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PETER MURPHY and BOY GEORGE team up on gorgeous duet “Let The Flowers Grow”

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Peter Murphy & Boy George- Let The Flowers Grow

https://petermurphy.bandcamp.com/album/let-the-flowers-grow?label=3261176365&tab=music "Let the Flowers Grow" is a beautiful new duet single from legendary artists Peter Murphy and Boy George. Epic orchestration and soaring vocal performances by both of these incredible artists create a deeply emotional masterpiece. Produced by Youth from Killing Joke.

Today, it is announced that legendary artists PETER MURPHY and BOY GEORGE have joined forces for the gorgeous, orchestral new single “Let The Flowers Grow” which is available today via Metropolis Records. Premiered yesterday by Rolling Stone, the duet finds both artists creating a profoundly emotional masterpiece.

Recalls Peter, “I was recording my new album in Spain with Youth (Killing Joke). Whilst listening to a playback of a song during a lull, I heard a piece of music that was coming from his cell phone. It caught my ear for its melodic beauty as well as a Roy Orbison-like voice that sang the song.” Learning that it was an unfinished demo that Boy George had written, Peter was intrigued and asked Youth if he could work on the partial song. “In a matter of 20 minutes, we had ‘Flowers’ finished.”

“When I heard the mix, I was satiated in every way,” adds Boy George. “I have always loved Pete’s voice and his writing on this adds a beautiful darkness. The production feels very epic, like Scott Walker.”

Peter Murphy                                                          Boy George
credit: Jolene Siana                                                        credit: Dean Stockings
Majestic and musically sprawling, “Let The Flowers Grow” carries a stately reverence that both artists lend amply to the song. Produced by Youth (Pink Floyd, Killing Joke, The Orb, Paul McCartney “The Firemen,” Faith No More, Alien Sex Fiend, Siouxsie and the Banshees), the track finds both powerful vocalists allowing their iconic vocals to deliver a message of acceptance and hope. Originally written by Boy George, its initial message was one about personal acceptance of being gay. As the song developed, it took a more expansive and universal scope, its lyrics extending beyond sexuality and embracing race, gender, creed, and religion. “With everything going on in the world about identity, [‘Let The Flowers Grow’] feels very powerful,” explains Boy George.

Peter and Boy George’s mutual adoration has spanned decades. “I first met Boy George when he asked to be allowed backstage to meet Howard Devoto when Bauhaus were supporting Magazine” recalls Peter. “He struck me as a super-original, self-styled 17th Century fop. The second time I met him was when we walked into the BBC to do ‘Ziggy Stardust’ on Top of the Pops where Culture Club were also making their debut on the show. George greeted me very warmly and I discovered he was a Bauhaus fan.”

With the finished single unleashed, Peter and Boy George reflect on the song. “It makes me dizzy and proud,” beams Boy George. Concludes Peter, “Boy George loved it and I’m so glad that he did.”

“Let The Flowers Grow” is released today, November 8, 2024 via Metropolis Records and is available at Bandcamp.

“Let the Flowers Grow”

I gave my soul
To the things that you admired
I caught it
As it came through
Let you be my saviour
Kept it to give you back
Back-to-back
With you

And the heartbeat of the city
In the shadows I made my home

I’ve been changing
And mamma don’t know
Let her tears fall
And make the flowers grow
I am changing
And daddy can see
His reflection
In the mirror of me

Should I regret
These dangerous feeling
But I was born
To feel alone
Without your love
I’m just a stranger
A wilful child
You can’t control

And the heartbeat of the city
In the shadows I made my home

I’ve been changing
And mamma don’t know
Let her tears fall
And make the flowers grow
I am changing
And daddy can see
His reflection
In the mirror of me

Back-to-back
With the spirit holy
Imitated you for you to be.

Final Chorus to end 

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Written by Peter Murphy/Boy George/Youth
Lyrics by Peter Murphy/Boy George
Produced by Youth
Recorded and Mixed by Michael Rendall
Assistant Engineers – Eddie Banda and Lore Young
Mastering by Tim Debney

Voice: Peter Murphy
Voice: Boy George
Guitars: Youth
Drums: Eddie Banda
Synths/Programming: Eddie Banda
Synths/Programming: Michael Rendall
Flamenco Guitar/Bouzouki/Arabic Oud/Electric Guitar: Amir John Haddad – EL AMIR
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