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

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Original Soul Train Dancer Thomas aka 'TomTom' recalls his best moments on Soul Train and how me made sure to stand out. #IWasASoulTrainDancer #SoulTrainDancer #ThomasEvans
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  • @howardboyd7764
    @howardboyd77643 жыл бұрын

    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.....

  • @Naisy77

    @Naisy77

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is

  • @1990758

    @1990758

    3 жыл бұрын

    80s and 90s generation the best

  • @traceylennon1204

    @traceylennon1204

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right!!

  • @qwammienewsome1357

    @qwammienewsome1357

    3 жыл бұрын

    The dancing kept the youthful & energized it seems! Great cardio!!!!!

  • @patriciazandilencube4597

    @patriciazandilencube4597

    3 жыл бұрын

    P Diddy should watch this and take some notes 😒. Seriously.

  • @imari2305
    @imari23053 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

    @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

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@imari2305 So true!

  • @jenniferh.7219

    @jenniferh.7219

    3 жыл бұрын

    fountain of youth? It was soul train! lol

  • @yeseniarobles4289

    @yeseniarobles4289

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shaokhan4421

    @shaokhan4421

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exercise and fashion

  • @DReed1945
    @DReed19453 жыл бұрын

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

  • @indashadewithguccipaid510

    @indashadewithguccipaid510

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cause he had that one move

  • @chadachwilliam5515

    @chadachwilliam5515

    Жыл бұрын

    As a dancer, your hips get messed up. So doing some of the old moves becomes dangerous.

  • @BluSkyBliss
    @BluSkyBliss3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cynthiaholland13

    @cynthiaholland13

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kathyflorcruz552 so true

  • @nauricewitsell
    @nauricewitsell3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ShawnC.T.

    @ShawnC.T.

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    I love his little dance moves

  • @JoshuaElijahC

    @JoshuaElijahC

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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 жыл бұрын

    Tom was one of the better dancers.

  • @tonjamanigo

    @tonjamanigo

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ericar.hutcherson874
    @ericar.hutcherson8743 жыл бұрын

    Time is doing him good.

  • @unspokentruth2279

    @unspokentruth2279

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cupcakes7015

    @cupcakes7015

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @birdilchenault266

    @birdilchenault266

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is very handsome 😍

  • @tashaladytee

    @tashaladytee

    3 жыл бұрын

    FOR REAL!!!

  • @1GQ_gent

    @1GQ_gent

    3 жыл бұрын

    He danced for 39 years

  • @tanyalatricestaysonfire3929
    @tanyalatricestaysonfire39292 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tyedrichill8097

    @tyedrichill8097

    Жыл бұрын

    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
    @forestleviston40893 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @grafenr.3405
    @grafenr.34053 жыл бұрын

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

  • @1990758

    @1990758

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @maryexstroughtonaire4244

    @maryexstroughtonaire4244

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1990758 They tried. It didn't work

  • @1990758

    @1990758

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maryexstroughtonaire4244 when

  • @KDunn123

    @KDunn123

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Good times back then!!

  • @cyyrious
    @cyyrious3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kat_Beezy

    @Kat_Beezy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep! He sure does look like a DeBarge

  • @highpriestess3947

    @highpriestess3947

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg right 😫🤣 he aged impeccably. Still foinneee as wine.

  • @andrettawiggins2837

    @andrettawiggins2837

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@highpriestess3947 yes

  • @deloresannwells

    @deloresannwells

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cyrious Definitely

  • @gaelsmistress3684

    @gaelsmistress3684

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is Handsome.

  • @jeffreyp1855
    @jeffreyp1855 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a 53 year old white guy and I loved Soul Train back when I was a kid. Saturday morning cartoons and Soul Train! So many incredible dancers, artists and later, Prince! 🤘🏻

  • @aisensantana6765

    @aisensantana6765

    Жыл бұрын

    Why is your race a factor lol we arent aliens , if you enjoyed the show great, music is universal its for the world !

  • @Fatboypool

    @Fatboypool

    Жыл бұрын

    Me2😃

  • @Tovek

    @Tovek

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aisensantana6765 It’s who he is lol. My question is why are you being nasty and calling this dude out for nothing?

  • @YasminE-dk6nf

    @YasminE-dk6nf

    7 ай бұрын

    So true! Saturday morning cartoons and then Soul Train!!! A lot of us can relate😊

  • @roxmattern60

    @roxmattern60

    2 ай бұрын

    Sat cartoons, Bandstand then Soul Train 🚂

  • @tvandang3234
    @tvandang32343 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jlv3x
    @jlv3x3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertgordon668
    @robertgordon6683 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    @@robertjaime6808 correct

  • @DjTIMEJD

    @DjTIMEJD

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Vjl5280
    @Vjl5280 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Carreraturbos911

    @Carreraturbos911

    Жыл бұрын

    Im born in December 1990 same feeling bro

  • @stunter2875
    @stunter28753 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ShawnC.T.
    @ShawnC.T.3 жыл бұрын

    😄, 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

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOVED them 2 Shawn.😊

  • @merchantsmithimages

    @merchantsmithimages

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Brando-Chicago

    @Brando-Chicago

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☝🏾Everything He said 😎

  • @tonypastor705

    @tonypastor705

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ShawnC.T.

    @ShawnC.T.

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @librasoul1705
    @librasoul17053 жыл бұрын

    Tom Tom could STILL get it!!! 😜👌🏾

  • @dcrasta
    @dcrasta Жыл бұрын

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

  • @savannahwhite8477
    @savannahwhite84773 жыл бұрын

    This dude just emanates pure swag

  • @mangococo8429

    @mangococo8429

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sojournerinmind
    @sojournerinmind3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pa4362

    @pa4362

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was cracking up

  • @TB-nn6wb

    @TB-nn6wb

    Жыл бұрын

    😄😂

  • @betsy5889
    @betsy58893 жыл бұрын

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

  • @clarencesimmons8580

    @clarencesimmons8580

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wkbbrat

    @wkbbrat

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @elenaarman-tang7811

    @elenaarman-tang7811

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DS-nq1dg

    @DS-nq1dg

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you saw that too?!?!?!

  • @bertaseyeview9422

    @bertaseyeview9422

    3 жыл бұрын

    My reaction too

  • @FreeformThoughts804
    @FreeformThoughts804 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @burnettd05
    @burnettd052 жыл бұрын

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

  • @welllivedlife-desireeg2804
    @welllivedlife-desireeg28043 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @patsvideos4471

    @patsvideos4471

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's one of my favorite dancers too! 😊

  • @bluetheory2
    @bluetheory23 жыл бұрын

    Tom Tom and Ski used to kill it

  • @randysurratt9919

    @randysurratt9919

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @leona1081

    @leona1081

    3 жыл бұрын

    Didn't they!!

  • @A.N.A_youtube
    @A.N.A_youtube3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @skyavalanche
    @skyavalanche Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @nikbee1098
    @nikbee10983 жыл бұрын

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

  • @daisymae3883
    @daisymae38833 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @clarencesimmons8580

    @clarencesimmons8580

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cymonnewilliams3154
    @cymonnewilliams31542 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @dcfarmer-in-waiting4587
    @dcfarmer-in-waiting45873 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @charlesdavis1879
    @charlesdavis18793 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @1990758

    @1990758

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly and they're never should be

  • @nikkinonames5265

    @nikkinonames5265

    3 жыл бұрын

    NEVER!!!

  • @gl6996
    @gl69963 жыл бұрын

    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

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gl6996

    @gl6996

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ETTP.S
    @ETTP.S3 жыл бұрын

    Back when you could just talk to anyone and the person not get freaked out.

  • @judeedoyle7787
    @judeedoyle77872 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of the most unforgettable dancers! ❤

  • @lisad.2386
    @lisad.23863 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ertfgghhhh

    @ertfgghhhh

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @theoracle56
    @theoracle563 жыл бұрын

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

  • @theodavis9778

    @theodavis9778

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xman9190

    @xman9190

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @magsbayou

    @magsbayou

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jeffpierceiii4433

    @jeffpierceiii4433

    3 жыл бұрын

    Arabs aren't African people.

  • @theoracle56

    @theoracle56

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @MadHatterND
    @MadHatterND Жыл бұрын

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

  • @alanmorris7669
    @alanmorris76693 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nehsangbong7259
    @nehsangbong72593 жыл бұрын

    He's so fine 😩.

  • @alanmorris7669

    @alanmorris7669

    3 жыл бұрын

    Huh?

  • @nehsangbong7259

    @nehsangbong7259

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alanmorris7669 wdym huh? I said he's fine LMFAOOOOOOO

  • @alanmorris7669

    @alanmorris7669

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nehsangbong7259 I know, but you're a guy.

  • @nehsangbong7259

    @nehsangbong7259

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alanmorris7669 LMFAOOOOOOO. I'm not a guy. You just assumed that based on my profile picture because I'm a Futurama fan. And even if I was a guy there's nothing wrong in saying that. There are guys that like men too you know? 🤨

  • @alanmorris7669

    @alanmorris7669

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nehsangbong7259 Are you of the Ogoni people?

  • @ericbush6124
    @ericbush61243 жыл бұрын

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

  • @1990758

    @1990758

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1990758 yes indeed thanks much for upload

  • @victorialake9474
    @victorialake94742 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bbthompson05
    @bbthompson05 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @NWats-ik6ou
    @NWats-ik6ou3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @EPrice-tu3of
    @EPrice-tu3of3 жыл бұрын

    Soul Train Dancers need reparations.

  • @1990758

    @1990758

    3 жыл бұрын

    The way Don Cornelius was they weren't getting a penny it would have probably been too much drama lawsuits and what have you

  • @ceeceetracey9839

    @ceeceetracey9839

    3 жыл бұрын

    thats a whole fact.

  • @xamyx2205

    @xamyx2205

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1990758 They should have at least gotten some type of stipend, to at least help pay towards their clothing. Without any type of pay, they couldn't even write off any expenses on their taxes... Even the audience on all the "court" shows get paid minimum wage...

  • @andrewallace2137

    @andrewallace2137

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xamyx2205 actually if it was a white operation the clothing companies would have furnished it for free advertising.

  • @thinblacknoodles

    @thinblacknoodles

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @YoungBizWhiz
    @YoungBizWhiz3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GenesisTreaty
    @GenesisTreaty3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FireMadeFleshII
    @FireMadeFleshII3 жыл бұрын

    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

    2 жыл бұрын

    You summed it up perfectly. 🥰

  • @zdoll12

    @zdoll12

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @poppinc8145

    @poppinc8145

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    So true

  • @luisquezada7394
    @luisquezada73943 жыл бұрын

    Could be cool to see a Reunion dance off

  • @1990758

    @1990758

    3 жыл бұрын

    It wouldn't be the same coming from this generation

  • @lonelion1980
    @lonelion19803 жыл бұрын

    01:13 "...and I thought it was a DeBarge." 🤣💀❤

  • @coursecorrection4105
    @coursecorrection41052 жыл бұрын

    Apparently dancing is the fountain of youth. I love how all of the dancers paid such attention to fashion

  • @zoraidacastro5403
    @zoraidacastro54033 жыл бұрын

    He still has swag, very handsome!

  • @sirpoppinchuck
    @sirpoppinchuck3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kayrup3712
    @kayrup37123 жыл бұрын

    "I thought it was a Debarge ", love it😀🥰💞

  • @Mistaamazin_
    @Mistaamazin_2 жыл бұрын

    Hes an inspiration with his style absolutely love it

  • @deedee_southerngirl
    @deedee_southerngirl3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @josephjakubec3171
    @josephjakubec31713 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BowserStrange

    @BowserStrange

    3 жыл бұрын

    2:49 Dat look like a man WYM?

  • @incoco2

    @incoco2

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-yi2uv2rb7o

    @user-yi2uv2rb7o

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    the 80s were mad flamboyant stfu

  • @FAIRYGIRL911

    @FAIRYGIRL911

    Жыл бұрын

    cope

  • @sabrinar.kelley3349
    @sabrinar.kelley33493 жыл бұрын

    Soul Train gave me LIFE as a teen in the 80s living in Inglewood, CA. I wanted EVERY Saturday for the fashion and the dance moves.

  • @danschuster5187

    @danschuster5187

    3 жыл бұрын

    U still in inglewood ca

  • @ladyhotep5189
    @ladyhotep51893 жыл бұрын

    "wait to my boys see me now" 😂😂😂 I know that's right.

  • @rhondawells401
    @rhondawells4013 жыл бұрын

    He is looking damn good!

  • @mangococo8429

    @mangococo8429

    3 жыл бұрын

    He needs to get his nose fixed

  • @TheAkd89
    @TheAkd893 жыл бұрын

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

  • @NellieKAdaba

    @NellieKAdaba

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @thesweetestteas.4534

    @thesweetestteas.4534

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did they even get paid to be on soul train?

  • @TheAkd89

    @TheAkd89

    3 жыл бұрын

    In kfc and soda LOL

  • @mskatonic1

    @mskatonic1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll take that honesty any day. It was well worth it.

  • @daradiant1
    @daradiant12 жыл бұрын

    All the dancers need to do a reunions. But Tom Tom and Ski stood out for me on Soul Train.

  • @mmclaughlin9715
    @mmclaughlin97153 жыл бұрын

    "and I thought it was a DeBarge..." had me laughing. I loved watching this show growing up... that and Solid Gold.

  • @yog5856
    @yog58563 жыл бұрын

    These cartoon graphics are hilarious.

  • @lyhmedia5225
    @lyhmedia52253 жыл бұрын

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

  • @annisettelefluer801
    @annisettelefluer801 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @erinanicholas5134
    @erinanicholas51343 жыл бұрын

    damn. i love that these clips really show him "loosen up" as a dancer over his appearances on the show. you can tell he has rhythm, but he wasn't aware of his "space" in the beginning. dance moves kept arms close to waist and torso, even though his elbows and knee/leg work is slick. then he reaaaally started getting into the groove. the thoughts probably left the mind and he just took off with his unique characteristics in those moments. and honestly, improved the vibe of his moves. i actually really love the TomTom, and had no idea he can be keystoned as having coined that type of shuffle. TomTom you're cool cool cool.

  • @nacolewashington2798
    @nacolewashington27983 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TiffanyJ.W
    @TiffanyJ.W3 жыл бұрын

    Vanity 😍😍

  • @lastdays3148

    @lastdays3148

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, she ruled the 1980s. And later on in her life she gave it all up for God🙋🏾‍♀️ Her Beautiful Spirit is free from the World🌹

  • @annkovacs8027

    @annkovacs8027

    3 жыл бұрын

    I loved Vanity, I wished it would have worked out for her to have starred in Purple Rain

  • @clarencesimmons8580

    @clarencesimmons8580

    3 жыл бұрын

    I Love Vanity i do love Her.

  • @ShawnC.T.

    @ShawnC.T.

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw Vanity 6 and The Time, at Turtle's Records & Tapes, in 1982 in the "ATL". Susan her group member was close, but up until this very day, I haven't seen a more beautiful woman in person than Vanity was that cloudy day...

  • @cgillit

    @cgillit

    3 жыл бұрын

    Goddess

  • @annettehall1569
    @annettehall15692 жыл бұрын

    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. 😍

  • @presto111man
    @presto111man3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Michelle-nb6wn
    @Michelle-nb6wn3 жыл бұрын

    he's so fine...well dressed and dripping with swag

  • @heyyallfromflorida5535
    @heyyallfromflorida55353 жыл бұрын

    I always thought of him as either hispanic or a Brotha , hmm; he was Morraccan all this time.

  • @momoiida5505

    @momoiida5505

    3 жыл бұрын

    Moroccans are brothas. Maybe not all but, you know. Tom is.

  • @Informationstation-gw8wx

    @Informationstation-gw8wx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Morocco is in Africa

  • @soulburst

    @soulburst

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Informationstation-gw8wx we consider ourselves Arab

  • @momoiida5505

    @momoiida5505

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soulburst Arab refers to the language and culture. Blacks or Africoid people are Arabs as well.

  • @momoiida5505

    @momoiida5505

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Informationstation-gw8wx Yes, I know.

  • @cruxivar6026
    @cruxivar60263 жыл бұрын

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

  • @marygracevaldez3045
    @marygracevaldez30453 жыл бұрын

    Dancer like no one is looking keeps us young and happy.

  • @TracyAllenVideos
    @TracyAllenVideos3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    💯💯💯👍👍👍

  • @RoddyBezerra

    @RoddyBezerra

    3 жыл бұрын

    U r absolutely right!

  • @LadyDHV

    @LadyDHV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very well put!

  • @moneylovesuccess4life684

    @moneylovesuccess4life684

    3 жыл бұрын

    Facts!

  • @hobisdimples94

    @hobisdimples94

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @shaunlowekey4525
    @shaunlowekey45253 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @redcoralstrand
    @redcoralstrand3 жыл бұрын

    I miss Soul Train! Loved loved that show! Those were the days!

  • @I_be_e
    @I_be_e2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cherylchaison5085
    @cherylchaison50853 жыл бұрын

    Most of these soul train dancers aged so well

  • @GypsyFairy85
    @GypsyFairy853 жыл бұрын

    He said he thought Marco was one of the De Barges? WTF? TomTom looks like a De Barge himself!

  • @ertfgghhhh

    @ertfgghhhh

    3 жыл бұрын

    He musta been nearsightsighted

  • @esseen100

    @esseen100

    3 жыл бұрын

    He probably meant "Switch".😄

  • @mrttamara

    @mrttamara

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those De Barges were fine!!! He was fine too!

  • @Medes06
    @Medes063 жыл бұрын

    I grew watching that. And bought suits and tie to go to the disco on Friday. Things has changed.

  • @berrygirlfinn
    @berrygirlfinn3 жыл бұрын

    What a elegant, wonderful dude!!! This is my favorite interview!

  • @hupyt
    @hupyt3 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered what his ethnicity.. I always called him Italian Stallion

  • @zoraidacastro5403

    @zoraidacastro5403

    3 жыл бұрын

    He does have that flare

  • @janicesanders9981
    @janicesanders99813 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DaveBuford
    @DaveBuford3 жыл бұрын

    Soul Train was my queue to go outside for the day. When it came on, it meant Saturday morning cartoons were over. 😂

  • @robertlasalle5817
    @robertlasalle58173 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kurtpatterson1296
    @kurtpatterson12963 жыл бұрын

    When I meet Moroccan brothers like him,the first thing they tell me is that they are African/from Africa.Morocco,Lybia,Egypt,those are African countries, first and foremost.

  • @Bluemooque

    @Bluemooque

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not the Moroccans I've met they say they are Arab! Even the ones who look like black

  • @crazychicSHENA

    @crazychicSHENA

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Bluemooque Moroccan are not Arabs sorry I am Moroccan

  • @shlomotafa559

    @shlomotafa559

    3 жыл бұрын

    morrocans are north africans , africa is not a country ;north african are a diferent race not black but they still african

  • @shlomotafa559

    @shlomotafa559

    3 жыл бұрын

    african americans are a mix betwen europeans and subshaarians

  • @centric145

    @centric145

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Bluemooque they probably confuse arabophone with arabs

  • @kolbycarter357
    @kolbycarter3573 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dantefreely5850

    @dantefreely5850

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zumba-salsa3644
    @zumba-salsa36443 жыл бұрын

    Dancing was so healthy because you moved all body parts while having fun and doing you. I loved Soul Train and dancing. Over the years, so many guys stop dancing and start holding up the wall and watching women. Well, here comes the beer bellys, health problems, and obesity.

  • @godnah
    @godnah3 жыл бұрын

    I don't want to scroll down to find someone else who's saying it, but I MISS SOUL TRAIN!!

  • @salinaclark9752
    @salinaclark97523 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @shavonnestacia2865
    @shavonnestacia28653 жыл бұрын

    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....

  • @Blahblahblah-w5g
    @Blahblahblah-w5g2 жыл бұрын

    I was born in 75.Soul train ended in 2006 and started in 71'...Needless to say from the time that I was born....until I was 31...Soultrain was the soundtrack to my life...!

  • @lovegoddess29
    @lovegoddess293 жыл бұрын

    I love this! It seems that Soul Train is no longer now...I used to watch it every Saturday back in the 90s as a kid...good ol days!

  • @feemac6561
    @feemac65613 жыл бұрын

    Damn he look better with age!!!

  • @jonothandoeser

    @jonothandoeser

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thirsty.

  • @jogmas12

    @jogmas12

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonothandoeser tom Evans is not fat because he stayed away from those thirsty-two ouncers from circle K

  • @jonothandoeser

    @jonothandoeser

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jogmas12 Does he still have his teeth?

  • @jogmas12

    @jogmas12

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonothandoeser I don’t know about that but judging from the comments on this video a lot of sistas seem to like him.

  • @heathertea2704
    @heathertea27043 жыл бұрын

    LOVED his long LEATHER Coats.

  • @K9Trixx
    @K9Trixx3 жыл бұрын

    Good spirit. Thats why he hasnt aged.

  • @danneyxxx6614
    @danneyxxx66142 жыл бұрын

    I love how he was honest and broke behind soul train 😂😂😂😂