Godstar is the name of a song and several releases by Psychic TV in 1985. The releases feature the band The Angels of Light. Two compilations, Godstar: Thee Director's Cut and Godstar: The Singles - Pt. 2, were later released. The song was about the life of Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones. The song was covered by Television Personalities on their album Don't Cry Baby, It's Only A Movie.
"Godstar" | |
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Single by Psychic TV | |
Released | 1985 |
Genre | |
Length | 3:42 |
Label | Temple Records |
Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) |
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Music video | |
"Godstar" (Official Video + Interview) on YouTube |
Catalogue numbers edit
- 12" vinyl: TOPYH 009
- 12" vinyl picture disc: TOPIC 009
- 7" vinyl: TOPY 009
- 2x7" vinyl: TOPYS 009
Album notes edit
"Godstar" was advertised as the theme song for the forthcoming feature film of the same name about the Life of Brian Jones. The mentioned film has not been released since, and is unlikely to exist.
Track listing edit
12" vinyl and 12" vinyl picture disc edit
Side A
- "Godstar (Hyperdelic Mix)"
Side B
- "Godstar (California Mix)"
7" vinyl edit
Side A
- "Godstar"
Side B
- "Godstar (B.J. Mix)"
2x7" vinyl edit
Side A
- "Godstar"
Side B
- "Godstar (BJ Mix)"
Side C
- "Discopravity (Fish Mix)"
Side D
- "Yes It's The B Side"
Charts edit
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 67 |
References edit
- ^ Stewart Mason. "Godstar - Psychic TV". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Whittaker, Simon (1999). "Psychic TV". In Buckley, Jonathan; Duane, Orla; Ellingham, Mark; Spicer, Al (eds.). Rock: The Rough Guide (2nd ed.). London, New York: The Rough Guides. pp. 782–783. ISBN 1-85828-457-0 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Psychic TV and The Angels of Light: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 December 2021.