What really P--ses me off! is that Jackie Trent, the wonderful, talent songwriter co-wrote this song, and many, many songs, but Hatch won't mention it ever. Jackie got short-changed, but those who knew her talent and loved her, more than most of the 60s singers, know she was a dynamo in this duo. She ought to have her name in the songwriters hall of fame!!
Saw a documentary years ago in which Jackie Trent remembered that every time they wrote a song together, Hatch would say "Another one for Petula". That would be enough to piss ANYONE off.
Thanks for your excellent comments hatch was a hypocrite and prick Jackie got him on new faces. Jackie was virtually a neighbour of mine Clark hardly ever spoke to her. She did not know that it was Jackie who was the writer of her big hits Not hatch he tried to claim all of the copyrights to the songs Jackie wrote after she had passed away. But lost the case. Don’t mess with a stokie woman and a beautiful one at that and a fantastic singer ❤️.
I graduated from high school in June 1965 so Pet Clark's "Downtown," and so many others, were just beginning and I always enjoyed this lady's singing. A bit amazing though to discover that she was born in 1932! I hope she lives forever, her music and her presence (on television & radio) always put a smile on my face.
I met Petula Clark in 1987 at The Imperial Room in The Royal York Hotel. She was amazing. Got to meet her backstage and she signed my "Downtown" LP which I still have today. I also saw her last year at Casino Rama and she was just as great. Sadly though, she didn't stay to sign any autographs.
one day I started playing Petula's "Downtown" in my Cafe, and a bunch of punks with mohawks came in and starting dancing and singing along with the song. I was like...."What the !$@$#?" Just goes to show that Petula and her Downtown Music is Timeless!
@Chattee41 Rumour has it that when Petula helped a relatively unknown Welsh singer, Roddy Llewelyn, by having him perform on her tv show, circa 1974, it didn't go over too well with the House of Windsor as the same man was apparently romantically involved with the then married Princess Margaret. If that really IS the reason behind Pet not being given the title of Dame, then the Queen must have a very long memory and must be rather petty as well.
Lovely person, I met her in a pianobar in mykonos.. she sat down right next to me, And recommended me on my voice when i was singing along to some song of Rent, Did not know who se was untill she was pointed out and had to come up and sing some songs.. 2 funny.
Easy for you to say, b/c she also doesn't get enough recognition here in the States today, unlike in her '60s and '70s heyday. She's actually quite effervescent as anyone can right away see here, plus really knows quality taste in choosing uplifting melodies. :)
song'. I've been wanting the cd they feature in this interview for a while, about a year. Trying to find the extra cash. My mum loves petula too. I'm 20 in a few months and I've liked petula all my life. I grew up with old songs so like that sort of music most of all :) Agnetha faltskog is my first favourite, followed be petula and then Connie Francis
Most Hall of Fame's and national honors are popularity contests, and somewhat and politics can effect it. I assume that the Queen likes Petula Clark and Dusty Springfield. However, if England is proud of their accomplishments and would like them to receive more global recognition, honoring them with Dame status, might be appropriate.
In my opinion, Petula and Dusty Springfield were the best female singers from the UK, although I prefer Petula's music. Shirley Bassey was outstanding at interracting with the audiences, but Petula and Dusty sound better to me overall than Shirley and Julie Andrews. Everything is political, and in my opinion, Petula deserves to be a Dame as much as Shirley and Julie Andrews, and she is at least as good as Sir Tom Jones, and Sir Cliff Richard.. She should also be in rock and roll hall of fame.
Both Tony Hatch and Micky Most did slagged off acts.Tony Hatch was much better and he was nicknamed by the press The Hatchet.Simon Cowell said in an interview he was influenced by Tony Hatch.
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What really P--ses me off! is that Jackie Trent, the wonderful, talent songwriter co-wrote this song, and many, many songs, but Hatch won't mention it ever. Jackie got short-changed, but those who knew her talent and loved her, more than most of the 60s singers, know she was a dynamo in this duo. She ought to have her name in the songwriters hall of fame!!
Saw a documentary years ago in which Jackie Trent remembered that every time they wrote a song together, Hatch would say "Another one for Petula". That would be enough to piss ANYONE off.
Thanks for your excellent comments hatch was a hypocrite and prick Jackie got him on new faces. Jackie was virtually a neighbour of mine Clark hardly ever spoke to her. She did not know that it was Jackie who was the writer of her big hits Not hatch he tried to claim all of the copyrights to the songs Jackie wrote after she had passed away. But lost the case. Don’t mess with a stokie woman and a beautiful one at that and a fantastic singer ❤️.
Petula mentions Jackie Trent as a writer, thankfully.
she looks woderful.and her english is amazing. love pet
Petula is a great talent and she stills produces so many great songs that she composes and sings. She is THE BEST!!!!
I graduated from high school in June 1965 so Pet Clark's "Downtown," and so many others, were just beginning and I always enjoyed this lady's singing. A bit amazing though to discover that she was born in 1932! I hope she lives forever, her music and her presence (on television & radio) always put a smile on my face.
I met Petula Clark in 1987 at The Imperial Room in The Royal York Hotel. She was amazing. Got to meet her backstage and she signed my "Downtown" LP which I still have today. I also saw her last year at Casino Rama and she was just as great. Sadly though, she didn't stay to sign any autographs.
what a great song writer Tony Hatch is
Tony is a great great songwriter. I admire him very much.
Rubbish he’s a hypocrite FACT
The two of them together were the magic -- synergy.
she's amazing!!
one day I started playing Petula's "Downtown" in my Cafe, and a bunch of punks with mohawks came in and starting dancing and singing along with the song. I was like...."What the !$@$#?"
Just goes to show that Petula and her Downtown Music is Timeless!
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ah... wonderful to see a legend like her... reminds me of Julie Andrews... yet another legend... both seem so young for their age... =)
She's as amazing now as she ever was.
@Chattee41 Rumour has it that when Petula helped a relatively unknown Welsh singer, Roddy Llewelyn, by having him perform on her tv show, circa 1974, it didn't go over too well with the House of Windsor as the same man was apparently romantically involved with the then married Princess Margaret. If that really IS the reason behind Pet not being given the title of Dame, then the Queen must have a very long memory and must be rather petty as well.
In the 1970's Tony Hatch was the panellist in the talent show New Faces.He was the the Simon Cowell at that time.
Lovely person,
I met her in a pianobar in mykonos.. she sat down right next to me, And recommended me on my voice when i was singing along to some song of Rent, Did not know who se was untill she was pointed out and had to come up and sing some songs.. 2 funny.
great interview thanks for posting on youtube - really fantiastic
Believe it or not, downtown is one down the bottom of my list. I don't hate it, just prefer her other songs :)
😘💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕Pétula
Easy for you to say, b/c she also doesn't get enough recognition here in the States today, unlike in her '60s and '70s heyday. She's actually quite effervescent as anyone can right away see here, plus really knows quality taste in choosing uplifting melodies. :)
Uplifting melodies written by who not HATCH for sure.
song'. I've been wanting the cd they feature in this interview for a while, about a year. Trying to find the extra cash. My mum loves petula too. I'm 20 in a few months and I've liked petula all my life. I grew up with old songs so like that sort of music most of all :)
Agnetha faltskog is my first favourite, followed be petula and then Connie Francis
Most Hall of Fame's and national honors are popularity contests, and somewhat and politics can effect it. I assume that the Queen likes Petula Clark and Dusty Springfield. However, if England is proud of their accomplishments and would like them to receive more global recognition, honoring them with Dame status, might be appropriate.
dusty springfield and petula clark made uk complete
"Downtown" would not be the same with the lyric "Times Square."
Even at 76 she still has those nice high cheek bones!
In my opinion, Petula and Dusty Springfield were the best female singers from the UK, although I prefer Petula's music. Shirley Bassey was outstanding at interracting with the audiences, but Petula and Dusty sound better to me overall than Shirley and Julie Andrews. Everything is political, and in my opinion, Petula deserves to be a Dame as much as Shirley and Julie Andrews, and she is at least as good as Sir Tom Jones, and Sir Cliff Richard.. She should also be in rock and roll hall of fame.
Don’t forget Jackie Trent
How about Dusty Springfield?
Both Tony Hatch and Micky Most did slagged off acts.Tony Hatch was much better and he was nicknamed by the press The Hatchet.Simon Cowell said in an interview he was influenced by Tony Hatch.
shes my grandama
@VealParmigiana why is it politically motivated that petula has not been made a dame?