Resting In Love, Peace and Soul

February 3, 2012 · 142 Comments
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Statement from Soul Train Holdings, LLC CEO Kenard Gibbs:

We are overwhelmed with the news regarding the passing of Don Cornelius. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with his family at this time. He was a true television visionary  and his contributions to African American culture and music entertainment are immeasurable. The outpouring of affection and tributes to his legacy are a true testament to the profound impact that his life’s work had on many generations. - Kenard Gibbs, Partner/CEO Soul Train Holdings, LLC

By now, you have read reports of the passing of our beloved Don Cornelius on AP or other credible news sources. We at SoulTrain.com are saddened to hear the news and are praying for Mr. Cornelius’ family and friends. At this time, please take a moment to share your love through a comment below or on our Facebook fan page. In the spirit of support and positivity, share your favorite Soul Train video from our video gallery, YouTube page or tweet us your most memorable Soul Train moment today.

Wishing you Love, Peace and Sooouulll

1936 – 2012

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  • DAWN (LOVEMEFIRST)

    I WOULDN’T GO OUTSIDE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS UNTIL SOUL TRAIN WENT OFF. EVEN UNTIL THIS DAY I WATCH THE RERUNS OF ALL THE SHOWS. R.I.P DON CORNELIUS U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

  • Mozell Sharod Smith

    I just found a YouTube video of DON HIMSELF dancing on the Soul Train Line with the 70′s Supremes. It really cheered me up. If you’ve never seen it, search “Don Cornelius Soul Train Line” on YouTube.

  • Mozell Sharod Smith

    OMG … That’s a part of the same video. Anyway, that is the way I will always remember Don.

  • LisaC

    RIP Don Cornelius ” And as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soooooouuuuullllllll.”

  • Lucia

    Thanks for the memories! Go into the light and enjoy the Love, Peace and Renewed Soul!

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  • InezG

    Joining you eventually in the Looooonnnggg SoulTrain Dance Line in HEAVEN Cool Brother, Man!! Thank you for sharing your love of Music, Dance and Coolness, showing us What the WHAT really was!

  • http://WWW.MRSPROD.COM ELDER SAM ROGERS/AM1570 CHICAGO

    MY HEART GOES OUT TO DON CORNELIUS FAMILY IN THEIR LOST.
    TO TONY CORNELIUS, HOLD YOUR HEAD BRO. YOU DIID A FINE JOB WORKING BY YOUR FATHER SIDE ALL THESE YEAR. ON BEHALF OF ROGERS MUSIC PRODUCTION AND AM1570 HERE IN CHICAGO, WE LIKE TO SAY THANKS DON FOR GIVING SO MUCH TO AIM FOR, IT IS BECAUSE OF YOU I’M IN RADIO. MUCH LOVE . MAY HEAVEN FOREVER SMILE ON YOU. I PARTING, YOU CAN BEAT YOUR LAST MONEY IT’S ALL GOING TO BE STONE GAS HONEY, LOVE PEACE AND SOUL TO THE ALL TIME GREAT MR. SOUL TRAIN DON CORNELIUS. REST IN PEACE. ELDER SAM RADIO PEARSONLITY AM1570.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gphi2007 gphi

    I don’t know a life without Don Cornelius & Soul Train. When I first read of his passing, I was shocked & saddened. Rest In Love, Peace, & Sooouuulll Mr. Don Cornelius. PEACE!!!

  • DJ’s Francadelic and Morefunk

    We’ll have a SOULTRAIN Disco tonight!
    and always remember Don showing us the way
    to realy get down! WE FUNK !
    peace and love from Holland

  • jt

    Don – I loved you so much. I am so sorry about your passing. I hope to see you in paradise again in heaven and may God give you peace. You will be remembered for the rest of my life. Love jt

  • Lena

    ~I come from a different time in life, a time when Soul Train was going down. Life was different then, everyone was dancing everyone was groovin’, we were all trying to find our way and make things right.
    Soul Train was on absolutely everyone’s TV on Saturday morning, black, white, asian, hispanic, it didnt’ matter ~ Soul Train did for my generation what we were trying to do on a larger scale out in the world ~ it brought everyone together. And we’d all be practicing our dance moves, and dancing in front of the TV. I watch the reruns all the time, because even though, out in the world there was strife, Soul Train was pure happiness.
    God bless you, Don for all that you did for us. You will never be forgotten.

  • Larry

    May peace be with Don’s family. Thanks Don Cornelius for contributing so much black love, beauty, style and music to African Americans and to the world.

  • M.O.I.

    AT ONE TIME IN HISTORY, IT WAS ILLEGAL FOR BLACK PEOPLE TO READ OR WRITE, SPEAK OUR NATIVE AFRICAN DIALECTS, CONGREGATE MORE THAN 2 AT A TIME. WE WERE TAUGHT TO HATE OUR CULTURE, HAIR, SKIN, EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR PERSONA & TO LOVE EVERYONE EXCEPT OUR SELF’S TODAY, SOME OF THESE OPPRESSION’S STILL EXISTS. BEGINNING IN THE ’6O’S THERE WAS EXPLOSION OF AFRIKAAN RE-AWAKENING OF OUR GLORIOUS CULTURE/HISTORY (BEFORE JESUS WALKED THE EARTH). “SOUL TRAIN” IS 1 OF THOSE ENTITIES THAT WASN’T BOURGEOIS, POLITICALLY CORRECT,OR TRYING TO SET TRENDS.
    “SOUL TRAIN” WAS “FUBU” (FOR US BY US). IF ANYBODY ELSE WAS “DOWN”, “COOL”. IF NOT, “COOL”. WE WERE GOING TO “DO OUR THANG” REGARDLESS TO WHO DID OR DIDN’T LIKE IT. AKA AS “BLACK POWER”.
    AHSANTE MR. CORNELIUS, FOR HELPING SHOW THE WORLD WHAT “BLACK POWER” IS AND CAN BE FROM A SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, & BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE. “…AS ALWAYS IN PARTING, WE WISH YOU (MR. CORNELIUS), LOVE, PEACE,( WITH THE ELDERS THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE YOU), & SOUL…

    MUCH LOVE,

  • Rose

    May your soul rest in eternal peace Mr Don Cornelius. I remember watching Soul Train religiously…I looked forward to watching the talented dancers and musicians who appeared on the show. Everyone in my neighborhood tuned in to see the latest dance moves ! Soul Train brings great memories to my growing up ! My prayers are with the family of Mr Cornelius at this time and all of the fans of Soul Train.

  • http://yahoo.com soul sista robin

    my soul brother don you will be missed you were already missed when the show went off the air so ,love, peace ,&soul i was shocked when i haerd it i remember as a child when soul train would come on nobody would be out side playing until soultrain went off it would be our hippest trip in america keep the soul train line going .

  • Elizabeth

    Don Cornelius = genius. Soul Train is STILL the best show for old school funk. I love it and will always love it. Don, one day I hope to shake your hand. I dance like Steve Martin, so I won’t spoil the Soul Train Line.. but I love watching those who groooove! RIP.

  • Carnell

    I grew up watching Soul Train.It was a part of my brother and my Saturday Morning routine(The day wasn’t complete until the ending credits were rolling).I watched it until I was about 20 years old(1990).I was a year old when it went in syndication,becoming a nationally viewed television program.I have so many fond memories of tuning in weekly and seeing which guest would be performing.Watching the dancers, and the fashions they were wearing was always interesting too.Don Corneluis helped launched the careers of countless artist.He will always be a legend and a trailblazer.My prayers to the family.He will never be forgotten.He has earned a place in history.

  • Hank {{ class of ’73 }}

    So sad from this unexpected news of Don Cornelius’s passing.
    Went straight to my heart cuz that show waz very significant in mine and my friendz high school years.
    Not only my friends and neighbors and fellow Chicano’s, but also many African American, Asian, White’s that went to school with all watched the show.
    We watched it faithfully and enjoyed Don’s
    presentations of the new talents. Like Al Green, Chilites, Dramatics,
    and countless more.
    Will never forget him and what he provided for us at a critical part of our lives.
    See you up there someday Don.
    R I P,
    Don Cornelius

  • Eric Tornow

    I watch soul train every saturday night on KOOG CH 30 @ 11:00pm back in the 90s and my favorite dance program because I like Don Cornelius and the Sexy Soul Train Dancers including The Girls In Pantyhose!!! I’m truly sadden that he passed away.I will sent out the entire Cornelius friends and family to love,peace and SOUL!!!

  • http://myspace.com Sonya Thomas, Ross

    I can never forget the soultrain line, we as children use to enjoy the dancing and the musical guest on soul train. It is as though a lifetime of soulful people have left us within the last decade, R.I.P. MR. Don Cornelious.

  • L. Riley

    I have been suffering with depression since being diagnosed with breast cancer twice. The only thing that makes since to me is that he was ill and that he did not want to be a bother to anyone.

    I don’t condone suicide, but I do understand that at times, you can’t take it anymore. I hope he is resting in peace.

  • JUNJUN

    DON CORNELIUS will not be remembered for what he did to end his life, he will be remembered and celebrated for what he did to make the lives of COUNTLESS OTHERS ENJOYABLE during the time that he could bring JOY TO MILLIONS when he was able bodied in a combination of mind, body, and spirit to do that which he was put here to do. Lets continue to remember all the laughter he allowed many people to take part in and know that that was his true purpose. None of us know which direction we will be forced to take toward the end so we have to be thankful when we are given a chance and run with it and thats what he did. He ran with the chance he was given and in doing so opened the door for dozens of others.

  • http://Yahoo Gregory

    My prayers go out to the family of Don Cornelius. Because of Soul Train, I have a better appreciation for great music. It was good, clean fun. I wish that the shows today would follow after Mr. Cornelius lead and learn that real talent is timeless.

    Thank you Mr. Cornelius for giving us Soul Train.

  • raul prz

    without a doubt the number one music,dancing tv show in the history of the usa and mr. Don Cornelius made it happened RIP .

  • http://AWADANCER@AOL.COM Sir David vaughan

    I did have the opportunity to be a soul train dancers for a short time. i won a local radio station dance contest. the winners prize was a trip to LA to appear on soul Train . it was a dream come true Don Cornelius was a great dude a bit quite, and kinda stand offish, but very KOOL” I a total of 9 shows meet some many stars and super stars and eat KFC everyday for lunch. that was a milestone in my life as a dancer LOVE YOU SOULTRAIN STAFF

  • http://www.harmonictouchmusic.com Crystal

    I send love and prayers out to the Cornelius family, the Soul Train staff, the dancers and all the fans around the world whose hearts, like mine, are heavy right in through here. I am going to take the Love, Peace and Soul Don Cornelius gave me and move on with it with a smile … in remembrance, appreciation and grattitude. Personally, I am profoundly thankful and grateful for the blessing it is to have danced on his show during all of my twenties and almost half of my thirties. There is no comparison to that experience for that many years and seeing that dedication and willingness to step up and out and create a dance and music show, and then awards shows so we could see ourselves on television and feel good about it. I’m looking forward to a continual celebration of his important life’s works. Most important to me is that he lived and what he was blessed to be able to do in his life by taking the art of television production for a ride on “his train,” the Soul Train, and making such exciting television history while helping so many people along the way. Always respect. Always Love.

  • http://www.youtube.com/blackwebseries @BlackWebSeries

    Thank You Don.

  • german linqui

    soul train was and will always be a treasure don cornelius he is gone but his vision and love for music will always be there i watched every saturday when i lived in san francisco. I love to watch the old videos it bring back good times and special memories love and be in peace Don … we will miss u

  • http://@blackwebseries caroline

    To the family of Don Cornelius. I am praying for you to be able to understand why Mr. Cornelius did a sad act of taking his life. I know it was wrong but everything works for the glory of Jesus. Someone in your family will learn from his mistake. No problem in life is to big for Jesus to handle for you, so always stand grounded …….. Do not let Satan win your battle. Our life was a gift from Jesus. I love you and you are in my prayers. I also was a Soul Train watcher and graduated of 1975.

  • Christopher Gagliardi

    When i was young, i used to watch soul train back in the 1980′s on WPIX Channel 11 at 11am on Saturday’s and sunday mornings. I always was sincerely facinated by this remarkable program. Now I fully understand what Mr. C really did, HONESTLY. He made a program where all people, no matter what religion, no matter what nationality, etc. Evey single person, came together in one language, the language of dance and music.

    Soul train started as the seed of change for the world and for our youth, to a true piece of historical significance to our lives. Don Cornelius is a original american treasure who will never be forgotten in our lives and in our hearts. Now, the train that began the jouney has taken it’s conductor to it’s final stop, eternal and glorious rest. Mr. Cornelius, our hearts may be heavy with tears, but we dance in joy and glory for you are in a better realm and in a better place because you made it better by something so profound. Thank you Mr. Cornelius for all that you have done. Good night sir, thou good and faithful servant, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, give rest o’ lord to your servant, who now has fallen asleep. Into thy father’s hands, we commend the spirit of Don Cornelius to you with Love, Peace and Soul, now and forever more.

  • DJ

    Soul Train Music Mix! Tribute to Don Cornelius!!

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  • Annti

    I was horrified to hear of Don’s death. He’s one of those people who’s been a part of your life for so long, who always brings fond memories to mind, that you expect them to be on this planet forever.

    I was raised by rednecks, so being able to sneak a look at ‘Soul Train’ was truly a forbidden treasure. It was my link to the outside world, a world where people of every origin could be together, dance together, and groove to the best music out there. Very very different from Crackerville, where minds were closed at birth with barbed wire.

    So I thank the universe that Don Cornelius existed, though it saddened me to learn of his troubles later on in life. He was not perfect, nobody is, but he did the whole planet a great service, and for that, I will always remember his contribution to my life and to everyone else’s.

  • Jean Deler

    Don Cornelius was instrumental and an innovator in bringing the soul of music, dancing and style to our television screens. His interviews with popular artist and performers gave us an inner glimpse to their true qualities. I remember many memorable interviews with acclaim artist such as Jermaine Jackson and many others. Your contribution are embedded in our memories.

  • 0ivae

    Like “Annti” above, I also lived in a white rural area when I was exposed to Soul Train, thanks to the only black family in town, who lived in stables that had been converted into an apartment. -I was the paper boy and when collecting the paper money on one Saturday, Soul Train was on (1970s)… It was like the black version of American Bandstand and yet so much more… I then became a regular viewer.

    A couple of years ago a local affiliate had been airing The Best of Soul Train, and I religiously taped as much of it as I could. So with the passing of Don, I have been replaying those tapes in his memory. Watching these, it only becomes more clear how much this show has influenced American culture, creating cross-currents of styles that otherwise might have remained ethnically isolated. With all that, why not even a mention of Don in the Grammies? Or did I miss it? -Even in the obituary segment of the awards, no Don Cornelius? – A glaring oversight on their part!

  • Kelli

    The passing of Don Cornelius truly broke my heart. It was a deep, personal loss for me, and my sister. We grew up with Don and “Soul Train”. I watched it from the age of 4 until I was 22. I gradually stopped watching after Don stepped down as host. Some of the happiest moments of my life were watching “Soul Train” every Saturday morning. We wouldn’t leave the house until it was over, which secretly saddened me every week. Waiting for it to come on each Saturday was a total delight, one incredibly joyful experience. I don’t know if he ever knew it, but Don Cornelius touched numerous people’s lives. I’m honored to say mine is most definitely included.

    My thoughts and prayers remain with his loved ones. I admired him so very much.

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  • http://youtube.com/user/soultrain Terence Taylor

    if Don Cornelius Soul Train Died on gunshot wednesday Feb 1, 2012
    i see news at 5:00am

  • Roberto

    Soul Train I Think is one of the best programs i ever seen remember megreat memoriesfor the groupsperform I use to see the program saturday i really enjoy now bring me the days of soul train.Don Cornelius is the best nobady is going to be like him iremember him very well ,this music is the best we need this music again, and also soul train .Thank you so much for what you gave in your lifefor the artist you bring in your programs and the great music they sang you live many good thingsin your programs. Soul Train is great.

  • Roberto

    Soul Train Is a great program i ever seen im my life Don Cornelius is the best he help many artist in his programs i remember him very well good memories from him thank you so much.

  • DEBORAH

    watching soul train back in the 70′s was great fun we as blacks back then partied so much enjoyed each others company the house parties the neighborhood clubs we just had a great time hanging out in the parks the guys would get together with there bogos in a circle and get down know shotting no fighting just good times the medical doctors now say its good to laugh,dance and have fun,the dont have to tell black folks from back then that,they must be taking to white folks ,they use to talk about because laughed,danced song all the time,now look they finally caught up now they have created these shows like dancing with the stars,so you think you can dance,blacks have always be talented dancers straight from the streets the ones on soul train was just some of the street dancers the majority never went soul train but the were just as good,white folks thought black folks were sitting around sad,because of the injustice in this country now they saw when soul train hit the air what blacks were really doing,having a great time so you think you can dance,you not talking about black folks we knew we could dance and the whole got to see just a taste of what our party world was like,and as far as this younger generation of blacks you are a disgrace,you hate each other for know reason,you will never enjoy good times like back in the day i have a saying,to be black back in the day great times,young blacks get it together

  • DEBORAH

    error in my last message,the whole world got to finally see how black people partyed and enjoyed each others company it was nothing but a party

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