Peter Godwin and the story of why some artists never seem to break into the mainstream.

The Twelve Inch 118 : "Images Of Heaven" (Peter Godwin)

Have you ever wondered why some artists, despite having all the talent and creating memorable hits, never seem to break into the mainstream? One such intriguing case is Peter Godwin, whose song "Images of Heaven" remains a quintessential piece of the early 80s synth-pop era. This week, we dive into the enigmatic career of Peter Godwin and his role in the emerging synth-pop genre. Why did Peter Godwin’s career not take off after a promising start? Trying to answer that question is situating a roadmap for many an artist that never quite made it after a promising first glimpse.

Buckle up as this story is going to involve the who’s who of early (synth)pop in England and beyond. Let’s start with…

The Beginnings

Peter Godwin emerged in the early 1980s, a period ripe with the burgeoning sounds of post-punk. However, Godwin's early music career began much earli…