Peter Godwin (singer)

For the writer, see Peter Godwin (writer).

Peter Godwin is a new wave musician who was part 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
Solo singles
Albums with Metro

Current project

Nuevo

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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