Downtown by Petula Clark (1964) - A Delight for Oldies Music Lovers

The song Downtown by Petula Clark was released in 1964. It became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is often regarded as one of Clark's signature songs and a classic of British pop music.

• Downtown by Petula Clark was released in 1964.
• It became an international hit, reaching number one in the UK and number two in the US.
• The song has been covered by many artists, including Emma Bunton, The Black Eyed Peas, and Dolly Parton.

@redkc

I was in love with this song as a child, a teenager, and adult, and I'm in my 60's, and nothing has changed!!

@barneyrubble4827

My dad loved this song when i was a kid. Born in 58, i heard it on weekends 100 times. Reminds me of a simpler time when i was not burdened by a corrupted, chaotic world. I miss my dad❤

When you're alone and life is making you lonely
You can always go
Downtown
When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, I know
Downtown

Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

So go
Downtown
Things will be great when you're
Downtown
No finer place for sure
Downtown
Everything's waiting for you

Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
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 too before the night is over
Happy again
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

So go
Downtown
Where all the lights are bright
Downtown
Waiting for you tonight
Downtown
You're gonna be alright now
Downtown

Downtown
Downtown

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Guide them along
So maybe I'll see you there
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares

So go
Downtown
Things will be great when you're
Downtown
Don't wait a minute more
Downtown
Everything is waiting for you
Downtown

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