Original Soul Train Dancer Thomas Evans aka TomTom Recalls How He Stood Out On The Show & The Line!

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  • @howardboyd7764
    @howardboyd7764 4 роки тому +3571

    I've noticed almost all of these Soul Train dancers interviewed look and sound healthy and in a good place.... And that is a beautiful thing.....

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 4 роки тому +1961

    Is it just me or did every last one of these dancers find a fountain of youth? Dancing really does keep you young!!

    • @imari2305
      @imari2305 4 роки тому +58

      @EnJoy Life And Smile Yes the food back then wasn't filled with toxic poisons and fillers that blow up the body and make you sick like it does today.

    • @shakarussanders9911
      @shakarussanders9911 4 роки тому +11

      @@imari2305 So true!

    • @jenniferh.7219
      @jenniferh.7219 4 роки тому +17

      fountain of youth? It was soul train! lol

    • @yeseniarobles4289
      @yeseniarobles4289 3 роки тому +29

      Anything that gets you moving. What happens to water that doesn’t move?

    • @shaokhan4421
      @shaokhan4421 3 роки тому +11

      Exercise and fashion

  • @nauricewitsell
    @nauricewitsell 4 роки тому +1707

    Tom Tom may not have been the best dancer, but his looks and swag makes up for it.

    • @ShawnC.T.
      @ShawnC.T. 4 роки тому +161

      If you noticed, as his time moved forward on the show, his dancing skills actually got better, he had some pretty cool dance moves, like the "TomTom"...

    • @ceeceetracey9839
      @ceeceetracey9839 3 роки тому +52

      I love his little dance moves

    • @JoshuaElijahC
      @JoshuaElijahC 3 роки тому +29

      @@ShawnC.T. that's a great observation. Not fully a "fake it, til you make it" thing, but had he not been around that level of free kind of dancing, he nay not have improved. Cool stuff ✌🏽

    • @casey4602
      @casey4602 3 роки тому +13

      Tom was one of the better dancers.

    • @tonjamanigo
      @tonjamanigo 3 роки тому +35

      @@casey4602 he really wasn't. He had stage presence though.

  • @dcrasta
    @dcrasta Рік тому +40

    'A privilege and an honor' - well spoken sir. I appreciate Mr Evans. He always kept a classy presentation.

  • @BluSkyBliss
    @BluSkyBliss 3 роки тому +316

    What a nice, humble man. I was a young, white, female pre-teen living on a farm in rural Indiana in those days and never missed an episode of Soul Train!

    • @kathyflorcruz552
      @kathyflorcruz552 3 роки тому +31

      Like most of us in America we watched both Soul Train & American Bandstand.

    • @cynthiaholland13
      @cynthiaholland13 Рік тому +3

      @@kathyflorcruz552 so true

    • @8kigana
      @8kigana Місяць тому

      @@kathyflorcruz552 and the Osmands.

    • @strnglhld
      @strnglhld Місяць тому +1

      @@8kigana Naw I didn’t watch those Mormons

    • @8kigana
      @8kigana Місяць тому

      @@strnglhld 😏

  • @grafenr.3405
    @grafenr.3405 4 роки тому +855

    There would never be a show like soul train. Its was definitely one of a kind.

    • @1990758
      @1990758 4 роки тому +11

      Exactly and I hope they never try to do a new Soul Train

    • @maryexstroughtonaire4244
      @maryexstroughtonaire4244 4 роки тому +8

      @@1990758 They tried. It didn't work

    • @1990758
      @1990758 4 роки тому +1

      @@maryexstroughtonaire4244 when

    • @KDunn123
      @KDunn123 4 роки тому +3

      What is the 2020 equivalent of soul train? I really wish there was something like this today. If i was around during soul train times i would have definitely been on that show lol

    • @queensmedicinecabinets2782
      @queensmedicinecabinets2782 3 роки тому +2

      Good times back then!!

  • @robertgordon668
    @robertgordon668 4 роки тому +412

    So humble. He was grateful that he was even there. He came in at the right time when soul music was in its heyday.

    • @1990758
      @1990758 4 роки тому +11

      Exactly my roommate dance on Soul Train and she took me with her just to sit in the audience it was a nice experience. It was cold as hell in there I went to the taping when Mariah Carey was on there for the first time

    • @robertjaime6808
      @robertjaime6808 3 роки тому +4

      robert gordon.....And he left at the right time too -1988- cause all that good dance/ funk music started to fade away from the air waves and all that Rap shit started to take over! The New Jack Swing era did pretty well but that didn’t last for too long either!!

    • @robertgordon668
      @robertgordon668 3 роки тому +3

      @@robertjaime6808 correct

    • @DjTIMEJD
      @DjTIMEJD 2 роки тому

      @@robertjaime6808 Golden Era “Rap Sh!t” on Soul Train was the Sh!t, friend

  • @welllivedlife-desireeg2804
    @welllivedlife-desireeg2804 4 роки тому +368

    He was one of my favorite dancers! He still looks so good too. Glad he had a good experience and enjoyed his time on the show.

    • @skipbauchmam5995
      @skipbauchmam5995 4 роки тому +3

      What a great story. Soul Train is an Iconic institution, considering what it did for music, dance and fashion. Years ago I met some people visiting LA from the east coast They were knocked out when I told them that the kids on Soul Train were just regular kids. Not high paid dancers and actors. Soul Train hit the air waves long before VCR’s/DVR technology. So you had to pay attention and catch all the moves. Those were good times.

    • @TracyAllenVideos
      @TracyAllenVideos 4 роки тому +3

      Yes he is looking very sharp!🥰 These videos just make me smile so much😊

    • @patsvideos4471
      @patsvideos4471 3 роки тому +2

      He's one of my favorite dancers too! 😊

  • @tanyalatricestaysonfire3929
    @tanyalatricestaysonfire3929 3 роки тому +334

    I love how all of them seemed to gracefully walk away from Soul Train when they knew it was time. I’ve heard no stories of anyone being fired or having negative feelings about their time there. They all seem at peace and happy with the experience and content with life afterwards. Totally awesome.

    • @cosmeticscameo8277
      @cosmeticscameo8277 2 роки тому +18

      they all liked to dance first so that helps. like it was a hobby for them. they got to be on t.v. and it gave them some opportunities here and there. a lot of them that started in the 1970s and 1980s got out by early-mid 1990s

    • @carlitosortiz2870
      @carlitosortiz2870 Рік тому +11

      people were content back then, just listen to the lyrics of all the songs...nobody was complaining about everything because you'd look like a clown in those days.

    • @dxwallace55
      @dxwallace55 Рік тому +4

      I grew on soul train during this era and remember the "pie incident" in real time. But yeah, it seems like none of them had anything bad to say. It was such a good time back then for the dancers, and for the viewers....

    • @miketemple7686
      @miketemple7686 Рік тому +9

      I think people where generally more at peace back then. No victims, or entitlement. Easy going people with GREAT 80’s MUSIC!

    • @tyedrichill8097
      @tyedrichill8097 Рік тому +13

      I'm a professional dancer and we love soul train, but the show was a cautionary tale about knowing your worth. These dancers weren't compensated at all for their time or effort. That is a travesty considering the cultural hallmark the show is.
      Even social media will pay people for their effort in content creation. People should know their worth. I know a ton of dancers from soul train that have spoken on that.

  • @forestleviston4089
    @forestleviston4089 3 роки тому +114

    The amount of swag in those skits were ridiculous in comparison to what we see today. Haven't seen anything like it since. Well done Soul Train.

  • @jlv3x
    @jlv3x 4 роки тому +162

    His gear was always on point, he definitely stayed suited and booted 😎

  • @ericar.hutcherson874
    @ericar.hutcherson874 4 роки тому +1410

    Time is doing him good.

    • @unspokentruth2279
      @unspokentruth2279 4 роки тому +64

      I thought the same, he looks better now than back than......good looking man.

    • @cupcakes7015
      @cupcakes7015 4 роки тому +35

      Yes ,he's aged like fine wine.
      11/27/2020

    • @birdilchenault266
      @birdilchenault266 4 роки тому +27

      He is very handsome 😍

    • @tashaladytee
      @tashaladytee 4 роки тому +14

      FOR REAL!!!

    • @1GQ_gent
      @1GQ_gent 4 роки тому +20

      He danced for 39 years

  • @DReed1945
    @DReed1945 3 роки тому +293

    The only thing missing from these interviews is getting them to do their signature move for us again.

  • @FreeformThoughts804
    @FreeformThoughts804 Рік тому +23

    I use to idolize this dude.....one of the smoothest cats on Soul Train. All of the dancers had their on separate identity that made each of them unique. Good times reminiscing

  • @Vjl5280
    @Vjl5280 Рік тому +41

    I was born in 87 and I remember the end of times like this. My parents were so full of life and legitimately happy young people compared to the young people with kids today.

    • @powerbadpowerbad
      @powerbadpowerbad Рік тому +4

      Yeah,87 was a very different time in america-LOL.

    • @Someone08119
      @Someone08119 Рік тому

      Im born in December 1990 same feeling bro

    • @Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God
      @Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God Місяць тому

      December 87 here. Just barely have memories of the world before the 90's got us in a chokehold. Still remember us having that giant stereo/record player and a wall of records and people wearing fro's. Good times

  • @charlesdavis1879
    @charlesdavis1879 4 роки тому +167

    It is safe to say that there will never be another show like Soul Train. Thanks to all the dancers and to the late Don Cornelius

  • @daisymae3883
    @daisymae3883 4 роки тому +258

    I'm so glad for this one. I always enjoyed watching Tom Tom and Lou Ski dance. I always thought they were related. He still looks good. I swear being a dancer is like a "fountain of youth" for these great entertainers. I'm glad to see he's enjoying life.

    • @johnsonzz-jw3oz
      @johnsonzz-jw3oz 4 роки тому +6

      Yes,I just typed that too Daisy Mae, all the dancers still look really good!

    • @clarencesimmons8580
      @clarencesimmons8580 4 роки тому +9

      Big Louie & Tom tom are best of friends on Soul Train.

  • @gl6996
    @gl6996 4 роки тому +92

    After 1993, after Don stopped hosting Soul Train, I faded away. Especially since all the dancers of my childhood had all left. Great memories!!!

    • @jenniferfields7113
      @jenniferfields7113 3 роки тому +7

      Me too it wasn't the same and I was watching more BET VH1 MTV 1 and 2 and dance off .

    • @gl6996
      @gl6996 2 роки тому +5

      @@jenniferfields7113 Same here. It wasn't trendsetting anymore, to me...

  • @stunter2875
    @stunter2875 3 роки тому +35

    I'm always happy when someone says they were happy and living a dream and it wasn't about money..

  • @skyavalanche
    @skyavalanche Рік тому +17

    That’s one High Caliber Gent, as all those interviewed here have been, displaying a grace and humility that we can all appreciate and admire

  • @ShawnC.T.
    @ShawnC.T. 4 роки тому +684

    😄, this dude and "Big Louie" used to have me rollin' on the floor in laughter. They were the coolest dudes in that Soul Train studio, besides Don Cornelius...

    • @heathertea2704
      @heathertea2704 4 роки тому +12

      LOVED them 2 Shawn.😊

    • @merchantsmithimages
      @merchantsmithimages 4 роки тому +18

      They made the show. The made looking cool the thing vs. Knowing how to actually dance.

    • @Brando-Chicago
      @Brando-Chicago 4 роки тому +9

      ☝🏾Everything He said 😎

    • @tonypastor705
      @tonypastor705 4 роки тому +6

      Shawn C T, I like Don C. But wouldn't exactly call him 'cool',LOL. Great host,though.

    • @ShawnC.T.
      @ShawnC.T. 4 роки тому +13

      @@tonypastor705 Whaaat, man Don was cooler than a polar bear's behind, 😊...

  • @josephjakubec3171
    @josephjakubec3171 4 роки тому +303

    Very humble and well spoken. How refreshing. When men acted like men.

    • @BowserStrange
      @BowserStrange 3 роки тому

      2:49 Dat look like a man WYM?

    • @incoco2
      @incoco2 3 роки тому +1

      Really , I thought they were suspect ,but look who cares ,great show was glad that they are doing well and looking good

    • @4747-u2r
      @4747-u2r 3 роки тому +10

      Mad respect to that generation. This generation has lost its way and is so unoriginal it’s sad nothing suspect about this man .. have u seen the pop starts from the hip hops scene lmao talk about suspect this gem is weird and not in a interesting way .. soul train was class what a time it was to have real music culture .

    • @AozoraUltra2006
      @AozoraUltra2006 3 роки тому +1

      the 80s were mad flamboyant stfu

    • @FAIRYGIRL911
      @FAIRYGIRL911 Рік тому

      cope

  • @nikbee1098
    @nikbee1098 4 роки тому +129

    Damn he was clean! That dancing is the fountain of youth.

  • @Vanvanah
    @Vanvanah 3 роки тому +48

    This dude just emanates pure swag

    • @mangococo8429
      @mangococo8429 3 роки тому

      No that belongs to me I'm the king off swag

  • @burnettd05
    @burnettd05 3 роки тому +17

    I really enjoyed watching Ski & Tom Tom on Soul Train back in the day. To me, they were like Batman & Robin on that stage. 🎶 🕺 😀

  • @betsy5889
    @betsy5889 4 роки тому +316

    Moroccan wow 😳. Those cartoons tho 🥰🥰. Peaked Rosie Perez 2:56 🥰. These little soul train biographies give me the feels 🥰🥰🥰

    • @clarencesimmons8580
      @clarencesimmons8580 4 роки тому +6

      My best friend Brenda Roman loves her childhood dream of Rosie Perez of Soul Train Dancers.

    • @wkbbrat
      @wkbbrat 4 роки тому +7

      I thought that was her. Glad you confirmed it ✌🏾😁

    • @elenaarman-tang7811
      @elenaarman-tang7811 4 роки тому +3

      I grew up watching and dancing to Soul Train 🚆 I love these videos showcasing the former dancers ❤

    • @DS-nq1dg
      @DS-nq1dg 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah you saw that too?!?!?!

    • @bertaseyeview9422
      @bertaseyeview9422 3 роки тому +1

      My reaction too

  • @ericbush6124
    @ericbush6124 4 роки тому +114

    Just have to say I'll never ever get tired of their Stories

    • @1990758
      @1990758 4 роки тому +4

      Exactly that's one thing I like about today's technology you get to see and hear a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff that happened way back when.

    • @ericbush6124
      @ericbush6124 4 роки тому

      @@1990758 yes indeed thanks much for upload

  • @tvandang3234
    @tvandang3234 3 роки тому +71

    All these dancers had the same fortunate stories. They waited for a long time and then before they closed the gate, there was always a security person who ended up bring them in at the last moment and their lives had never been the same after that. It was once of a life time, happy and memorable experience for them.

  • @kartiersupremewhite330
    @kartiersupremewhite330 Рік тому +2

    This brother said it’s was Fantastic! Wow. 😊 All good memories.

  • @MadHatterND
    @MadHatterND Рік тому +10

    I’m happy to say that I got to watch this brother on a weekly basis on TV. What a time to grow up!

  • @lisad.2386
    @lisad.2386 4 роки тому +126

    Tom Tom was one of my favorite dancers on Soul Train.

    • @ertfgghhhh
      @ertfgghhhh 3 роки тому +1

      I betcha they tell other than black people "im not black like THEM"

  • @cyyrious
    @cyyrious 4 роки тому +601

    Damn TomTom is still fine 😍... I always thought he reminded me of El DeBarge

  • @sirpoppinchuck
    @sirpoppinchuck 4 роки тому +67

    These brothas carved there nitch into Soultrain thats what's memorable. They made themselves standout in Soul Train history!!!

  • @luluseals2767
    @luluseals2767 2 роки тому +2

    God to be young and healthy I remember so well from back in those wonderful years!

  • @dcfarmer-in-waiting4587
    @dcfarmer-in-waiting4587 3 роки тому +16

    Oh, wow. This is such a flash from the past. This was a golden age. We will never see something like this again. Those dancers were national celebrities. I watched the show in Detroit from elementary school to high school. I miss those times.

  • @FireMadeFleshII
    @FireMadeFleshII 4 роки тому +155

    I always marvel at how lucky those Soul Train dancers were; especially the ones from the late 70's to the 80's. To be on one of the most popular shows of the 20th century as this gamechanging cultural shift called Hip Hop was happening & to be in the presence of so many LEGENDARY singers as their careers were either just starting or they were in their prime is just DOPE.
    Soul Train is probably as close to a time machine as we gon get, man. Take me back to those Saturdays! 😭
    Love these stories. Keep 'em comin'!

    • @antionadavis1679
      @antionadavis1679 3 роки тому +2

      You summed it up perfectly. 🥰

    • @zdoll12
      @zdoll12 2 роки тому +2

      Soul Train is a SERIOUS time machine!!!!!! 😁

    • @poppinc8145
      @poppinc8145 Рік тому

      Although hip hop was growing in the 1980s it didn't become a cultural force that started pushing other Black music aside until the 90s. Then fastforward to the 2010s and it's pushed most other genres in general aside besides "pop".
      I grew up with hip hop but it depresses me seeing the lack of diverse music in the mainstream, and it also depresses me seeing every talentless fool hogging towards rap music. Basically, hip hop has become a victim of its own success.
      I blame the period when MTV stopped playing music videos and the lack of musical variety shows for not exposing younger kids to enough bands, singers and genres. Hard rock and metal went from being so huge to now being an afterthought, and you can forget about soul and funk altogether.

    • @ginobalakonis9657
      @ginobalakonis9657 Рік тому

      So true

  • @librasoul1705
    @librasoul1705 4 роки тому +141

    Tom Tom could STILL get it!!! 😜👌🏾

  • @theoracle56
    @theoracle56 4 роки тому +350

    African brother! Glad to hear about it. Soul Train was much more diverse than at first look.

    • @theodavis9778
      @theodavis9778 4 роки тому +2

      The Oracle: .... as long as you bring some “BEN GAY” ....

    • @xman9190
      @xman9190 4 роки тому +25

      Gtfoh. Soul Train was MUCH more diverse than American Bandstand and some of that other bs.

    • @magsbayou
      @magsbayou 4 роки тому +1

      @@xman9190 I remember it took me awhile to accept it because other shows didn't appear welcoming but over time things changed.

    • @jeffpierceiii4433
      @jeffpierceiii4433 4 роки тому +9

      Arabs aren't African people.

    • @theoracle56
      @theoracle56 4 роки тому +73

      @@jeffpierceiii4433 Morocco is in Africa. So how is it that Moroccans are in Africa and have had family in Africa for CENTURIES, YET you want to say they aren’t African people?! Do you realize how diverse Africa is? It is the most diverse continent in the world. Arabs have immigrated to parts of a North Africa for thousands of years, most Moroccan people are heavily mixed. If you did a DNA text on this man, I can guarantee you would find AFRICAN DNA. Btw, there are Black Arabs born in Africa.

  • @cymonnewilliams3154
    @cymonnewilliams3154 2 роки тому +24

    He was one of my favorites! It's great seeing them now. He still looks great, I wonder if they keep in touch after all these years. They all really seemed so cool with each other.

    • @dxwallace55
      @dxwallace55 Рік тому +1

      Growing up on Soul Train, we all thought he was Puerto Rican......

  • @nacolewashington2798
    @nacolewashington2798 4 роки тому +44

    He still looks good glad he doing good he was one of my favorite him and louie

  • @janicesanders9981
    @janicesanders9981 4 роки тому +38

    I remember him very well. Great dancer and was always creative and original.

  • @sojournerinmind
    @sojournerinmind 3 роки тому +128

    "I thought it was a DeBarge." "I had some bad credit behind Soul Train." This dude's jokes are on 100. LMAO

    • @pa4362
      @pa4362 3 роки тому +8

      I was cracking up

    • @TB-nn6wb
      @TB-nn6wb Рік тому +1

      😄😂

  • @victorialake9474
    @victorialake9474 3 роки тому +11

    He seems like a really nice guy. His fashion is amazing. The Soul Train dancers look amazing in the past and amazing now. Dancing must keep you young.

  • @alanmorris7669
    @alanmorris7669 3 роки тому +15

    From 1980 to 1988, those were the best years of my life! I graduated from high school in 1984 and I'll never forget those days. I used to do all of Louie Ski Carr's dances.

  • @lyhmedia5225
    @lyhmedia5225 4 роки тому +33

    Maaaaaan...those were the days!!!! OMG

  • @zoraidacastro5403
    @zoraidacastro5403 4 роки тому +66

    He still has swag, very handsome!

  • @NWats-ik6ou
    @NWats-ik6ou 3 роки тому +64

    Why tf is TomTom so damn fine?!? He looked great then but now, omg 😱😳😍😍😍

  • @luckylove5021
    @luckylove5021 Місяць тому +1

    I've been watching Soul Train since 72, and I miss Soul Train so much . Thank you for entertaining us.

  • @bbthompson05
    @bbthompson05 Рік тому +5

    He was my favorite guy. I remember him in a suit and glasses just walking, not dancing, down the dance line. It was the coolest thing i'd ever saw!

  • @shaunlowekey4525
    @shaunlowekey4525 3 роки тому +35

    Bro you may not think that you didn't how to dance, but as a young man growing up looking at you dancing, we ( I ) Soul Train was the show to watch on Saturday afternoon/Evening to see the latest dance for I myself and friends to go out that night and do some of your dancing. Thank you.

  • @deedee_Cute-n-Cherokee
    @deedee_Cute-n-Cherokee 4 роки тому +61

    I remember him. He stayed sharp. Mr. Style and Profile

  • @sleepytimesoundsnightnight
    @sleepytimesoundsnightnight 4 роки тому +14

    Heeeeyyy Tom Tom, where you been?? You were one of my favorites.. I don't know you, however you were a major part of my youth. God Bless!!

  • @judeedoyle7787
    @judeedoyle7787 2 роки тому +33

    Definitely one of the most unforgettable dancers! ❤

  • @K9Trixx
    @K9Trixx 3 роки тому +4

    Good spirit. Thats why he hasnt aged.

  • @beyondthesea2228
    @beyondthesea2228 4 роки тому +15

    Love this story. He really lived life and seems to still be enjoying it. Handsome self 😉

  • @luisquezada7394
    @luisquezada7394 4 роки тому +155

    Could be cool to see a Reunion dance off

    • @1990758
      @1990758 4 роки тому +3

      It wouldn't be the same coming from this generation

  • @jessearmstead2237
    @jessearmstead2237 4 роки тому +21

    This is awesome, I used watch him and other guys thinking, man they are having too much fun. They made Soul Train must see tv and how cool is it to hear Tom got to dance on his fav show. Awesome 👏

    • @1990758
      @1990758 4 роки тому

      Exactly I don't think so train would work today especially with social media

  • @annisettelefluer801
    @annisettelefluer801 Рік тому +2

    OMG he was the best! I remember him like it was yesterday! Good times even better vibes!

  • @PointlessPeachesII
    @PointlessPeachesII Місяць тому +2

    This was such a vibe. I wish I was around to experience this.

  • @salinaclark9752
    @salinaclark9752 4 роки тому +11

    This guy is pure magic! It wasn't his dance moves or tacky outfits (though fantastic in their own way lol) that made him stand out, it was his confidence.

  • @melvintate8186
    @melvintate8186 4 роки тому +18

    Tom Tom and Big Louie were Great! Great too see him and Big Louie doing well ,God bless them both!!

  • @Sugastack
    @Sugastack 4 роки тому +25

    It’s good to hear about their experiences!! I’m glad to hear that no one had a bad time. They all got along and have great memories. I think we all get a kick out of it!! We’re able to live vicariously through their experiences. I wanted to be a Soul Train Dancer but then again who didn’t .🤷🏾‍♀️ Who wouldn’t jump at the chance too. 😉 He’s still handsome. You go boy!!

  • @annettehall1569
    @annettehall1569 2 роки тому +2

    I was a little girl back then. Tom Tom I crushed on you, just like I did on Smoky Robinson. Lol. Great memories for me as well. I'm so happy to hear from the dancers after all these years. I remember every single one who danced. Love listening to your stories. Soul Train was huge. I looked forward to watching it every Saturday. You are part of an amazing history. Thank you. 😍

  • @DrudgecoinMaxi
    @DrudgecoinMaxi 3 роки тому +5

    Man when he mentioned Luther I got chill bumps...I was fortunate to see him Live...I can die a happy man lol!

  • @nehsangbong7259
    @nehsangbong7259 4 роки тому +19

    I love the creativeness of the dancers

  • @arushilovesmusic
    @arushilovesmusic 4 роки тому +16

    WOW!!! Love it..... Soul Train is the best show EVER!!!!!

    • @lastdays3148
      @lastdays3148 4 роки тому +2

      @Jay Mamba Jr , I am from those two Unique Decades. A little girl, during the 1970s and a Teenager Lady, during the 1980s. Soul Train were at at it's peak, during the 70s & 80s. If we only had a Time Machine to zoomed me out of the 21st Century🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @bluetheory2
    @bluetheory2 4 роки тому +121

    Tom Tom and Ski used to kill it

  • @jonhattanaguilar3939
    @jonhattanaguilar3939 2 місяці тому +4

    What a special place in time.

  • @yo-cn1cw
    @yo-cn1cw 3 роки тому +2

    Wow amazing bless you and your family !

  • @everettknight491
    @everettknight491 4 роки тому +13

    He was my favorite soul train dancer he was the coolest.

  • @traceynabors
    @traceynabors 4 роки тому +15

    Love these stories from the dancers!!!!!!!!

  • @brownsuga6654
    @brownsuga6654 4 роки тому +7

    Yay, TomTom!! I have been wanting to see him interviewed for years. I always thought him to be handsome, and loved his style. He is my favorite male Soul Train dancer.

  • @cruxivar6026
    @cruxivar6026 3 роки тому +5

    Wow! Such a Dapper❤ even after 30 years! 💋💛 Dancers do stop the time. He's ageless!

  • @dxwallace55
    @dxwallace55 Рік тому +4

    Growing up, we always assumed TomTom was Puerto Rican. I saw the "Pie Incident" on TV when it actually happened. We were on the floor cracking up. I remember I used to record Soul Train on the VCR (kids google up what a VCR was) so we played that thing back 100 times. I remember we found it most funny that as TomTom came up to him with the pie, he was dancing and rocking his head before hitting him with the pie, that was the most hilarious part. Go back and look, funny!!!!

  • @kolbycarter357
    @kolbycarter357 4 роки тому +25

    I've always liked seeing TomTom doing the Soul Train Scramble Board back in 1983

    • @dantefreely5850
      @dantefreely5850 4 роки тому +7

      It seems like everytime I watched the scramble board the answer was always a Jackson or Jody Watley 🤣

  • @YoungBizWhiz
    @YoungBizWhiz 3 роки тому +13

    I remember seeing him every Saturday - so cool to hear them talk in these interviews. What a great show it was!

  • @rhondawells401
    @rhondawells401 4 роки тому +42

    He is looking damn good!

  • @kellytew107
    @kellytew107 Рік тому +2

    I love these!! I was the only person in my family watching Soul Train religiously, lol, I LOVE it! ❤❤❤

  • @Mistaamazin_
    @Mistaamazin_ 2 роки тому +9

    Hes an inspiration with his style absolutely love it

  • @susanhurst3292
    @susanhurst3292 4 роки тому +8

    Oh wow! I remember him, very smooth dancing brother!!!

  • @tomharris8263
    @tomharris8263 4 роки тому +5

    Tom Evans was one of the best. I really enjoyed watching him. Thanks "Tom Tom"

  • @TracyAllenVideos
    @TracyAllenVideos 4 роки тому +286

    Those were the times where people danced to have fun without having to be vulgar. Yeah they had some semi-sexy moves but it wasn’t “vulgar” Aww 😍 This was cool😎 😊❤️

    • @sariahlace5944
      @sariahlace5944 3 роки тому +2

      💯💯💯👍👍👍

    • @RoddyBezerra
      @RoddyBezerra 3 роки тому +3

      U r absolutely right!

    • @LadyDHV
      @LadyDHV 3 роки тому +2

      Very well put!

    • @moneylovesuccess4life684
      @moneylovesuccess4life684 3 роки тому +1

      Facts!

    • @hobisdimples94
      @hobisdimples94 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah now it's all about looking sexy and honestly it ends up looking trashy and foolish (and not the good kind lol) this was just vibing

  • @jeanheard4615
    @jeanheard4615 Місяць тому +3

    Love soul train those were the days no gangs no killing just good clean fun those were the days

  • @leewuo4443
    @leewuo4443 3 роки тому +2

    Soul Train! Please come back.

  • @A.N.A_youtube
    @A.N.A_youtube 3 роки тому +12

    I love these interviews. *sigh* I miss culture we can be proud of.

  • @theresatoomer5578
    @theresatoomer5578 4 роки тому +8

    Amazing story! Thanks for sharing - Divine intervention is exactly what I would call it Marco was placed in your path at the right time.

  • @lastdays3148
    @lastdays3148 4 роки тому +25

    Mr. Thomas Evans mentioned the other Soul Train Dancer Mr. Marco. Please interview him soon he was also another favorite Dancer to watched on Soul Train. He had the best Dapper & Elegant Wardrobe Attire on Soul Train.

    • @1990758
      @1990758 4 роки тому

      I think they already interviewed him

    • @lastdays3148
      @lastdays3148 4 роки тому

      @@1990758 ,whaaaaat! I hope not and when? Because I've been checking back & forth on the Soul Train paged to see his interview. And I haven't seen anything on him.

  • @I_be_e
    @I_be_e 2 роки тому +5

    His humility,
    Style and even humor made him my favorite male dancer on the show! I see you Tom Tom!!!!

  • @presto111man
    @presto111man 3 роки тому +5

    TomTom was awesome. Everyone loved him, he had great moves and a great sense of humor.

  • @lennylenn4009
    @lennylenn4009 4 роки тому +8

    I was born in 1966 an remember watching Soul Train a little bit in the 1970's with my older brother. But in 1980 till 1989 i watched it religous! My favorite dancer was Charlie Washington, Rosie Perez, an some other's that i can't remember names but know them on site. Great Saturday Afternoon's watching Soul Train being a teenager in the 1980's!.

  • @yog5856
    @yog5856 4 роки тому +51

    These cartoon graphics are hilarious.

  • @smusicluv
    @smusicluv 4 роки тому +24

    This was the one I was waiting for.

    • @randysurratt9919
      @randysurratt9919 4 роки тому +2

      Me too 👍🏽

    • @daisymae3883
      @daisymae3883 4 роки тому +3

      Ikr? I said where is Louie's partner. I loved seeing them dance.

  • @michelyannakopoulos8924
    @michelyannakopoulos8924 3 роки тому +1

    Every Saturday this was the show to watch when i lived in south Florida no American bandstand for us lol

  • @robertlasalle5817
    @robertlasalle5817 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for making our lives brighter then and now!!

  • @wonderwoman66dp
    @wonderwoman66dp 4 роки тому +23

    *I'm non-stop SMILING on the edge of my seat, listening to him speak his truth!*

  • @shavonnestacia2865
    @shavonnestacia2865 4 роки тому +36

    As a little kid growing up in NY, I lived for those mini Soul Train line skits....And not gonna lie, I thought he & Lou Ski were brothers....

  • @monicawright1803
    @monicawright1803 4 роки тому +8

    He was one of my favorite dancers!

  • @Odinoian
    @Odinoian 3 роки тому +1

    Just tons of people having fun and enjoying a good time! That's TRUE happiness right there!

  • @betruthfulnowork8312
    @betruthfulnowork8312 3 роки тому +1

    Grew up watching Soul Train. This was a great walk back through all the memories. Tom, you still look good. 🕺💃🕺🕺👏👏👏👣👣💞💞

  • @TheAkd89
    @TheAkd89 3 роки тому +52

    Tom said LOL “I was broke behind soul train 🚂” he had bad Credit Just to be Swagged out