Soul Train — Season 1, Episode 56: Aretha Franklin

Episode synopsis

Aretha Franklin sings several of her classics including "Respect," "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone," "Think," "Call Me," "Spanish Harlem," "Rock Steady," "Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)" and "Day Dreaming." The 'Queen of Soul' also performs her latest release "Master of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)." Plus, an interview with Aretha's brother, the Reverend Cecil Franklin.

About Soul Train

Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Production was suspended following the 2005–06 season, with a rerun package airing for two years after that. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence contained a claim that it was the "longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history," with over 1,100 episodes produced from the show's debut through the 2005-06 season. Despite the production hiatus, Soul Train will continue to hold this honor until at least 2016, if and when its nearest competitor, Entertainment Tonight, completes its 35th season.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Gladys Knight & the Pips/Eddie Kendricks/The Honey Cone/Bobby Hutton
• E2Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band/Carla Thomas/General Crook
• E3Chairmen of the Board/Rufus Thomas/Laura Lee
• E4Staple Singers/ Freda Payne
• E5Bill Withers/Al Green/Viola Wills
• E6Lou Rawls/The 100 Proof/The Emotions
• E7Martha & the Vandellas/ The Intruders/ G.C. Cameron
• E8Friends of Distinction/Clarence Carter
• E9The Chambers Brothers/The Five Stairsteps
• E10Jr. Walker & the All Stars/Bobby Womack/Thelma Houston
• E11Jean Knight/The Delfonics/Maurice Jackson/Ralfi Pagan
• E12The Chi-Lites/Joe Tex/The Originals