Lyn Collins - Think
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Lyn Collins
| Name | Lyn Collins |
|---|---|
| Background | solo_singer |
| Alias | "Female Preacher" |
| Born | June 12, 1948 in Abilene, TX, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2005 in Pasadena, CA, U.S. |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Genre | Funk, Soul, R&B; |
| Occupation | Vocalist |
| Label | Polydor |
| Associated acts | James Brown |
Lyn Collins (12 June 1948 – 13 March 2005) (real name: Gloria Lavern Collins) was an African American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s. Contrary to some reports, she is not related to Bootsy Collins, nor Catfish Collins.
Born in Abilene, Texas, U.S.A., she began her recording career aged 14. Her biggest solo hit was the James Brown-produced gospel-style song "Think (About It)", from her 1972 album of the same name on People Records. The song contains 5 breaks which have been widely sampled in hip-hop and drum and bass, most famously, the "Woo! Yeah!" and "It takes two to make a thing go right" loops in Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's It Takes Two which is composed almost completely from samples of Think including a few lines of Collins' vocals. Furthermore, it was used in the early sociocritical eurodance classic I Can't Stand It by Twenty 4 Seven. Another album followed in 1975 Check Me Out If You Don't Know Me by Now. After the release of this album, she returned to performing mainly as a back-up vocalist.
In the late 80s and early 90s, Collins attempted a comeback as a dance/club diva, recording the house single "Shout" for Belgium's ARS label. In 1993, Collins' profile was given a boost by female dancehall singer Patra, who invited Collins to perform on her hit remake of "Think (About It)"; partly due to the resulting interest, her two official albums were reissued in England and the Netherlands. Collins continued to tour and perform, most notably at the European Jazz/Funk Festival (in both 1998 and 1999) and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
In February 2005, Collins embarked on her first ever solo tour. For three weeks, she performed in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The tour was produced by the Soulpower organization. Shortly after returning from her European tour, Collins died aged 56 in Pasadena, California, of cardiac arrhythmia.
In 2006, Paris based Hi&Fly; Records released a live album titled "Mama Feelgood", which included recordings from her European tour and some interview clips. This release was produced by German-born DJ Pari, who has also produced for Marva Whitney and who has managed Collin's last tour. An official anthology CD, also called "Mama Feelgood", was released on Universal Music that same year.
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1972 - Think About It1975 - Check Me Out If You Don't Know Me by Now
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Lyn Collins - Think (about it ) - polydor records
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- Published: 2009-12-30
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not the most original track but it wouldnt be the same without this lady ......enjoy!! ! !Hey, fellas I'm talking to you, you and you too Do you guys know who I'm talking to Those of you who go out and stay Out all night and half the next day And expect us to be home When you get there But let me tell you something The sisters aren't going for that no more Cause we realize two things That you aren't doing anything for We can do better by ourselves So from now on, we gonna use What we got to get what we want So, you'd better think, think Now's the time when we have ? That's the thing I never will forget Now baby, I got a whole lot to give And a whole lotta loving That a woman could give, yeah But before I give it up, I gotta think Think what the future holds for me Just go ahead and see I don't need no heartache Can't stand no misery Let me think, think It takes two to make a thing go right It takes two to make it outta sight All right, yeah Don't say it's easy Just plain living Sometimes it's kinda tough If it's not in your vision Don't make no decision Hey, yeah, all right So lay the cards on the table When it comes to taking care of me I know I'm able You may not call it true But I won't do nothing that you won't do Said I won't do nothing that you won't do So think about the good things Come on and think about the right things You got to think about me too Come on and think, think about you Come on and think about the good things Come on and think about the right <b>...</b>
Lyn Collins - Do Your Thing - JBs
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James Brown - James Brown's Funky People, Pt. 2 - 10 - Do Your Thing - Lyn Collins
Lyn Collins - Think.
Lyn Collins - Take Me Just As I Am
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"Lyn Collins - Take Me Just As I Am"
Lyn Collins - Think - Live @ Moods Zurich
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- Published: 2008-01-17
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This is Lyn Collins' live version of Think. This was February 2005, a couple of weeks before she passed away. RIP Lyn Collins... sorry for the cuts, but my tape was about to end, so I couldnt record the whole thing... peace
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Lyn Collins - Never gonna give you up
This is "Never gonna give you up" by Lyn Collins(The Female Preacher) from 1972 on People Records. The LP was arranged by the one and only James Brown and features the all star line up of the JB' s members. I personally consider her as THE Greatest female funk/soul singer to ever record and would of liked to see her record more music in the early 70's. If you enjoy this you might even appreciate the live version that was done for Soultrain which can be seen here on Youtube as well. RIP Lyn Collins (12 June 1948 13 March 2005)
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Lynn Collins - Take Me Just As I Am
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www.neofunkyman.ws Lynn Collins - Take Me Just As I Am
Lyn Collins - Mama feelgood
Mama feelgood (Vinyl, 7") Released: 1973 Label: Polydor
Lyn Collins "Fly Me To The Moon"
great cover version off of 1972s Think LP
Think (About It) Lyn Collins (1972) Provided by L. Sanders, Thanks B2 God!
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Lyn Collins (12 June 1948 -- 13 March 2005) (real name: Gloria Lavern Collins) was an African American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s. Contrary to some reports, she is not related to Bootsy Collins, nor Catfish Collins. Born in Abilene, Texas, USA, she began her recording career aged 14. Her biggest solo hit was the James Brown-produced gospel-style song "Think (About It)", from her 1972 album of the same name on People Records. The song contains 5 breaks which have been widely sampled in hip-hop and drum and bass, most famously, the "Woo! Yeah!" and "It takes two to make a think go right" loops in Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock's It Takes Two which is composed almost completely from samples of Think including a few lines of Collins' vocals. Furthermore, it was used in the early sociocritical eurodance classic I Can't Stand It by Twenty 4 Seven. Another album followed in 1975 Check Me Out If You Don't Know Me by Now. After the release of this album, she returned to performing mainly as a back-up vocalist. In the late 80s and early 90s, Collins attempted a comeback as a dance/club diva, recording the house single "Shout" for Belgium's ARS label. In 1993, Collins' profile was given a boost by female dancehall singer Patra, who invited Collins to perform on her hit remake of "Think (About It)"; partly due to the resulting interest, her two official albums were reissued in England and the Netherlands. Collins continued to tour and perform, most <b>...</b>
Lyn Collins Do Your Thing
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- Published: 2010-03-19
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Lyn Collins Do Your Thing Kings Of Funk (Compiled By Rza & Keb Darge) - 2005
Don't Make Me Over Lyn Collins 1974 Bacharach & David Polydor/People
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Warwick's version of "Don't Make Me Over" did not have a concurrent release in the UK, her first UK release being her third single "Make the Music Play". (Pye UK did release "Don't Make Me Over" on a four track single in 1964.) Louise Cordet made the first bid for a UK hit with "Don't Make Me Over" with an unsuccessful single release in April 1964 and in 1965 a single by the Dowlands - produced by Joe Meek - also failed to chart. The song finally reached the UK charts via a version by the Swinging Blue Jeans which reached #31 in February 1966; this version received enough regional attention in the US to reach the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in Billboard. "T'en Vas Pas Comme Ça", a rendering of "Don't Make Me Over" with lyrics by Pierre Delanoë, would give Nancy Holloway a #11 hit in France in 1963, with a rival version by Les Surfs reaching #71 (the Dionne Warwick original would have a 1964 release in France reaching #69). "Don't Make Me Over" was also rendered in Italian by Ornella Vanoni as "Non Dirmi Niente"; this 1964 single reached #21 in Italy. In 1970 Brenda & the Tabulations reached #15 on the R&B charts with a remake of "Don't Make Me Over" recorded at Regent Sound Studio in Philadelphia with producer Van McCoy; this version of the song was a minor Pop crossover reaching #77 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jennifer Warnes remade "Don't Make Me Over" for her 1979 Shot Through the Heart album; issued as a single, the track reached #67 in January 1980. In 1989 a <b>...</b>
Lyn Collins and James Brown
Wicked cover off Backstabbers originally by the O Jays.
We Want To Parrty Parrty Parrty Lyn Collins 1973 BMI Jame's Browns Original Funky Divas
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" ' Nicknamed the "Female Preacher," Lyn Collins was discovered in the early '70s along with her relatives Bootsy and Catfish Collins by James Brown, who was making the transition to the hardest funk phase of his career. Lyn Collins was born June 12, 1948, in Abilene, TX, where she grew up; she began singing in her teens, waxing a tune called "Unlucky in Love" at age 14, and married a man who served both as her manager and as the local promoter for the James Brown Revue. Collins sent Brown a demo tape and he responded by essentially putting her on standby in 1970, when Marva Whitney left the Revue. Former vocalist Vicki Anderson elected to rejoin, however, so Brown instead invited Collins to come to Georgia for a recording session in early 1971, which produced the single "Wheel of Life." By the end of that year, Anderson was ready to leave again, and Collins officially joined the James Brown Revue. In 1972, Brown's People Records label released Collins' self-penned single "Think (About It)"; produced by Brown, it became her first and biggest hit, made her the most commercially successful female singer in Brown's camp, and was later sampled for the main vocal hook in the party rap classic "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock. Collins' first full-length album, also titled Think (About It), was released later in the year. Collins continued to record singles for Brown through 1973, also fulfilling her heavy touring commitments as a member of the Revue. Collins' second <b>...</b>
James Brown & Lyn Collins This Guy This Girl's In Love
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Think (InspiredFunk Remix) ft. Betty Boop
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- Published: 2006-10-19
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Cartoon music video for a laugh to go with one of my Remixes "Think" from Lyn Collins. Remix features additional flute, horns, rythm.. and other funky bits.. Enjoy! www.myspace.com/toonznstuff
Tony Cook-Lyn Collins
Tribute To The God Father A rare 1991 CD with Tony Cook & The Party People also the Late great Miss Lyn Collins This is a Medley mix of titles from the CD with Guest: Fred Wesley,Mickey Murray and Danny Ray www.tonycookmusic.com
Lyn Collins - Put It On The Line - Live @ Moods Zurich
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This is Lyn Collins' live version of Put It On The Line. This was February 2005, a couple of weeks before she passed away. RIP Lyn Collins
Lyn Collins Wide Awake In A Dream
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"Think About It" JB/Lyn Collins cover by The Chicago Catz
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Think @ the Rink. feat. Josie Aiello chicagocatz.com
The Independent2005-03-18
James Brown's 'Female Preacher' Lyn Collins, singer and songwriter: born Dime Box, Texas 12 June 1948; married (two sons); died Los Angeles 13 March 2005. Lyn Collins was the featured vocalist with...
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not the most original track but it wouldnt be the same without this lady ......enjoy!! ! !Hey, fellas I'm talking to you, you and you too Do you guys know who I'm talking to Those of you who go out and stay Out all night and half th...
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This is "Never gonna give you up" by Lyn Collins(The Female Preacher) from 1972 on People Records. The LP was arranged by the one and only James Brown and features the all star line up of the JB' s members. I personally consid...
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Master Sounds Song: Express Yourself-Charles Wright Cross The Tracks(We Better Go Back)-Maceo $ The Macks Smokin' Cheeba Cheeba-Harlem Underground Band Jungle Fever-The Chakachas Natilus-Bob James Green Onions-Booker T & The MGS Roc...
Think (About It) Lyn Collins (1972) Provided by L. Sanders, Thanks B2 God!
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Lyn Collins (12 June 1948 -- 13 March 2005) (real name: Gloria Lavern Collins) was an African American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s. Contrary to some reports, she is not related to Bootsy Collins, nor Cat...
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We Want To Parrty Parrty Parrty Lyn Collins 1973 BMI Jame's Browns Original Funky Divas
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" ' Nicknamed the "Female Preacher," Lyn Collins was discovered in the early '70s along with her relatives Bootsy and Catfish Collins by James Brown, who was making the transition to the hardest funk phase of his care...
