Happy 87th Birthday, Petula Clark

Petula Clark was born on November 15, 1932 in Ewell, Surrey, England. She is a singer, actress and composer whose career spans nearly eight decades from the time she was 11.

Her professional career began as during World War II singing on BBC Radio. While performing at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1944 she was discovered by film director Maurice Elvey, who cast her at age of 12 in his film, Medal for the General (1944).

She continued to act in numerous films over the years, but in the sixties she achieved world renown as a popular singer of songs like "Downtown," "My Love" (her second U.S. No. 1 hit), "A Sign of the Times," "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love," "This Is My Song," and "Don't Sleep in the Subway." She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in Finian's Rainbow (1968), and was won two Grammy Awards for her songs, "Downtown," and "I Know a Place."

Finian's Rainbow (1968)

Happy 87th Birthday to the wonderful Petula Clark, whose films and songs have brought much joy to the world. Many happy returns of the day, Ms. Clark. Thanks for the memories.