''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
Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English multi-instrumentalist and singer best known as the founder, rhythm/lead guitarist, and original leader of the Rolling Stones. Initially a guitarist, he went on to prov ...
.
The song was covered by
Television Personalities
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on their album ''Don't Cry Baby, It's Only A Movie''.
Catalogue numbers
*12" vinyl: TOPYH 009
*12" vinyl picture disc: TOPIC 009
*7" vinyl: TOPY 009
*2x7" vinyl: TOPYS 009
Album notes
"Godstar" was advertised as the theme song for the forthcoming feature film of the same name about the Life of
Brian Jones
Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English multi-instrumentalist and singer best known as the founder, rhythm/lead guitarist, and original leader of the Rolling Stones. Initially a guitarist, he went on to prov ...
. The mentioned film has not been released since, and is unlikely to exist.
Track listing
12" vinyl and 12" vinyl picture disc
Side A
#"Godstar (Hyperdelic Mix)"
Side B
#"Godstar (California Mix)"
7" vinyl
Side A
#"Godstar"
Side B
#"Godstar (B.J. Mix)"
2x7" vinyl
Side A
#"Godstar"
Side B
#"Godstar (BJ Mix)"
Side C
#"Discopravity (Fish Mix)"
Side D
#"Yes It's The B Side"
Charts
References
1985 singles
Psychic TV songs
1985 songs
UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles
Songs about musicians
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