Download available at https://petermurphy.bandcamp.com/album/let-the-flowers-grow

See the video at https://youtu.be/OsZzvTF7llY?si=xfW62Ssw9_cXO17G

The artists reflect on their collaboration: Peter Murphy: “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.”

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

This new track features these iconic, powerful vocalists delivering a message of acceptance and hope. Originally written by Boy George, its initial message was about personal acceptance of being gay. As the song developed, it took on 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. It makes me dizzy and proud” beams Boy George. Peter remarked “Boy George loved it and I’m so glad that he did.”

Released via Metropolis Records and produced by Youth.
Peter Murphy photo: E Gabriel Edvy
Boy George photo: Dean Stockings