Tommy Collins with Country Life - New Patches video free download
In the summer of 1989, the finnish band Country Life were honoured to back up well-known country songwriter, singer and entertainer Tommy Collins on a tour of Sweden & Finland. Tommy Collins has written many hits songs for artists such as Merle Haggard, Faron Young, George Strait and many others. http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/collins_tommy/bio.jhtml In 1999, Tommy was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters´ Hall of Fame, something that he was very proud of. Tommy Collins died at his home in Ashland City, TN on March 14, 2000.
Just by coincidence, well-known musician, James Pennebaker happened to be in Finland on business during this period and he agreed to play fiddle at this concert. James has played with Lee Roy Parnell, Big & Rich, Pam Tillis, etc.etc...He recently toured with John Fogerty, playing steelguitar.
Henry R., Country Life
Comments
10 years ago
Irish Jack Puskar
Gotta love Tommy and the Bakersville sound!10 years ago
J Puskar
Great job by Leonard!11 years ago
RonjaZaZa
Wow its wonderful....love love it <311 years ago
jo luttringer
Hello Peter ! Many Many and big thank's for upload this video. I'm 70 Years old, work as professional musician since 1960 (lead guitars, fretted dobro) and still, like Tommy Collins songs (for Merle Haggard) but it's the first time I see Tommy "live". Best wishes from France. Jo Luttringer12 years ago
Starlitenv
Does it get any better than this?13 years ago
Ebenezar
yes! one of the greatest songwriters of all time. thanks for posting.14 years ago
magprob
My parents owned a night club in California back in the early 70's. They hired a lot of Bakersfield muscians to play there. Tommy came in a few times. He was a very nice guy. He would just sit at the bar and listen. Very few people knew who he was, and he didn't flaunt it. I'm glad I got to meet him. I was just 17 and into Alice Cooper and the Stones!14 years ago
marco scottcity
probably one of the best country men.in italy we love he. great songs,grea attitude. it's shame that american people have this kind country heritage but someone prefer to listen new country boy and pop country singer,but is thanks to people like you that can be revive this great artist.14 years ago
countrynuno
great stuff15 years ago
Brandon Sinks
Tommy was like a father to me and taught me a few things about writing a country song I miss him very much . thanks for posting this15 years ago
Laura Cobb
OMG never thought I would get to hear this song by Tommy Collins Thanks for posting this15 years ago
RockyMountainRose
Tommy Collins was a hall of fame songwriter. I am sure most country music fans have heard the Merle Haggard song "Leonard" which Merle wrote as a tribute to Tommy Collins.15 years ago
Jethro Jackson
Thanks for posting... Tommy was great!Related Videos
