Song:Mama Feelgood
Album:James Brown's Funky People
Lyn Collins was an underrated singer best known for her association with James Brown in the 70s. She was known as the Female Preacher and though many music fans aren't aware of her, hip hop guys know all about her and constantly sample her music. She was born June 12, 1948 in Abilene, TX. She married a man who was the local promoter for the James Brown Revue. Lyn sent Brown a demo and he hired her to replace Marva Whitney in 1970. But Vicki Anderson rejoined the group so Brown kept Lyn on standby until Vicki left again in 1971. Brown started People Records in 1972 to showcase his crew and Lyn recorded Think (About It) in 1972. It turned out to be her biggest chart hit but is probably best recognized as the song sampled on the rap classic It Takes Two by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock. Mama Feelgood is a great song and was originally on Brown's soundtrack for the 1973 film Black Caesar. The CD James Brown's Funky People is a must for funk fans featuring Lyn Collins, Fred Wesley & Maceo Parker. The album was so successful that Brown produced two more volumes. Lyn Collins became a studio singer in the late 70s and then a disco diva in the 80s. She was very popular in Europe. Lyn got a big boost in 1993 when Jamaican singer Patra asked her to appear on her remake of Think (About It). Lyn Collins continued to tour until her death from a heart attack Feb. 13, 2005 at age 56. She is a fabulous and very underappreciated singer. Here's Lyn Collins performing Never Gonna Give You Up on Soul Train in 1975.
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