing Machine"
The first time Michael Jackson did the robot on stage was on a 1973 episode of Soul Train.
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