Can totally dig it, give me a a "way back machine" so I can visit all the people I have lost including mom and dad and my only sibling, my younger brother, and several relatives and friends, with the radio playing the songs we grew up with in the 1960's
Killer song! I grew up hearing this song (and many others) when my parents played her album, which was often! Learned a lot about classics through Mom and Dad (miss them both!).
Petula Clark was a big international star, older than most of the bands and other who came across the Pond to the USA. She was a polished professional, a child actress before and singer. Born November 15, 1932, she dazzle us all with her first USA hit "Downtown," performed on Ed Sullivan numerous times and got her own TV special within a few years, guest starred on many variety shows including the Dean Martin Show. She could sing in Italian, German and French as well, had many foreign hits. she was areat looking gal, and geat singer/[performer, always cheerful, and brightened up our lives with every new song. When her voice Same on the radio with a new song, with no introduction b the DJ, you KNEW it was her, a very distinct voice. Even the parents enjoyed her. she's still around at age 91!!!!
The great Ms Petulia Clark is a UK icon starting as a child singer, radio star and a film actress way back in the 1940s. She even had a newspaper comic strip for a moment. She was on every major TV variety show from like the mid 1960s into the mid 1970s. A total pro, petite, sweet, bright and oh so British. Try another UK ( actually Irish ) legend Dusty Springfield who can and will blow your mind with her voice, appearance and performances.
Pet had a long string of hits and her popularity bridged generations. She had success in Europe for years before her first US hit, Downtown, became a classic hit in 1964 followed by I Know a Place and one hit after another until 1968. Her internet discography begins in 1949. She did movies and plenty of TV shows. She had been a WW II era child radio singing star in England along with Julie Andrews but her publicists worked to make the US public think she was younger than she was (31 when Downtown was a hit.). She has always been charming and scandal-free. No tabloid copy.
if you haven't, you need to see this: The Wrecking Crew! (2008) documents the work of studio players who recorded the tracks for such hits as "California Dreamin'", "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'", "Be My Baby", "The Beat Goes On", and "Good Vibrations".
@@Cheryworld I don't know/think so on this song but the recommendation is for all the work they did. Petula Clark and The Wrecking Crew th-cam.com/video/grIybc6Xk4Y/w-d-xo.html
When she recorded in the UK, the producer often used drummer Bobby Graham, Guitarist Big Jim Sullivan, vocal group the Breakaways and some times Guitarists Vick flick & Jimmy Page, who also played Bass. When she recorded in the US, it was usually with members of the Wrecking Crew.
All of Petula Clark's many 1960s hits exuded elegance. And there were a lot of hits -- 15 straight songs in the Billboard Top 40 from late 1964 to early '68.
She had a ton of hits in the 60s and many more in France. Other notable hits Downtown, a Sign of the times and I Know A Place. first name pronounced Pet-too-la
Now I truly love Petula Clark!!! And I'm not afraid to say it! Now don't even think of playing "My Love", "Colour My World" or the iconic "Downtown". I just may have to find you and give you a big warm hug! I don't think anyone wants that...😉
It's so different listening to this at 67 rather than 11. The basic tenet of the song, storming off in a huff unnecessarily after a minor relationship kerfuffle, went right over my head back in the day. It's a beautifully assembled piece of song-craft, full of ear-candy. As much as I preferred the rockier representations of contemporary music, the appeal and strength of Pet's performance coupled with the delightfully listenable track was undeniable. 😊❤🚇☔️
This sound is TRULY of the mid 1960's, it wasn't all Rock and Motown. People forget or keep rewriting musical history to their musical preferences...you know what screw them , I was f-ing THERE and lived that history!!!!!!! My hats off to you for tackling this and learning the TRUTH!!! You sounded like you had no clue, but Charlie Chaplin was the same one who was a pioneer in the silent movies from about 1914 on and did some sound motives in the 1930's, 40'.s 50's [he... was...hilarious...] and occasionally beyond. He wrote This is My Song, a huge hit for Petula [she almost turned it down]....he had also written the classic Song Smile [ "when your heart is aching, smile, even though it's breaking, "]
I love that you're going through so many different genres and styles, man. I can tell you're a true musician. It's not very common these days. I have no idea how you're avoiding the c___right issues, but it's great that you don't stop the tracks and listen through. Also love that you list the musicians on the tracks.
Wow thank you so much! I love learning as much as I can. You never know where inspiration may strike! And 99% of the stuff on here we've done, it all has it's merits in one way or another. We rarely have a clunker... but we've had a couple lol
I had a huge crush on her and bought her albums… she married a Frenchman and was very ‘European’ which influenced her work… As someone else has said she’s been a familiar face forever and a national treasure so far as I’m concerned. Not so many years ago - relatively 😉 - she played the lead in the London production of Sunset Boulevard which was electrifying. ‘Just One Look’ from the Soundtrack of that production would be a treat and right of your radar!
If you would like to see her in action, she also starred in the movie version of the Broadway musical "FINIAN"S RAINBOW" and also starred opposite PETER O'TOOLE in the musical "GOOD BYE MR. CHIPS" they are both great movies, and "Mr. Chips" is a wonderful and emotional story. I LOVE it, especially Peter O'Tooles performance as the school master Mr. Chips. I suggest you watch both those movies, I think you will like them.
Did you ever hear "Downtown" by Petula Clark? It's easily one of her most memorable songs. Not sure if you ever watched or even like the old 90s comedy "Seinfeld", but I always think of a specific episode when the song Downtown is mentioned. The episode, "The Bottle Deposit" is from Season 7: SCENE 1: George Costanza's boss (Wilheim) scolded George earlier in the day for not paying attention, and circumstanses have again resulted in George not hearing exactly what his boss wants him to do that day: WILHEIM: Well, I'm very interested to see how this thing turns out. GEORGE (to himself): Yeah, you said it. (to Wilheim) Uh, excuse me, Mr Wilhelm. Uh, do you really think... Well, is this downtown trip really necessary, you know, for the project? WILHEIM: Oh no, you've got to go downtown, George. It's all downtown. Just like the song says. GEORGE: The song? WILHEIM: There's your answer. Downtown. SCENE 2: Jerry Seinfeld is sitting with George in a booth at Monks Diner: JERRY: The song Downtown? You mean the Petula Clark song? GEORGE: Yeah. JERRY: You sure he didn't just mention it because you happened to be going downtown? GEORGE: I think he was trying to tell me something, like it had some sort of a meaning. JERRY: Okay, so how does it go? GEORGE: 'When you're alone, and life is making you lonely, you can always go...' JERRY: '... downtown.' GEORGE: 'Maybe you know some little places to go, where they never close...' JERRY: '...downtown.' GEORGE: Wait a second. 'Little places to go, where they never close.' What's a little place that never closes? JERRY: Seven-eleven? GEORGE: 'Just listen to the music of the traffic, in the city. Linger on the sidewalk, where the neon lights are pretty.' Where the neon lights are pretty. The Broadway area? JERRY: No, that's midtown. GEORGE: 'The lights are much brighter there. You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares, just go...' JERRY: '...down town.' GEORGE: 'Things'll be great, when you're...' JERRY: '...downtown.' GEORGE: I got nothing, Jerry. Nothing. JERRY: Well, 'don't hang around and let your troubles surround you. There are movie shows...' GEORGE: You think I should come clean? What d'you think, you think I should confess? JERRY: How can you lose?
Pet was a terrific songwriter, too, but often wrote under a male pseudonym because the UK didn't have many female writers back then. Amazing singer! She and Hatch were one of those amazing teams like Webb and Campbell. So many fabulous songs.
New suggestion - George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F (3rd movement, allegro agitato), as performed by Gershwin himself. th-cam.com/video/HFR3_CPtiUY/w-d-xo.html
Pop music back in the day meant the same thing it does now. Pop music is popular, thus the name pop. The difference is what are the people like who are buying music? People back then were largely not so lame and woke and fucked up as they are now, IMHO.
The lady had it! She was a big part of what was called "Blue Eyed Soul". Or as we call it ' cultural appropriation. I'll not get into the term, but it should be an honor, not an insult. Anyone know the difference between wrong and right influences.
Pop was pretty much always a derogatory term. After many years cream will float to the top, and the heavy music will separate at the bottom. The normal sht will be suspended in the middle, maybe talented, but unable of making a statement.
I often seek out her "Downtown" video on youtube. Listening to Petula takes me right back to my early family life. Safe and cosy times x
I feel the same way.
Same here-it reminds me of my mom she always wanted to go “downtown” on Friday night-simpler times
You can always go downtown. I love that song too.
Can totally dig it, give me a a "way back machine" so I can visit all the people I have lost including mom and dad and my only sibling, my younger brother, and several relatives and friends, with the radio playing the songs we grew up with in the 1960's
She was probably the Queen of the early British Invasion. Her career started during WWII when she was but a wee kid, I believe.
This is what the 60s was really like, as a child in England.
"Down Town!" Petula was a Mom with Three kid's When she Hit!!!!!
I love Petula Clark’s voice and songs, they are always upbeat. Can’t believe she is 90 now wow!
Pure, glorious Pop music! 1967 was such a fun year for music.
Killer song! I grew up hearing this song (and many others) when my parents played her album, which was often! Learned a lot about classics through Mom and Dad (miss them both!).
Petula Clark was a big international star, older than most of the bands and other who came across the Pond to the USA. She was a polished professional, a child actress before and singer. Born November 15, 1932, she dazzle us all with her first USA hit "Downtown," performed on Ed Sullivan numerous times and got her own TV special within a few years, guest starred on many variety shows including the Dean Martin Show. She could sing in Italian, German and French as well, had many foreign hits. she was areat looking gal, and geat singer/[performer, always cheerful, and brightened up our lives with every new song. When her voice Same on the radio with a new song, with no introduction b the DJ, you KNEW it was her, a very distinct voice. Even the parents enjoyed her. she's still around at age 91!!!!
She performed our homecoming concert at my university in around 1968.
Sunshine ☀️ lady of the 60’s-70s! Love her so much
Petula Clark - “Downtown”. Pa-Tula Clark.
The great Ms Petulia Clark is a UK icon starting as a child singer, radio star and a film actress way back in the 1940s. She even had a newspaper comic strip for a moment. She was on every major TV variety show from like the mid 1960s into the mid 1970s. A total pro, petite, sweet, bright and oh so British. Try another UK ( actually Irish ) legend Dusty Springfield who can and will blow your mind with her voice, appearance and performances.
Pet had a long string of hits and her popularity bridged generations. She had success in Europe for years before her first US hit, Downtown, became a classic hit in 1964 followed by I Know a Place and one hit after another until 1968. Her internet discography begins in 1949. She did movies and plenty of TV shows. She had been a WW II era child radio singing star in England along with Julie Andrews but her publicists worked to make the US public think she was younger than she was (31 when Downtown was a hit.). She has always been charming and scandal-free. No tabloid copy.
There are multiple remixes of Downtown by Petula Clark. She was an iconic British female artist in the late 1960's.😮😊
She endeared us easily, and we called her Pet
You should listen to Lulu, To Sir With Love.
And Shout.
Was a sweet time to live in.
I haven't heard this in ages .. such a nice song
so many amazing female singers from that time.
A blast from my childhood. I was 10! Gotta do Downtown.
if you haven't, you need to see this:
The Wrecking Crew! (2008) documents the work of studio players who recorded the tracks for such hits as "California Dreamin'", "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'", "Be My Baby", "The Beat Goes On", and "Good Vibrations".
Are they backing her here?
@@Cheryworld
I don't know/think so on this song but the recommendation is for all the work they did.
Petula Clark and The Wrecking Crew
th-cam.com/video/grIybc6Xk4Y/w-d-xo.html
Took me back to when i was 10 years old.
When she recorded in the UK, the producer often used drummer Bobby Graham, Guitarist Big Jim Sullivan, vocal group the Breakaways and some times Guitarists Vick flick & Jimmy Page, who also played Bass. When she recorded in the US, it was usually with members of the Wrecking Crew.
Lovely 1960s Pop
Petula Clark is someone you should listen to her songs, great music
All of Petula Clark's many 1960s hits exuded elegance. And there were a lot of hits -- 15 straight songs in the Billboard Top 40 from late 1964 to early '68.
She had a ton of hits in the 60s and many more in France. Other notable hits Downtown, a Sign of the times and I Know A Place. first name pronounced Pet-too-la
Nice song and nice Petula voice...
this is so of its time, so wonderful, I am back there just listening to it (wish I had a time machine!)
Classic early 60's!😊
Petula had so many hits!
I think it’s pronounced “Pe-TU-La”.
Or Peh-too-Luh 🤔
My British roommate pronounces her name PET-choo-la
@@Jonni1027 It should be Pe-CHOO-la.
@@michaelcullen5308 Well in Britain it’s pronounced either way
Such a great oldie! Cool that you checked out Petula. You could also try "A Sign of the Times" or her two US #1 songs "Downtown" and "My Love."
You said it JUST LIKE Ed Sullivan said it when he introduced her to his audience. My Dad bought her album!
Now I truly love Petula Clark!!! And I'm not afraid to say it! Now don't even think of playing "My Love", "Colour My World" or the iconic "Downtown". I just may have to find you and give you a big warm hug! I don't think anyone wants that...😉
It's so different listening to this at 67 rather than 11. The basic tenet of the song, storming off in a huff unnecessarily after a minor relationship kerfuffle, went right over my head back in the day. It's a beautifully assembled piece of song-craft, full of ear-candy.
As much as I preferred the rockier representations of contemporary music, the appeal and strength of Pet's performance coupled with the delightfully listenable track was undeniable.
😊❤🚇☔️
This sound is TRULY of the mid 1960's, it wasn't all Rock and Motown. People forget or keep rewriting musical history to their musical preferences...you know what screw them , I was f-ing THERE and lived that history!!!!!!! My hats off to you for tackling this and learning the TRUTH!!! You sounded like you had no clue, but Charlie Chaplin was the same one who was a pioneer in the silent movies from about 1914 on and did some sound motives in the 1930's, 40'.s 50's [he... was...hilarious...] and occasionally beyond. He wrote This is My Song, a huge hit for Petula [she almost turned it down]....he had also written the classic Song Smile [ "when your heart is aching, smile, even though it's breaking, "]
She was in a movie when she was a little girl of 8 or 10 years old. The movie was I Know Where I’m Going with Wendy Heller.
Such a great song!
"Downtown" was probably her biggest hit. At least in the U.S. She was quite popular. Did some acting also.
But you pronounce her name wrong. 😕
I love that you're going through so many different genres and styles, man. I can tell you're a true musician. It's not very common these days. I have no idea how you're avoiding the c___right issues, but it's great that you don't stop the tracks and listen through. Also love that you list the musicians on the tracks.
Wow thank you so much! I love learning as much as I can. You never know where inspiration may strike! And 99% of the stuff on here we've done, it all has it's merits in one way or another. We rarely have a clunker... but we've had a couple lol
I had a huge crush on her and bought her albums… she married a Frenchman and was very ‘European’ which influenced her work… As someone else has said she’s been a familiar face forever and a national treasure so far as I’m concerned. Not so many years ago - relatively 😉 - she played the lead in the London production of Sunset Boulevard which was electrifying. ‘Just One Look’ from the Soundtrack of that production would be a treat and right of your radar!
Petula is 91 now. She says her name as "Pe-CHOO-la", stress on the second syllable.
If you would like to see her in action, she also starred in the movie version of the Broadway musical "FINIAN"S RAINBOW" and also starred opposite PETER O'TOOLE in the musical "GOOD BYE MR. CHIPS" they are both great movies, and "Mr. Chips" is a wonderful and emotional story. I LOVE it, especially Peter O'Tooles performance as the school master Mr. Chips. I suggest you watch both those movies, I think you will like them.
I was a schoolboy in the Chips film,happy weeks filming in Sherbourne, Dorset …Pet was a nice lady. And she’s still going strong🎶
Pet Clark is great! Now checkout "Anyone Who Had A Heart" by Cilla Black.
Broke my Heart when she married some French guy. She was another of those it was uncool to like back then.
Did you ever hear "Downtown" by Petula Clark? It's easily one of her most memorable songs. Not sure if you ever watched or even like the old 90s comedy "Seinfeld", but I always think of a specific episode when the song Downtown is mentioned. The episode, "The Bottle Deposit" is from Season 7:
SCENE 1: George Costanza's boss (Wilheim) scolded George earlier in the day for not paying attention, and circumstanses have again resulted in George not hearing exactly what his boss wants him to do that day:
WILHEIM: Well, I'm very interested to see how this thing turns out.
GEORGE (to himself): Yeah, you said it. (to Wilheim) Uh, excuse me, Mr Wilhelm. Uh, do you really think... Well, is this downtown trip really necessary, you know, for the project?
WILHEIM: Oh no, you've got to go downtown, George. It's all downtown. Just like the song says.
GEORGE: The song?
WILHEIM: There's your answer. Downtown.
SCENE 2: Jerry Seinfeld is sitting with George in a booth at Monks Diner:
JERRY: The song Downtown? You mean the Petula Clark song?
GEORGE: Yeah.
JERRY: You sure he didn't just mention it because you happened to be going downtown?
GEORGE: I think he was trying to tell me something, like it had some sort of a meaning.
JERRY: Okay, so how does it go?
GEORGE: 'When you're alone, and life is making you lonely, you can always go...'
JERRY: '... downtown.'
GEORGE: 'Maybe you know some little places to go, where they never close...'
JERRY: '...downtown.'
GEORGE: Wait a second. 'Little places to go, where they never close.' What's a little place that never closes?
JERRY: Seven-eleven?
GEORGE: 'Just listen to the music of the traffic, in the city. Linger on the sidewalk, where the neon lights are pretty.' Where the neon lights are pretty. The Broadway area?
JERRY: No, that's midtown.
GEORGE: 'The lights are much brighter there. You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares, just go...'
JERRY: '...down town.'
GEORGE: 'Things'll be great, when you're...'
JERRY: '...downtown.'
GEORGE: I got nothing, Jerry. Nothing.
JERRY: Well, 'don't hang around and let your troubles surround you. There are movie shows...'
GEORGE: You think I should come clean? What d'you think, you think I should confess?
JERRY: How can you lose?
Petula Clark had a lovely voice. I only know a couple of her songs. Pronounced pet-uuu-la.
Jimmy Page did a bit of backing for her, when he was a young session musucian, before the Yardbirds.
Pet was a terrific songwriter, too, but often wrote under a male pseudonym because the UK didn't have many female writers back then. Amazing singer! She and Hatch were one of those amazing teams like Webb and Campbell. So many fabulous songs.
Iffin' you wanna hear more Petula Clark I'd like to recommend My Love 'n Downtown...consider it done.
New suggestion - George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F (3rd movement, allegro agitato), as performed by Gershwin himself.
th-cam.com/video/HFR3_CPtiUY/w-d-xo.html
Believe it or not she's on a beatles song give peace a chance
Downtown is your next reaction by her it's pronounce pet- to- la !
Elvis wanted to have a 3way with Karen Carpenter and Pet.
She refused ❤🎉❤
Pop music back in the day meant the same thing it does now. Pop music is popular, thus the name pop. The difference is what are the people like who are buying music? People back then were largely not so lame and woke and fucked up as they are now, IMHO.
The lady had it! She was a big part of what was called "Blue Eyed Soul". Or as we call it ' cultural appropriation. I'll not get into the term, but it should be an honor, not an insult. Anyone know the difference between wrong and right influences.
TONY HATCH WROTE DOWNTOWN ?
SHE WAS GREAT SINGER, TEO OTHERS ON YOUR CARD THERE IS COLOR MY WORLD AND DOWNTOWN, IF YOU CAN PLEASE 😊
Petchula....
Maybe alto soprano?
Her name is pronounced PA-TOO-LAH ....
Sorry it’s Just One Look….
Pop was pretty much always a derogatory term. After many years cream will float to the top, and the heavy music will separate at the bottom. The normal sht will be suspended in the middle, maybe talented, but unable of making a statement.
It's not pet...say the e like a....A
Pet-u-la. Not whatever pronounciation you were using.