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Edwyn Collins (born August 23, 1959) is a Scottish musician from Edinburgh. 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.
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.
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zasrana wrote:
sounds like the sisters of mercy.
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na_kira wrote:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/06/edwyn-collins-sharing-music
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
gorgeous george ;p
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timahall wrote:
A living legend.
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FutureGods wrote:
COLIN MACINTYRE (AKA MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY) - NEW ALBUM 'ISLAND' OUT NOW IN EUROPE & USA & CANADA!! US/ UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2009 http://www.itunes.com/colinmacintyre **** Clash **** Daily Mirror **** Mojo **** The Times Album of the Week: Daily Mirror/Sunday Mail/Daily Record USA Tues 6th Oct : NEW YORK The Living Room (8pm) Thur 8th Oct: BROOKLYN Union Hall UK 15th Oct EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms 16th Oct GLASGOW Stereo 18th Oct INVERNESS Hootenanny 19th Oct SHEFFIELD Leadmill 20th Oct BRISTOL The Thekla 21st Oct LONDON The Lexington (Fleur-de-Lys Club) 22nd Oct MANCHESTER Night & Day 23rd Oct NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 27th Oct BRIGHTON Latest Music Bar 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM Glee Club 29th Oct MINEHEAD (Somerset) The Hobbyhorse 6th Nov LIVERPOOL Zanzibar (Liverpool Music Week) Ticket & info details: http://www.colinmacintyre.com
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dlievre wrote:
You can watch the documentary about Edwyn's recovery (after his cerebral haemorrhage) on iPlayer at the moment.
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YesMother wrote:
Cool guy.
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BigIssueScots wrote:
Catch up with Edywin Collins at the Big Issue Scotland, online! Edywin Collins and Grace Maxwell talk about Laughing and Falling, and what comes next. Visit Big Issue Scotland online at http://www.bigissuescotland.com/features/view/100
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vera-ra wrote:
ahaha nekotorie dumaut 4to eto pesnya iggi popa, girl like you ;)
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notginger wrote:
he really is the man.
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valerietoxi wrote:
I fell in love with him in high school. He is amazing and not just 'a girl like you.'
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LivingDeadly wrote:
'A Girl Like You' is AMAZING! :)
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Sphenjamin wrote:
He should do more Iggy Pop tributes.
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rythmking wrote:
Great song.Great guitar.
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viragooldie wrote:
gut!!!!
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Naathiw wrote:
I Love The Bass In The Song 'A Girl Like You' *.*
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rlhcopper wrote:
Very sexy retro but unique sound.
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georgethe23rd wrote:
Anyone know who painted me? (my avatar is the sleeve art for Edwyn Collins's Dr Syntax album). I'd love to know.
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Lion_Ditchie wrote:
1 hit wonder!
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edwyncollins wrote:
i have all of edwyns albums so if anyone needs anything, gimme a shout
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