On January 23, 1965, "Downtown" by Petula Clark topped the U.S. charts, solidifying her status as a pop icon. The song, which speaks to escaping life's troubles in the city, won a Grammy and has been featured in various TV shows and films. Today, at 92, Clark reflects on her long career that began during WWII singing for troops, her prior success in Europe, and her collaboration with composer Tony Hatch, who encouraged her to record in English. She also shares her plans for an upcoming concert in London.
I married a Frenchman and was living in Paris at the time and having lots of hit records in French and Italian... He said, 'You really should be recording in English, too.'
That is one great tune. Can you write more like that? It was a life-changing moment for me, leading to my success in America.
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