American Soul Sync Placement – Bud Ross And Pals
Interested to read about another successful sync placement? This time, we congratulate the 60s soul group Bud Ross and Pals for getting their track ‘Do Your Own Thing’ featured on the TV show American Soul.
It always makes us incredibly proud to see our members get the success they deserve and love giving them the spotlight. As always it has been a pleasure working with PopUpMusic, who assisted with securing this placement! We’d also like to give a big thanks to music supervisor Ashley Neumeister!
“American Soul is a six-episode scripted drama, combining both fictional and real-life characters and moments. It tells the story of a young, ambitious and troubled entrepreneur. This is none other than Don Cornelius, the creator of “Soul Train”! Soul Train was one of the most predominant television shows for African American culture in the 1970s.
Filled with music, dance, fashion and glamour, American Soul reveals what it took to launch the first nationally-syndicated black music show and what happened when the music stopped.
Through it all, 30-something Don Cornelius sacrifices all that he loves to follow his dream… ” – IMDB
American Soul – Trailer
Don Cornelius
Don Cornelius was an American television host, producer, and creator of the iconic music and dance television show, Soul Train. Born in 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, Cornelius served in the United States Marine Corps before beginning his career in broadcasting.
In 1970, Cornelius created Soul Train, which became the longest-running first-run syndicated television show in history, airing from 1971 to 2006. The show featured performances by some of the biggest names in soul, R&B, and hip-hop music, as well as showcasing the latest in fashion and dance trends.
Cornelius was known for his smooth and cool demeanour as the host of Soul Train, and his signature sign-off, “And you can bet your last money, it’s all gonna be a stone gas, honey!” became a catchphrase among fans of the show.
Beyond his work on Soul Train, Cornelius was also an advocate for African American culture and entrepreneurship. He founded the Soul Train Music Awards in 1987, which recognized the achievements of African American musicians and performers. He also launched the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards in 1995, which honored women in R&B, hip hop, and gospel music.
Sadly, Cornelius passed away in 2012 at the age of 75. His contributions to the world of music and television continue to be celebrated and remembered, and his legacy lives on through the countless artists and performers whose careers were launched or elevated by their appearances on Soul Train.
Closing Thoughts
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