Original Soul Train Dancer Marco De Santiago Got His Big Break On The Show At Just 16 Years Old!
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2020
- Marco De Santiago's got his big break on Soul Train at just 16 years old! Watch as he describes his favorite memories as an original Soul Train dancer. #IWasASoulTrainDancer #MarcoDeSantiago
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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!
I agree, and so many brought others to try and be on the show, that really says a lot! I love this series too!
@@kymberlyward6683 I think that was part of the reason the show was so successful.
Most definitely! 👍🏾😊
They are great! Love all their stories!!!
You have spoken the truth
It seems like all the Soul Train dancers are wonderful people
I just said the same thing!
They are. I had the chance to interview a few former dancers on my radio show.
Absolutely!!
@@jarrellmason9080 what radio show you have
@@leej2311 I have a podcast called Beyond The Album Cover. It's on all streaming platforms and on my UA-cam channel at UA-cam.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for more information. New interviews are coming for 2021!!!
This guy has a calmness about him that I like.
Yea he's cool as all get out
Yes
Yes! Like a tree that cant be shaken!! Period
He really does. I could chill with him for hours.
Yeah. He seems like a really nice guy
And he still looks very handsome!
I need that "Soul Train Fountain of Youth" serum in a bottle because none of these dancers have aged.
That's that KFC. Lol
@@marlonharrison5511 😂 KFC OR POPEYE'S 🍗🍗 😂
😂😂, I WILL TAKE 5 BOTTLES OF THAT SERUM 😂 INSPIRED BY SOUL 🚂 🙌🙌
@@lilyj7742 KFC was what the dancers ate in between tapings.
@@a.b.s_productions 😂😂 , I 💙💙 watching soul 🚂 on youtube 🙌🙌
His press 'n' curl was gorgeous! He did that purple and yellow outfit. I loved his Diana Ross story.
I loved that hairstyle on him. He's a Dapper and Elegant man✨
I love the 1970s pimp look and he never lost it.
“You had a jeri curl, you had a natural, you had a press and curl” 😂
Marco sported them ALL. 🔥🔥🔥
And a perm 😀
Shoot, that wasn't nothin' but a Ultra Perm. No juices or berries!!!
Lmaooooo stop lol😂😆😶🤭🤣😭
🙄perm? Relaxer.
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.
I agree 100%!
😐 gee thanks
he’s not of these days generation though that’s why
This was so funny but cool. I was a Soul Train dancer...at home in the living room 😉
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😷🤦🏾♀️
Yes .... you too!!!!😆 🤣
Lol me too🤣
😅same here, when I was a 👧 💃, I ❤️ SOUL 🚂🚂🚂 🙌🙌
Weren't we all???
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) :)
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 🌟
Jerome in the houuseee
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.
and that a cheerleader would ask him to go to soul train. wow.
I can't imagine the honor of Diana Ross complimenting me. I just know I would die a very happy man.
Yes, how legendary is that????!!!
@@soultrain very
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
So connected to these stories. We were all Soul Train dancers (at home😂)
SAME HERE, 😁 WHEN I WAS A 👧, ♥️♥️ SOUL 🚂🚂🚂 🙌🙌🙌
Yes Indeedy!😊
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
lmao..it would not surprise me if Martin did..
His soul train story is my fave. He’s very shy, reserved, willing to learn and fate sent him there. Crazy.
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!!!
Dancing preserves life!
*ancient African secret
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!
Facts. Young folks today dont even dance, they record!
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!
i love how he was shy and hated the soul train line. you just immediately think everyone that did soul train was an extrovert.
His voice is everything.
As a matter of fact his voice sounds a lot like my friend Michael.
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
The song "So fine" has always been my favorite!!
Aarushi Singh, Yes mine too. We love it so much, because we the ladies from the 80s were So Fine🌹
@@lastdays3148 Whatever happened to Howard Johnson?
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 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾✊🏿
Such a humble soul ❤❤❤❤❤
This made my day. I smiled the entire interview. I love hearing their stories!
Same lol
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.
wow 76 to 92 ..long time
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.
Back in the day we had more quality than quantity!
He was a classic dancer!!! When Don stopped hosting, I slowly backed away. All of _my_ dancers had left the stage 😢
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.
Love his story, so sincere
It's a pity Jermaine Stewart has passed away, I would have loved to hear his story.
Nooooooooooooo. I always hoped that Shalamar would have a reunion. Rest in Paradise King 🌼🌷💐🌸🍂🌿🍁🌺🌻🍀❤🌱🌾🌹🍓🌷💐🌸🍂🌿🍁
@@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"
You're right! Thank God🙏
Mr. Tyrone Proctor I would have loved to hear his story on dancing on Soul Train. RIP to Mr. Proctor🙏🏾
@@lastdays3148 I had the chance to interview Tyrone Proctor years ago on my radio show The Time Machine before he passed. Interview is on UA-cam.
The 80s were GREAT!!
That press and curl he was rocking was the best thing ever.
Marco is a great dancer. Good timing and confident.
I truly enjoy hearing these stories! Keep them coming
We’re so glad you like it!
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!! !
You guys Are special.
Brought SO much joy to many.😊😊😊😊😊
He was my favorite male dancer. He was suave, well dressed and extremely handsome. I loved his naturally curly hair.
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 🚂!
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!
Man I'm always jealous of these generations that came before mine everything was so rich in full of togetherness
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..
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.
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!
He was and still is a gorgeous man!
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. 👍🏾
Such a gentleman.
Saving lives was a little more important for me!!!
Multi-faceted! Marco’s story is one of the best!
@@soultrain I know I love his story so carefree!!!
@@soultrain I am beyond grateful that I was chosen ~ Thank you!
From Afro to Curl. He is one smooth, brotha.
Mr. Soul Train
Honey! Handsomely classy & fantastic dancer! I had a crush!! I remember!
I think that Diana Ross had a crush on him too.
What a gem, a diamond. I could listen to him forever. Such soothing heart warming voice.
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.
Love these stories. Marco De Santiago proves that good looks and politeness can go a long way.
The 80's were fun!......."every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man" Looks like Marco's still a sharp dressed man.
Cheryl B, True. I was a Teenager lady, during the 1980s. I loved how the men looked stylish sharp. During the 1970s & 1980s. We the ladies were looking sharp too. Well I'll speak for myself. I would wear lace white gloves to High School. I want out of this 21st Century. We need a Time Machine🤦🏾♀️
@@lastdays3148 I'm with you!! And yes we ladies did look good, I was in my late teens early 20's in the 70's/80's and god what great times the fashions the hair and especially the music 🎶💃 If it was possible I would go back in a heartbeat.
@Cheryl B. He was giving a shout out to Z.Z. Top, lol. "Sharp dressed Man"
@Cheryl B. You sneak that in. ZZ Top was on Soul Train too. So was David Bowie. Those were the days.
@@cherylb5680 90s baby here and I wish I was in my late teens/20s during the 70s/80s. A girl can only dream or hope for that time machine!
Always loved Marco's style. One of the best dancers and best-dressed on the show!
Marco is one of my favorite and so is Leonard Jones! We need an episode for Leonard!
Yesss I agree he was good dancer
I used to wear my clothes and hair just like he did during that era. The greatest time in music for me with Soul Train was between 1971 up to 1991. After that, it fell flat!
Okay, I need soul train back ASAP!
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.
HE WITH HIS INTERVIEW TOOK ME BACK TO THE GOOD OLD DAY'S OF SOUL TRAIN.
LOVED THE VID!!!
He was a cutie!
This guy always had a mellow and easy going vibe. Clearly one of the most interesting dressers. I liked the way he seemed to glide and flow with his dance moves.
Interviews:
-Demita Jo Freeman
-Jeffery Daniels
-Jody Watley
-Rosie Perez
-Yonathan Elias
Yes. Also,
-Pat Davis
-Fawn Quinones
🤔
yes i diffinately agree especially Rosie Perez..
Damita Jo Freeman, Definitely!!!
@@leeleemee ,yesssss Fawn Quinones. They have already interviewed her brother. I think it was last Year. Hopefully, we would see her interview soon.
@@lastdays3148 I love the Soul Train Gang 😃. These are great videos.
*Happy Kwanzaa everyone!*
Okay, I HAD to add another comment. I enjoyed finally seeing footage of the late great Jermaine Stewart dancing on Soul Train annnnd, it's cool that Mr. DeSantiago went into medicine as a profession. Much respect to them both 🙏🏾.
Another of my favorite dancers
He was one of my favorite dancers... I'm glad that he's doing well... 🥰
Love these interviews sooooo much! Every single dancer has something wonderful to say about their experience on Soul 🚂. Beautiful!
THIS IS MY UNCLE!!!
Lucky
Hey Andy😁 I most certainly am!
Well spoken, educated and polite. Good old days.
Time has been very kind with you, my friend. Thanks for sharing your amazing story.
The Cartoons are so hilarious, and awesome that he danced with Dina R, what a great life as a teen👍
When life was simple and amazing 🙌🏻⚡️🎶❤️🎉🥂
Marco what a guy. Light bubbly personality but truly genuine and courteous. What a decade (and some change) that must have been. What a family omg. I can't even dance well but wish I was apart of this. I wanna reboot the show myself!! :D
The old days when people were so kind and respectful.
This is my favorite "I Was A Soul Train Dancer" interview.
We’re so glad you liked it!
So surprised he was shy. He was always one of my favorite dancers. Very great dancer and very handsome.
Soul Train was the beginning of my deep love affair with Black Culture. The love was so deep , smooth and effortless in those days!
I don't remember him but he seems incredible!
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.
Soul Train, the hippest trip in America!! It definitely was. Love, Peace, and Soul!!
Marco u the man!!!!
I LOVE these soul train dancer segments it’s so cool to hear everyone’s experiences and story!! 💖
Good to see him. My favorite memory of him is when he did the smurf on the Soul Train line to “Cold Blooded” by Rick James. Where is Dina Rivera now?!!
Marco's decking is next level
Wow.I dont really know how i got here..but this guy is really special..he speaks such an good english that even a not native speaker understands everything.Great Man with an great attitude
This series is GREAT. I feel like I am getting to know and hear the voices of long lost relatives for the very first time.
I have watched this fly brother for so long that hearing his show experiences just have me in awe. He seems like a
really cool down to earth person. Shout out to Marco De Santiago for real. #Love #Peace and #Soul
All these videos make me wanna meet these lovely people and just hang out, vibe drink, smoke, eat or just sit there and have a conversation with them, they just seem so cool and happy.
Soul Train really is like the fountain of youth. My favorite Soul Train line moment of Marco's was when he did the E.T. dance to Rick James' "Cold Blooded". He was so smooth!
You know he had swag if a cheerleader was hanging with him. Seems like a humble and cool guy.
Yessir. This man has style & class🚂💨💨💨
The production and editing of these are top notch. These are such a joy to watch. I mowed the lawn while American Bandstand was on and came in to cool off with the cool school Soul Train.
His hair got em on the show and the high risers lol; that’s what’s up! Dude seems super cool and very humble! 👌🏾
This guy had the best story
This is my favorite youtube series! 💜
We’re honored! 😊
I really miss the 80's omg those were the best times ever.
Awe Marco you dyed your pants purple...You brought that purple leather I wanted then so badly,now I Kno it was dyed,& THAT'S WHAT I DID TO MINE. after I seen yours cuz I could NOT find them ANYWHERE!.oh ya the RIT dye was 💲...oh man little did I know, little did I know WE DONE SAME... Your the people leather man.
God Bless you Marco🌹
Finally I'm meeting all these great dancers that I enjoy on Saturdays.miss the show.
Marco was my favorite male Soul Train dancer. I learned some smooth dance moves and great fashion pointers from this brother.
Love hearing these stories. All these older soul train dancers were the best!!!
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