Lyn Collins facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lyn Collins
Background information
Birth name	Gloria Lavern Collins
Also known as	Female Preacher
Born	(1948-06-12)June 12, 1948 Dime Box, Texas, U.S.
Died	March 13, 2005(2005-03-13) (aged 56) Pasadena, California, U.S.
Genres	Funk soul R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1962–2005
Labels	Polydor People
Associated acts	James Brown The J.B.'s

Gloria Lavern Collins (born June 12, 1948 – died March 13, 2005), known as Lyn Collins, was an American soul singer. She was famous for working with the legendary musician James Brown in the 1970s. She is also well-known for her important 1972 funk song, "Think (About It)".

Lyn Collins is one of the most sampled female artists ever. This means parts of her songs, like short musical phrases or vocal sounds, have been used in over 3,500 other songs. Her music has been a big hit with hip-hop, R&B, and dance music producers for many years.

Early Life and Music Career

Lyn Collins started her music journey at a young age. She began recording songs when she was just 14 years old. She also performed with a group called Charles Pike & The Scholars.

In 1972, she recorded a song called "What My Baby Needs Now Is a Little More Lovin'" with James Brown. Her biggest solo song was "Think (About It)". James Brown produced this song, which had a gospel-like style. It was released in 1972 on her album with the same name, on People Records.

The Impact of "Think (About It)"

The song "Think (About It)" is very famous for its "breaks." These are short parts of the music where the main singing stops, and the instruments play a cool rhythm. These breaks have been used a lot in hip-hop and drum and bass music.

One of the most famous uses of her song is in "It Takes Two" by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. This song uses many parts from "Think (About It)," including the "Yeah! Woo!" sound and the line "It takes two to make a thing go right."

Lyn Collins also recorded another popular funk song in 1974, called "Rock Me Again and Again and Again and Again and Again and Again." In 1975, she released another album titled Check Me Out If You Don't Know Me by Now.

Later Career and Comeback

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Lyn Collins tried to make a comeback in dance music. She recorded a house song called "Shout."

In 1993, her music became popular again when the singer Patra used parts of "Think (About It)" in her own hit song. This helped Lyn Collins's two main albums get re-released in England and the Netherlands.

In February 2005, Lyn Collins went on her first solo tour. She performed for three weeks in several European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Death

Sadly, shortly after her European tour in 2005, Lyn Collins passed away. She died from a heart problem called cardiac arrhythmia in Pasadena, California. She was 56 years old.

Legacy

In 2006, a live album called Mama Feelgood was released. It included recordings from her European tour and some interviews. This album was produced by DJ Pari, who also managed her last tour.

Lyn Collins once shared her thoughts about working with James Brown. She said, "I would have preferred to sing more and scream less." This shows her passion for singing.

Discography

Here are some of Lyn Collins's albums and singles.

Albums

Singles