Godstar (song)

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"Godstar"
PsychicTVGodstar12InchCover.jpg
Single by Psychic TV
Released1985
Genre
Length3:42
Label Temple Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Godstar" (Official Video + Interview) on YouTube

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.

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"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

12" vinyl and 12" vinyl picture disc

Side A

  1. "Godstar (Hyperdelic Mix)"

Side B

  1. "Godstar (California Mix)"

7" vinyl

Side A

  1. "Godstar"

Side B

  1. "Godstar (B.J. Mix)"

2x7" vinyl

Side A

  1. "Godstar"

Side B

  1. "Godstar (BJ Mix)"

Side C

  1. "Discopravity (Fish Mix)"

Side D

  1. "Yes It's The B Side"

Charts

Chart (1986)Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) [3] 67

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References

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  2. 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.
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