I swear... every last dancer, thus far, has the greatest personality. They come across as people you would like to know. I LOVE this series! Keep 'em coming!
@kymberlyward66834 жыл бұрын
I agree, and so many brought others to try and be on the show, that really says a lot! I love this series too!
@user-gi6ee8vj1y4 жыл бұрын
@@kymberlyward6683 I think that was part of the reason the show was so successful.
@Mightyrobz4 жыл бұрын
Most definitely! 👍🏾😊
@SKSillSKSill4 жыл бұрын
They are great! Love all their stories!!!
@loveb95924 жыл бұрын
You have spoken the truth
@insaneconqueror54214 жыл бұрын
This guy has a calmness about him that I like.
@DarkEliteEric4 жыл бұрын
Yea he's cool as all get out
@dstn2bgrt4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@laceyb91474 жыл бұрын
Yes! Like a tree that cant be shaken!! Period
@empresserica4 жыл бұрын
He really does. I could chill with him for hours.
@filmfestivalradio14 жыл бұрын
Yeah. He seems like a really nice guy And he still looks very handsome!
@leej23114 жыл бұрын
It seems like all the Soul Train dancers are wonderful people
@user-gi6ee8vj1y4 жыл бұрын
I just said the same thing!
@jarrellmason90804 жыл бұрын
They are. I had the chance to interview a few former dancers on my radio show.
@cindyann95714 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@leej23114 жыл бұрын
@@jarrellmason9080 what radio show you have
@jarrellmason90804 жыл бұрын
@@leej2311 I have a podcast called Beyond The Album Cover. It's on all streaming platforms and on my KZbin channel at KZbin.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for more information. New interviews are coming for 2021!!!
@imari23054 жыл бұрын
I need that "Soul Train Fountain of Youth" serum in a bottle because none of these dancers have aged.
@marlonharrison55114 жыл бұрын
That's that KFC. Lol
@lilyj77424 жыл бұрын
@@marlonharrison5511 😂 KFC OR POPEYE'S 🍗🍗 😂
@lilyj77424 жыл бұрын
😂😂, I WILL TAKE 5 BOTTLES OF THAT SERUM 😂 INSPIRED BY SOUL 🚂 🙌🙌
@a.b.s_productions4 жыл бұрын
@@lilyj7742 KFC was what the dancers ate in between tapings.
@lilyj77424 жыл бұрын
@@a.b.s_productions 😂😂 , I 💙💙 watching soul 🚂 on youtube 🙌🙌
@classicredwine4 жыл бұрын
“You had a jeri curl, you had a natural, you had a press and curl” 😂
@heathertea27044 жыл бұрын
Marco sported them ALL. 🔥🔥🔥
@danielapearson3504 жыл бұрын
And a perm 😀
@gl69964 жыл бұрын
Shoot, that wasn't nothin' but a Ultra Perm. No juices or berries!!!
@miarawks4 жыл бұрын
Lmaooooo stop lol😂😆😶🤭🤣😭
@elisageorge22614 жыл бұрын
🙄perm? Relaxer.
@v.a.9934 жыл бұрын
His press 'n' curl was gorgeous! He did that purple and yellow outfit. I loved his Diana Ross story.
@lastdays31484 жыл бұрын
I loved that hairstyle on him. He's a Dapper and Elegant man✨
@winnienguyen44204 жыл бұрын
I love the 1970s pimp look and he never lost it.
@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris96234 жыл бұрын
This was so funny but cool. I was a Soul Train dancer...at home in the living room 😉
@lastdays31484 жыл бұрын
Me too, my Parent's, my siblings along with other relatives we would have our own dancing Soul Train lines. 1970s & 1980s my fondest memories. My gosh I missed those days of dancing fun. Nowadays with this Historically pandemic my State has banned dancing and we are on curfew😷🤦🏾♀️
@sandraspringer79024 жыл бұрын
Yes .... you too!!!!😆 🤣
@SammiLaRo114 жыл бұрын
Lol me too🤣
@lilyj77424 жыл бұрын
😅same here, when I was a 👧 💃, I ❤️ SOUL 🚂🚂🚂 🙌🙌
@jacquesthompson3884 жыл бұрын
Weren't we all???
@nauricewitsell4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad they finally did a interview on Marco. He seems like a very down to earth guy. You don't see that with today's generation.
@rtp19684 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%!
@green74123 жыл бұрын
😐 gee thanks
@HavokStar7773 жыл бұрын
he’s not of these days generation though that’s why
@gingerriviera36543 жыл бұрын
The one thing I noticed is how the dancers always speak about how someone helped them. I love hearing people giving other people their acknowledgement for giving them a hand up. This series is amazing and I love the stories! (Mostly the clothes) :)
@yoso59344 жыл бұрын
Love how he’s so eloquent when he speaks. 💙👑 I think it’s so sweet how he was shy but so lively in his outfit & dancing. Also the Diana Ross moment is so EPIC 🌟
@Deavonj2 жыл бұрын
Jerome in the houuseee
@dsteph27892 жыл бұрын
I live in Los Angeles and use to go to Mavericks Flat Saturday nights in late 70's and early 80's. A lot of the Soul Dancers hung out there and it was so much fun. Nonstop dancing, never any societal issues or drug use, including marijuana. A family friend from Detroit saw Fred "Rerun" Barry at a club and begged me to ask him to take a pix (Polaroid), I bet she still has it today. To see the Soul Train dancers have led successful lives and are thriving makes me happy.
@cosmeticscameo82772 жыл бұрын
and that a cheerleader would ask him to go to soul train. wow.
@shyman994 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine the honor of Diana Ross complimenting me. I just know I would die a very happy man.
@soultrain4 жыл бұрын
Yes, how legendary is that????!!!
@stevewilkosotherchair71924 жыл бұрын
@@soultrain very
@mothastrud4 жыл бұрын
i love how he was shy and hated the soul train line. you just immediately think everyone that did soul train was an extrovert.
@aserodriguez14253 жыл бұрын
I Love this guy. Can't you just tell that he's the most genuine, loving, friendliest and most comfortable person to be with.... Wish him all the best
@goodnplenty18734 жыл бұрын
So connected to these stories. We were all Soul Train dancers (at home😂)
@lilyj77424 жыл бұрын
SAME HERE, 😁 WHEN I WAS A 👧, ♥️♥️ SOUL 🚂🚂🚂 🙌🙌🙌
@empresserica4 жыл бұрын
Yes Indeedy!😊
@101stunning1014 жыл бұрын
I like that Soul Train gave everyone a chance to be "hood celebrities". It made them feel good about themselves, gave them a creative outlet, and gave them stories to tell. And seeing them - people who look like "us" - made us feel good ourselves, too. They were living a dream for us all. Beautiful Black folk and POC, looking good and dancing freely as if the world was never against us. I wasn't born until 1990, but I love the nostalgia!
@concierge3054 жыл бұрын
Mr Marco I thought I was the only one who was uncomfortable doing the Soul Train Line. Like you I was a bit shy, nervous and not extremely comfortable with the spotlight being on me, I do now regret NOT taking advantage and seizing the opportunity presented however I will always cherish my SOUL TRAIN experience. Also like you SOUL TRAIN allowed me to mingle with some of my favorite artists many of whom have become friends or at least acquaintances. I am humbled to this day by this blessing. Your Lionel Richie experience sounds similar to my Prince experience. Glad to see you are still doing good, Be blessed my Brother, family forever, LOVE PEACE AND CHICKEN GREASE
@roundtwo3321 Жыл бұрын
Wow, it's so good to hear that you also worked in a medical facility that saved many lives. Everyone should have such a great balance in their life.
@Kiki-jx6by3 ай бұрын
What a complete gentleman I used to call him the long lost black Bee Gees of Soul Train.
@wildbloomsings45619 күн бұрын
you naiLed it.....too cute
@DavidRichardson954 жыл бұрын
As I said time and again, majority of the _ST_ dancers from years past continue to _not_ age _AT ALL_ and that's a fact! You couldn't attempt to reboot _ST_ today. That was a moment in time!!!
@fitawrarifitness68424 жыл бұрын
Dancing preserves life! *ancient African secret
@syndi3014 жыл бұрын
You know if it was to reboot these chippies would twirk all day see through clothes and half dressed guys would wear sport shoes all the time lol!
@ShaynieB2 жыл бұрын
Facts. Young folks today dont even dance, they record!
@biffstudd4 жыл бұрын
Marco is the man! 76 to92 is a hell of a run. I think Martin Lawrence created the "Jerome" character after him. Though I will say he dressed much better than Jerome and in the 80's in L.A. it was common to see dudes with whipped perms around town but most of them looked like they just got out the pen and you wouldn't dare say anything to them about their hair...lol
@Pineapple-zj3nx4 жыл бұрын
lmao..it would not surprise me if Martin did..
@ChristineLangfordDixonАй бұрын
I came here looking for this comment! First thing came to my mind…
@melissaalexandra95934 жыл бұрын
His soul train story is my fave. He’s very shy, reserved, willing to learn and fate sent him there. Crazy.
@z.t.8950 Жыл бұрын
The resilience of Black Americans is simply unbelievable. Despite everything, they still have fun. They still rise.
@mansamusa20122 ай бұрын
✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
@rodneythomas8813 Жыл бұрын
Of course I remember you dancing on Soul Train because I watched every single episode. Your style and dance moves were indeed unique and memorable. After high school, I dreamed of going to LA and becoming a dancing on Soul Train.
@mistermartin667 Жыл бұрын
Man! As a kid I learned so many moves from this guy. One of the best.
@82laina4 жыл бұрын
This made my day. I smiled the entire interview. I love hearing their stories!
@MsMoneyonMyMind2 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@taggmein84 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid! OMG On Saturday’s I use to make sure i woke up on time to see Soul Train 🚂 🕺🏿 luv it 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾✊🏿
@pinkysinsuranceagency2 жыл бұрын
I know everyone says this,but it truly is a wonderful time capsule seeing the footage from Soul train. You go back in time and feel the nostalgia.
@jasonbyrd18404 жыл бұрын
For those who was born after this show had aired! It was a privilege to say I was one of the many ghetto kid's bugging out on Saturday mornings! I'm one who sat in the middle of the floor looking for your favorite dancers ( dancing, fashion, and music ). I just turned 48 December 24, 1972.
@gl69964 жыл бұрын
He was a classic dancer!!! When Don stopped hosting, I slowly backed away. All of _my_ dancers had left the stage 😢
@lastdays31484 жыл бұрын
G L, the profile picture is from the Actor whom played Mad Dog. The head Gang member on Good Times. And the Character J J ended up getting shot by him.
@Heavy_Distortion4 жыл бұрын
Marco is a great dancer. Good timing and confident.
@MagnificentStarr4 жыл бұрын
Such a humble soul ❤❤❤❤❤
@byekidd13614 жыл бұрын
His voice is everything.
@rodneyplayer57852 жыл бұрын
As a matter of fact his voice sounds a lot like my friend Michael.
@arushilovesmusic4 жыл бұрын
The song "So fine" has always been my favorite!!
@lastdays31484 жыл бұрын
Aarushi Singh, Yes mine too. We love it so much, because we the ladies from the 80s were So Fine🌹
@tmmartinesq.62164 жыл бұрын
@@lastdays3148 Whatever happened to Howard Johnson?
@Aaron.Davis564 жыл бұрын
Love his story, so sincere
@2006glg4 жыл бұрын
That press and curl he was rocking was the best thing ever.
@pinkyskeleton54102 жыл бұрын
The best part was at end when he knew it was time step aside and let the new generation do their thing without being bitter and jaded about it. Respect.
@kavataward29082 жыл бұрын
I love how he gives the 90's dancers props instead of putting them down like others.
@cosmeticscameo82772 жыл бұрын
how can he put them down. he even said their style of dancing was more vigorous and aggressive to the point that he couldn't keep up anymore. i don't know about you but if people can run faster and jump higher and do things i can't do i have little to no excuse to put anyone down.
@kavataward29082 жыл бұрын
@@cosmeticscameo8277 he had no reason to. If you watch some of the other interviews some of the older dancers were talking about the style of dress and dance from the hip hop crowd. Saying they just wore anything and weren’t classy.
@cosmeticscameo82772 жыл бұрын
@@kavataward2908 those older 70s-80s dancers were more into the fashion side. marco from the interview never struck me as part of the fashion clan of the dancers. he was just more into dancing. although he did have some flair in dressing. and it's sad that some of those groover hip hop guys were so hardcore marco is like yeah im getting too old for this sh-t. im out.
@TartsandTealights2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow he is so sweet and laid back!!! Love story about after school.
@dra18614 жыл бұрын
This was my favorite "IWASTD" interview to date. Mr De Santiago was so chill, humble, and expressive. And the segment was a good length with lots of terrific footage and content. Bravo!
@detriablair97158 ай бұрын
He has the sweet disposition.
@zoilalulu3798 Жыл бұрын
What a sweet, genuine soul. He's so kind and humble. I hope his life has been good.
@TonyRyad6 ай бұрын
He really is and is loved by lot of people, he's still alive and uniting the soun train family on a monthly basis!
@pebbles13402 жыл бұрын
Sir, you still look great as ever. Thanks for taking us behind the scenes & sharing your amazing experience on Soul Train ❤️.
@tiffanyjones142 жыл бұрын
His beard is immaculate. Well-spoken...just wow.
@johnmoreno964 жыл бұрын
I remember Marco great dancer and great taste in clothes. Watching him dance was a highlight of the show like so many other moments. Soul Train was TV at its best when it came to dance, music, fashion culture. ❤️ ☮️ SOULLL!! !
@lakanjalaroberts82784 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy hearing these stories! Keep them coming
@soultrain4 жыл бұрын
We’re so glad you like it!
@dignifiedblackman47423 жыл бұрын
Best show Bet has had on in years
@kapriestil15353 ай бұрын
He was always as clean as the Board of Health. Loves his look. 💯
@meandmy2cents3094 жыл бұрын
I was kid back then but I really enjoy hearing these stories. Nice to know not everything had a nightmarish history. What a special time and place for Soul Train 🚂!
@charlita253 жыл бұрын
“How do I politely tell her no” lol 😂
@RodneyPlayer-qr5pw Жыл бұрын
He seems like a great guy to know. I always wanted to dance on soul train but I lived in the San Joaquin Valley while in the Navy so that made it impossible. These dancers are all so nice and it makes me feel like I missed out. I'm glad my friend Terry who was also in the Navy was stationed in L.A. got to dance on the show. It was really cool watching him on soul train.
@excelling5293 жыл бұрын
This Man was One of My Favs to WATCH👀. HANDSOME, NICE BODY, STRONG SEXY DANCE MOVES AND DRESSED TO IMPRESS!! MY MAN!!🤎🤎🤎✊🏾
@floridagator17654 жыл бұрын
The 80s were GREAT!!
@putactu59812 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best he's a great soul
@MetikalMan3 жыл бұрын
What a gem, a diamond. I could listen to him forever. Such soothing heart warming voice.
@heathertea27044 жыл бұрын
You guys Are special. Brought SO much joy to many.😊😊😊😊😊
@Stephtheencourager4 жыл бұрын
He was and still is a gorgeous man!
@MJ-co8er2 жыл бұрын
Oh my God, he seems like such a nice man and so humble and sweet. I just want to give him a hug. What a lovely man.
@TheGQBrotha3 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t born in America, but remember in the late 80’s watching Soul Train on tv in Guyana 🇬🇾 as a kid. I would tune in on schedule every Saturday to watch it on queue. Man it was good times. 👍🏾
@walenawellness64493 жыл бұрын
He's such an gentleman ☺️
@wherebeautymeetswellness4 жыл бұрын
I love watching these soul train dancers talk about their experiences.. It’s all positive and it looks like they are all doing well and aging well..
@kellywillis80913 ай бұрын
His stories of the guest stars are the most revealing, I like that he humanizes the stars. Thank you.
@issiewizzie4 жыл бұрын
wow 76 to 92 ..long time
@KendellLenice3 жыл бұрын
He seems like a great guy!
@theorderofthebees73083 жыл бұрын
He seemed so sweet :)
@CoreyChambersLA2 жыл бұрын
Love these stories. Marco De Santiago proves that good looks and politeness can go a long way.
@brendadufaur37Ай бұрын
This man is so humble and wonderful. They all had such a great wholesome experience.
@cocolyndon46042 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites. I thought he was so smooth and good looking.
@DannyLTerry4 жыл бұрын
HE WITH HIS INTERVIEW TOOK ME BACK TO THE GOOD OLD DAY'S OF SOUL TRAIN. LOVED THE VID!!!
@fastgurrrl4 жыл бұрын
Such a gentleman.
@todd68517 ай бұрын
This is wonderful. What an outstanding yet humble man!
@henryferguson4473 жыл бұрын
Awww he seem so chill and cool 😎
@yvetteihemesinwa29813 жыл бұрын
Aww... Its nice to hear the perspective from another shy person like me!
@maximillianafrancine14512 жыл бұрын
What a gentleman of the first water. Wow!
@gritzgravy17604 жыл бұрын
Another of my favorite dancers
@carlasalas93742 жыл бұрын
What happened to wonderful people like this guy!! I hv as yet to meet or hear of anyone as sweet
@cosmeticscameo82772 жыл бұрын
a dying breed.
@shelleynobleart3 жыл бұрын
What a talented sweet heart.
@royacedavis2 жыл бұрын
So surprised he was shy. He was always one of my favorite dancers. Very great dancer and very handsome.
@davef63374 жыл бұрын
They are all so personable. I know everyone has said this but I might as well be one more. I can see why they feel like they are family. In many ways they are.
@Jesusislovingu2 жыл бұрын
So cool Marco! Happy for you to have moments like this. We love and Miss you brother . It would be cool to see you. All my best to you .
@LJH_loves_music3 жыл бұрын
We need soul train to return. I don’t know why we don’t have a soul train like show. Kids still dance
@shirleyberry1265 Жыл бұрын
Love you, Marco🥰🥰🥰🕺🏾
@marcodesantiago52733 ай бұрын
SHIRLEY 😮❤ I LOVE YOU TOO🎉
@Sheisneika09763 жыл бұрын
He was one of my favorites as a kid ♥️
@JohnJames_Wpg3 жыл бұрын
Always loved Marco's style. One of the best dancers and best-dressed on the show!
@MaynesWorld2 жыл бұрын
Evette “Legs” Moss went to my church for years when I was little. She was the nicest and most genuine person there. I didn’t find out she was on Soul Train until I saw her face on the video and was like “Wait! I know her!” Glad I got to know her without any background of her time with Soul Train.
@SizzlerGoat4 жыл бұрын
Man I'm always jealous of these generations that came before mine everything was so rich in full of togetherness
@tami84584 жыл бұрын
It's a pity Jermaine Stewart has passed away, I would have loved to hear his story.
@sonyaethaniel4 жыл бұрын
Nooooooooooooo. I always hoped that Shalamar would have a reunion. Rest in Paradise King 🌼🌷💐🌸🍂🌿🍁🌺🌻🍀❤🌱🌾🌹🍓🌷💐🌸🍂🌿🍁
@PolaBurrr4 жыл бұрын
@@sonyaethaniel u are getting him confused with Jeffrey Daniel ... Jermaine Stewart was the solo singer who sang "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off"
@sonyaethaniel4 жыл бұрын
You're right! Thank God🙏
@lastdays31484 жыл бұрын
Mr. Tyrone Proctor I would have loved to hear his story on dancing on Soul Train. RIP to Mr. Proctor🙏🏾
@jarrellmason90804 жыл бұрын
@@lastdays3148 I had the chance to interview Tyrone Proctor years ago on my radio show The Time Machine before he passed. Interview is on KZbin.
@divingchicago3 жыл бұрын
What a great era!
@Dollieglitz4 жыл бұрын
Im a woman, and im over hear admiring this man's beard. Its unique, and I could listen to him speak all day. They simply dont make men like this nomore. Diana Ross was right, he has a very nice style.
@wugirl554 жыл бұрын
Same here!!!! I don’t know if you’re familiar with ASMR but he has the perfect 👌🏼 voice for it ..... and I love his beard. Gosh men aren’t like this gentleman here anymore. You’re right about that!
@TheBluesmanBlue3 жыл бұрын
another soul train legend have spoken Marco Santiago and yes you are history because you danced on the first black television dance show soul train
@vinylvinylvinyl3 жыл бұрын
Marco.............A Beautiful Soul. I have the pleasure of calling him my friend.
@laquetaworley47913 жыл бұрын
I love this ol skool fever 🕺🏾💃🏾🙋🏾♀️
@charlita253 жыл бұрын
“So Fine “ 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽💃🏽
@styner34 жыл бұрын
The only thing that could keep me inside instead of outside playing was Soul Train. Kids have more choices of what to watch today but nothing like Soul Train and what it meant to us.
@sigsigsputnik883 жыл бұрын
Back in the day we had more quality than quantity!
@AuthorLHollingsworth4 жыл бұрын
From Afro to Curl. He is one smooth, brotha.
@kartiersupremewhite3302 жыл бұрын
Wow these stories are unbelievable!!! What a gooood time these folks had, on Soul Train.😊
@gilliantracy7991 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely man! All the Soul Train dancers have fabulous stories!
@dontabaltimore19744 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful to revisit these times with these wonderful dancers. What a better era and time for this country in my opinion. I never knew this guys name and never knew that he was on for 15 years wow. Where is Dina Rivera? The entire 70s and early 80s were the golden age for the show in my opinion.