RIP Larry Collins, a rockin' guitarist from age 9.
@waggsish2 ай бұрын
wtf, where have I been the past 60 yrs? Never heard of them and I'm gobsmacked...!
@bgbstrm2352 Жыл бұрын
2023 and just discovered these guys! Such talent. How come we never heard more of them?
@Confused_Philosopher Жыл бұрын
Me too and I'm 65. I guess just before my time and they seem to have just disappeared.
@SuperChuckRaney Жыл бұрын
The 60s came along and ther act didn't go anywhere cause the sister Loti ran off with the much older manager. The brother wrote a ton of songs that you've sung in the shower including Delta Dawn. Look around youtube for their faster more Swingin tunes.
@freedomthroughspirit Жыл бұрын
Same here, so good.
@JungleNation333 Жыл бұрын
Because they didnt sell their soul
@loverofcountry50607014 жыл бұрын
This little lady can sing. Look, look this is what talent looks like. All young people should see this so that they know what it looks like.
@markdibble8840 Жыл бұрын
And Larry being only 12 and plays guitar like that. Plus the dancing and facial expressions makes their performance great!
@adrinathegreat3095 Жыл бұрын
They missed every possible target audience, to old for younger kids and too young for teenager's, plus their musical style of copying current hits.. They were very popular as a kind of novelty act giving them regular exposure on TV music shows of the day. They released half a dozen singles in the late 50s, none of which sold enough to make the charts.. Larry was a talented kid, but had no sex appeal, the other one did but was his sister and they had a strange sexual chemistry on stage, so again a bit unappealing to 50s audience
@zizzinpuss Жыл бұрын
There are plenty of talented young people now, you're just too boring to look
@anthonykimball74635 жыл бұрын
RIP Lorrie Collins...you were, and will always remain, the ABSOLUTE GODDESS of 1950s rock and roll!
@robomaster48826 ай бұрын
I used to watch Town Hall Party on local LA TV. I loved the Collins kids. I was 6 years old and liked Larry Collins because he was a kid like me, albeit a little older. My mom took me and my sister to Town Hall Party to see the show live one night. I still remember it to this day. RIP Larry and Laurie. Thanks for the great music you made together.
@coyotesong15 жыл бұрын
you've nailed it. aint nothin to add. She's a total knockout with loads of talent. And gotta love her wearing a prom dress to sing a rock number. It's almost surreal.
@moonbeam20622 жыл бұрын
One of the hottest performances ever!
@evetsgolb13 жыл бұрын
What a memory..I remember them being on Louisiana Hay Ride or some show..I was just 10 but man the music and the people who sang it were something to behold..Larry was lke a Guitar pro at like 12 years old
@markdibble8840 Жыл бұрын
I'm just discovering these kids from the 50s now man I must have sleeping.
@emarsshelpline98484 ай бұрын
Today listened 10 songs, every song is a masterpiece.
@dicksatan64446 ай бұрын
Rest in peace Larry.
@KroovyMonsoon17 жыл бұрын
Rock & Roll's first sex kitten !!! She just smolders !!! So glad You Tube has these Collins clips !
@ayersshawn3 жыл бұрын
My great uncle used to play music with Joe Maphis. RIP Lorrie Collins
@Munshi1223415 жыл бұрын
A lot of country, surf, and rockabilly guys used these kind of guitars around that time. This was just around the time where they started out.
@whamsdram Жыл бұрын
this is sensational - what a duo!
@kynoceph15 жыл бұрын
The guitar is a Mosrite, same model as used by Larry's mentor Joe Maphis. The guitar has a normal scale neck and a smaller, "octave guitar" neck. The octave guitar's neck is tuned the same as the normal guitar's but (obviously) an octave higher. This invention was inspired by Les Paul's recordings, people not realizing that the ultra-high notes on Les Paul's records was because he recorded some parts at half speed. When played at normal speed they were an octave higher.
@guidowhiterose16 жыл бұрын
What a memory.......I've listened to them for years so tis sure nice to see them too. For the uneducated ones amongst us get your hands on Bear Family Records' release "BCD 15537". It's a Double CD charting most of Larry and Lorrie's career.
@keithhyttinen8275 Жыл бұрын
Little brother Larry there wrote the 70's hit "Delta Dawn".
@donaldewert23322 жыл бұрын
I'm a New fan here in 2021!!!!
@thomasgalanek39503 жыл бұрын
Collins Kids - I like the song rocking popping baby and I have this 45 record in my collection . Lorrie Collins she is good singing i know she passway. Rockabilly music the best . Larry Collins he is 76 years old today and he the guitar very good
@whosoever9198 Жыл бұрын
The perfect rockabilly babe!
@juan581029 жыл бұрын
That babe rocks like a crazy!!! Arica, Chile
@jussix48 Жыл бұрын
That's great... and the sound is even greater in this old film video...! 🕵🏻🎶😃👍🏿👍🏿
@rickipp489 Жыл бұрын
Larry was Ahead of Chuck Berry this little cat could swing He's amazing
@Sunmoon-gj9gy Жыл бұрын
We have a Ball , had a different conotation in the 1950's 🥰
@bopkings14 жыл бұрын
stewie... joe maphis actually taught larry how to play. you might be able to find them both on here as they play together regularly on tex ritter's ranch party, one of the most awesome shows ever to grace the television screen.
@TheRebelcat65 Жыл бұрын
Uncrowned queen of hillbilly bop (rockabilly, that is). God bless your soul in Heavens Lorrie!!!
@13thcentury Жыл бұрын
She's very much like Wanda Jackson. Deep rough vocals with a dash of silk.
@karlynnelangerak4549 Жыл бұрын
I forgot about that one! Awesome!
@HERNANDEZ9288014 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS SONG. MY HUBBY IS MY ROCK BOPPIN BABY. ALWAYS XOXO
@operator1717 Жыл бұрын
Seems like it could be a thousand years ago.
@will27ns Жыл бұрын
Great version of a great song.
@marijooneill80152 жыл бұрын
Rock A Billy music great voice and sound.
@39thala2 жыл бұрын
She missed her calling! She would have been a giant success as a solo rockabilly artist!
@63DW89A2 жыл бұрын
In watching many of the old kinescopes, I've noticed Lorrie never seemed comfortable singing solo on THP or Ranch Party. She and Larry had developed their own unique sound, style and act as pre-teens, plus they had co-written several songs together, so it is understandable how she may have felt uncomfortable without Larry there backing her up. I've also seen Larry playing solo on several THP shows, and he is definitely nervous and a bit lost without Lorrie, and he even tells the audience that! Even here, on Lorrie's solo number, she and Larry have a wonderful chemistry and play off each other so well that there would be "something" missing if Lorrie were just singing by herself. The THP live audience really loved these two together, as the audience was always yelling "More, More" after the Collins Kids finished. Often Jay Stewart the MC would have to promise that he'd get "the kids" back later, but they had to get the other acts on right now!
@TheRoyalBavarian Жыл бұрын
Elvis was a wannabe when these two started killing it. They need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame !
@TheRobertpiotr2 жыл бұрын
Oh, sweety baby girl.
@bigdaveradio14 жыл бұрын
Great video, Just got a couple of Collins Kids cd's so I looked them up.
@sergioleone35832 жыл бұрын
OutSTANDing!!!!!
@tonysam19556 жыл бұрын
RIP Lorrie.
@coyotesong15 жыл бұрын
omigod, this is sooooo gooooood. wow.
@DarthBigsby6 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Lorrie.
@MrBuddy193912 жыл бұрын
Larry still plays great
@petedazer3381 Жыл бұрын
Great tune!
@user-ve6df1sn2s2 ай бұрын
Rock it love it
@AndrewTallinn13 жыл бұрын
Мagnificently!!!
@Shoknifeman13 жыл бұрын
@MrMellowTV Hmmm.... This song must have been more than a regional hit, it was huge here in Canada; and probably the first rockabilly record I ever heard!
@steveriddle44582 жыл бұрын
Lorrie Collins does it up right!
@user-mx8so3kk5l Жыл бұрын
Удивительно, при жизни я ее не знал, спустя несколько лет после ее смерти я стал фанатом!!!!!!!!
@Khultan14 жыл бұрын
I'm 41 years of age. Way before my time. But, I've always love music from all eras but most of all the 50s and 60s.
@matrox Жыл бұрын
i'm surprised they didn't ban that song....its 1958.
@squirrelnutcased16 жыл бұрын
"Rockin' Bones: 1950's Punk and Rockabilly" Box Set. Its kinda expensive but its totally worth every penny!
@JutterstadDenHelder3 жыл бұрын
Damm this is slick
@Laura310915 жыл бұрын
So @#$% hard to find! Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
@wbelsha12 жыл бұрын
Larry's just itching to cut loose on his geetar!
@WindNSand14 жыл бұрын
@MrFlashBazbo Yes they are. 68 year old Lorri and 65 year old Larry are still kickin it. Do a search on the title of this song to see a 2010 version.
@Dethmasheen13 жыл бұрын
I miss you, Bobbi. :(
@kynoceph15 жыл бұрын
Ah, the inevitable input from the peanut gallery. I've been playing guitar for 30 years, I have Joe Maphis vinyl in the collection and I've owned two Mosrites. People had knowledge before Wikipedia. They got it through experiencing real life. Try it sometime.
@rodneyrucksack14 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a big sister like her.
@MORRIS61613 жыл бұрын
And a swimming pool
@13thcentury Жыл бұрын
@@MORRIS6161And infinite beer
@dwightlewis46610 жыл бұрын
I think they are awsom'♥♥
@Genessender14 жыл бұрын
She was the best female rock 'n' roll singer of the fifties--better than Brenda Lee, IMHO. So good.
@13thcentury Жыл бұрын
Not as good as Wanda, though they're similar
@patrickgibson985511 жыл бұрын
i think it was Joe Maphis. the legend goes that sometimes he rode him hard that he started crying.
@DanFiebiger11 жыл бұрын
Read about them in Richie Uterberger's great book, "Unknown Legends of Rock and Roll".
@63DW89A3 жыл бұрын
@David Horton Larry is still alive and performs occasionally. Sadly, it was Lorrie who passed on in 2018 after a fall in her home in Reno, NV.
@andrewr6211 жыл бұрын
Curious how Larry became accomplished at such a young age but also peaked very young. His style never changed nor did he seem to progress as a guitar player as he got older. He plays the very same licks today.
@bangzoom818011 жыл бұрын
They learned Elvis, Eddie, Gene...
@dav01kar8 жыл бұрын
Saw them at Hemsby in the 90's
@RockinRedRover7 жыл бұрын
Me too, first time was May 93, awesome night !. This was their first comeback show anywhere in the world, oddly enuff in those days their music was forgotten in their US home, their first US show was in Frisco 7 months later, clips on YT.
@thomasguild8675 Жыл бұрын
I just happened to come across these kids. They are fantastic!! Did they ever have recordings?
@sirslice12 жыл бұрын
Check out their "I got stung" video
@patrickgibson985511 жыл бұрын
yes she is.
@dustymckay2856 Жыл бұрын
Wow 👏!!!
@jimhoerr9 жыл бұрын
hot stuff for the 50's
@viewingut7 жыл бұрын
Hot in 2017!
@rockinredneck576 жыл бұрын
This was 1956. She was 14, he was 12.
@RockinRedRover6 жыл бұрын
Actually it was 11th October 1958, but still dam good of course.
@Ghosafizzle13 жыл бұрын
just wow
@earlqueen758510 ай бұрын
I think Chuck Berry learned his moves from Larry Collins. Larry just had a lot more of them.
@bleueverte9610 Жыл бұрын
🌙💙
@MrMellowTV13 жыл бұрын
She was so sweet. Sure would like to know how she learned of "Rock Boppin' Baby." This was originally an Ed Bruce song who recorded it in 1957 for Sun Records. I guess his version did not too well outside Tennessee/Arkansas, so very strange Lorrie Collins from California recorded a cover. Does anyone know?
@davidjackson72815 ай бұрын
Well she was originally from eastern Oklahoma before moving to California in 1954 at age 12. She and Ricky Nelson should have married.
@MrMellowTV5 ай бұрын
@@davidjackson7281 Yes but by the time the song came out, she was living in California. That's the point.
@davidjackson72815 ай бұрын
@@MrMellowTVl only recently discovered her. She was very talented and sexy in a sweet sorta way. Somewhat wish she had not changed her hair. They were a great act. She and her brother had fun chemistry. Too bad she didn't marry Ricky Nelson. Yes, she was living in California at the time but LA was becoming an established music industry center. Columbia (her label), Capitol Records and others labels were there. Music producers are quite familiar with songs from other artists. Like you, at times l have wondered how a cover version comes about. Years ago l even wrote to a DJ to ask about this very subject. Many a cover, as you know, can be arranged and performed better than the original. Yes, she was living in California at the time. (Though once an Okie, always an Okie.) The family had moved based on advice that LA would be the place for a music career. Perhaps The Collins kids could have been more successful had they signed instead with a Nashville record company. l love her Okie voice, her beautiful smile, and when Larry sneaks a kiss.
@PomadeHead15 жыл бұрын
awesome!!
@davidwilliams1511 Жыл бұрын
WOW
@GreatistheWorld17 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm gonna go buy a gold lame jacket now.
@disc15139 жыл бұрын
Lorrie dated Rick Nelson and appeared on Ozzie and Harriet
@johannesvanhoek90807 жыл бұрын
disc151 yes but they didn't care for her and that's the reason the relationship between these two young people didn't go ,, later Ricky made the statement that he should have married her !! He should have !
@jacobmcandles17453 жыл бұрын
Just saw a video by “The Devils Sisters” doing the same song. Worth a look see.
@johnbauman40053 жыл бұрын
I think you mean The Devil's Daughters...
@yannremy30818 жыл бұрын
thumbs up if you are here because of Flat Duo Jets
@rickipp489 Жыл бұрын
The last of the red hot Hillbilly's
@MattAttack5414 жыл бұрын
What Rock A Bye Boogie Rock A Bye boogie
@JohnBailey317 жыл бұрын
Still performing
@13thcentury Жыл бұрын
Not anymore
@elvispresley20218 жыл бұрын
Edwin Bruce release on Sun records...
@rabokarabekian409 Жыл бұрын
Well of course they are referring to vertical dancing not horizontal... stuff.
@mygirl7213 жыл бұрын
Dose anybody know is the host at the begining of this video The Big Bopper it sure looks like him
@hthththththt2 жыл бұрын
ve Gitarda Özay Gönlüm'ün Amerikalı yeğeni.
@trueblue08sthlm13 жыл бұрын
This is great, never heard of The Collins Kids before... gotta love youtube... thanks for posting, but when is this recorded?! Sorry, but I get a bit frustrated when people post old relics without stating year of recording...
@MichailZacho Жыл бұрын
Roughly speaking these songs & appearances were recorded in 1956-57-58, or very close~!
@jonnyhead16 жыл бұрын
collins kids rock, used to listen to them loads thanks to steve palfrey. hey steve if you're reading give me a bell, tried the number cherry gave me but no luck. living in prague now but you can get my number from the shop. would be great to speak! jon
@cleitondelimabarbosa70 Жыл бұрын
Mandam bem demais!
@user-qb4fs9gs1p Жыл бұрын
💘💘👍👧👍💘💘
@BlackMonk6613 жыл бұрын
@MultiDinart My guess is that that small neck is pitched an octave higher than a regular guitar or something and it didn't sound right for the music they were doing.
@rockinredneck576 жыл бұрын
BlackMonk66 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosrite
@Shoknifeman13 жыл бұрын
@penn4644 I'm with you, I never really found Annette all that hot to begin with!
@rockabillygone12 жыл бұрын
Diggin it Kat!!!! Checkout rockabillygone all one word for rockabilly originals
@jemalchrelashvili12642 жыл бұрын
Guitar boy is funny.
@elmerglugh15 жыл бұрын
Joe Maphis
@FlingsPooAtTheZoo12 жыл бұрын
Haha, he's not Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick...but his über-hot sister (the one singing) DID date Ricky *Nelson* for awhile.
@Munshi1223415 жыл бұрын
its a Mosrite double neck probably a joe maphis model
@yogilevo Жыл бұрын
There is no cd or lp released. What a pitty!
@paulcollins1918 Жыл бұрын
Wanda Jackson The Queen Of Rockabilly.
@13thcentury Жыл бұрын
Undisputed. This little minx is just like Wanda.
@davidjackson72815 ай бұрын
@@13thcenturyOnly even way better.
@13thcentury5 ай бұрын
@@davidjackson7281 Though, I do like Wanda's fierceness.