Don Cornelius 1936-2012 

When don was dancing down the soul train line it look like he was floating. Smooth like dancing on skates

He is a legend. RIP

Don Cornelius will forever be a true pioneer for soul music. Rest in Peace.

BEAUTIFUL...R.I.P DON CORNELIUS. SOUL TRAIN WAS THE ONE OF THE GREATEST SHOWS EVER CREATED.

My wife informed me last night in bed as we were about to go to sleep. I was so disturbed I couldn't go to sleep. I really looked up to this man, being the 1st Black person to own his own show of this type and make us feel as Black people that we could be Black & proud & see our people stars & regular young people portrayed in a positive light. He didn't let disrespectful music on stage either and made me feel good to young, Black and alive! He will be terribly missed. God bless his family!

Don Cornelius was one smooth cat! The Fro, the "Threads" and his vision for music and dance combined into one cool ass show! I remember waking up on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons then SOUL TRAIN! You can bet your last money, it's gonna be a stone gas honey" LOVE,PEACE, AND SOUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLL"! CLASSIC!

I remember coming home from school to watch Soul Train... his voice is legendary.

All those beautiful black folk, so appreciative to have lived during this era in history...Saturday morning cartoons, Fat Albert, then Soul Train at noon. Thanks for this walk down memory lane.

Just randomly thinking of Don Cornelius. He had a huge musical influence on me as a small kid. Soul Train provided me with an escape and Don was the alchemist. Safe travels brother.

Don you introduce some of the best music the world had to offer and always with a great smile, you will be missed thanks for the memory's.

Brother Don Cornelius, you were undoubtedly Mister Soul Train.Don brought us together not only enjoy ourselves, but makes us feel so good about ourselves.Thanks for the memories, Don, RIP.

"You can bet your last money it's all gunna be a stone gas honey".....he's taken his Soul Train to heaven...RIP Mr Cornelius you've been an inspiration!!

I'm from England and I'll never forget when my father returned from the U.S. he bought with him a Soul Train album. I was a kid and that was my introduction to 'soul' music. I had no idea who Marvin Gaye or Barry White or Brenda and the Tabulations were until I listened to that album (over and over). I eventually moved to the U.S. and Soul Train became part of my Saturday routine. Some of the better memories of my youth. Rest in "love, peace, and soul" Don.

Forever the King of Soul. Your soul is free Don. Thanks for all!!

Sept.27th: Happy birthday Television show host-Record Company Executive Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (1936-2012) "Soul Train," Solar Records. Trustees. Thank you and God bless. RIP Pioneer. Thanks for the upload. Blessings

Thank you Mr. Cornelius for making the Funk even Funkier, the Groove even Groovier and for teaching us how to really throw a down-home dance party. I can't imagine how lame American life would be without Soul Train. Big up's my brotha. RIP (and Sooooooooooooul)

Great video. Don will always be a giant personality for eternity.

Best host at all time

A Legend

SOOOOOOOOOUL TRAIN!

RIP Don Cornelius. Mr. Cool, Mr. Smooth, Mr. Soul Train!

Soul Train channel in RU-vid was one of my first favorited since I discover this network...I'm from México, soul & funk fans here never had the chance to see original footage from this amazing show. RIP Don & hopefully we can remember him with tons of new YT videos of Soul Train legacy...

May your soul rest in love and peace Don

Man im only 41. But my moms tells me that "soooooul train" was like one the 1st words out of my mouth. Rip dc. Luv ya man

They should air AMERICAN BANDSTAND and SOUL TRAIN on MeTV every Saturday.

We are going to miss you brother! Peace, Love and SOUL. You had plenty of it. R.I.P.

Love you don soultrain

I have never believed a person needed to apologize for their race. Don Cornelius didn't care what colour you were. We are all people who love funk and that is all. Love to Don's family and friends. He will be greatly missed. He was part of my teen years. :(

Love, peace and soul!

I'm so sad..I've had goosebumps watching this video..and I'm a 20 years old italian guy who totally loves soul music..just to show what an impact that kind of music had and has on my life and how people like Don helped me discovering it. I wish I could have been there..You'll always be remembered brother..You gave such a strong help to the African American Culture with your legendary Soul Train.. You were a truly pioneer!!! You'll always live in your famous line: "We wish LOVE, PEACE AND SOUL!"

REMEMBERING DONALD "DON" CORNELIUS (SEPTEMBER 27, 1936 - FEBRUARY 1, 2012) [06/27/2017]

Who's here after American soul?

RIP great master and hero of soul! We will love you forever!

SOOOOOO saddddd!!! One of my fondest memories was waking up on Sats to see Soul Train. I do wish Mr Cornelius,family,friends & soul trainers "LOVE,PEACE & SOUL".

A Libra man will always give you Love, Peace and Soul!💖✌✊

RIP Don, I love you and will miss you brutha!!!

Love, Peace... And Rest Soulfully brother...

rest in Peace don you always be people heart

Old skool memories, love you Mr don cornelius for what you brought to back houses, Rest in peace Mr Don Cornelius.

saturdays will never ever be the same.cant believe he's gone man :(

when he talks it makes you want a chocolate brownie

He was Oprah before Oprah .. more important than her and robert johnson.. Had his own show..

L.P.S (Love, Peace & Soul) to the GROOVIEST man to simply EVER DO IT!!!!!!!!! God, comfort his family & friends during this time!

Wow... What Don did for our culture! This is a HUGE loss! Every Saturday he came into our home, heart and soul, bringing the funk that made us just get up and boogie! Much, love, respect and admiration! Don was one-of-a-kind! RIP

Long live afros, bellbottoms, platform shoes, and weed man! I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD DIG IT?!

The amazing live performance by Stevie Wonder in this clip is a fine tribute to Don Cornelius

RIP Don. Thanks for the great contribution you made to music, television and culture at large.

Don will never be forgotten. The 1970's were very influential times for blacks in America. Soul Train represented all that was good and unique to our people. It showed the world that we were capable of becoming united, stay on one accord, and party our asses off! RIP Don and thank you for all you've done to show the world who we are and what we're capable of!

Man I miss that show. One of the most important parts of my growing up in the 70's. Will never forget him or his creation! R.I.P Mr Cornelius, sorry you had to suffer the pain.

Smooth

WOW! I'm still so saddened by the recent passing of Mr. Don Corenelius. Sending my condolences, prayers and sympathy to his family, friends, coworkers, the soul train family and fans worlwide. I have the best memories ever from my childhood. My brother and I couldn't wait until Saturday to watch " Soul Train " and would dance and sing to all the songs and smile with joy to see our favorite artist brace the " Soul Train " stage. You will be missed much. Love, Peace and SOOOUUULLL! R.I.P., Don!

my band teacher used to look and talk like don cornelious lmfao

Years of music dancing enjoyment hardly missed the Sooooooooul Traaaaaain!! Thank You Don C.!!! Love Peace and Soul!

What a Blessing for those of us who had the privilege to watch this every Saturday Morning.. True icon May His soul be at Peace. ❤ Don Cornelius

I grew up listening to Soul Train even out here in Switzerland ! It's such a great loss ! Thank you Cornelius for having given the chance to so many wonderful artist to share their music !

Thanks for posting in memory of a Great American, we will miss Don Corrnelius . I was hoping to see him again on Soul Train this fall . He provided a great venue & exposure of Soul Music & culture to the American music experience . I was very saddened to learn of his passing Feb 1st I love to watch the videos of Soul Train. Soul Train provided much exposure of Soul Music & culture to America & we are grateful to him for that, he was also a Marine who served in Korea, RIP Semper Fi , Don !

Guys guys lets not be racist, who cares if the people are black or white, yellow or green orange! Its the show that we all love!!!

RIP BROTHER, Thank u so much for all these great times PEACE & SOUL

Don Cornelius,R.I.P. O soul music nunca mais será o mesmo,você está fazendo muita falta.

RIP from London. Respect due.

Wow, Rest In Peace Mr.Cornelius, Much love from a fan all the way from Miami! You are truly missed brother.

RIP. The true Don.

Long before my parents even thought Of having me lol black dynamite brought me here

I'm very ok with you ! I have forty years and i like funk music of 80's years ! There was a good times (sorry for my english ... but i'm french man ;))

Coming from a 25 year old from Houston,Tx, you are and forever will be in my heart a soulful brother. Say it loud, im black and proud.

THANK YOU MR. DON FOR YEARS FOR GIVING ME A SHOW TO LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY SATURDAYS....NEVER DIISSPOINTED

REST IN PIECE MR. CORNELIUS. Thank you for framing a permenant memory of my life as a kid growing up in Mississippi. Me and my cousins looked forward to waking up on saturday mornings and making us seeing our kind of real talent.

as a white male growing up in central virginia in the 70's..i loved soul train each and every saturday. i was saddened to hear that don cornelius passed away recently. here's to a time when black music was tremendous and not the shit that it is today (not all of it, but most of it). rest in peace don. you are missed by me and many other's. and thanx for enhancing my life with "soul train".

R.I.P. Don Cornelius. You will be missed! Love, Peace and Soul

Let me just add, " I use to love hearing him say, " It's gone be a stone cold gas." lol He had the smoothest voice ever. Everywhere you look you will always see a " soul train line " at a reunion, wedding or party because Soul Train was the first to bring it to us. My favorite part of the show was watching people go down the soul train line. You couldn't wait to see the lil soul train just chuggin' along to good beats and music. We've lost a trailblazer and it will never be another D.Corenelius.

Peace, Love, and Soul

"And now, here's your host, Don Cornelius!!" Hearing that as a kid, I always get excited. Very very excited. Thank Don Cornelius. For what you've done for our community nation wide. Thank you 🥺😥😢😭😁😄😃☺️

The Migos just paid tribute to the Don, I’m sure we would’ve loved it and I’m sure he’s smiling from above.

His voice is so relaxing

Deus o abençôe senhor Cornelius. O senhor fez mais que muitos. Apenas usando a benção da música o senhor derrubou muitos murros e paredes. Murros de preconceitos. Fez unir homens e mulheres, que as paredes do preconceito racismo separava. Vamos sentir muito sua falta. Lá onde estiver que Deus e s anjos o ampare. Eté um dia.

You will be missed by everyone DON... R.I.P. You brought joy to me and I'll never forget Soul Train,,, Sherry

The man that's responsible for every soul train line during Christmas,Family reunion &wedding for my family RIP MY BROTH

He was such a cool dude...*tears*

Very nice tribute, I never missed a ST show & thank you - RIP Don Cornelius

RIP Don. Your voice will be forever in between my ears, together with all the music you showed me through the years. Peace be with you in your new home Brother.

Godspeed Don and thank you.

I remember seeing these episodes of soul train. I cherish those memories.

May the Train soulfully Jam across heavens R.I.P. DC

RIP big guy...you showed me that a black man can bring something to the masses that will influence pop culture forever... I want to be like you in that regard. I'm sorry that whatever you were going through was so painful you had to find your own way out. I wish you love, peace and SOUL wherever you are at this hour. God bless you Mr. Cornelius.

I made a video talking about this... I just wish people wouldn't be so quick to give up on life so much to the point that they'd commit suicide. It's sad. =/

The man deserves a statue for what he did for the entertainment industry. When Soul Train was at its height it surpassed other shows like American Bandstand, Midnight Special and In concert. All artists wanted to be on ST...David Bowie, Elton John and more. Bless you Mr. Cornelius.

NIce tribute to Don

RIP Don...from just around the corner from here in Chicago. His house back in the day near mine. We've never forget you here in the Chi. Keeping your family in prayer!

I love you so much don Cornelius

It was back in 1993 in Toledo Ohio. I pulled up to a Burger King, Drive Threw and I was BLOWN AWAY. When out of the Speaker came a Voice As Smooth As Silk, I Thought Don Cornelius Was Talking To Me. I drove to the window and there was a 16 yr old, young man with my order. I told him " You Sound Just Like Don Cornelius" He Just Smiled And Said Thank You. I encouraged Him to think about doing voice overs and then drove away. What A Gift!

God bless his soul!

Came here after listening to STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW podcast with Josh and Chuck!!

It's a shame how far we fell.

Bro how could a man that cool take his own life? God Bless OG. May you Rest Easy in true Peace Love and SOULLL🕊️

THE GREATEST DANCE SHOW EVER! WITH THE GREATEST HOST!

The conductor who brought us the soul, the funk, and the merge of cultures has left the station but left us a great message. Love, Peace and Soul. RIP and we hop you find all three where you are today.

It was 10 years ago today that he died. It is still hard to think of him not being here. You are truly missed Mr. Cornelius. You gave so much joy. Soul Train was the hippest show on TV in the 70s. Nothing could touch it. Thank you so very much for Soul Train and I hope you are happy where you are.

May he continue to rest peacefully and keep this train rocking in his memory ❤️🙏

To the people that liked this: YOU GOT SOUL!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P Don

Timless & classic..there will never be another.