British singer and actress Petula Clark turns 92 today

Petula Clark, “the first lady of British invasion” became worldwide famous with her 1960’s songs such as “Downtown,” today she turns 92

In 1965 with the song “Downtown”, Petula Clark becomes the second British female singer to score a No.1 hit on the U.S music charts

The songwriter Tony Harsh was inspired by the New York City downtown when he composed the song “Downtown” and reportedly intended to offer it first to The Drifters. Find out which future Rock legend played guitar on the Petula Clark’s famous song