EntertainmentBritish1932 – present
Petula Clark
'Downtown' singer, international pop star
Biography
A British-American singer and actress who became an international pop star in the 1960s with the hit song 'Downtown,' which topped charts worldwide. She has also had a successful career in theater and film.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
British
Born
1932
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Petula
English origin
“A modern English name that emerged in the 20th century, possibly inspired by the Latin diminutive 'petulla' or created as a diminutive of Petronella or similar names. Petula gained international recognition through entertainer Petula Clark and carries a vintage, mid-century sophistication with a playful, upbeat character.”