Then & Now: The Very Best of Petula Clark
Petula Clark · 2008
77 min · 25 tracks · pop music
A captivating blend of classic pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Clark's timeless vocal charm.
Why this album works
This album matters as it encapsulates Clark's major hits while also introducing newer audiences to her work. It achieved notable chart success in several countries, reaffirming her status as a pop icon and bringing her music back into contemporary discussions.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends captivating melodic peaks and valleys light-hearted afternoon listening
- Context
- By the time 'Then & Now: The Very Best of Petula Clark' was released in 2008, Petula Clark had already established herself as a significant figure in pop music since the 1960s. This compilation came nearly five decades after her breakthrough hit 'Downtown', marking a retrospective celebration of her enduring career and influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 10cc· Pete Shelley· Katrina and the Waves· Cliff Richard· Marc Almond· The Shadows· XTC· The Kinks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Downtown Standout 3:06
- 2 Sailor 2:55
- 3 I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love Standout 2:54
- 4 This Is My Song Standout 3:17
- 5 Don’t Sleep in the Subway 2:55
- 6 I Know a Place 2:43
- 7 Call Me 2:47
- 8 With All My Heart 2:37
- 9 Romeo 2:40
- 10 You’re the One 2:25
- 11 My Love 2:43
- 12 Who Am I 2:20
- 13 The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener 2:52
- 14 Kiss Me Goodbye 3:54
- 15 People Get Ready 2:30
- 16 Maybe I’m Amazed 2:50
- 17 When You Get Right Down to It 3:12
- 18 These Are the Days of Our Lives 4:19
- 19 Memories of Love 4:08
- 20 La Vie en rose 2:48
- 21 Come Along With Me 4:00
- 22 Heaven’s Door 3:20
- 23 It’s OK (I Believe in You) 3:13
- 24 To Memphis 3:35
- 25 Corner of the Sky 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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