Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins

Genres: rock, Scottish, indie, pop, alternative

About Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins (born 23 August 1959) is a Scottish musician from Edinburgh, Scotland. He formed the Nu-Sonics in 1976, which became Orange Juice in 1979. The group is perhaps best known for the No. 8 hit "Rip it Up", its only UK top 40 single. In 1985, Orange Juice broke up, and he has since then pursued a solo career. Edwyn Collins is best known for his 1994 hit, "A Girl Like You", which was featured in the films Empire Records and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, and "Magic Piper of Love", a 1997 single which featured on the soundtrack of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Collins' music is mostly electric guitar-driven pop, and his songwriting and vocal delivery range from the acerbicly satirical to the soulfully tender, although he is better known for the former. He built his own studio in 1994 and produced his own third solo album, Gorgeous George. He has also worked as producer with other artists, including The Proclaimers, The Cribs, and Little Barrie. Collins also produced and starred in the Channel 4 sitcom West Heath Yard. Collins lives with his long term partner, Grace Maxwell, who also manages his career. The couple, who live in London, have one son. In a BBC 6 Music radio interview on 18 February 2005 Collins had said he felt unwell, but ascribed the nausea and vertigo to food poisoning. Two days later he was admitted to intensive care in London's Royal Free Hospital after apparently suffering a major cerebral haemorrhage. On 25 February he underwent an operation, reportedly after suffering a second haemorrhage. The procedure was successful, and Collins began a lengthy programme of neurological rehabilitation. Sept 2007 saw the release of Home Again, the first album since his illness. Recorded before Collins’ hospitalisation but only mixed and produced after his recovery, Edwyn worked on the album during his recovery. He was heard to sing a few bars on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, sharing strumming and chord duties with Grace. 'Crap' he said afterwards; some listeners begged to differ.

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MP3 : 128
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Radio Paradise
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RMA Lab
1 track on rotation
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Edwyn Collins — Top 30 songs of 57

Artist Song title Like / Dislike
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You (Dmc Edit Remix)
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You
Edwyn Collins Girl Like You
Edwyn Collins A girl like you
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You [1994]
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You w Praca
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You w Najwi?ksze Przeboje XX w.
Edwyn Collins The Magic Piper (Of Love)
Edwyn Collins Edwyn Collins-A Girl Like You 1996
Edwyn Collins I've Got It Bad
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You w Radio Rak'n'Roll
Edwyn Collins The Magic Piper (Of Love) (I'm Not Following You)
Edwyn Collins Down The Line
Edwyn Collins 50 Shades Of Blue {1989}
Edwyn Collins In Your Eyes
Edwyn Collins Seventies Night
Edwyn Collins The Magic Piper
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You (1994)
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You
Edwyn Collins Losing Sleep
Edwyn Collins A GIRL LIKE YOU
Edwyn Collins Home Again
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You [fao]
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You | R.SH 90er
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You [1995]
Edwyn Collins You'll Never Know (My Love) (Ashley Beedle's We Love You Edwyn edit)
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You (Hugo Villanova Remix)
Edwyn Collins A Girl Like You w Praca Rock
A Girl Like You (Dmc Edit Remix)
A Girl Like You
Girl Like You
A girl like you
A Girl Like You [1994]
A Girl Like You w Praca
A Girl Like You w Najwi?ksze Przeboje XX w.
The Magic Piper (Of Love)
Edwyn Collins-A Girl Like You 1996
I've Got It Bad
A Girl Like You
A Girl Like You
A Girl Like You w Radio Rak'n'Roll
The Magic Piper (Of Love) (I'm Not Following You)
Down The Line
50 Shades Of Blue {1989}
In Your Eyes
Seventies Night
The Magic Piper
A Girl Like You (1994)
A Girl Like You
Losing Sleep
A GIRL LIKE YOU
Home Again
A Girl Like You [fao]
A Girl Like You | R.SH 90er
A Girl Like You [1995]
You'll Never Know (My Love) (Ashley Beedle's We Love You Edwyn edit)
A Girl Like You (Hugo Villanova Remix)
A Girl Like You w Praca Rock