Petula Clark was sometimes called ... where she scored hits by singing Serge Gainsbourg songs. She’d never even had an American record deal before “Downtown,” but an American record ...

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.

Petula Clark's single "Downtown" hit the number one spot on the US billboard charts 60 years ago, on January 23, 1965, and ...

January 22, 2025 • Petula Clark's single "Downtown" hit the number one spot on the US billboard charts 60 years ago, on ...

"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.