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

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)

Writing credits

See also

References

  1. ↑ The Complete David Bowie By Nicholas Pegg published by Reynolds & Hearn, 2000
  2. ↑ The New music record guide By Ira A. Robbins p 65 Omnibus, 1987
  3. 1 2 3 "Biography by Michael Sutton". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
  4. ↑ "Dream Lovers up up and away. Mike Freedberg. The Boston Phoenix - Jan 24, 1984
  5. ↑ Rocker won't let nostalgia define career Tuesday, April 29, 2008 By Gary Graff. Columbus Dispatch
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