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Soul Conductor Tavis Smiley interviews the creator of Soul Train, Don Cornelius. In this rare interview, the "Don" and Tavis discuss the beginnings of Soul Train, the expansion of the brand and some of the problems and joys that success bring.

Soul Conductor

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Soul Conductor

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Tavis Smiley interviews the creator of Soul Train, Don Cornelius. In this rare interview, the "Don" and Tavis discuss the beginnings of Soul Train, the expansion of the brand and some of the problems and joys that success bring.

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