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The Number Ones: Petula Clark’s “Downtown”
Petula Clark was sometimes called “the first lady of the British Invasion,” which was pretty funny if you’ve ever heard her version of “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” Clark wasn’t a rock ...
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Petula Clark teases London show 60 years after 'Downtown' made her a star in the U.S.
Sixty years ago, on Jan. 23, 1965, "Downtown" reached the top of the U.S. charts and made Petula Clark a star. The tune told of escaping the drone of daily life by spending time in the heart of ...
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Petula Clark
January 22, 2025 • Petula Clark's single "Downtown" hit the number one spot on the US billboard charts 60 years ago, on January 23, 1965, and stayed there for two weeks. At 92, she's planning a ...
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The Number Ones: Petula Clark’s “My Love”
Petula Clark had a pretty decent run after “Downtown,” charting with bright and friendly studio-pop songs through most of the ’60s. None of those songs were anywhere near as good as ...