Was born in 62, but I remember this song as a child being played all the time on the radio as a kid . My mom really like this song so brings back memories of that time.
@@josephweaver5385 You tube sends me a notice whenever someone replies to a comment I make. You and I are so lucky to have lived some of the greatest years in history. I,m even luckier though! I have 2 older sisters. 1 is 5yrs. older and the other 10yrs. older. I got to listen to 50,s and 60,s music whether I liked it or not and what,s not to like? To top it off my dad owned an Auto Body repair shop in Littleton,Ma. where I grew up. I can remember the coupes and hot rods. When I saw the movie American Graffiti it reminded me of sweeping the floor at the garage for my dad! My naive mother worked in the office part time. One day after The Doors released "back door man"" and 1 of the guys was singing I,m a back door man as he was walking across the shop my mother heard him and asked me, what,s a back door man? OMG did I turn red in the face! I could feel it. My answer was ahh, umm, I,m not sure, just ask dad, he should know and ran out of the office! Jeff D.
Bonjour, c'est peut-être un peu exagéré mais pas faux.....? Savoir ? J'aime beaucoup Petula et depuis plus de soixante ans. Je sais que je ne suis pas la seule.
My father, rest his soul, absolutely loved Petula Clark and this song. He would whistle the song all the time. I was only 14 at the time but I still remember it like it was yesterday. Love You Dad!
Your dad was a great gentlemen with superb taste in music and an eye for pretty classy women. I loved that song as well. We will never see that those day again.
She is as charming in person as she seemed to be in that film clip. I met her while she was in Marseilles, back in the '60s. I was instantly in love. You're right, it was a magic time.
I agree 👍 and this song was one of my favorite as a kid basically inspires you cheer up you will meet somebody but not at home watching TV just go downtown and mingle with people museums shops cafes
@@randyschaub5452 ... In a world that seems to look at narcissism as an elevated status, dress codes and civilized conventions are lost. They show up in court dressed the same way, too ... guaranteed to influence the judge negatively.
999carpet I purchased her ‘Greatest Hits’ album a couple of months ago. Several great songs. I listen to it often, although the LP was badly produced and is noisy. Glad someone else appreciates this talent.
Wonderful Video with excellent beautiful and handsome dancers in beautiful costumes and shoes and excellent vocalizations and performance of the catchy. classic, pretty song Downtown by the beautiful, lovely, and extremely talented Petula Clark in a beautiful dress and shoes, on a beautiful set!
I was a little girl in the 60s, and this song, plus "Windy" and "Georgy Girl" define my childhood. They were on the radio all the time. Such wonderful, happy memories!
I was a little boy in the 60s, and those songs you mentioned are indelibly etched in my brain. I saw The Seekers perform Georgy Girl on TV, and I fell head over heels for Judith Durham. I also had it bad for Petula Clark. Such wonderful memories!
I saw her there on Monday, amazing! Cameron Mackintosh came on stage at the end of the show with a cake, made a lovely speech and then the whole theatre sang Happy Birthday to Petula Clark. It was a wonderful surprise.
I was 7 years old when this was on. All I know is I was so blessed to grow up in that Ara watching amazing shows Dean Martin show, Sonny & Cher, He Haw, voyage to the bottom of the sea. Loved this song
When I was younger I always wondered why old fools clinged to the past. Now at 63 guess who's clinging to the past. No wonder that old 30s orchestra music brought tears to those elderly peoples eyes.
Beautiful, precious memories of my youth in Jamaica in the 1960s. There will never, ever be times like these again!! NEVER EVER!!❤❤❤❤brings tears to my eyes.
This is a great song performed by the beautiful singer, actress, performer and entertainer Petula Clark! I love this song! I was born in 1978. This wonderful song is brilliantly choregraphed and performed by very handsome, beautiful and very talented dancers! Beautiful sets and costumes! Thank you for posting and sharing this wonderful vintage clip! It makes me happy every time I watch it!
I as born in 1955, this was a mid sixties very famous song. The piano on here started thunderous. She wasnt as young as you think, she was in British movies, I think one is on youtube The famous 18 year old Carpenter girl singer & her met Elvis who wanted to go with them & they declined.
I first heard this on a Saturday night in Canada. It was very cold outside and lots of snow. I remember how exciting it would be to go downtown and listen to this playing on the car radio. I was only 12 years then and time seemed to be standing still and I can honestly say this song made me feel happy inside. That was a long time ago and my mom and dad were still alive. This song takes me back to a happy time. I miss you mom and dad and I will see you again...
I was only 7 -8 years old but i had the same feelings going to the city of Edmonton in a new 66 coronet 500 with mom and dad hearing this on the radio .Wish i had a time machine ide go back and stay lol.
I remember watching Petula Clark on BBC 1 in l think the 70,s or the 80,s. She done a show on the Beatles and l always remember she stood on a step ladder to say how high the composed music was. It was the paper version of all the songs composed stacked up high. It was a great show and she is so professional.
MG Stevens Rubbish. She was a child star (actress and singer) before this song was released and she went on to have several hits. I adored both JJ and Pet Clark when I was growing up. There’s room for different types of music and talents. We can appreciate more than one type, surely.
The humility of these singers is admirable, she looked as thought she was proud to sing for the audience.. humbled, the way she covered her mouth with that innocent smile. Not something you see today.
I would love to go back in time and witness this era, for three reasons, 1 life seamed simpler back then, 2 the music was fantastic and 3 the girls looked a lot better back then
Thursdays were "That Girl", "Bewitched", "Ironsides", and "The Dean Martin Show". And every "Dean Martin Show" would deliver quality like this every week.
This song takes me right back to the 60's. Driving in dad car with my mom. Just listening to the radio as the snow was coming down. As a kid, I knew there was something special about this song. I could just feel it. I am sure that old rambler is scrap, mom and dad long gone and yet the song remains as does the memory. As time goes by.
And that’s why I don’t listen to Today’s music.. A person much younger than my 62 years said “okay Boomer! Your generation has some of the best music.” My favorite decades for music are 60’s, 70’s & 80’s..
@@garycraig6506 I've discovered that my most of my favourite pop songs lie between the years 1966 - 1972. Although only eight years old at the time, I began listening to music in 1966. I'm guessing that disco took over the air waves in about 1973. (I do of course love many tunes from the early '60s and some even in the '90s. My favourite music however has been "progressive rock", but that is fading as I age. Nice, soft jazz anyone?)
The basic reason for that is because todays music is essentially created on a computer; samples are mixed, voices added, everything tweaked and the result spat out as an MP3. In our day (I'm 75) that didn't exist. Musicians had to play instruments and singers had to be able to sing. It wasn't until (approximately)1964 that the the first pop record featuring synthesised music (a stylus-operated keyboard of sorts) was issued......and it was pretty ordinary. We Boomers are lucky in that it was our music tastes coupled with 45rpm records played on portable transistorised record players which changed music forever. Today anyone can churn out a load of utter rubbish and call it "music".
Thanks for the info, Ken. I'm nearly 71 and was a freshman in high school when that song was a hit. It brings back memories in the way that only music can do. Like you said, singers could really sing and musicians could really play back then.
Petula's surely got the moves! Look at her swing and sway, dancing to her own music. One of the best singers we had in the '60s. I even had the opportunity of watching her again in concert at MOA, one of the biggest arenas in the Philippines, don't remember what year, but recent..still great diva ❣️💕❤️
I sure miss those days. Although I was just nine years old in January of 1967, that decade was very much a magical time for me. At least in terms of entertainment. That era is gone forever, of course. But I can proudly say I experienced it!
I miss those days when all music was live with full big band, strings and swinging choreography! I was 12 when this song came out. It still sounds great, even now that I’m 69!
I love Petula Clark and have a CD of her songs - this is one her best, arguably the best of all. Being a Seinfeld fan I also remember the episode where George's only clue to a work task he has to carry out is the Petula Clark song "Downtown" The late 'sixties had some wonderful music - gotta love the modern technology that let's us still enjoy these gems long after the people who made it have gone.
I grew up with style of music as a kid. I love it when Pet sneaks in during the beginning music/dancing ensemble, and starts singing this wonderful song. An awesome video - brings me back to the Sixties!
That is real class....from a time when Hollywood really was an amazing place.This video just lifts me up when I see it.I'm transported back to a time that brings me great happiness..
Was born in 62, but I remember this song as a child being played all the time on the radio as a kid . My mom really like this song so brings back memories of that time.
Yes I am listening in 2022 I am 90 years young and remember this lady well
Keep on young man.
if only they could see then what the under tors were leading up to
2024
I saw this on the TV in 1967!! I remember!! I was just 11yrs. old!! My father watched this show faithfully!! Jeff Dusti age 65
1956 baby!
@@josephweaver5385 You tube sends me a notice whenever someone replies to a comment I make. You and I are so lucky to have lived some of the greatest years in history. I,m even luckier though! I have 2 older sisters. 1 is 5yrs. older and the other 10yrs. older. I got to listen to 50,s and 60,s music whether I liked it or not and what,s not to like? To top it off my dad owned an Auto Body repair shop in Littleton,Ma. where I grew up. I can remember the coupes and hot rods. When I saw the movie American Graffiti it reminded me of sweeping the floor at the garage for my dad! My naive mother worked in the office part time. One day after The Doors released "back door man"" and 1 of the guys was singing I,m a back door man as he was walking across the shop my mother heard him and asked me, what,s a back door man? OMG did I turn red in the face! I could feel it. My answer was ahh, umm, I,m not sure, just ask dad, he should know and ran out of the office! Jeff D.
God bless you petula clark , thank you so much for your music ! Mercy❤❤❤❤
Perfect Performance! Perfect Chorography! Perfect Song! Perfect Video!
This Video is Vintage! It is Timeless! It is not old at all! It is Classic Pure Musical Magic in Every Aspect!
When God created voices, he had Petula Clarke at the top of his list.
Bonjour, c'est peut-être un peu exagéré mais pas faux.....? Savoir ?
J'aime beaucoup Petula et depuis plus de soixante ans. Je sais que je ne suis pas la seule.
Those were the days when EVERYONE in America watched television. I remember them well.
Back in the day when television was something the entire family could sit together and enjoy.
The Golden Age of the 'variety show'..or shows..plural..
When being indoors sitting together with family watching television was more gratifying than being outdoors running with friends.
Those were the days .. and the was a song also....
60's and 70's had the best music imo.
Was born in 1960. One of my favs growing up. 💞
1960 was a vintage year 😉
Things were better in the 60s. Must be my age getting me nostalgic.
Petula sang to calm children while London was being bombed. She is a hero.
I was 3... but everything here is better ... better than we are now. .. class...dignity...talent..grace etc. Etc
I was very young maybe 4 when I absolutely only wanted to hear this song.
Amen! I was 7.
Terrific Lyrics and Melody! Terrific Choreography! Terrific Dancers! Terrific Performance! Terrific Song! Terrific Video!
LOVED the fashion,& style of the 60's!!!
My father, rest his soul, absolutely loved Petula Clark and this song. He would whistle the song all the time. I was only 14 at the time but I still remember it like it was yesterday. Love You Dad!
Dad's are absolutely awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Your dad was a great gentlemen with superb taste in music and an eye for pretty classy women. I loved that song as well. We will never see that those day again.
Really, she was not a patch on Dusty Springfield, she was real talent!
I am 68 years old and I love Petula's Clark downtown.
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i love you for keeping our past alive thank you
When I was very young I loved this song. I thought this was about our downtown in Omaha Nebraska. I didn't know there were other downtowns.
Those were the times of great music, entertainment and fashion, never to be duplicated
She is as charming in person as she seemed to be in that film clip. I met her while she was in Marseilles, back in the '60s. I was instantly in love. You're right, it was a magic time.
I agree 👍 and this song was one of my favorite as a kid basically inspires you cheer up you will meet somebody but not at home watching TV just go downtown and mingle with people museums shops cafes
agreed, so much trash today tv and radio. And fashion> ? everyones in their pajamas. disgusting.
Today, we’ll wear a t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops to a wedding or funeral.
@@randyschaub5452 ...
In a world that seems to look at narcissism as an elevated status, dress codes and civilized conventions are lost. They show up in court dressed the same way, too ... guaranteed to influence the judge negatively.
Takes me back to better days and quality of singers and songs
I danced to this record in my room when I was 12. Love her!
She sings it beautifully live, likes it's a walk in the park, shows what a great artist she is. You can't beat a great feel good song like this.
I totally agree !!! She is one great lady !!!!
This one performance is without a doubt pretty dazzling. Her head here looks too big for the body and that's true of other famous screen actors.
Didn't she drop the 2nd verse? 🧐
Agree
Petula Clark was talented and beautiful. She was and is One of a kind.
Fabulous song, lyrics, and wow what a gorgeous, talented woman she is, love her. Still love this song, ... anyone else listening in April 2020.
me
Actually I'm listening to it in May
And I am listening in June 2020
@@breng5767 me too
999carpet I purchased her ‘Greatest Hits’ album a couple of months ago. Several great songs. I listen to it often, although the LP was badly produced and is noisy. Glad someone else appreciates this talent.
Great singing, live, excellent orchestration, first rate production values on the Dean Martin show, as a whole perfect
Wonderful Video with excellent beautiful and handsome dancers in beautiful costumes and shoes and excellent vocalizations and performance of the catchy. classic, pretty song Downtown by the beautiful, lovely, and extremely talented Petula Clark in a beautiful dress and shoes, on a beautiful set!
Excellent Performance! Excellent Video!
I was a little girl in the 60s, and this song, plus "Windy" and "Georgy Girl" define my childhood. They were on the radio all the time. Such wonderful, happy memories!
WOW!! ABSOLUTELY!! me 2!!
Yes! We little 60s girls all thought we were Windy!
Yes - as a kid I recall it hitting the charts- rather a long good time !
@@karenbaumann7751 everyone knows it's🎶 Windy🎶
I was a little boy in the 60s, and those songs you mentioned are indelibly etched in my brain. I saw The Seekers perform Georgy Girl on TV, and I fell head over heels for Judith Durham. I also had it bad for Petula Clark. Such wonderful memories!
And now, at age 89, Petula Clark will be going back on-stage in London as the 'Feed The Birds' lady in Mary Poppins! What a life!
I saw her there on Monday, amazing! Cameron Mackintosh came on stage at the end of the show with a cake, made a lovely speech and then the whole theatre sang Happy Birthday to Petula Clark. It was a wonderful surprise.
Isn't it wonderful being able to understand every word being sung
People had voices then.
And fun
🙄
a beautiful and good singer
Petula Clark's Beautiful Yellow Dress and Shoes are perfect for a Happy Easter and A Happy Spring!
I was 7 years old when this was on. All I know is I was so blessed to grow up in that Ara watching amazing shows Dean Martin show, Sonny & Cher, He Haw, voyage to the bottom of the sea. Loved this song
When I was younger I always wondered why old fools clinged to the past. Now at 63 guess who's clinging to the past. No wonder that old 30s orchestra music brought tears to those elderly peoples eyes.
I'm 57. Lost both of my parents this year. I love old music that takes me back to happier days.
Renee Gunter condolences. my prayer for you. we will meet them again someday. and its gonna be forever beautiful music.
Great comment.
It is not only a matter of “reminders” of old Times it’s the regret for a life style that don’t exist anymore
Belleza de cancion.
I really enjoy everything about this classic video!
Beautiful, precious memories of my youth in Jamaica in the 1960s. There will never, ever be times like these again!! NEVER EVER!!❤❤❤❤brings tears to my eyes.
My God --- what a voice!! Somewhat seriously underrated by serious critics. An edgy timbre to her voice yet complete control. Love her voice.
They were jealous. Anyone that didn't love her were just plain jealous.
PETULA CLARK IS THE GREATEST FEMALE VOCALIST OF ALL TIME.
This is a great song performed by the beautiful singer, actress, performer and entertainer Petula Clark! I love this song! I was born in 1978. This wonderful song is brilliantly choregraphed and performed by very handsome, beautiful and very talented dancers! Beautiful sets and costumes! Thank you for posting and sharing this wonderful vintage clip! It makes me happy every time I watch it!
I as born in 1955, this was a mid sixties very famous song. The piano on here started thunderous. She wasnt as young as you think, she was in British movies, I think one is on youtube The famous 18 year old Carpenter girl singer & her met Elvis who wanted to go with them & they declined.
When this song came out in 1965 or whatever, my baby sister would sing along with it. The only part she could do was "Taa Taa, Taa Taa."
Best era was the 60s. Now the world isn’t the same.
The world was never the same
Those were the best songs, best times, a great era. I'm 67, and I miss it.
I love the production. Just amazing work by the backup dancers.
Her voice is so unique and beautiful ❤
Had de voice uit gezet !!!
I first heard this on a Saturday night in Canada. It was very cold outside and lots of snow. I remember how exciting it would be to go downtown and listen to this playing on the car radio. I was only 12 years then and time seemed to be standing still and I can honestly say this song made me feel happy inside. That was a long time ago and my mom and dad were still alive. This song takes me back to a happy time. I miss you mom and dad and I will see you again...
I was only 7 -8 years old but i had the same feelings going to the city of Edmonton in a new 66 coronet 500 with mom and dad hearing this on the radio .Wish i had a time machine ide go back and stay lol.
@@rtruth8378 I would be asking you for a ride if you did
I too am Canadian. Grew up with this !!!
67
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I remember watching Petula Clark on BBC 1 in l think the 70,s or the 80,s. She done a show on the Beatles and l always remember she stood on a step ladder to say how high the composed music was. It was the paper version of all the songs composed stacked up high. It was a great show and she is so professional.
I remember my mother buying the album. She really liked it & we would sing Down Town
So classic and so classy! The good old days when entertainment was still glamorous and performers had real talent...
Dear God, can you not discern your indoctrination? "...greedy white men..." is so overwrought it has become a [pathetic, like you] meme!
So correct. No thugs , tattoos or cussing
MG Stevens m
MG Stevens Rubbish. She was a child star (actress and singer) before this song was released and she went on to have several hits. I adored both JJ and Pet Clark when I was growing up. There’s room for different types of music and talents. We can appreciate more than one type, surely.
MG Stevens Pathetic race baiting remark! Just because she had some dancers with her on a show doesn’t make her any less of a talent...
Wonderful song, Downtown would come on the radio and my mom would start singing along, sweet memories 🥰🙏🏾
Pure magic , plus every teenager dream ❤
Listen to the applause. What a great performance.
I turned 5 in 67 but remember this fabulous music from my wonderful childhood. What a great time to be a kid.
The humility of these singers is admirable, she looked as thought she was proud to sing for the audience.. humbled, the way she covered her mouth with that innocent smile. Not something you see today.
Wonderful. Just as I remember it in the sixties🇬🇧😁🇬🇧
One of my favorites...Reminds me of going to Downtown S.F. with my Father..
I would love to go back in time and witness this era, for three reasons, 1 life seamed simpler back then, 2 the music was fantastic and 3 the girls looked a lot better back then
No half naked people no dirty words just talent. Something that is missing today.
Petula had talent and class!
Gorgeous beauty and amazing singer and composer nothing else to say but her accent was divine!
I love this Video!
We need more music like this in today's times.
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This song played before the RV bomb in Tennessee went off this past December Christmas morning.
Well .... not anymore .... an asshole had to go ruin it
Then it would be todays music and you'd complain about that
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It is refreshing earing that type of song. These type of songs they do not making up anymore in our days and age.
My aunt loved her and so do I.
Song came out like 60 years b4 I was born love it tho
Thursdays were "That Girl", "Bewitched", "Ironsides", and "The Dean Martin Show". And every "Dean Martin Show" would deliver quality like this every week.
That was my mentally handicap sisters favorite song. Dee Dee's still here at almost 59yrs old. Thank you
Saw her when she was 83. What a great show, from a great and beautiful person.
Petula Clark was the ultimate "dream girl" of so many adolescent boys back in the '60s, me included.
This song takes me right back to the 60's. Driving in dad car with my mom. Just listening to the radio as the snow was coming down. As a kid, I knew there was something special about this song. I could just feel it. I am sure that old rambler is scrap, mom and dad long gone and yet the song remains as does the memory. As time goes by.
She was so pretty. I loved her and her music.
Yep I am glad I was there to live in era of everything that will never be again.
My 1966 Sweetheart in the 11th grade. Loved this song. BTW, my Uncle Billy/WWII/Marines loved you too.
Petula was Uk's national treasure back then in the 60's and still to this day.
Her mother was Welsh and Petula grew up in South Wales so perhaps that explains in part her good singing voice😁
A happy and gentle song. So different from so much of the crap that is passed off today as music.
And that’s why I don’t listen to Today’s music.. A person much younger than my 62 years said “okay Boomer! Your generation has some of the best music.” My favorite decades for music are 60’s, 70’s & 80’s..
@@garycraig6506 I've discovered that my most of my favourite pop songs lie between the years 1966 - 1972. Although only eight years old at the time, I began listening to music in 1966. I'm guessing that disco took over the air waves in about 1973. (I do of course love many tunes from the early '60s and some even in the '90s. My favourite music however has been "progressive rock", but that is fading as I age. Nice, soft jazz anyone?)
The basic reason for that is because todays music is essentially created on a computer; samples are mixed, voices added, everything tweaked and the result spat out as an MP3.
In our day (I'm 75) that didn't exist. Musicians had to play instruments and singers had to be able to sing.
It wasn't until (approximately)1964 that the the first pop record featuring synthesised music (a stylus-operated keyboard of sorts) was issued......and it was pretty ordinary.
We Boomers are lucky in that it was our music tastes coupled with 45rpm records played on portable transistorised record players which changed music forever.
Today anyone can churn out a load of utter rubbish and call it "music".
Thanks for the info, Ken. I'm nearly 71 and was a freshman in high school when that song was a hit. It brings back memories in the way that only music can do. Like you said, singers could really sing and musicians could really play back then.
Yeah, it's just fun. Mostly I just want to enjoy good music. Don't need some childishly profound ranting.
Oh my. WOW. Gorgeous. Things were so different then.
One of my favourite Songs. 😊 ❤
Petula's surely got the moves! Look at her swing and sway, dancing to her own music. One of the best singers we had in the '60s. I even had the opportunity of watching her again in concert at MOA, one of the biggest arenas in the Philippines, don't remember what year, but recent..still great diva ❣️💕❤️
I love her so much. What a beautiful song , sang by a beautiful women
*Woman.
@@thundertick5666 And it would be “ Sung” by a beautiful woman!
Wow! I was young - Listening to this - I wish I could return1
What a Beautiful , Talented Lady !
I sure miss those days. Although I was just nine years old in January of 1967, that decade was very much a magical time for me. At least in terms of entertainment. That era is gone forever, of course. But I can proudly say I experienced it!
The sound of my youth, thank you, Petula!
Big smiles. Great song.
Outstanding Song! Outstanding Performance by the Sensational Petula Clark! Outstanding Video in All Aspects! Outstanding Performances by all!
I miss those days when all music was live with full big band, strings and swinging choreography! I was 12 when this song came out. It still sounds great, even now that I’m 69!
This song always makes me happy. Brings back that excitement as a teenager when you got ready to go out and head out to see your friends in town.
My Godfather loved this .... Hi Mr Campell
What elegance ❤
What a sparkling and unique treatment of "Downtown". The orchestral backing is just right for this live performance.
My favorite petula clark song! It sounds just as good now as it did in the 1960s!!
Happy Birthday Petula,still listening in November 2022
Nothing beats live performances
This not live.
Petula Clark’s signature song. Her collaborations with Tony Hatch were nothing less than classics.
I love Petula Clark and have a CD of her songs - this is one her best, arguably the best of all.
Being a Seinfeld fan I also remember the episode where George's only clue to a work task he has to carry out is the Petula Clark song "Downtown"
The late 'sixties had some wonderful music - gotta love the modern technology that let's us still enjoy these gems long after the people who made it have gone.
That is the way life should be PC is 5 star Performer never aged ßongs thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Her dress is AMAZING. Beautiful Petula.
She's a petite lass, but her voice is large. Very nice!❤
I grew up with style of music as a kid. I love it when Pet sneaks in during the beginning music/dancing ensemble, and starts singing this wonderful song. An awesome video - brings me back to the Sixties!
That is real class....from a time when Hollywood really was an amazing place.This video just lifts me up when I see it.I'm transported back to a time that brings me great happiness..
filmed in Burbank, CA.
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY PETULA CLARK