Edwyn Collins 'A Girl Like You'

Welcome to the podcast where we uncover the story behind the hit song 'A Girl Like You' by Edwyn Collins. This song is intimately linked to the romantic biography of its author, composer, and performer Edwyn Collins, who was born in 1959 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Collins was a talented musician who, at not even 20 years old, created the group Orange Juice with which he experienced his first success. However, after five years, the band disbanded, and Collins found himself unemployed.

Despite the setback, Collins continued to work on his music and eventually went solo, releasing his third album 'Gorgeous George' in 1994. It was this album that included the hit song 'A Girl Like You', which catapulted Collins into the mainstream.

The song features a distinctive riff and seductive lyrics that resonated with audiences around the world. But what is the story behind this iconic track?

Interestingly, the Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook performed on the recording. The song had started out as "a more thrashy kind of guitar thing," and there had been a suggestion that Iggy Pop might record a version for the US market, but before that could happen, Collins' version was gaining airplay.

'A Girl Like You' remains a beloved hit song that has stood the test of time. Join us as we delve deeper into the fascinating story behind this classic track by Edwyn Collins.

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