Tommy Collins (Leonard Raymond Sipes) was born on a farm just outside OKC in 1930. After high school and attending college, he joined his friend Wanda Jackson and her parents on a trip to Bakersfield, Ca. The Jacksons returned to Ok. but Collins stayed, having made friends with local DJ Terry Preston (Ferlin Husky). Collins wrote songs for Cliffie Stone and then signed a recording contract with Capitol in 1953. He had many hits for Capitol, such as today's selection, but he was also a very successful songwriter. His songs were recorded by such artists as Faron Young, George Jones, Merle Haggard (20 songs) and George Strait. Haggard's hit single Leonard was his tribute to Collins. Collins passed away in 2000.His music is still available, including the 5 CD box set Leonard, or you might try his The Capitol Collection.
Collins wrote and sang our selection today You Better Not Do That. It was recorded in 1953 and that's the then little known Buck Owens playing lead guitar.
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