British guitarist reacts to 1950's entertainment! It's The Collins Kids!

[@denisemartin2758]

So much energy. My dad was the back up drummer for them and Town Hall Party. I remember when they would come by our house.

[@jamesbond4633]

That's amazing!!! Would they jam at your place or just rehearse at the studio? Be cool if you have more details. It's interesting to hear if you have any stories. THanks!!

[@matrox]

Is Larry still playing?

[@denisemartin2758]

@@matrox I’m not sure.

[@Diosprometheus]

Sadly Fil, the wonderful and beautiful Lorrie Collins passed away on August 4, 2018. She was 76. It is wonderful that you are paying tribute to the Collins Kids and their musical legacy. I believe they have more or less fallen into the rabbit hole. Lorrie was a wonderful and lovely singer. Larry Collins is an amazing guitarists whose guitar hero was Joe Maphis, and even got to play with him at a very early age. He is also a wonderful songwriter.

[@andhewonders]

Except for the Rockabilly Hall of Fame that is.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

In a 2007 interview,Lorrie had a raspy voice like a heavy smoker.

[@zedwpd]

he wrote delta dawn

[@bobbybishop368]

Rest in Peace Larry Collins. He passed away yesterday on Jan 8, 2024.

[@vilstef6988]

Joe Maphis and Larry Collins were both monster guitar players! Larry's dancing while playing is just wild!

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

I'm sure this is pantomime.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@MichaelSheffield-ox8ydNot really. lt's performed live.

[@lebe220]

@@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd All live.

[@gavinnightingale723]

From a Facebook post seen today (08 January 2024). Hi, this is Larissa, Larry's daughter. It is with a very broken heart that I tell you my father passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. He was surrounded by family and went peacefully of natural causes. Thank you so much for all the love and support you've given him throughout the years. It meant the world to him. We're all so proud of him - his amazing talent and his generous heart. We'll miss him terribly.

[@davidjackson7281]

RIP. Any more information on Larry's marriage and kid(s) and personal life?

[@doncunningham4315]

We will all miss him terribly. He was a guitar genius. Won't call any names but lots of very famous rock stars stole their licks from the super talented Larry! Rock on, Mr. C!!!

[@christopherturner2479]

Terrible news much love to the family ❤ and the person that inspired jimi pages image totally 🙏

[@paulnaylor062]

This puts todays kid pop stars into prospective. What pure talented kids they had back in 50s.

[@Corby2025]

I only just discovered the Collins Kids and am absolutely amazed by them. Thanks for your insight about them.

[@JohnHoulgate]

I'd call Larry Collins the original head banger. Lord knows what he would do with wireless guitars today. He's quite the entertainer.

[@scottdykema5385]

That's incredible. I can't believe I didn't realize that was only 1 guitar, vocals and clapping. Thanks for pointing that out. Larry had enough sound and energy for an entire band.

[@richardwhitney5435]

Incredibly underrated act...Amazing vocals by Lorrie.

[@mandymine4963]

Fil, you never cease to amaze me, I wouldn't have thought you'd even KNOWN about the Colllins Kids!!! They were huge in SoCal when we were kids, our family watched them on Town Hall Party when I was 4 and 5 and my sister went to school with Lorrie. Thank you thank you for recognizing these two and I still think Larry is one of the most underrated performers ever, Now I need to go back and look at all of your Rockabilly videos 'cause this is the first one I've seen.

[@eddieonmelrose]

Hey fil, first heard about these guys when I was in high school in the 60s! Rockabilly will never die!! Thanks!!

[@gregmardon6973]

what a trip, she has one hell of a voice, and that kid can sure play the guitar♡

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@joeyparadis3650]

Thanks, Fil, for this fun segment on the Collins Kids. I had to laugh with you about Larry’s ability to dance around his guitar cord without yanking it out. It’s so cool that you covered this crazy good duo. Thanks!

[@rockyybluees2240]

Larry shared this on his Facebook. Nice to see old music being appreciated by more of todays folks

[@johnnymossville]

Larry is such a character and Lorri's smile is just beautiful. Hilarious.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@rubywingo6030]

I enjoy your face as you watch these vids. Nice to see the appreciation!

[@vandykemindreader]

Joe Maphis was Larry's guitar mentor. Ranch Party hosted by Tex Ritter was the taped national syndicated show derived from the live Town Hall Party which aired live in Los Angeles. Glen Glenn was also a local rockabilly guy in Los Angeles who finally became pretty big in Europe later thanks to the Ace Records releases of his old original material.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@rockinredneck57]

I believe they were taped in the same studio just different years. Southern California was big in country music in the 50s and 60s. Nashville was already starting to add strings for the metropolitan sound. Wynn Stewart and Buck Owens recorded at Capitol in LA instead of in Nashville and kept more creative control of their music.

[@juantailor]

The angus young of his day

[@Slammin_Sammi]

That's exactly what I was thinking too

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@gregormiller4037]

...without the Blo.

[@jerrynash8920]

Very well said.

[@PlanetaryVisitor]

Wow! If you're not smiling at the end of this video, you must be having a very bad day. Incredible stuff nearly 70 YEARS AGO!! Thanks Fil for keeping great music alive...

[@jporter504]

I learn more about early rock/country musicians from a British guitar player than I do from anyone here in the States!

[@donaldinnewmexico]

That's right! *:-)*

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@mandymine4963]

Right?! How sad is that and thank God for Fil educating the world about them and treating them with such reverence and respect.

[@michaelcraig9449]

That is nonsense.. Lots of us here in USA love this music.. there are tons of new and fairly new rockabilly bands here in USA.. There always was.. It was just the major media companies kept changing and jumping on the newest thing even if it was garbage.. and these days they only promote filth and garbage instead of great music.. But great music is still here in USA.. Check out Samantha Fish, Davy Knowles, and Ally Venable for instance

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@michaelcraig9449; That's right.

[@michaelcraig9449]

Collins Kids were the greatest, and still are making videos and gigs recently, I saw some from the mid 2000's.. They were so far ahead of their time.. They should have sold zillions of records and been in top 20 of all time.

[@pouglwaw5932]

The Collins Kids at the very least should have made it into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@terryallen5328]

Two supremely talented people and Larry was way ahead of his time as a guitarist. RIP Lorrie Collins.

[@s6y9l]

You'll never see a live performance like that nowadays lol. Great job by both of them. In those days it was common for people to be able to sing, dance, act, host, be articulate. Another fine job by you as well. Appreciate it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@indycustommade3568]

I have never heard of these two. Great job on another fantastic history story. I do remember the 3 channels that we had growing up. If you watched tv long enough you watched the American flag waving and the national anthem played. Thanks again Fil.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Then a target and beep all night! *:-)*

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@farpointgamingdirect]

There's an excellent collection of their music from Baer Records in Germany

[@robertlevasseur6843]

I find it sad how early rockabilly is often viewed as a footnote when it seems to have defined where music was to go. Thanks Fil for casting light on such important performers.

[@OldiesMomma]

Hi fil I never heard of them before. Thank you for this performance of this group.😂🎉

[@brandonio_granger]

R.I.P. Lorrie Collins 😔

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@StarlandSeayChewy]

God! How did these two end up in obscurity? She was beautiful! Very entertaining and interesting!

[@Riff156]

You do such a great job on these videos Fil-- and I love the fact you'll do videos like this, which few viewers today will probably recognize. Very cool-- top marks to you!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@robertoponce8077]

Amazing Larry! Incredible how Fil can show and talk about such vintage videos, love it!

[@NI000NoIdentity]

The Collins Kids had a hit show in Vegas up to Lorrie's death and an entire 45 minute concert from Vegas is available on KZbin. Larry Collins plays some hot licks but no longer jumps around the stage. Watch and enjoy pure talent.

[@klmjtr]

I’m from the US and never heard of them! Thanks Fil! 👍🤘

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

I was waiting for that kid to trip over his chord😂 Didn't know they had double necks back in the day. So many of these old songs had similar chord progressions. Great song! Loving all the history Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@blueycarlton]

We had Ozzie and Harriet on TV in the 50's in Australia. I first came across the Collins Kids about 30 plus years ago when I picked up their 45rpm Hop, Skip and Jump for 20c at an op shop. I bought it because I liked the label, it is a green octagon shape. Thought it was a child's record. How wrong was I! Back then you couldn't find any info on them. Now all their performances on Town Hall Party and Tex Ritters Ranch Party/Night? are on youtube. Love their versions of High School Confidental, I Got Stung, Johnny B Goode and Laurie's solos.

[@debbeborders5762]

Talented and high energy family. This was so fun. Thank you Fil.

[@multivox]

Larry Collins also wrote another one of country music's biggest hits: "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" for David Frizell (Lefty's little brother) and Shelly West (Dottie's daughter).

[@bekind6763]

What energy he had, I bet he wore every one out. Great performance! 👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@pouglwaw5932]

Yes, that wasn't just energy on stage, that was showmanship, all at age 13. His great guitar moves were "borrowed and claimed" by the big-name early Rockers.

[@wjstix]

"The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" was indeed a huge hit TV sitcom in the 1950s-60s, featuring wisecracking Ricky before his singing career. Ricky's father Ozzie Nelson was a famous big-band leader in the swing era, and Ricky's mom Harriet Hillyard was the band vocalist. As big band music faded, they transitioned to TV. There's a third generation as Ricky's twin sons formed the band "Nelson" in the 1990s, and his daughter Tracy is a successful actress. BTW their mother Kristin Harmon was actor Mark Harmon's sister.

[@jamesbarger3447]

First thing I noticed was he never steps on guitar lead, amazing talent!

[@laurao7688]

Seriously talented. Very entertaining. Great video. I've never heard of them before now. Nice guitar. The tone is beautiful.

[@bokarlsson1027]

in 70s I found and bought rocka billy music albums often Greatest hits so I found alot of different band..so now Im looking at my albums and try to find them play at You tube..👌 Collins kids are great..Im not from USA Im liveing in Sweden..my friends couldnt understand "my" new music..it was under disco era...I hated that music but now its very popular here in my country..still playing them on my recorder...that music makes me happy. great medicin..always love your music culture. not only rocka billy...thank you for showing your music tresure

[@beclairful]

He’s AMAZING! 👍🏻❤️

[@aprils6589]

You can sing, play the guitar and jump around like a maniac at ten because you don't know that you can't. Thx, Fil

[@63DW89A]

Wow, what can I say Fil! Your appreciation, knowledge and enthusiasm make every artist covered fascinating. I'll say this again: Your mini documentaries need to be on A&E or the History Channel. And you are uniquely qualified to be the host. Thank you for all your efforts on these incredible mini-docs. A big fan and subscriber from the other side of the pond, in Tennessee, USA. Best wishes and keep up the SUPERB work!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks much appreciated.

[@drofmadness]

Thanks Fil, these guys were always a fav of mine

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@bobwallace9814]

Tex Ritter, who's show they are on is the dad of actor John Ritter of Slingblade and Three's Company TV show.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jamesshelton4530]

bob wallace mmmhmmm!!!!!

[@jamesshelton4530]

bob wallace Oh! By the way, you're named after a street in the town I live in.Ahoohoohoo!!!!😀

[@koartiste4756]

R.I.P Larry... always with the smile and energy...

[@jimdep6542]

Excellent observations and assessment. I didn't even realize there were no drums until it was mentioned in the commentary ! I was so focused on the guitar and vocals....and I really didn't miss the drums. So much rhythm coming from the guitar itself. Amazing ! I don't know how such talented kids aren't as well known as other groups and entertainers.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Where does this kid get his energy from! To dance, play and not make a mistake or miss a beat is unreal! Another first for me! Thanks Fil really enjoyed this! Cheers Mario 😁🤘🤘🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@scoutfinch7727]

This kid's spirit went into Mrs. Jackson while she carried MJ! LOL I thought he was gonna tumble over the cord, too! Awesome!

[@Knards]

Larry wrote a number of well-known songs including "Delta Dawn", "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma", "Tulsa Turnaround"; some in partnership with songwriter Alexander Harvey[b]. The duo reunited for a rockabilly revival concert in England in 1993 and performed together until Lorrie's death in 2018.[5]

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@BOOMNERD51]

My husband's Dad was at Oklahoma U when he was born. I chose "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" for our first dance.

[@af4od02]

I’ve only recently discovered the Collins kids, and Larry has a talent. Great to watch.

[@darrenalbury6050]

Today is 5th October 2022. And I have literally just found these kids!! What great energy!!

[@beclairful]

Larry & Lorrie are FABULOUS musicians 👍🏻❤️❤️🎸

[@THE-HammerMan]

I love your work and all your videos. You've really got a handle on your knowledge of music. Your American accent or pronunciation is fine; we across the pond here will understand you however you say it!

[@moorek1967]

Larry Collins was in the movie Every Which Way But Loose as the singer in the bar fight who smashes his guitar on someone. He was singing Red Eye Special when the fight broke out.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@Willd-ki8ix]

My father owned a bar the late 50s in Bakersfield California. Larry and his sister would play in my father's Club all the time. I'm 68 and still play professionally because of this early exposure.

[@monaj2971]

I agree with pretty much everyone in the comments. You have an amazing appreciation for all kinds of music no matter what the year and no matter what the genre. I also agree with the guy that said he has to learn about American music from a British guy. We're very lucky that you put the time and work in to do these videos for us. Thanks Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@loripond1839]

Fil…I’m glad you kept the same theme going!…again I learn so much when you give a music history lesson!… I love the song Delta Dawn!……Oh my gosh!!…I watched this again and I have no idea how Larry did not trip on his cord!!…✌️❤️🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Lori!

[@cuda426hemi]

Looks like his backing band is that guy in the background playing guitar AND tapping the snare lightly ! 🥁

[@brandonio_granger]

I do wish you'd gone through a few more of their songs.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@andyZ3500s]

They definitely have alot more to offer. There live performances are usually more entertaining than the recorded versions. Because they were kids they could be more wild than the adult entertainers. One exception is the recorded version of lorrie's " mercy ". It is on KZbin, who ever put it together did a great job. As the song is being played the video shows alot of great pictures of her --- she was such a lovely lady. Lady being the key word.

[@mandymine4963]

Thank God they're here on you tube thought♥

[@dealy4801]

I swear Angus Young saw this guy and said yeah! That's how I feel!

[@2011littlejohn1]

Whilst playing Johnny B Goode I often jump off the stage whilst playing a solo and dance about with the crowd and on occasion my lead has been pulled out necessitating the bass player shoving it back in. :) Nowadays as I'm 78 I feel a little breathless after that song. Great to see this and your comment about Ricky Nelson - the first song I learned was Poor Little Fool.

[@victoriateague9012]

Play that guitar boy. This is so good. 😎😎💖 He was great.

[@johnamaral1786]

Hey Fil, thanks for analyzing this video of The Collins Kids. I'd forgotten about them, did see this performance (I was 7), I think this was the pinnacle of their career. Thanks for the research you did to give us their story after the spotlight. Hey, it was hard to take my eyes off of Lorrie! And yes, O & H was super big in the 50's and gave a big jump start to Ricky's career. Like 219, C233, V1403. /:-)

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@smonk4473]

Way cool Fil. I just stumbled upon these two recently. Is amazing how many nuggets are out there on the internet.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@rubywingo6030]

I enjoyed watching your face watching them! Lol! I enjoyed the music!

[@TheTobesOfHades]

They were great! Thanks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@hammer44head]

You do a great job Fil, and your "americanisms" are coming along better than mine and i was born here a long time ago!!! Thanks for another great presentation.

[@klbax63]

Paul McCartney said in an interview that Ricky Nelson was known more as a recording artist than a tv star because like you said his show was never shown in the UK

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@markwheeler9781]

What fun! I was thinking the whole time... was that to Lorrie, that fabulous guitarist was just her goofy little brother.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@itoldjaso]

I probably watched this when it was broadcast when I lived in El Paso, Texas.

[@michaelcraig9449]

Lorrie married Johnny Cash manager when she was 17, against the advice and will of her parents, and everyone else..There was tension for a while.. She left the band and 15 year old Larry had the weight of the world on his shoulders to keep it all going and financially support a lot of people. He did so, with total greatness far beyond his years.. In a few years Lorrie cam back and they have jammed and gigged non-stop since.. Rocking for over 60 years together, no one else has done that have they?

[@63DW89A]

@Michael Craig Lorrie actually married at age 16 on January 4, 1959, as she did not turn 17 until May. Lorrie's secret, sudden marriage to Stew Carnal makes no sense at all on the surface. Carnal was almost 20 years older than Lorrie, and on her wedding night Lorrie returned home to her family. Some sources say she waited "several days" to tell her family, but based on what I see on the "Collins Kids At Town Hall Part" DVD's Vol 1,2&3, I see no evidence of Lorrie telling her family about her marriage until late April 1959, as the April 4, 1959 show is a normal "Collins Kids" show. Suddenly, Larry appears alone at THP in May, 1959 and during one June, 1959 appearance. Lorrie appears with Larry on one June, 1959 appearance, but there does seem to be a bit of tension there. The rest of the 1959 performances seem fairly normal though. It seems Larry was working with Lorrie about 6 weeks after Lorrie's marriage was revealed, and she left home. However, Lorrie's parents would not speak to her for several years afterward. The THP DVD's are great, and during performances you can really see that Lorrie and Larry were close. Larry is often sneaking a kiss on Lorrie's cheek and it is obvious he adored his big sister. Her secret marriage, after revelation, and her suddenly leaving home, would naturally have devastated and hurt Larry. To his credit, the fact that Larry worked out his hurt feelings and was working with Lorrie in a matter of weeks shows that he could not turn his back on her, even if their parents did. In "Johnny Cash, The Life", author Robert Hilburn, reveals some intriguing information in chapters 6 thru 11. Cash first appeared on THP in December 1956, and he became friends with the Collins Family. Cash appeared on THP many times, and by 1957, he apparently became infatuated with then 15 year old Lorrie. He scheduled a December 1957 THP appearance just to let Lorrie know he was disappointed in her engagement to Ricky Nelson. The Collins Kids toured with Cash thru much of 1958 and Cash and Lorrie spent a lot of time together, which caused major concern in Cash's team because the "Jerry Lee Lewis marrying his 13 year old cousin" scandal broke that year. Hilburn interviewed Lorrie and she told him although she really cared for Cash, she refused to have an affair with him, because she was scared of their age difference, the effect it would have on everyone around and their careers, and also because she loved Johnny's little girls. Lorrie also told Hilburn that she "learned to love Stew" after they were married. When Lorrie's marriage became public, it totally derailed "The Collins Kids". Larry said that there were two movie deals, and more TV deals all in the works that instantly ended when Lorrie's marriage became public. Based on Hilburn's well researched and documented book, I think it was a case of a young 16 year old girl put into a situation she did not know how to handle, and an escape route via a marriage proposal by Carnal appeared. Marrying Carnal got the obsessed Cash off her back without upsetting the Collins Family income. 16 year old Lorrie could not realize the terrible effect the marriage would have on "The Collins Kids", and her family relationships. When a 16 year old girl elopes it is usually because she is crazy about the guy, or her home life is bad and marriage is an escape route. None if this is true in Lorrie's case, which is why her marriage to a guy 20 years older that she does not love makes no sense on the surface. This is only my opinion and based on my reading of Hilburn's book on Cash.

[@lebe220]

@@63DW89A Ricky Nelson wanted her badly

[@63DW89A]

@@lebe220 That is true. I think that Lorrie saw that Ricky was immature and under the control of his family, and that was not what she was looking for. Stu Carnal was an independent mature man, and his offer of marriage to Lorrie gave her an escape from the pressure cooker she was in. A pressure cooker that a 16 year old girl should NOT be in, by the way. Lorrie and Larry were the breadwinners for their family, so Lorrie had to resist the constant advances of Johnny Cash without upsetting him, so that she and Larry could continue on the financially lucrative concert trail with Cash in order to provide for their family. Lorrie married Stu, yet remained living with her family for the next 3 months, until a frustrated Stu broke the news of the marriage to a Los Angeles paper, which instantly killed the amazing success trajectory that the Collins Kids were on. I feel that had Lorrie not married, that there would have been a "Lorrie and Larry" TV show, 15 years ahead of the very successful "Donny and Marie" TV show! That magic 'brother-sister" chemistry Lorrie and Larry had on stage at Town Hall Party, would have been perfect for a TV show!

[@lebe220]

@@63DW89A Thank you for your insights. Greetings from Germany

[@perverseosmosis9799]

​@@63DW89A This was great information. Thank you for being thorough.

[@petermartinijr.1012]

I’m impressed you know the Collins Kids. I like your channel a lot. I watch it everyday chance I get. Keep it up.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Peter!

[@bob_._.]

Ozzie and Harriet was indeed a very popular program from 1952 - 1966. It is still the longest-running (live action) sit-com in American history, and second only to the Simpsons in number of episodes. It was one of several family sit-coms back then, but the unique thing about it was that the Nelsons were an actual family. Ozzie was a band leader beginning in the 20s and Harriet was his vocalist. Sons David and Ricky basically grew up on the show and when they got married, their wives joined the cast. Obviously, Ricky's musical career got a big boost from his doing a couple songs on the show, two or three times a year.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@isorokudono]

Funny since Lorrie was in love with Ricky.....and him her...

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

Ozzie and Harriet started as a long running radio program, as I understand it, before moving to TV in the 50s.

[@bob_._.]

@@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER Yes, but David and Ricky weren't on it - they had actors playing the boys.

[@caraqueno]

@@bob_._. David and Ricky Nelson did play themselves, from 1949 onward, in the radio version of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet".

[@wvdave771]

Thanks for doing these two ,, always fascinated by them

[@vmat1000]

Great breakdown!! I didn't hear them back when i was a child but read about The Collins Kids the early '80s.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@leandabee]

That boys foot work, omg! 🙀😍😍😍😍

[@jamesmoore3694]

life befor the 60s guitar heroes

[@briannewell6064]

Hot stuff. Thank you for spotlighting The Collins Kids. So many have forgotten about them.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@fishysteg3308]

He does come close to stepping on his lead a couple times. Notice that the lead is laid out in front of him to help avoid that issue. I suspect someone is off screen to the left helping to keep it out front and to his right (our left). When he comes forward you can see that the cord is in a big loop off the back of his guitar so that even if it does get jerked it would just pull slack out of the loop rather than pulling the plug. Very good work on his part.

[@charlielaudico3523]

Remember I grew up in the 1960s. we played all of our own instruments ,we never had alot of money to purchase high-quality end equipment ! We made it work

[@jamesshelton4530]

Looks like a young Angus Young and his big sister. Ahoohoohoohoo!!!!😀. Fil keep that British accent don't ever lose it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@Rowlandph]

I used to watch reruns of that show...early in the mornings, weekdays...before the school bus picked me up early in the mornings... We lived out in the country at that time...This show...as well as Jimmy Dean's similar show were alternating at the time...

[@localboychopswoodlocalboym6028]

Your smiling mug makes your videos all that much better.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks!

[@sandrabbitlane]

I never saw these programs featuring real rock & roll like this. I was 10 in '57, and all I knew about was Am. Bandstand. I must have missed the appearance with Rick Nelson. Still learning from "Wings...." Thanks!

[@phildirt3]

Great find fil!

[@brianfurchner]

In perplexed. Never heard of them. The little bugger is pretty good. Interesting history on the two. Going to have to check out more of their tunage. Thx m8

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@blitztim6416]

What a great voice Lorrie had. Of course Larry is amazing too.

[@donelmore2540]

I remember watching them on the Town Hall Party when I was young. An older cousin of mine gave me a guitar. There was a music teacher on my way to elementary school, so my mother and I went there to get me guitar lessons. She said that everyone had to start on the accordion. So I started on the accordion. Eventually I learned the accordion, drums, piano, vibraharp and xylophone, but never touched a guitar. I was an aspiring Collins Kids musician, but never got there.

[@sunbellsmith9671]

Fascinating historical review

[@roberthill6150]

My family sat around the TV and watched Ranch Party when I was a little child, just as Fil says. "Western" stuff was real big back then, from TV dramas to music like this, with the fringed costumes and the works. I always wondered what happened to the Collins Kids later on in life. They were stars on that show. Guess I could have looked that up in Wikipedia, lol, but it's interesting to see them again and be reminded how slick and professional they were.

[@barbaradownie3265]

AMAZING TALENT!!! AWESOME RHYTHM TOO

[@mikegeorge7824]

Larry Collins is still alive and playing! Fantastic as The Collins kids.

[@NightMoves1969]

Yes, Ozzie and Harriet was right up there with Leave it to Beaver. It was a populer show

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@atombomb31458]

they didnt get leave it to beaver in the uk either

[@THE-HammerMan]

Fil, I don't know if you saw my mssg to you about THE BEAT FARMERS. Sent it around 3 or 4am your time. I think you'd like my friends back then. Two are gone. They were great fun and good hearted guys. Them, and LOS LOBOS. Real fine bands. I miss them.

[@74dartman13]

I was waiting for him to rip that cable out the guitar at any moment! Great video. Thanks!👍😎🎸🎶

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@74dartman13]

@@wingsofpegasus yep!☺

[@viaverde3153]

Thanks for searching for such old gems. Few who want to explore now and listen to music from more than 10-20 years ago. And now, from my mini-series "unknown or little known guitar virtuosos from Japan" with whom you need to read - MIYAVI :)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Now this song is stuck in my head. I think he knows exactly where his cord is at.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@ethanbridges9211]

Love your videos man! The 50s is my favourite musical, fashion and cars decade! Can the rockabilly 50s sound be achieved with modern electrics?