Soul music as we’ve always known it hasn’t changed. There are different players now with different attitudes, but there is nothing new being done musically. Don Cornelius Read Quote
People who dance well, dress well, are well groomed and know how to behave seem to know others who dance, dress and behave well. Don Cornelius Read Quote
I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated. Don Cornelius Read Quote
The ‘Soul Train’ legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to ‘Soul Train’s’ millions of fans. After years of offers, I feel the time is now finally right to pass the torch. Don Cornelius Read Quote
I figured as long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for ‘Soul Train.’ Don Cornelius Read Quote
I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves. Don Cornelius Read Quote
Almost all of what I learned about mounting and hosting a dance show I learned from Dick Clark. Don Cornelius Read Quote
Soul Train’ was developed as a radio show on television. It was the radio show that I always wanted and never had. Don Cornelius Read Quote