Peter Godwin (singer)

For the writer, see Peter Godwin (writer).

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

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",[1][2] while in a 2011 review, BBC writer David Quantick called the song one of the best on the album.[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]

  1. ^ a b c Pegg, Nicholas (2016). The Complete David Bowie. Reynolds & Hearn. ISBN 9781785655333. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. ^ Sweeting, Adam (16 April 1983). David Bowie Let's Dance (PDF). History of Rock 1983. p. 63. Retrieved 28 October 2020. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  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. ^ a b c "Biography by Michael Sutton". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
  6. ^ "Dream Lovers up up and away. Mike Freedberg. The Boston Phoenix – 24 Jan 1984 [1]
  7. ^ Rocker won't let nostalgia define career Tuesday, 29 April 2008 By Gary Graff. Columbus Dispatch [2]