Soul Train' was developed as a radio show on television. It was the radio show that I always wanted and never had.

- Don Cornelius

I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated.

- Don Cornelius

It's always a pleasure to find something that matters.

- Don Cornelius

As long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for 'Soul Train'

- Don Cornelius

I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves.

- Don Cornelius

There was no match for Barry White. His music is just going to live forever. It's not limited to disco or soul or hip-hop or anything.

- Don Cornelius

I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school.

- Don Cornelius

Love, peace and soul.

- Don Cornelius

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 i…

- Don Cornelius