LOVE HER VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Petula Clark - Downtown REACTION

LOVE HER VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Petula Clark - Downtown REACTION
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[@walterpanovs]

Petula Clark had been acting and singing in England since childhood with much success when she suddenly crossed over to the USA (at age 32) in 1964 with this worldwide #1 hit, joining the Beatles and Stones and numerous other British acts having success in the USA. This song got numerous Grammy nominations (including Record of the Year) and she actually beat out The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Bobby Vinton, and The Righteous Brothers for "Best Rock and Roll Recording." She had several more hits through the '60s.

[@susieq9801]

A great time to be a teenager!

[@lkajiess]

And she's still alive!

[@oltedders]

@@lkajiess 89 years old!

[@Classicjack228]

I remember listening to this song riding with one of my aunts and uncle they listened to this music they really cool and I was only about 6 or 7 years old and still enjoy these sounds

[@salbuda6957]

She won the Grammy in 1965. 🙂

[@kateritter5765]

Such memories. Petula was part of the 1964 British invasion. Another one from her "Don't Sleep In The Subway Darling"

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Petula had a habit of knockingThe Beatles off the No 1 spot in 1960s

[@raybrown3667]

"Downtown" was a massive worldwide hit in 1965 - literally a chart-topping hit on six continents. It's also the song that introduced American audiences to Petula Clark, who was already a well-established recording artist in her native U.K., as well as on the European continent. She had first been a child star in the U.K. in the 1940s, first on radio and then film. Beginning in the late '40s, she began her recording career, and through the 1950s she had a number of hit records, first at home, and by the end of the decade in France. Her French language career was truly remarkable, and American fans should really seek out her French recordings. They are a delight. This was all before "Downtown," which launched a whole new career for her in the U.S. Much of this work was in collaboration with her then-producer Tony Hatch, who had composed "Downtown" and also wrote or co-wrote many of her hits. One of the songs Hatch and Clark co-wrote, "You're the One," became a major American hit by the Vogues in 1965 (though Clark's original version charted in Australia and the U.K., as well as France - French language there, of course). By 1968, she had placed 15 hits on the American Top 40 and won two Grammy Awards. By the late '60s, she returned to film, starring in two major musical productions, "Finian's Rainbow" with Fred Astaire, and a musical adaptation of "Goodbye Mr. Chips" opposite Peter O'Toole. Clark continued recording into the 1970s, although the big hits had mostly dried up by then. Her concert and club performances, though, drew rave reviews, and she continued to have a presence on American TV, guesting on numerous variety and talk shows. Since then, she has enjoyed a distinguished stage career, in London's West End, as well as in the U.S. on Broadway and in touring productions, and she has continued to record and perform to the present day at nearly 90 years of age. Her recording of "Luminescent" as the featured vocalist with the John Williams Syndicate was released earlier this year (February 2022): kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2bciqZ4jr50mtk . She has an extensive discography in multiple languages, amounting to literally hundreds of songs. A suggestion of other songs to try can be only a sampling - there's just so much to choose from. Of her major American hits besides "Downtown," try "I Know A Place" (1965 - #3), "My Love" (late 1965 release; 1966 chart peak at #1), "A Sign of the Times" (1966 - #11), "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love" (1966 - #9), "This Is My Song" (1967 - #3), and "Don't Sleep in the Subway" (1967 - #5). Her album selections and B-sides also are well worth seeking out and often are as rewarding to listen to as the hits. Try 1965's "Heart," which Clark co-wrote, or her 1966 version of a rarely recorded Carole King/Gerry Goffin song, "Wasn't It You" (apparently the first recorded version of that song). Of her French language recordings, try "Chariot" - a tune that American audiences will recognize as "I Will Follow Him," the hit by Little Peggy March, but Clark's French hit came first (followed by other foreign language recordings for audiences across Europe). Also, try "Cœur Blessé" (known in the U.S. as "Torture," an earlier Top 20 American hit for Kris Jensen) and "Ceux Qui Ont Un Cœur" - better known in the U.S. and U.K. as "Anyone Who Had a Heart" in hit versions by Dionne Warwick and Cilla Black. Of her post-60s recordings, seek out "The World Song" (1971), which was featured in the recent Apple TV series, "For All Mankind." And for something completely contemporary sounding, try "Cut Copy Me" (2012), which received glowing reviews on its release and the release of its associated album, "Lost in You."

[@marybaillie8907]

Petula Clark is a sensational singer from England. She started out as an actress on the BBC. Don't Sleep in the Subway I Couldn't Live Without Your Love My Love I Know a Place Her voice is so clean and crisp. Loved her forever. Glad you loved her. Did you cut your hair Amber? Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@nicknam8478]

WOW o WOW thanks l forgot about don't sleep in the subway.

[@bigb6046]

You forgot "Sign of the Times" one of my favorite Petula songs.

[@catwhisperer9489]

"My love is brighter than the brightest star, that shines every night, above" ("My Love"). One of my all-time favs, of hers!!! ❤️

[@marybaillie8907]

@@catwhisperer9489 I sang your message. Great classic with beautiful vocals.

[@luciebrisson5881]

@@marybaillie8907 Don't Sleep In The Subway is my favourite.

[@lancenorthey7205]

This is from the 60’s when Petula was part of the British Invasion. She has a string of huge hits including Colour My World, Don’t Sleep in the Subway, The Other Man’s Grass, Kiss Me Goodbye, I couldn’t live without your love. Another great artist for Female Friday would be Helen Reddy’s I am Woman

[@Pushindazees]

I so much want to see them react to Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman"!!!

[@Classicjack228]

I think the song hit the charts in 64

[@andrewcoleman6349]

You are good young lady,you have a good ear,she was a child actress first.

[@LindaEll]

We need Helen Reddy right now.

[@LeilaBelleWarner]

This is from Wikipedia: "Downtown" [1964] was the first of 15 consecutive Top-40 hits she achieved in the U.S., including "I Know a Place," "My Love, "A Sign of the Times," "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love," "This Is My Song," and "Don't Sleep in the Subway."

[@christianmattison6096]

Petula Clark was an absolute dream. She set a standard for sheer coolness back in the 60's. So glad you two did this reaction! I forgot how truly wonderful she was!

[@scruffy0928]

And she wore all those mod clothes.

[@ronturner9850]

She’s still around!!!

[@darrenplumpton1203]

Petula Clark: THE Greatest Female Vocalist Of ALL TIME.

[@rebawasswass3716]

She was huge in the 60's and has many hits. Even Madonna called her an idol.

[@davidnelson9331]

So glad you reacted to Petula Clark. She was one of the biggest recording artists of the 60s. You should also check out Shirley Bassey's recording of Goldfinger from the James Bond film, it's iconic!

[@nancgallardo4711]

Most defiantly check out Shirley Bassett live rendition of Gold Finger. Great voice, pure class, and style!

[@lancenorthey7205]

Shirley would be great

[@lesleypulling129]

A Shirley Bassey song would be great my mum idolised her and sang all her songs

[@PaulWilliams-ko5fu]

Or you could check out Shirley Bassey singing live Diamonds are Forever at the 2022 Bafta's.

[@ClaireTee123]

Yes, Shirley Bassey is a must! I've suggested her before.

[@londoner_sw]

She has been acting since the 1940s, and is still on stage now. She turns 90 this year and is currently appearing on the West End stage in Mary Poppins in London.

[@ColinStuart]

She was older than all of the Beatles, and she's still going today! 1960s Jay! Look into her greatest hits album! A VERY FUN game!

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

I remember being a pre-teen riding in a car with a bunch of girlfriends (in the 60's) through downtown and when this tune came on the radio you could hear it up and down the block! She rocked. You should listen to Kiss Me Goodbye or Don't Sleep In The Subway. Those were both such great songs. Oh, and I can't forget My Love and A Sign Of The Times. There's a big rabbit-hole for you to explore from this amazingly genuine artist.

[@tinapatterson5022]

I still have My 45 record.

[@paulkane7771]

Great memory!

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

I Know a Place by PC

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, her "Don't Sleep In The Subway" and "I Know A Place" are next for you!! edit- in 1964, this became an international hit!

[@donnakubiski5572]

I agree. Two great choices.

[@Boroman9]

“Don’t Sleep in the Subway” is my all time favourite Petula Clark song. That would make for an excellent reaction choice from you two.

[@DavidB-2268]

Also, "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love", and "A Sign of the Times"

[@catwhisperer9489]

I love, Love LOVE "...Subway"!!!

[@johnvillanova9984]

Totally agree!!!😎

[@brokenmummy232]

As a child hearing this song in the 60's I can tell you this was one of the greatest and most relaxing songs I had ever heard even before the Woodstock era in California came on.

[@dirks4093]

"Just a small-town girl.. and just a city boy"

[@Shrykespeare]

Her career has spanned SEVEN decades. She turns 90 years young this November.

[@Phoenix85006]

😯

[@Mr-SRG]

Two years ago she performed in concert in my town. I was so sad when I don't hear about it until the next day.

[@joannafisher3391]

She starred as a child actress then became very ill with TB her treatment was paid for by other actors luckily she made a full recovery. Downtown is a sixty’s . She also started in a Hollywood film with Fred Astaire I think it was one of his last film rolls . She lives in France and I think is 90 now

[@MrRoyum]

Can you believe she sang for the troops on the radio in WW2!!

[@Largitas]

I always have loved her songs, and there's another historical tidbit you should know. In the late 60s she had a TV special with Harry Belafonte as guest star. She sparked howls of outrage because she held his arm while they sang together! She knew exactly what she was doing and how people would react, and she didn't care.

[@alexandersasson2107]

You're absolutely correct! She was and still remains an ally in the fight against racial bigotry and injustice.

[@kenwright5144]

I grew up hearing her in the sixties. Unbelievably, Petula will be 90 in November.

[@alana7259]

Another female British singer in the early sixties was Helen Shapiro who was still a schoolgirl when she got to No 1 in the UK charts with You Don’t Know in 1961 as well as several other hits. Worth listening to.

[@daronbaird6060]

This is one of my favorite songs of her. Another is "I Know a Place". She was popular in the mid 60s.

[@kenhayhurst374]

I only knew 2 things about Petula Clark back in the day. Her name and I always liked this song.

[@davidroberts4769]

Petula Clark was a huge star in the 60's, she had a lot of hits I recommend... Sign Of The Times Colour My World You're The One

[@johnbattles1002]

This song came out as a smash it in 1965 when I was 10 years old! And I remember the very first time I heard it -- I was actually "downtown" with my Dad, parked in the car on what was named Broad Street which was (and still is!) lined with all kinds of shops, stores, restaurants, etc. We were waiting on my Mom to finish up her evening shift at a clothing discount store. Daddy and I were listening to music on the radio, and Petula came on with this song! At ten years old, I was enthralled with her voice and the catchy song, and had to find out who she was! I did the next day when my Mom called the local radio station for me, and I've loved Petula ever since! "Don't Sleep in the Subway, Darling," "My Love," and "I Know a Place" are other great ones by her. She is, I believe, 90 this year and, incredibly, still sings!

[@JimboKM]

This is one of the first pop songs I remember hearing when I was about 5 years old. My babysitter had it on repeat.

[@davidschecter5247]

One of the greatest pop female vocalists of all-time. You have hundreds of great songs to listen to, and she was a solid songwriter, too.

[@davidlionheart2438]

Petula Clark was a goddess, and a mega-hit machine throughout the 60s. Others have already said, but it can't be stressed enough: "Don't Sleep In The Subway", "Colour My World", "Kiss Me Goodbye", "I Know A Place", and my most favorite of hers "My Love". I really hope you'll explore more of her wonderful music!

[@stever7732]

Thank for reacting to yet another British female singer from the ‘British Invasion’ of the 60s. More please from Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark and Lulu (you’ve done her singing ‘To Sir With Love’, next try the music video of her singing ‘Shout’ as a 15 year old). Also try Sandie Shaw and Cilla Black from the same era.

[@bradsullivan2495]

Next two songs from Petula "My Love" (a much bouncier tune) and "Don't Sleep in the Subway"; this song came out in 1965.

[@ericleesmith708]

1965! This is the music that was happening along with the British Invasion - Petula has a big voice to go along with the big orchestra sounds so prevalent in the 1960’s! I believe she is still performing today!

[@michaelfoster5577]

She is 89 now - fantastic if she is still performing (outdoing Sir Mick Jagger if so!)

[@dirks4093]

That is one uplifting song! Quintessential 50's/60's vibe. Love it. Love her voice.

[@pghrpg4065]

I always liked this song and it was probably already 20 years old when I first heard it as a kid. At least until the pandemic, Petula was still active and doing performances. She'll be 90 later this year.

[@dathang]

Petula is a true legend from the 60s. She was also in film "Goodbye, Mr. Chips".

[@RadCenter]

Great movie!

[@jasondennis9321]

Petula Clark was the first Female singer from Britain to have a #1 song in the USA with “Downtown”. It happened during the British/Beatle invasion. This song made her an international star. She had one hit after another after this. A great entertainer and her good looks didn’t hurt her any.

[@brandonflorida1092]

Petula Clark has been an internationally famous singer since about 1964, although she did get some recognition as much as 10 years before that. She's had numerous hits and won two Grammy awards. Besides "Downtown," these hits include "I Know a Place", "My Love", "A Sign of the Times", "Don't Sleep in the Subway", and "Kiss Me Goodbye". In the United States, Clark was sometimes called "the First Lady of the British Invasion". She's sold more than 68 million records

[@brandonflorida1092]

@Nicky L Never knew that!

[@Malfie657]

Great choice Amber - my Dad was a big fan of Pet Clark's music so I grew up with it. I'd definitely recommend you listen to "Don't sleep in the subway".

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Petula began her career as a child prodigy singing during WW 2 in Great Britain. This was her biggest hit as an adult her other hit was I Know a Place. Don’t Sleep in the Subway is also worth checking out.

[@susandenell3982]

Petula and Julie Andrews toured together as kids during WWII. Both great singers.

[@melissawitt3773]

@@susandenell3982 Thank you for sharing that information. Would love to hear Ms. Andrews speak about that time.

[@KTRS]

Don’t Sleep in the Subway! I can tell you I think of that every time I feel sleepy in the NYC subway!

[@db4982]

Her song 'Sign of the Times' is another good one.

[@traceydsm]

Love that one.

[@paulmargett9360]

British icon. Child actor then singing sensation throughout the sixties. "Don't Sleep in the Subway" "I Couldn't live without your Love" Still going strong at 89 years old. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@scottvermillion1426]

Petula Clark had a string of number one and top hits in the 1960s. You should check out her other fabulous songs.

[@daddyguerrero]

It’s about time you hit Pet Clark! She is a deep dive. So much to explore from this music icon. Amber, you’ll really love her.

[@Amadeus1066]

I just love Petula Clark. She was real big in the 60s and she's from the UK. My favorite song of hers is "My Love" it's great and I think you'll love it!

[@sandrabutler8483]

Pet is a huge star in theatre and films along with records she'll be 90 this year and like many from the UK still working, this record came out in 1965 but she's known on both sides of the pond

[@Zealdave2223]

One of my fav's along with Don't Sleep in the Subway. She did her last concert in 2021 (I think) Born in 1932, she had a long and great career.

[@judithweiss6727]

Now I'm remembering some other hits around that same time..... Try "Lightning Strikes" by Lou Christy. "Five O'Clock World" by The Vogues (has harpsichord and yodeling!)

[@MichaelJones-wp6mz]

Petula wrote the music to “You’re the one” !!

[@kenpaden]

Going downtown was a big deal and a lot of fun, even in the small town I grew up in, back in the day before WalMart came along and changed everything. There were great and grand department stores, and the five and dime stores that preceded Wal-mart were an adventure like Woolworths, where I would go and check the record section where they kept the singles in the order of their chart position for the week. Then there was the seasonal displays , especially Christmas complete with Santa in a little red house and aluminum Christmas trees with a rotating color wheel.

[@petercourtien4581]

Christmas on “The Avenue” in my hometown was magical. Stores were open until 9 on Thursdays and closed on Sunday. Was that a national thing or just the NYC suburbs? Thanks for the visual.

[@paulamelnyk986]

You have described it so well. Going downtown was a special occasion for those of us living in the suburbs. Malls hadn't been built yet so the department stores were so exciting to explore. The fancy hotels and restaurants were there too.

[@dianafrost936]

So so true Ken! Miss those days.

[@kenpaden]

Thanks Peter, Christmas was indeed magical for us too. The first friday of December, Santa was helicoptered into town and landed on the courthouse in the center of the towon square. He waved to the screaming kids, then climbed down a ladder. Then every day until Christmas we could go see him in his little red house. Such great warm memories.

[@kenpaden]

For sure Paula, those old hotels were grand and beautiful like the movie theater. Our biggest department store had these little metal baskets the sales clerk would put the money and receipt ,in and attach it to a cable carrier system, that lined the store, it would go to a central office , they would make change and send it back. When you are 5 years old its a fascinating wonderful thing to behold.

[@russgilbertson8689]

Petula Clark this the 60's , she has a lot great hits, - Don't sleep in the Subway, Color my world etc.

[@MrCRayAnderson]

This is a great classic Pop hit. I've literally heard it all of my life, as it was released in 1965, I was born in 64😀

[@jordan390a]

Don't Sleep in the Subway might be her very best...!

[@donnaj1964]

Petula Clark was amazing & this was a huge hit. Try Don’t sleep in the subway, I know a place

[@laurarominger2073]

I had this 45. I was maybe 5. My grandpa used to tease me that it was Uptown not downtown. He teased all of us grandchildren. He was a special man. He died when I was 9 and I still remember him like he was here yesterday. Great dad to my mom and a great dad to my dad who needed that. Know this has nothing to do with the song but in a way songs always have to do with what they remind you of. Right?

[@supobostarman]

I was 5 years old and remember hearing this on the radio back in 1965. Big big hit! Loved it even then!

[@Jill-ni8fe]

Amber your hair is on point 😍 Petula sang in multiple languages including an Italian version of this song called “Ciao Ciao”. Check out “This is my song” written by Charlie Chaplin ❤️✌️

[@TheScavenger71]

As others have pointed out, Petula Clark had an established career in Europe before she scored a number one hit with Downtown. There was a concern at the time that if she shared the American teenage rock and roll charts with the bands of the British invasion she would lose her older European audience so a very clever compromise was worked out. To appeal to teenagers the song had aggressive drumming and to appeal to her older fans there were no electric guitars, just the piano and full orchestration. The compromise worked because her older fans didn't feel she had sold out and at the same time she acquired new fans in the US. She's a very talented lady who has done it all from acting and singing on the stage to selling millions of 45 rpm singles and is an international treasure.

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Petula Clark was the first British female singer to achieve two # 1 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Downtown which spent two weeks at the top beginning January 23rd 1965 and My Love which also spent two weeks at the top beginning February 5th 1966.

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

Some trivia for you both, she was friends back in time with Karen Carpenter and has appeared definitely in at least 1 documentary about the Carpenters. Also Petula Clark was multi talented and even up till recent years was still active - she has done musical film, stage musicals - such a multi talented individual!

[@mikemax9076]

Recorded in 64 great song was all over AM radio back then.

[@WJC981]

well you're right about her having a theatrical voice. She starred in the movie version of the Broadway musical "Finian's Rainbow", "The Sound of Music" on London's West End, "Blood Brothers" on Broadway, and on tour with "Sunset Boulevard"

[@arlaabrell8658]

She is currently playing The Bird Woman of St. Pauls in Mary Poppins that is playing in London , she absolutely nails the part.

[@MichaelJones-wp6mz]

@@Dave-hb7lx No that was in mid 1940s when Petula was 12 and Julie only 9

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

Downtown was a massive hit. I saw Petula Clark at a performance in Bournemouth a couple of years ago. It was a privilege and she sang beautifully. (I've been in love with her since I was 13.) It's a shame more young people aren't acquainted with her songs. You MUST hear "Don't sleep in the subway".

[@macjam9090]

Petula Clark was massive not only in UK but also Europe to USA and other parts of the world. She was a child actress and carried on she also did TV, radio,stage. She did some terrific songs. She had her own TV show in UK which was massive and she sung in other languages too. A British legend.

[@The_Dudester]

This song came out when I was knee high to a grasshopper, but we lived in Chicago and this song resonated with my five much older sisters. We left Chicago when I was six and moved to the middle of nowhere New Mexico. Fast forward 5 years. We were visiting in Chicago and had just left the Greyhound station. I paused in front a big window display because I found it breath taking. For context, retailers used to draw people into stores with amazing window displays that had amazing lights and colors and eye catching objects. I only got five seconds before drawing the ire of my family, but window displays are part of the visual imagery of "Downtown" circa 1960's.

[@lyndayoung2000]

Amber please check out k d Lang. I keep asking. She does a great cover of Roy Orbison’s Crying and her version of Hallelujah is amazing.

[@richardburnett6123]

She is still working in theatre, saw her February 2020 in London as the Birdfeed women in Mary Poppins and still singing in the show. A British National treasure for sure.

[@theresamendoza9143]

I like this at Christmas time. Because when I was a kid downtown was always so beautiful. Decorate specially at night with all the bright lights.

[@curtjarrell9710]

Thanks for sharing this one. Her music helped me through a long period of recovery from a near-fatal stroke I suffered back in 2017. Other good songs from Ms. Clark include "My Love," "I Know a Place," "Don't Sleep in the Subway."

[@maureencollins5177]

Petula Clark is British singer and actress who has had a long career. She had a number of hits and was an actress in Goodbye Mr. Chips and Finian's Rainbow in the 60s among others. This was her signature song but also there is "Don't Sleep in the Subway", "My Love", "I know a Place", "A Sign of the Times".

[@neilscarratt3568]

CAN'T TOUCH THAT PURE CLASS FROM 1965. LOVE HER FROM LONDON AND SHE WAS A SINGER AND ACTRESS AND GREAT STILL XX. LISTEN TO HER NUMBER ONE HIT IN THE U.K. THIS IS MY SONG PURE CLASS AS WELL 👑😎🥂👌

[@sophiapangloss2149]

Petula Clark is a legend, she started singing in films at the end of WW2 and she is still performing! She has a humility as beautiful as her voice, such a lovely woman. I remember this song from the radio in the 60s, it was one of the defining songs of the time.

[@Russ-gy7tx]

This song reminds me of the times riding on an RTD bus with my mom to downtown Los Angeles. By the way, Petrula Clark was great friends with Karen Carpenter. Edit: Miss. Clark released this song in 1964.

[@filmsensei]

My Mom says this was one of my favorite song as a child. I DO remember hearing this a lot in the car, haha. This one and Crystal Gayle's "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue".

[@ddiamondr1]

This song is the epitome of female 60’s pop. I am like Amber, Growing up in a small rocky mountain town we didn’t have downtown. But it was close by. I love Petula.

[@ammaleslie509]

"I know a place" by Petula Clark was one of my favorite songs as a child

[@easyrolling]

FINALLY! . yes your reaction is Right On! The second British invasion queen from the end of 1964.. She was already in her early 30's here having been a British radio star as a child actress and later singer on the British stage..She had hits in Great Britain and other countries before this one but hit it big in America and the world with this phenomenal song in 64. Still going, almost 90.. Do more! because there is plenty to go! Thank you for the wonderful review.

[@waltw4537]

Pet Clark is great! And this is a great tune. The 1960s. 1964.. She is alluring, to me. Part of the British Invasion. Thanks. Great reaction.

[@caryriggs5719]

She was a very good friend and huge fan of Karen Carpenter. In her own right she was huge between 1964-1968

[@ChuckHackney]

Here is England's greatest female voice gift to the world. On my personal note, she was dear friends with my favorite female singer of all time, Karen Carpenter. Her tribute to her just three days after Karen's death is heart wrenching. But greatness attracts greatness. By the way, just call her "Pet" Clark. A lot of people call her "our Pet", out of sheer adoration.

[@ChuckHackney]

ENGLAND rules!!!!! Always be an England... " I love the sceptered isle".

[@ChuckHackney]

1960's

[@ChuckHackney]

Early 1960's

[@tonisumblin2719]

I absolutely loved her voice.

[@tonisumblin2719]

So much talent came out of England. That’s what inspired me to visit. I absolutely LOVE England.

[@muc405]

This song was released in 1964. I remember being a 4 yr old swinging out in the backyard and singing this song at the top of my lungs because it was always on the radio.

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

Love Petula Clark’s “Color My World” and “San Fransisco” are a couple of my favorites!

[@sophistichistory4645]

"Downtown" came out in 1964. In 1968 Mary Hopkins scored big with "Those Were the Days"........a bittersweet song of reminiscing that has a vaguely Russian style to it.

[@mjabqmanwk]

This song is precious to me. Pet Clark was among the first to awaken us bright eyed and bushy tailed all American kids that there was an entire world of music out there beyond our shores that we were only beginning to be exposed to. I was mad about her then, still am! Bravo!!

[@MichaelJones-wp6mz]

A British namesake here and I have been a fan since I was 14

[@stuartmorgan1770]

Ah mate that is special to hear. I grew up on the outskirts of London in 1964 when ‘Pet’ ruled. I’m 60+ now and this song resonates with me like it seems to with you, bro. Somewhere a place for us …

[@mjabqmanwk]

@@stuartmorgan1770 Well, hello, Friend. I grew up in the mountains of northern New Mexico and will turn 76 this year. It's good to know I had a brother in swinging London back in the 'Sixties and I trust I can call you my brother now! Nice to know you, Sir.

[@vincentschmitt7597]

My mother loved Petula Clark. I would listen to the records with her back in the 1960s. No one figured out I couldn't see six inches from my face for my first seven years so I was attuned to sounds more than anything. Listened to a lot of music.

[@diannabeal1876]

Good grief, I haven't heard this song since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Great song and Petula can SANG!! Amber, I love your hair!!

[@parsifal40002]

So glad you guys picked Petula Clark. She was my favorite female artist in the 60s. She was part of the British invasion of rock stars who came to America from England in the early 1960s.

[@proudgrannyjoanfleming8860]

.. Born in 1959.... Always loved this song.... People forget Downtown was actually way smaller and less crowded.... Plus no TV choices. like today... Just wasn't the same... entertainment options at home. weekends meant eating out.... Listening to Downtown Laying in the Back of our Station wagon looking up at the street lights and business signs flashing...just seemed cheerful. and such a simple solution for dealing with problems

[@samueltabo3390]

Petula Clark, singer/actress from the UK, this song went to #1 in early 1965. She had a string of big hits worldwide and in the US in the 60s. She was also a popular actress in the UK. Great song from my childhood You might want to check out "My love" and "Love this is my song" for future reactions

[@TangoEliott]

She is the composer of songs you don't realize she wrote. Great talent.

[@russellmorgan5611]

Tony Hatch wrote most of her hits.

[@parkermills3328]

@@russellmorgan5611 She did write "You're The One" for The Vogues and herself.

[@TangoEliott]

@@russellmorgan5611 yes. But she wrote 200 songs! Give her that.

[@misolgit69]

She was a radio star on Radio Luxembourg and took part in concerts for the troops alongside older more famous performers later she had a fresh career singing songs in French

[@robertcrundwell2782]

I worked backstage security for a couple of her shows. Have a lovely autographed photo of our time together. She's a lovely lady.

[@michaelespina5202]

Petula Clark is one of my favorites. My mom played a lot of her when I was little. This song was in the mid 60's. 1965 in fact. She had many songs. Don't Sleep in the Subway, I Couldn't Live Without Your Love, Sign of the Times and I Know a Place, to name a few. Listen to her. The songs are very up beat.

[@frankthomas246]

Pet Clark, wow, nice she has a song called “Don’t sleep in the Subway Darling” that brings back memories of me and a babysitter across the street from where I lived growing up, she loved “making out” to this song(heavy sigh) 😎🎙✌️ haven’t thought about that in a minute

[@robbielux8353]

Sign Of The Times is another great one by her

[@ediefolta9494]

My dad loved Petula Clark, and today is my parents' anniversary -- would have been 69 years. Thank you for this memory!

[@bloppysloppy4057]

The only time I remember my dad buying a record he bought a Petula Clark album. One of my earliest childhood memories.

[@anthonyfrattali2404]

She’s from the 1960’s. She has a lot of great songs . Don’t sleep in the subway, can’t live without your love

[@DG2244]

One of the Very best pop stars of the 60's. Not a powerhouse voice, or tremendous range but she knew how to make a song flow so that by the time the chorus hit you were singing with her." Don't sleep in the subway" is another good one.

[@carolgordon4785]

Petula was part of 60's. British Music Invasion..she was a lead part female artists from GB..along with Dusty Springfield , and Lulu both whom you reactioned..previously..She was a pretty big star at that time too. I Know A Place, Don't Sleep In the Subway, Sign of the Time..were some her popular hits...She also made some musical movies also that were highly successful...Finnian's Rainbow & Goodbye Mr. Chips

[@dougstevens6257]

Petula Clark was a huge talent who was extremely popular during the mid-'60's. You might also want to check out: "I Know a Place", "Who Am I?" and "My Love". Pure pop perfection!

[@RobertAPattison]

I love Petula Clark and this is a great song. My favourite of hers is Don't Sleep in the Subway which I hope you will react to in the future. She's still going strong at 89 years of age.

[@way2deep100]

Smart reaction. Pet Clark was actually a child actor on wartime radio at the start of her career. As a teenager, she was often asked to play characters younger than she actually was because she could change her voice at will and, of course, nobody could see her on radio. She soon transitioned to TV and movies which she combined with a singing career. By the time Downtown revived her fortunes in the mid-60s, she had been recording for almost two decades, frequently in French. Petula has lived mainly in continental Europe for many decades although she retains a London pied-à-terre.

[@MARY19364]

The decade was the 60s. 1964 to be precise. As it was the year I was born. So that song is 58 years young. Have to say ( young), when you're 58 years old.😂. I believe from another ( reaction) channel, that it was number 1 both in America and England at the same time, at the time. I grew up in the 70s here in Ireland but was still listening to a ( lot) of 60s music and 50, for that matter. Great decades for good olde fashioned ( decent) music. In my humble opinion.

[@Mr-SRG]

In the late 70's on road trips our mom would put in Petula Clark's greatest hits and we would sing ALL the songs together!