Edwyn Collins returns: The Scottish singer on his first track since suffering a stroke

Edwyn Collins has told us the last five years have been very hard work but he's very happy to be back doing what he loves best. In 2005 a stroke left the singer barely able to talk, walk, read or write. Now he is back with his first track since becoming ill. It's called 'I'm Feeling Lucky' and features on the new Mavis collaboration album.

"It's the first song after my stroke, it was difficult in a way but the lyrics are simple and direct. "I like them simple and direct. 'I'm Feeling Lucky' is about positive music, it's inspirational in a way. "It's a good song. My son did the lead guitar solo, He's called William and is 19, it's a great solo, an exciting solo and I like it."

The Mavis album, which is a collaboration inspired by Mavis Staples and the brainchild of producers Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris, is out on 15 February. Cerys Matthews, Candi Staton, Ed Harcourt and Sarah Cracknell are amongst those who feature on the record.

"I'm still learning five years down the line, I've got a long way to go, I'm getting there slowly."

Edwyn Collins also said he's been working on a new solo record: "It's coming slowly, my lyrics, 11 new songs, simple new songs, I'm getting there," he explained. "One of the songs, drummer Paul Cook ( from the Sex Pistols) has done it. "It's called 'I'm Losing Sleep' it's kind of like Northern Soul crossed with punk I suppose. "I'm really happy with the results. It's great, it's exciting, it's positive it's happening again once more."

It's taken a lot of hard work to get to this point where he can put together a record and promote it: "It's difficult at first and I'm learning to find my way. "I'm still learning five years down the line, I've got a long way to go, I'm getting there slowly, it's taking a long time and I'm finally raring to go," he continued.

"I'm finally getting my lyrics done but i'm pleased with the results."