Tag Petula Clark

“Lovin’ Things” (The Grass Roots)

Lovin' Things, the Grass Roots

Today’s classic song of the day is “Lovin’ Things” by the Grass Roots. Or, if you’re in the UK, you may remember its release by the Scottish group, Marmalade. In either case, it’s a pretty good tune. “Lovin’ Things” was written by Artie Schroeck and Jet Loring. Artie was better known as an arranger and a jingle composer; Ms. Jet…

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“I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” (Petula Clark)

I Couldn't Live Without Your Love, Petula Clark

Today’s classic mid-60s song of the day is “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” by Brit songbird Petula Clark. This single, released in June of 1966, went to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on the UK Singles chart, and #1 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart. “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love,” like many of Pet Clark’s big hits,…

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“My Love” (Petula Clark)

My Love, Petula Clark

Todays’ classic song recorded by a Brit in America of the day is “My Love” by the lovely Miss Petula Clark. This hot little slab of wax was released in December of 1965 and, early the following year, went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also hit #1 in Canada and Singapore and made the…

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“Downtown” (Petula Clark)

Downtown Petula Clark

Yesteday’s classic song of the day was “Girl Don’t Come” by Pye Girl Sandie Shaw. 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 released in November of 1964 and hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 early…

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