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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Downtown_(Petula_Clark_song)Downtown (Petula Clark song) - Wikipedia

    Tony Hatch. Petula Clark singles chronology. "True Love Never Runs Smooth" (1964) " Downtown " (1964) " I Know a Place " (1965) Official audio. "Downtown" on YouTube. " Downtown " is a song written and produced by English composer Tony Hatch. Its lyrics speak of going to spend time in an urban downtown as a means of escape from everyday life.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Petula_ClarkPetula Clark - Wikipedia

    petulaclark.net. Petula Clark CBE (born 15 November 1932) is a British singer, actress, and songwriter. She started her professional career as a child performer and has had the longest career of any British entertainer, spanning more than 85 years. Clark's professional career began during the Second World War as a child entertainer on BBC Radio ...

  3. www.songfacts.com › facts › petula-clarkDowntown by Petula Clark - Songfacts

    When "Downtown" was released in the US, it shot to #1, making Petula the first female singer from the UK to hit #1 in the US during the rock era (after 1955). Remarkably, she didn't even promote the song before it hit the top spot, as she was touring French-speaking countries at the time.

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  5. www.forbes.com › sites › hughmcintyre50 Years Ago Today, Petula Clark's "Downtown" Was ... - Forbes

    Jan 23, 2015 · “Downtown” was Clark’s first Hot 100 entry, but it was far from her last. The song made her a star, helping her collect a total of fifteen top 40 hits in her career. ... Petula Clark. Though ...

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  6. www.artandpopularculture.com › Downtown_(song)Downtown (Petula Clark song) - Art and Popular Culture

    "Downtown" was released in late 1964 and became a best seller in English, French, Italian, and German versions, topping music charts worldwide (with 3 million copies sold in the US alone) and introducing Clark, who had been a popular recording artist and actress in Europe for nearly 20 years, to the American record-buying public.

  7. beatcrave.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Downtown by Petula Clark

    Jun 27, 2024 · November 1964. Pop, Soul Pop. Tony Hatch. Now that we have the foundation set, let’s delve into the meaning behind the song. At its core, Downtown is a song that offers solace and escape from the struggles of everyday life. The lyrics speak to the power of music and the vibrant atmosphere of the city to uplift and provide a much-needed respite.

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  9. www.soundonsound.com › techniques › classic-tracksClassic Tracks: Petula Clark 'Downtown' - Sound On Sound

    Recording. Classic Tracks. By Richard Buskin. Published January 2012. The single 'Downtown' gave Petula Clark a worldwide hit and rejuvenated her career. Presiding over the session was engineer Ray Prickett, who tells us how it happened... Petula Clark with a gold disc for 'Downtown', 1965.Photo: R McPhedran/Express/Getty Images.