{"product_id":"the-hippest-trip-in-america-soul-train-and-the-evolution-of-culture-style-9780062221049","title":"The Hippest Trip in America: Soul Train and the Evolution of Culture \u0026 Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authoritative history of the groundbreaking syndicated television show that has become an icon of American pop culture, from acclaimed author and filmmaker Nelson George, \"the most accomplished black music critic of his generation\" (\u003cem\u003eWashington Post Book World\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it debuted in October 1971, seven years after the Civil Rights Act, \u003cem\u003eSoul Train\u003c\/em\u003e boldly went where no variety show had gone before, showcasing the cultural preferences of young African-Americans and the sounds that defined their lives: R\u0026amp;B, funk, jazz, disco, and gospel music. The brainchild of radio announcer Don Cornelius, the show's producer and host, \u003cem\u003eSoul Train\u003c\/em\u003e featured a diverse range of stars, from James Brown and David Bowie to Christine Aguilera and R. Kelly; Marvin Gaye and Elton John to the New Kids on the Block and Stevie Wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hippest Trip in America\u003c\/em\u003e tells the full story of this pop culture phenomenon that appealed not only to blacks, but to a wide crossover audience as well. Famous dancers like Rosie Perez and Jody Watley, performers such as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Barry White, and Cornelius himself share their memories, offering insights into the show and its time--a period of extraordinary social and political change. Colorful and pulsating, \u003cem\u003eThe Hippest Trip In America\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating portrait of a revered cultural institution that has left an indelible mark on our national consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge, Nelson:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eNelson George has written several classic black music histories, including \u003cem\u003eWhere Did Our Love Go? The Rise and Fall of the Motown Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Death of Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHip Hop America\u003c\/em\u003e. He also coedited \u003cem\u003eThe James Brown Reader: 50 Years of Writing About the Godfather of Soul\u003c\/em\u003e. His most recent novel is \u003cem\u003eThe Plot Against Hip Hop\u003c\/em\u003e. He has also contributed articles to the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e. George directed the HBO film \u003cem\u003eLife Support\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the VH1 documentary \u003cem\u003eFinding the Funk\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409496805650,"sku":"9780062221049","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e64d867b-e127-47fa-8135-384fc23d9bbb.jpg?v=1729288892","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hippest-trip-in-america-soul-train-and-the-evolution-of-culture-style-9780062221049","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}