Rockin'Est

Collins Kids | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 11, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bear Family
• ASIN: B000001B5R
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #303,611 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hop, Skip and Jump

2. Hoy Hoy

3. Beetle-Bug-Bop

4. Just Because

5. Whistle Bait

6. I'm in My Teens

7. Move a Little Closer

8. Hot Rod

9. Rock Boppin' Baby

10. Go Away Don't Bother Me

11. The Rockaway Rock

12. Rock & Roll Polka

13. The Cuckoo Rock

14. Sweet Talk

15. Hush Money

16. They're Still in Love

17. Make Him Behave

18. Shortnin' Bread Rock

19. Heartbeat

20. The Lonesome Road

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

If Larry and Lorrie, the Collins Kids, were denied their rightful place at the hitmaking table during the 1950s, then the music some 40 years later poises them as the very energetic embodiment of ground-floor rockabilly music. Lorrie's sexy vocals and Larry's twangy guitar breaks fused to his hyperkinetic little-brother stance make for some pretty exciting music on this collection; performances like "Hoy Hoy," "I'm in My Teens," "Whistle Bait," "Party," "Hot Rod," and the flame-throwing "Mercy" show the kids at their rocking best. The collection is also sprinkled with their country big-sister/cute-but-pesky-little-brother novelties ("Make Him Behave," "Hush Money") and early country-approved rockers ("Shortnin' Bread Rock," "Beetle Bug Bop") to give a more complete picture of the duo's recorded oeuvre. If springing for their deluxe box set is too much for your wallet to handle, then this 22-track single-disc collection is absolutely the way to go. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love those Collins kids!, May 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Rockin'Est (Audio CD)

Hard to belive it,the Collins kids are probably grandparents today!Yet thier music still sounds young and fresh as it did back in the 50's.This is a great collection of thier tunes.Hard to believe Larry was only 13 when he recorded "Whistlebait"!Dang if he don't shut down a lotta today's "Rock" posers!You must get this record if you have any love of real rock'n roll!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Return to the Roots of Rock, March 19, 2000

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Michael E. Taylor (St Louis, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rockin'Est (Audio CD)

Tired of dreary rock lyrics and synthesized music that assaults your ears? This CD will take you back to when rock was young and fun. Every one of the 22 songs is upbeat and full of excitment and discovery. The sound qaulity is exceptional and the performers are amazing (Lorrie and Larry Collins were 13 and 11 respectively when they started recording. This is a feel-good collection you'll want to play over and over.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rockin' Collins Kids, February 6, 2007

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The Mean Eyed Cat "Rock-A-Billy Review" (KNON Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rockin'Est (Audio CD)

A good CD, that really showcases those rockin' rollin' rock-a-billy Collin's Kids. Some great songs with lots of energy.

The Mean Eyed Cat
KNON 89.3
Dallas Texas