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

[@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.

[@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."

[@shellyfox863]

I seem to think this song was featured in the Movie "Georgie Girl". Not sure if i am recalling correctly.

[@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!!!😎

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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. 🙂

[@daveimlach1773]

I remember this song playing on the downtown Chicago when I was a kid love the memories and the song.🇨🇦❤️

[@rebawasswass3716]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@back2black717]

I've always loved this song!

[@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.

[@kenwright5144]

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

[@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.

[@loverofanimals120]

She was a huge star in UK & Europe also was an actress.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@mikemax9076]

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

[@dirks4093]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@daronbaird6060]

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

[@russgilbertson8689]

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

[@dathang]

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

[@RadCenter]

Great movie!

[@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.

[@kenhayhurst374]

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

[@supobostarman]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@faithnyou1732]

Petula was very popular in the 60s! She's a British actress and singer. She's got a lot of hits. Refreshing to listen to her again. Thanks for this reaction! 😉

[@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!)

[@fivespeedsvx]

As a metalhead, I am not in any way ashamed to say I've seen her perform this live.

[@wendyryder2708]

You have VERY good taste! Love Petula!

[@Go-tee71]

🤣 Nothing wrong with variety!

[@billmorris8358]

Lucky you!

[@matthewteague623]

There's a CS Lewis quote. _"When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness, and the desire to be very grown up."_ When I was in high school and early into college I wanted to make sure I only listened to "Cool" music. Somewhere in my sophmore year, I realized that was it's own trap. If you like a particular song, rock it out. Doesn't matter if it's metal, oldies, swing, jazz, blues, hell even polka. No one should ever be ashamed to enjoy what they enjoy.

[@WasatchSasquatchUtah]

rock on bro

[@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!

[@manuman27]

2017 Petula Clark was one of the headliners at Fairport Convention music festival Banbury near Oxford UK .Still sang her hit songs very well.A top performance.

[@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.

[@aussiehorndog]

Petula is 89 years old and still performing. She is currently appearing on stage in London as the Bird woman in Mary Poppins.

[@jonstreng7850]

@aussiehorndog- That is incredible. The bird woman inspired one of my favorite songs in Mary Poppins. Tuppence a Bag (Feed the Birds) is amazing. If you want to see a different perspective of this one. Watch the episode of Seinfeld where Jerry and George try to think of the lyrics for this wonderful song.

[@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

[@dianne6155]

another artist with a string of catchy tunes that made her a favorite of mine. i used to sing “my love” while rocking my baby boy to sleep

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@squirehobbs6754]

She starred in the movie "Goodbye Mr.Chips" with the great Peter O'Toole, loved her had all her records in the sixties.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@SarahWilson-fv5vo]

This song always reminds me of my Dad, him and his brother had a holiday in Blackpool in the mid 50s and they saw Petula Clark in the street and were completely star struck. He always used to tell us that story.

[@jordan390a]

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

[@dirks4093]

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

[@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.

[@robbielux8353]

Sign Of The Times is another great one by her

[@dlbeal]

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!!

[@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.

[@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".

[@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.

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@scottski51]

Such a polished professional, since she'd been performing for more than 20 years by 1965. Also a great friend to my personal favorite, Karen Carpenter. Two towering female vocalists from my teen years!!

[@michaeltipton5500]

I was going to remind them of the Carpenters.

[@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.

[@heatherbegs]

She is still performing and her voice is still on point!

[@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.

[@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

[@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".

[@ammaleslie509]

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

[@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.

[@debbiegittens8581]

My very first single record purchase when I was a kid. Early 60s. Then her next US hit was “I Know A Place”.

[@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."

[@redflamered]

When they go to that big orchestra break - it takes a good song and makes it unforgettable.

[@angiegregoire7711]

Luv this,my Mom played this alot growing up 🤗

[@angelastcyr1781]

Mine too 🤗….when downtowns used to be a place to go

[@caryriggs5719]

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

[@jeffabbey5920]

I am sure glad that you two enjoy these oldies from all of our decades. Great Music Lives on Forever!!!!! What would a Friday be without an all-Female Friday?

[@gibsongirl2100]

When i was a little kid, about 6, my parents let me listen to my radio in bed until I fell asleep, to help with my fear of the dark. I remember this song playing and capturing my imagination. Petula made "downtown" seem so magical and exciting (we lived in the suburbs), I couldn't wait to grow up and live there! I still love this song.

[@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.

[@lisab3338]

I still play this song about once a week when I take my dog to our little downtown. He loves the energy. Used to sing along to this as a kid when it came on the radio.

[@donnaj1964]

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

[@gdhaney136]

I had this on a 33. Records were so big in my youth, and my grandparents would buy me the records they loved. I still have a record player, and my hubs has a huge collection of albums. I had 250 orginal 45's from the 50's and 60's, but I gave them to my mom when she bought a record jukebox.

[@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.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Petula Clark was one of the top female vocalists of the '60s, and probably the #1 female vocalist to come over as part of the British Invasion of the 1960s. Depending on whose chart you're looking at, "Downtown" was the #1 or #2 song (or certainly one of the top 5 songs) of 1965. It was on the charts right alongside such hits as "Eight Days A Week" by the Beatles, "My Girl" by the Temptations, and "Stop! In the Name of Love" by the Supremes. Petula Clark had a long string of hits in the '60s. Her recording career started long before that and extended beyond the '60s, but she remained relatively unknown here in America until the '60s when "Downtown" made such a big splash, and there's no doubt that her biggest hits and the ones she's most beloved for were the ones she released in the latter half of the 1960s, starting with "Downtown" in 1965. It was a huge #1 hit on the top 40 charts. Here are some of her other big hits: "I Know A Place," ""My Love," "A Sign of the Times," ""I Couldn't Live Without Your Love," "Colour My World," "This is My Song," and "Don't Sleep In the Subway." They're all excellent. There are a few dance remixes of "Downtown" that were released in the '80s, '90s and '00s that are pretty fun, too. Petula Clark was HUGE in the '60s. Sometimes referred to as "Pet Clark." Here's a suggestion for Female Friday: Jackie DeShannon with "What the World Needs Now Is Love." Another 1965 timeless classic, and written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach, who wrote some of the biggest pop songs of the 20th century. This was a really good one, and I know the two of you would love it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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😀

[@bengilbert7655]

I saw her in ‘98 in the musical version of Sunset Boulevard at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. She played Norma Desmond.

[@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.

[@antarcticorb9197]

I saw Petula Clark in Vegas about fifteen years ago, and she hadn't aged a bit. I was a kid when this came out, and a flood of memories were released in me, just like traveling in a time machine.

[@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

[@susanlane8803]

This came out when I was 4 years old in October I think, I remember walking though our town in the dark wet afternoon with my Mother with this playing in the background. Great music never leaves your memory!

[@shirleycollins6241]

Wow this is one the many songs our class would sing . Our teacher gave us the pleasure of time out to sing the hits at the time… it made me a music head.

[@MichaelJohnsonAzgard]

Silky smooth voice. This song is in my top 10 and I'll be singing it all day now 😀

[@auldfouter8661]

In the UK we'd call her Pet-yul-a , not Petoola. One of my best cow families were named after her, starting in the mid 1950s because she was firstly a child film star. Actual Petula Clark is still touring and performing well into her eighties. Edit , she's 89 - born in Nov 1932.

[@vickib5579]

Good to know the correct pronunciation. I think all of us (Americans) pronounced it Petoola back then. I loved her music growing up in the 60s.

[@paulamelnyk986]

We pronounced it that way in Canada when the song came out

[@MichaelJones-wp6mz]

@@vickib5579 I rather like how the Americans pronounce it differently

[@auldfouter8661]

@B Gallagher Pedigree cows are usually named for their mothers , so a female clan is established. Sometimes the name remains the same with a number suffix eg Petula 38th or the system used in Canada/USA is becoming more common where a reference to the sire is incorporated into the name as well eg To-Mar Wayne Hay , where To-Mar is the herd prefix , Wayne is the sire ( Wayne-Spring Fond Apollo ) and Hay is the actual cow's individual name. Often if the cow's name changes with each generation, the same start letter is used for the new name eg Pansy-> Petula-> Pamela.

[@raybrown3667]

For Petula's own humorous take on the mispronunciations of her name, try her "My Name is Petula" Medley, from the recording of her performance at the Royal Albert Hall (with tongue firmly planted in cheek): kzbin.info/www/bejne/omqQiKSOgZmMjdk and the conclusion with "Call Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3-6gmR4jsuFr7s

[@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

[@TheToscanaMan]

Petula was a performer not just a singer. I must have worn this record out several times over. Thank you.

[@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