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.

The Metro song "Criminal World", co-written by Godwin, 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]

Discography

Solo albums

• Correspondence (1983)

Compilation albums

• Images of Heaven: The Best of Peter Godwin (1998)

Extended plays

• Dance Emotions (1982)
• Images of Heaven (1982)

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

• Steve Winwood – Nine Lives (2008)

See also

• List of new wave artists