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Lyn Collins

Put It on the Line

1975 · via LL Cool J

Lyn Collins’ 1975 recording of “Put It on the Line” is the earliest release on file. Lyn Collins shares the writing credit with James Brown. LL Cool J’s “I Shot Ya” (1995) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Lyn Collins – Put It on the Line
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Before LL Cool J built "I Shot Ya" on it, Lyn Collins sang "Put It on the Line," a song she wrote with James Brown. Play hers first, then follow the credit straight to his door.

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Liner notes

Credited writers: James Brown and Lyn Collins.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1975.

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LL Cool J’s “I Shot Ya” (1995) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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LL Cool J's "I Shot Ya" samples "Put It on the Line," a song James Brown co-wrote. Who first recorded it?Lyn Collins
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