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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.

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zasrana wrote:
last month

sounds like the sisters of mercy.

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na_kira wrote:
last month

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/06/edwyn-collins-sharing-music

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Lord_Krichian wrote:
last month

gorgeous george ;p

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timahall wrote:
September 2009

A living legend.

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FutureGods wrote:
September 2009

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dlievre wrote:
September 2009

You can watch the documentary about Edwyn's recovery (after his cerebral haemorrhage) on iPlayer at the moment.

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YesMother wrote:
August 2009

Cool guy.

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BigIssueScots wrote:
July 2009

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:
July 2009

ahaha nekotorie dumaut 4to eto pesnya iggi popa, girl like you ;)

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notginger wrote:
June 2009

he really is the man.

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valerietoxi wrote:
April 2009

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:
April 2009

'A Girl Like You' is AMAZING! :)

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Sphenjamin wrote:
April 2009

He should do more Iggy Pop tributes.

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rythmking wrote:
March 2009

Great song.Great guitar.

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viragooldie wrote:
March 2009

gut!!!!

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Naathiw wrote:
February 2009

I Love The Bass In The Song 'A Girl Like You' *.*

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rlhcopper wrote:
January 2009

Very sexy retro but unique sound.

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georgethe23rd wrote:
January 2009

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:
January 2009

1 hit wonder!

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edwyncollins wrote:
January 2009

i have all of edwyns albums so if anyone needs anything, gimme a shout

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