Collins Kids - I Got Stung (Town Hall Party) '58.Avi

[@EPA18]

Why the hell aren't the Collins Kids in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame???? They were young, but they were INNOVATORS. Larry was one hot rock guitarist, and their music was far more "Rock n' Roll" than many of the current inductees.

[@SuperChuckRaney]

That is pure Western Swing, eastern style Rock N Roll is practically Hippie compared to the audience here.

[@Vattenballong128]

@Roberto Ribeiro Tupac did not innovate anything either (at least not related to Rock music) but he’s in. I’d much rather see the Collins Kids there.

[@Vattenballong128]

@Roberto Ribeiro I’m just pointing out that you don’t have to innovate anything to be in the RNR Hall of Fame.

[@Vattenballong128]

@Roberto Ribeiro Yeah, they should just rename it the music hall of fame or something...

[@darthjarjarbinks8953]

@Roberto Ribeiro Technically Larry made one of the first punk rock songs (Whistle Bait) and if I read right, then he basically made Dick Dale. I’d say that’s innovation on his part. Don’t know so much about Lorrie though.

[@GreasyFilms-qc1xo]

What a combo. Cool Lorrie and Crazy Larry. Such talent.

[@207nkf]

Larry "Kid" Collins. I was 12 and saw them on Ranch Party. I could not believe how good this kid was!!! Amazing talent at such a young age, and for that time, they showed some pretty good showmanship!!!

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

They done it

[@larshansson9442]

What an energy, what a performance, so typical of the rock'n roll days.

[@basshunter8206]

Yes and you could understand all the words, plus there was no cursing and talk about putting a cap in your ass.

[@funkyboda]

Bloody Amazing!! Never heard of them till today. That kid is a brilliant performer and she's a great singer.👏👏😘

[@Confused_Philosopher]

Me too and I'm 65.

[@fredfosdick4093]

Me neither, like Splaticus. I'm 63, the British Invasion changed music so much that gems like this were relegated to history.

[@RockinRedRover]

pleased to hear you and the others have finally heard of these guys. Around this time Lorrie was once Ricky Nelsons girlfriend, lets face it she had it all, and when she did marry a few years later she retired, but younger brother Lorrie continued a solo career for a few years, the last time they performed together in the States was on Shindig in the late 60s. Glad to say they got back together and played some storming rockabily sets in Hemsby UK, first was in 1993, a full 7 months before their first "comeback" show in the States, We saw them play live at all three Hemsby shows thro the 90s, were fantastic, like so mahy of the 50s American artists it amazed us(and them) that they were largley unknown in their home country. As a child young Larry was mentored by country and early rockabilly guitar-great Joe Maphis, which is why he played a twin neck Mosrite guitar like Maphis before him, was so good he was on tv in 1954 aged just 10 ! Lorrie sadly passed away in 2018, and Larry followed her to rockabilly heaven a few days ago In January 2024, both lived long healthy lives, RIP the Collins Kids

[@flyingmerkel6]

I don't get it either, never heard of them, and I'm a big rockabilly fan.

[@Confused_Philosopher]

Larry has enough energy to play in four bands at the same time!

[@davidoverstreet6900]

I think they were the world's greatest Rockabilly band😊

[@MrEdsTheRef]

Wow what energy these guys put across back in the day. Love the Utubes drip feed of clips❤😊

[@stephanbernhardt5722]

Klasse Musik Kleine verrückte Sänger. Danke❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@frankperkin124]

So much talent, it blows my mind.

[@williamking8033]

I'm a fan! Imagine seeing this kid and Angus Young rocking it out!

[@countrymusic3345]

I am very glad that I have found this radically, for the time, brother and sister duo. I love them and I'm 70 yrs old

[@albertanglo]

Clicked on this late at night after seeing photo of Eddie Cochran's grave feeling a bit blue, but this act was like a jolt of electricity to change my mood. And how! Never seen anything like it!

[@JohnHoulgate]

Little Larry was Punk before there was Punk Rock. So much fun to watch.

[@Lungomolto]

everything they touched became gold, still today the coolest !

[@ARIZJOE]

Wildly creative and super talented. This song was an Elvis B-side. Elvis and Buddy were just breaking out then. It makes you wonder how the Collins Kids came up with this stage act, very bold for back then. Larry can really play, and you can see how he became a sessions musician. Lorrie is obviously mature beyond her years, and has great stage presence, and a few other charms. With better management, alas, the Collins Kids would have been one of the biggest acts ever.

[@cooldaddy2877]

Elvis just breaking out? Sorry he was already the King for nearly three years before this performance.

[@63DW89A]

@@cooldaddy2877 The Collins Kids were performing on TV at THP (Town Hall Party) by FEB, 1954. Elvis did not even release his first Sun record until July 1954. Even Bill Haley and the Comets did not release "Rock Around the Clock" until April of 1954. The Collins Kids, young as they were in 1954 ( Lorrie 12 and Larry 10), were likely the first televised genuine "Rockabilly" act. While Mitch Miller overseeing their recording at Columbia Records tamed the Collins Kids records down to a country sound, the Collins Kids' live stage performances at THP, were genuine "Rockabilly" in sound and the most dynamic stage act of that time. Larry, at age 10 in 1954 was all over the stage and all around big sister Lorrie, long before Chuck Berry released "Maybelline" in May 1955 and began doing his "duck walk" on stage! The time frame proves that the Collins Kids were genuine pioneers of the "Rockabilly" sound, and have been criminally overlooked, except by Rockabilly fans who understand the importance of the Collins Kids.

[@cooldaddy2877]

@@63DW89A Wrong. The early Town Hall Party performances by the Collins Kids were pure Country. Lorrie even said so herself when she appeared in the UK decades later. Bill Haley is still the first.

[@63DW89A]

@@cooldaddy2877 The early THP live shows circa 1954 may have been intended as pure country, but the Collins Kids performances were not. Larry was far more dynamic on stage than any of the Country acts and young 12 year old Lorrie's vocals were already moving into Rockabilly. The Collins Kids even at 10 and 12 years old, were definitely different, more lively and dynamic than the other genuine Country performers at THP. The contrast is clear as early as 1954. The Collins Kids were the first special guests during the first televised Grand Old Opry in 1956, and their performance of "Corinna, Corinna" is pure Rockabilly.

[@cooldaddy2877]

@@63DW89A Larry has also stated that Elvis was first. I supposed the words of both Larry and Lorrie count for nothing. Plain fact is that they were not the first but may have been "dynamic" on stage....but that alone R'n'R does not make!

[@RandyR]

First became aware of Larry and the others last night. Whoa, they were great. Larry was a child prodigy. Am very surprised that I had never heard of him!

[@basshunter8206]

That boy was good. I think they wound him up real tight before the show, energy pure energy. I never saw this video or the Girl and Boy playing and singing. I heard the song before but never like this. 💓 Loved it, 2 Thumbs Up. 👍👍 This goes to both of them, they both were great.

[@rickcurtis2983]

Incredible talent and energy...love the Collins Kids!

[@coyotesong]

It is amazing that they weren't better known cuz they are incredible!!! Maybe too much so??

[@SuperChuckRaney]

They were extremely well known. In California and AZ etc. That show was out of Cal. WESTERN SWING, look at the costumes, cowboy hats, string ties, boots. AKA Western Dance Music. Not Rockabilly, not Rocknroll. Find the other acts on the show. Joe Maphis, Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys. Bill Haley was Western Swing, string tie and all. THAT is why he is cited as one of the first RocknRoll guys. That type dance music was already played all over. When Elvis started out, he hit all the Western Dance Music places he could. One of the shows was called Western something, can't think of the name.

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

I know what you mean! How do people handle seeing and hearing them for the first time? Quite the sensory overload!

[@alanhumphrey4198]

Just saw where Larry has passed in January, 2024.😢😢

[@strandwolf]

The ultimate sister/brother act

[@rubenowitzv.3135]

Country Rock Classic 👀✨

[@iloveyouhunny]

they are great -saw them live in 2008

[@k.asherman4754]

RIP Lorrie ❤

[@shoknifeman2mikado135]

She's isn't dead, I asked her brother on his FB page

[@jussix48]

?...

[@bazthehandyman]

Totally professional.....awesome job.

[@diegodogs]

I want to see 'Collins Kids, the Movie'. Someone please do this!

[@lukewarmwater5320]

I never heard of these two till today, that kid is a little wild man!

[@plutogamstrumframe]

Brilliant times

[@stratocaster539]

pure embryonic genius!

[@NeilThompson30]

Brilliant - I've just been able to make out the correct words for the first time.

[@WheresPoochie]

The little boy there is now nearly 70 years old. What a thought.

[@colinreece3452]

Sadly Larry passed away in January 2024, he will be performing in Heaven now with Lorrie.

[@WheresPoochie]

@@colinreece3452 Awww that’s too bad. Hope he had a healthy, happy life :(

[@devilrobbie25]

@harpozzz .....and johnnys manager was the 1 who actually told johnny not to ask her out because it could ruin so many lives he was right but a bit sneaky haha...

[@elvispresley2021]

Pure Energy

[@AudioStar-o3i]

Заводные,до сих пор дарят свою энергию с экрана ✌

[@joegiardina1121]

Wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@existential]

When I was a kid, I couldn't stand Larry. Now that I've seen these videos, I'm amazed at his talent.

[@MrUSSAM]

+James G With all the availability of lessons just on youtube,it's one of 2 things,,, you either are not practicing enough ( EVERYDAY!) or you might want to try a different instrument ? Not everybody gets to be awesome,,and most that do work really hard to get it.. Best Wishes !

[@baldyholly79]

That guitar is crazy!!! This totally rocks.

[@muttnaughton9223]

Cool little double neck.

[@fredfosdick4093]

It's a custom built Mosrite.

[@MrEss-ld3sw]

@@fredfosdick4093first video I’ve seen where he actually plays the top neck. Very cool.

[@magdielbetancourt5164]

Incredible

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Rocking good song

[@TheWabisabiboy]

Larry went on to write the country mega-hit "Delta Dawn"

[@sylwiadrozd9899]

The Collins should have joined with Elvis together on tour sometime... :)

[@colinreece3452]

Ha Ha, not if Colonel Parker could help it he kept them as far away from Elvis as possible, because of their talent.

[@207nkf]

Oh he's playing alright!!!

[@SlickCrusty]

excellent

[@АлександрЦарьков-т2ж]

Мальчишка -- сам РОКЕН- РОЛ !!?!

[@shawnd5484]

That boy is killing me lol

[@devilrobbie25]

@harpozzz ....ya and johnnys manager was actually the 1 who told johnny not to get involved with her because it could ruin a lot of lives...he was right but a bit sneaky too haha

[@bellgardens53]

If this is from '58 and one person here, ARIZJOE, says Elvis was just breaking out and he wonders how the Collin Kids came up with this record I have to say that he/she haven't read the 'book' of Rockn'Roll, as Elvis real break world wide was in 1956. In the South he was already big in '55.

[@cooldaddy2877]

Some of us dont need to read any revisionist book as we were actually there at the time. You are correct about Elvis.

[@richardhillier1593]

Nice to know someone knows what they are talking about

[@Johnkult]

I guess they got away with by just "beeing kids". You gotta love the 50's...

[@donaldewert2332]

Enjoying this so much in 2021.

[@richardortiz8704]

2021

[@TheWhitehall]

I want his jacket......

[@seanwhalley2293]

He is about 74 now so no he won't still sing the same but I he still plays the GUITAR the same

[@toddgittins5692]

He got into the Kool-aid.

[@victorsvideos27]

Great job and I love all your performances. You guys were great and what a great memory you created for us. Thank you Kindly!!!

[@elvicare35]

I think that he does!

[@VallinSFAS]

I gotta add more moves to my act!

[@billj9838]

Sadly, they both passed away. Larry actually was living in my town when he passed away.

[@ederagudelo6404]

El rock and roll viene de la música country 🤠

[@lyon406]

ARIZJOE, It was not management, it was Lorrie running off and getting married.....it took 30 years to get them back together and they sound the same, just look different....

[@countrymusic3345]

Reminds me of Ronny Self--Bobalena

[@tippimail1]

Ronnie Self[R.I.P]-i heard Ain't I'm a Dog when it came out and haven't been the same since!

[@francoismeuldeur7590]

i got.............STUNG

[@johnlane35]

Lil 'Dynamo.

[@michaelotten2724]

Bet their version of rocket 88 would been interesting

[@Vinnie101a]

At best a novelty act and that’s stretching it.

[@coy0te9]

@CRISSYSEE He wouldn't have been on stage with Merle Travis and Joe Maphis faking it.

[@НиколайЖунин-ф9у]

Ларри не остановить, молодец.

[@luisalbertochavezfocil]

Jimmy Page...somebody call you, man.

[@pjriverdale8461]

Behind Larry......Merle Travis.

[@ChesterBenjaminLane]

Both of them are very talented in their hey day and Both of them are related with each other and Lorrie died 2018 and Larry died 2024

[@ЮрийБакиев-н7и]

👍👵👍🎄💓🎄💓🎄💓🎄

[@stievboyo636]

Did Larry ever play the top neck of the guitar

[@quailshootr6389]

I see Merle Travis in the back.

[@cavanfan]

@bobby feathers agreed!!!!

[@harpozzz]

@devilrobbie25 cashs' manager married her--took her out of show bus, ricky nelson would have married her all he could do was looked dazed at her saying WHY?!?!?!

[@devilrobbie25]

the boy is very annoyig but hes good...johnny cash fell in love with her big time after this performance he was watching backstage

[@willieraye]

this was recorded before elvis went into the army to be releashed while in service arond 58, what ever happened to this kid, abtw elvis broke out around 55 and nation wide in 56 get your facts down

[@bellgardens53]

Was Larry 14 or so?

[@markusr7421]

born in 1944

[@jamesewanchook2276]

there were as good as ny of 'em!

[@paulmessis1985]

This kid had ADHD before it was known.

[@MrUSSAM]

The one constant thing in all their performances I've watched( besides their talent) is how Lame the back up bands are ! Musta sucked being shown up by a couple of kids ! LOL !

[@SuperChuckRaney]

it might simply be that the recording of teh live performance sucks.

[@MrUSSAM]

Chuck.Raney Raney I'm referring more to how the just stand there,,, sure they're not gunna jump around like Larry,but at least look like you've got a pulse..

[@SuperChuckRaney]

ahah, yea, that's a legit argument for sure. It's something almost ALL teh Western Artists did. Or more accurately , DIDN'T do. Movement is verboten. I have always wondered if it had to do with the quality of the mics.

[@Dustpan04347]

Elvis's got nothing on this kid...

[@AndrewNeale-go9eq]

This version is rubbish comparing to Elvis.

[@alanhumphrey4198]

They could this better than Elvis!!😊😊

[@AndrewNeale-go9eq]

No

[@Docsjeff]

He’s becoming a distraction,& not playing very cleanly.Too much over the top.A little bit this goes a long way.

[@lucasvangompel6382]

That kid can't sing, he is his an pane in mij eyes.

[@DoovallianStallion]

GREAT, but creepy how they are faux flirting with one another. Ick.

[@davenavval5444]

No me gusta el catálogo de Ikea

[@davedee4382]

I have always found that boy obnoxious!

[@fredfosdick4093]

People with natural talent bother you?

[@pergrning736]

1 dec 2024

[@volodya-1865]

Хоть белые и красивые, спасибо лорри и ларри