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.
His work includes "Criminal World" which was covered by David Bowie[1] and 1982's "Images of Heaven"[2] which was a "cult favorite on new wave radio stations".[3] The dance remix of his song "Baby's in the Mountains" was a big dance hit and described as "intricate but direct".[4] Godwin's 1983 solo studio album, Correspondence[3] 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.[3] He wrote lyrics with a "spiritual bent" for Steve Winwood's 2008 album Nine Lives.[5]
Discography
- Solo albums
- Dance Emotions EP (1982)
- Images of Heaven EP (1982)
- Correspondence (1983)
- Images of Heaven: The Best of Peter Godwin (1998)
- Solo singles
- "Torch Songs for the Heroine" (1981)
- "Images of Heaven" (1981)
- "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)
- Albums with Metro
- Metro (1977)
- New Love (1979)
- Future Imperfect (1980)
Current project
- Nuevo
- Sunset Rise (2010)
Writing credits
- Steve Winwood - Nine Lives (2008)
See also
References
- ↑ The Complete David Bowie By Nicholas Pegg published by Reynolds & Hearn, 2000
- ↑ The New music record guide By Ira A. Robbins p 65 Omnibus, 1987
- 1 2 3 "Biography by Michael Sutton". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
- ↑ "Dream Lovers up up and away. Mike Freedberg. The Boston Phoenix - Jan 24, 1984
- ↑ Rocker won't let nostalgia define career Tuesday, April 29, 2008 By Gary Graff. Columbus Dispatch
External links
- Nuevo Official Site
- Peter Godwin overview and discography
- Biography at Allmusic.com
- Peter Godwin's channel on YouTube
- Peter Godwin on Facebook