The Soul Train Cruise 2013

The Soul Train Cruise 2013

Thanks for stopping by this special edition of the Science of Soul. I know many of you will be aware of the amazing Soul Cruises that are taking place in the United States...luxury liners and a line up of Soul artists that is just mind blowing, I thought this week I would feature two hours of music from the artists that appeared on the most recent one. I'm to be helped by my dear friend and fellow Soul lover Carmen Figeroa Trenas from Australia who made this years cruse and kindly agreed to share the experience with us, check out her wonderful photographs and the diary of her adventure... I will hand you over to Carmen so let the ship sail enjoy the music and remember to share with a friend... 

Soul Train Cruise October 5th 2013

Carmen

The Soul Train Cruise via Holland America's ms Westerdam is an internationally recognised luxury cruise ship with more than two-thirds of the cabins featuring verandas. Cruisers do enjoy world class dining, and on-board we did had the pleasure to enjoy concerts by an incredible array of R&B legends such as:-

Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne, The Whispers, Freddie Jackson, Jennifer Holiday, Billy Paul, Regina Bell and Jody Whatley among many others. This year also featured a who's who of Funk bands including; Sugarfoot's Ohio Players, Con-Funk-Shun, The Bar-Kays, The Dazz Band, The Mary Jane Girls, The Original Lakeside and A Taste of Honey, featuring Janice Marie.

Full dance floors!

 Soul By The Sea beach parties, a Solid Gold Theme Ball with the iconic Soul Train Line led by Original Soul Train Dancers who actually danced on the iconic show, and DJ Extraordinaire, Biz Markie spinning classic R&B and current hits on deck, all transporting us back in time to the early days (and outrageous fashions) of the original TV series. Cruisers also participate in on-board games such as the beloved Scramble Board and other retro-fuelled contests, vie for Soul Train DVD, T-Shirt and CD giveaways all while enjoying world class fabulous Luxury dinning.

Back-to-back concerts by legendary artists are just part of the non-stop events scheduled aboard everyday.

Whispers (TV interview)

   Soul Train has been an integral part of popular culture since its debut in 1970 and continues be a vital force in entertainment with its all-star Soul Train Awards shows. Soul Train is also one of the most successful shows ever created, holding the record for the longest, first-run, nationally syndicated television show ever and remains popular to this day. Vintage episodes continue to air on Centric (a Soul Train Cruise Presenting Sponsor), nearly 500,000 DVDs have been sold, and the Soul Train Awards draw international superstars to its ceremony every year.
   Overall I would have to say that this was my best holiday 'ever', I have had in a long time, people were beautiful and loving, just like it was back in the day the energy was sublime.

Billy Paul says Hi

 I had the great honour for the second time to meet with EWF backstage on This fabulous cruise, together with my lovely friend Janet D Bailey, also had the pleasure to meet and talk with Mr Billy Paul, his timeless voice was superb as always!! Gladys Knight such beautiful person and her voice was heavenly to our ears, The Whispers were celebrating 50years in show business, we had a blast dancing to our all time favourite songs.

Con Funk Shun

Our first stop was in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with all the beautiful colours and friendliness of the locals, as girls as we said, we shop till we dropped!!!  Cabo San Lucas was our next stop, with lots of little shops, bars and restaurants, and of course markets.

   I would highly recommend The Next Soul Train cruise to everyone and you don't want to miss the outstanding once in a lifetime experience, next February the line up is to be:- The Isley Brothers (featuring Ronald & Ernie Isley), Charlie Wilson, Roberta Flack, Jeffrey Osborne, The Commodores, Stephanie Mills, Peabo Bryson, Morris Day & The Time, The Manhattans (featuring Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett,) Maxi Priest, The Chi-Lites (featuring Marshall Thompson,) Honey Cone (featuring Edna Wright,) Ray, Goodman & Brown, Blue Magic (featuring Ted Mills,) Peaches & Herb, DW3 (Party Band,) Alonzo Bodden, (Comedian,) Biz Markie, DJ Extraordinaire, Cool V, and Dane Butcher (the Cruise Host)

Looking at next year...2014 Soul Train Cruise, 2/28 - 3/2/14 Sails to Gustavia, St. Barthelemy, Philipsburg, Saint Maarten (Overnight), and Philipsburg, Saint Maarten -- to/from Ft. Lauderdale FL So do your self a favour, This is a once in a lifetime event,so don't miss out!!!  Peace Love and Soul - Carmen

Thanks Carmen, finally much respect to all those lost in WWI, WWII and later conflicts, we remember you for what you did on this Remembrance Sunday - Mickey & Bill


Playlist for Sunday 10th November 2013


Hour One
Billy Paul - So Good To See You Again
The Bar Kays - Flying High On Your Love
The Ohio Players - Coffee Break
Lakeside -Bulls Eye
The Whispers - Is It Good To You
Kinsman Dazz - Catching Up On Your Love
EWF - That's The Way Of The World
Taste Of Honey - Never Go Wrong
Freddie Jackson - I Could Use A Little Love
L.T.D. - We Both Deserve Each Others Love
Gladys Knight/Pips - Baby Don't Change Your Mind
Con Funk Shun - Tears In My Eyes

Hour Two
Mary Jane Girls - On The Inside
The Whispers - Butta
Jennifer Holiday - Say You Love Me
The Ohio Players - Sweet Sticky Thing
Lakeside - Say Yes
Regina Bell - Baby Come To Me
Billy Paul - Sooner Or Later
Jeffery Osborne - Only Human
Con Funk Shun - Promise You Love
Gladys Knight & Pips - Neither One Of Us