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"Never gonna give you up"
"Think (ABOUT IT)"
Born in Lexington, Lyn Collins was discovered by James Brown and later moved, and grew up in Abilene, Texas. She, actually, began recording at the age of 14, recording a song called 'Unlucky In Love'. She was given the nickname 'The Female Preacher' by the 'Godfather Of Soul', whilst he toured with her at his Revue's. In 1971, she recorded the song 'Wheel Of Life' and officially joined James's Revue in 1972 after Vicki Anderson departed again. Lyn was one of several James Brown discoveries, including Bootsy Collins and Catfish Collins, who were, actually, not Lyn's relatives. She sang background vocals on many of James Brown's releases, however she released her own material via the People label (a Polydor offshoot), including 'Think (About It)' in 1972. Other James Brown produced albums on Polydor include 'Check Me Out If You Don't Know Me By Now' in 1975, including 'Rock Me Again & Again & Again'. Lyn eventually became backup session vocalist, and appreared on the soundtracks of the film 'Dr. Detroit' and the TV series 'Fame'. She recorded on Belgium's ARS imprint during the late Eighties and early Nineties, releasing the songs 'Shout' and 'Break Your Heart' (for an Italian label). Lyn then remade 'Think (About It)' with the singer Patra in 1993. In 2005, Lyn teamed up with the singer Martha High for several European shows, including London's Jazz Café in February of that year.
Lyn Collins passed away on the 13th of March 2005 as a result of complications from a seizure she had suffered the previous Thursday 10th of March. She was only 56. RESPECT.
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock are best known for their hit "It Takes Two," a 1988 platinum-selling release that has since become one of the classic hits of the genre, based upon a vocal sample from Lyn Collins' 1972 song "Think (About It)."
