Here is what Clark’s songwriter had to say. Petula Clark’s ‘Downtown’ was allegedly offered to a band that didn’t do rock songs When people think of 1960s bands, they tend to think of ...

Hatch only showed Clark “Downtown” as a last resort. “Back in London, I got the melody on the piano and went to see Petula,” he said. “She didn’t like my songs that much and ...

Petula Clark is a true music and film legend who has been lighting up stages and screens for decades. Starting as a child performer during WWII, she quickly became a beloved voice across Britain.

"Downtown." What did you think of his idea for the song? Petula Clark: I married a Frenchman and was living in Paris at the time and having lots of hit records in French and Italian and German.

The girlfriend of a suicide bomber who detonated his RV in downtown Nashville on Christmas ... film and music stars. Petula Clark, CBE (born 15 November 1932) is an English singer, actress ...