Its lyrics speak of going to spend time in an urban downtown as a means of escape from everyday life. The 1964 version recorded by British singer Petula Clark became an international hit, …

when you're alone..you can always go downtown. yep. pretty frickin great.

Clark’s most famous song premiered in November 1964 and topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The song made Clark only the second British woman (after Vera Lynn) to have a Number 1 hit …

On the surface, this song is about having a delightful time during a trip downtown. But what happens when the night is over and the singer returns to her everyday life?

Tony Hatch, who wrote this song, was inspired by his first visit to New York City in the autumn of 1964. He said of the time, "I was staying at a hotel on Central Park and I wandered down to …

Jul 13, 2023 · While we’re on a Pye Records kick, let’s go to the biggest Pye Girl of them all, the legendary Petula Clark and her equally legendary hit, “Downtown.” This classic single was …

Jan 16, 2024 · In the hustle of the modern-day urban jungle, lyrics from the past often capture the collective yearning for escape and solace. Petula Clark’s illustrious hit ‘Downtown’, released in …

There are movie shows downtown. Maybe you know some little places to go to where they never close downtown. Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova You'll be dancing with 'em …

Tie a Yellow Ribbon by Tony Orlando and Dawn play along with scrolling guitar chords and lyrics (feat. Tony Orlando) When you're alone and life is making you lonely You can always go …

"Downtown" is a song composed by Tony Hatch which, as recorded by Petula Clark in 1964, became an international hit, reaching number one in Billboard Hot 100 and number two in UK …