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My Take
Edwyn Collins is one of my quiet heroes from British music. As the voice of Orange Juice he helped shape the jangly, literate edge of post-punk, and his 1994 solo single A Girl Like You remains an impossibly cool, instantly recognizable global hit. What I respect most is his range, singer, producer and label owner, a true craftsman who never chased the mainstream yet earned an honorary doctorate. His recovery from a serious brain hemorrhage and return to recording only deepens my admiration. He's the kind of stubborn, principled artist whose dedication to his own aesthetic I find genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Edwyn Collins
- Name (Japanese)
- エドウィン・コリンズ
- Reading
- えどうぃん・こりんず
- Born
- August 23, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / songwriter / singer-songwriter / singer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 honorary doctorate
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | A Girl Like You | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Edwyn Collins born?
Born August 23, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Edwyn Collins from?
Edwyn Collins is from Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
What does Edwyn Collins do?
Edwyn Collins works as guitarist, songwriter, singer-songwriter, singer, composer.
What is Edwyn Collins known for?
Notable works include A Girl Like You.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.