I just saw that Mr. Soul - Don Cornelius - apparently took his life yesterday and is dead at age 75.
I always grieve when told of a suicide. I have never known such empty despair and heartache so I try never to judge or criticize. Mostly I weep and try to hold the person and their family close to God in prayer. How many times did I watch "Soul Train" and marvel at the music - or look in stunned disbelief at some of the dance moves - or wonder where in all the world such sexy dancers came from? "Soul Train" was always a joy for this white boy.
As others have noted, Cornelius introduced Black culture to middle America - and all of the races were the better for his sensitivity and commitment. Dick Clark may have helped bring rock and roll to the masses - and this was a sweet gift - but Don Cornelius helped us get funky - and that was beautiful.
So as he used to say at the close of each show: "We wish you love, peace and soul..." and God knows America needed more soul. It still does. Rest in peace, dear soul man, rest in peace.
(check it out: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/arts/music/don-cornelius-soul-train-creator-is-dead-at-75.html?partner=rss&emc=rss)
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