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Petula Clark makes a pop comeback at age 80
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Apr 17, 2013
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Petula Clark makes a pop comeback at age 80
British Singer Petula Clark made a name for herself worldwide in 1964 with this hit – Downtown. She's sold more than 68 million albums, recorded songs in German, Italian and Spanish. She's appeared in dozen of films, hundreds of TV shows. And as if that weren't enough, this year she put out a new album at age 80. She joins the show to talk about her long, successful career.
Promotional image of British singer Petula Clark.
Promotional image of British singer Petula Clark.
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Image of Petula Clark's album "Lost In You."
Image of Petula Clark's album "Lost In You."
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Promotional image of British singer Petula Clark.
Promotional image of British singer Petula Clark.
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Petula Clark sings at the Best of The Best 2004 charity fundraiser for the Mission Australia Foundation staged under Luna Park's new feature "The Big Top" for the Luna Park' official opening in Sydney.
Petula Clark sings at the Best of The Best 2004 charity fundraiser for the Mission Australia Foundation staged under Luna Park's new feature "The Big Top" for the Luna Park' official opening in Sydney.
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British Singer Petula Clark made a name for herself worldwide in 1964 with this hit – Downtown. She's sold more than 68 million albums, recorded songs in German, Italian and Spanish. She's appeared in dozen of films, hundreds of TV shows. And as if that weren't enough, this year she put out a new album at age 80. She joins the show to talk about her long, successful career.

British Singer Petula Clark made a name for herself worldwide in 1964 with this hit – Downtown. She's sold more than 68 million albums, recorded songs in German, Italian and Spanish. She's appeared in dozen of films, hundreds of TV shows.

And as if that weren't enough, this year she put out a new album, "Lost In You," at age 80. She joins the show to talk about her long, successful career. 

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