Quotes by Don Cornelius

About Don Cornelius:

Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius was an American television show host and producer who was best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music franchise Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971 until 1993. Eventually Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008.
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The '70s and '80s were just the period during which the best soul music was created and the best records were done.

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

There were three great child singing stars: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Jackie Washington.

Don Cornelius

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

When you come up with a good idea, you don't have to do a whole lot. The idea does it for you.

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

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

Don Cornelius

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

Don Cornelius

Almost all of what I learned about mounting and hosting a dance show I learned from Dick Clark.

Don Cornelius

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

Don Cornelius

I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure.

Don Cornelius

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

Nobody really invents anything that hasn't been done before.

Don Cornelius

Who's more important than Diana Ross?

Don Cornelius

Blacks on prime-time TV are only portrayed as comedians - and often in no better a light than 'Amos & Andy.'

Don Cornelius

All I really wanted was to be a full-time disc jockey.

Don Cornelius

I had difficulty working for other people.

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 is now finally right to pass the torch.

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

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

Author Bio

  • NameDon Cornelius
  • DescriptionAmerican television show host and producer
  • AliasesDonald Cortez Cornelius
  • BornSeptember 27, 1936
  • DiedFebruary 1, 2012
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Presenter; Television Producer
  • AwardsGrammy Trustees Award