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Always like Soul Train (and Don) better than Dick Clark and American Bandstand. LOTS better dancing.
"No Anchovies, Please"
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Great clip! Thanks for posting.
"Someday we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun". Love it.
Fantastic clips! Thank you! Don Cornelius and Soul Train...damn that dude was part of my Saturdays as a wild white child in the 1970's! God bless the funky brotha!
Yes. The optimism heard in black music (at least in those days), juxtaposed against the reality of black life, is one of the things that made people connect with it on such a deep level.
Really? I can sometimes be fooled, but that always sounded like a black woman to me.
On a cheap AM radio, who can really tell? Ooh Ooh Child always was played with this song and the groups may have been confused.
Not me. Not "most people." Probably not even some people.
Just one.
Thank God for Don Cornelius.
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Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
memphiscats
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Date: February 1, 2012 16:53
RIP: Don Cornelius, creator and host of the legendary musical variety show Soul Train, was found dead this morning of an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound in his home in Sherman Oaks, California. He was 75.
Introducing many Americans to soul music through his hit TV show which premiered in 1971, Cornelius helped promote the careers of such musicals icons as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson.
He is perhaps best remembered, even among non-viewers, for his signature catchphrase, with which he would end each show: “I’m Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!”
From TMZ
Introducing many Americans to soul music through his hit TV show which premiered in 1971, Cornelius helped promote the careers of such musicals icons as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson.
He is perhaps best remembered, even among non-viewers, for his signature catchphrase, with which he would end each show: “I’m Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!”
From TMZ
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
with sssoul
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Date: February 1, 2012 17:08
love and light to him
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
Shawn20
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Date: February 1, 2012 17:43
He produced a great, great show. James Brown, during a promotional visit to Soul Train, asked Don who REALLY owned the show. Don replied - "I do." Brown - I know you're the front man, but who is the actual owner? A true pioneer.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
KSIE
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Date: February 1, 2012 17:49
Sad news, super-cool dude reponsible for giving a lot of exposure to some excellent 70s RnB. Will never forget seeing Bowie on Soul Train.
In homage, I think we need a little Word Scramble (like they used to do on the show):
OIRNDP
In homage, I think we need a little Word Scramble (like they used to do on the show):
OIRNDP
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
dewlover
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Date: February 1, 2012 17:51
He was an angry guy...
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
Claire_M
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Date: February 1, 2012 18:14
So sad. Apparently he was dealing with a lot of health issues. Love & light to him and his loved ones.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
dcba
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Date: February 1, 2012 19:03
James Brown's appearences at his show were incendiary! 
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-02-01 19:06 by dcba.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
doubledoor
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Date: February 1, 2012 19:07
His name always brings me back to the seventies when my age was one digit.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
NeddieFlanders
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Date: February 1, 2012 19:08
R.I.P.
Ronnie Wood was on Soul Train in early 1977, accompanying Billy Preston.
Did anyone ever seen this?
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Ronnie Wood was on Soul Train in early 1977, accompanying Billy Preston.
Did anyone ever seen this?
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Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
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Date: February 1, 2012 19:13
Love, peace, and soul ........
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
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Date: February 1, 2012 19:16
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Elmo Lewis
Love, peace, and soul ........
Always like Soul Train (and Don) better than Dick Clark and American Bandstand. LOTS better dancing.
"No Anchovies, Please"
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
24FPS
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Date: February 1, 2012 21:25
Were there any live appearances there? I've never had a desire to get Soul Train DVDs because it always looked like cheesy lip-sinchs to records.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
loog droog
()
Date: February 1, 2012 21:39
Quote
24FPS
Were there any live appearances there? I've never had a desire to get Soul Train DVDs because it always looked like cheesy lip-sinchs to records.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-02-01 21:45 by loog droog.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
tatters
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Date: February 2, 2012 03:02
In 1975, when Elton John was the biggest star on the planet, and at the absolute peak of his popularity, Don got him to come on his show.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
The Sicilian
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Date: February 2, 2012 03:52
Saturday afternoon afros, dancing, and crazy clothes. Smooth Don. RIP.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
Glam Descendant
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Date: February 2, 2012 06:16
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
mitchflorida1
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Date: February 2, 2012 06:48
A bittersweet title from Soul Train.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-02-02 06:51 by mitchflorida1.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-02-02 06:51 by mitchflorida1.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
71Tele
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Date: February 2, 2012 07:03
Quote
mitchflorida1
A bittersweet title from Soul Train.
Great clip! Thanks for posting.
"Someday we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun". Love it.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
Turd On The Run
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Date: February 2, 2012 07:18
Quote
loog droogQuote
24FPS
Were there any live appearances there? I've never had a desire to get Soul Train DVDs because it always looked like cheesy lip-sinchs to records.
Fantastic clips! Thank you! Don Cornelius and Soul Train...damn that dude was part of my Saturdays as a wild white child in the 1970's! God bless the funky brotha!
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
tatters
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Date: February 2, 2012 13:41
Quote
71TeleQuote
mitchflorida1
A bittersweet title from Soul Train.
Great clip! Thanks for posting.
"Someday we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun". Love it.
Yes. The optimism heard in black music (at least in those days), juxtaposed against the reality of black life, is one of the things that made people connect with it on such a deep level.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
mitchflorida1
()
Date: February 2, 2012 14:43
Most people in America thought the Five Stairsteps was a white group, with a male singing the lead, not a woman. They weren't seen on national tv very often.
After this song, they were barely heard from again. But they do a great job on it.
I can't imagine it being created now in today's' musical environment. Doesn't have enough attitude.
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After this song, they were barely heard from again. But they do a great job on it.
I can't imagine it being created now in today's' musical environment. Doesn't have enough attitude.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-02-02 14:44 by mitchflorida1.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
tatters
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Date: February 2, 2012 14:45
Quote
mitchflorida1
Most people in America thought the Five Stairsteps was a white group, with a male singing the lead, not a woman.
Really? I can sometimes be fooled, but that always sounded like a black woman to me.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
mitchflorida1
()
Date: February 2, 2012 15:01
Quote
tattersQuote
mitchflorida1
Most people in America thought the Five Stairsteps was a white group, with a male singing the lead, not a woman.
Really? I can sometimes be fooled, but that always sounded like a black woman to me.
On a cheap AM radio, who can really tell? Ooh Ooh Child always was played with this song and the groups may have been confused.
Re: Don Cornelius of Soul Train dead at 75
Posted by:
loog droog
()
Date: February 2, 2012 18:01
Quote
mitchflorida1
Most people in America thought the Five Stairsteps was a white group, with a male singing the lead, not a woman.
Not me. Not "most people." Probably not even some people.
Just one.
Thank God for Don Cornelius.
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