Peter Godwin (singer)

Peter Godwin is an English new wave musician. He was a member of the band Metro, as well as a solo artist and songwriter.

For the writer, see Peter Godwin (writer).

Godwin's song "Criminal World" was banned by the BBC on its initial release in 1977 due to bisexual overtones.[1] Six years later, David Bowie covered "Criminal World" on his best-selling album, Let's Dance.[1] Adam Sweeting of Melody Maker disliked the song, saying it made "a strong plea for bulk erasure", while in a 2011 review, BBC writer David Quantick called the song one of the best on the album.[1][2][3] In 1982, Godwin's "Images of Heaven"[4] became a "cult favorite on New Wave radio stations".[5] The dance remix of his song "Baby's in the Mountains" was a big dance hit and described as "intricate but direct".[6] Godwin's 1983 solo studio album, Correspondence[5] was issued by Polydor Records.

In 1998, a number of his songs from his time with the band Metro, his early 1980s solo work, and a couple of new songs were released on CD titled Images of Heaven: The Best of Peter Godwin, released on Oglio Records.[5] He wrote lyrics with a "spiritual bent" for Steve Winwood's 2008 album Nine Lives.[7]

Discography

Solo albums

Compilation albums

Extended plays

with Metro
  • Metro (1977)
  • New Love (1979)
  • Future Imperfect (1980)

with Nuevo
  • Sunset Rise (2010)

Singles
  • "Torch Songs for the Heroine" (1981)
  • "Images of Heaven" (1982)
  • "Luxury" (1982)
  • "Cruel Heart" (1982)
  • "Emotional Disguise" (1982)
  • "Baby's in the Mountains" / "Soul of Love" (1983)
  • "The Art of Love" (1983)
  • "Rendezvous" (with Sasha) (1998)
  • "The Big Fight" (written for Flavia Brilli's debut at The Hippodrome, London) (1986)
  • "You!" (2020)

Writing credits

See also
  • List of new wave artists and bands

References
  1. Pegg, Nicholas (2016). The Complete David Bowie. Reynolds & Hearn. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. Sweeting, Adam (16 April 1983). David Bowie Let's Dance (PDF). Melody Maker. History of Rock 1983. p. 63. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. Quantick, David (2011). "David Bowie Let's Dance Review". BBC. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. The New music record guide By Ira A. Robbins p 65 Omnibus, 1987
  5. "Biography by Michael Sutton". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
  6. "Dream Lovers up up and away. Mike Freedberg. The Boston Phoenix - Jan 24, 1984
  7. Rocker won't let nostalgia define career Tuesday, April 29, 2008 By Gary Graff. Columbus Dispatch
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