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Songs of My Life: The Essential
Petula Clark
Songs of My Life: The Essential
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Broadway & Vocalists
 
  •  Track Listings (28) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (25) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (25) - Disc #3

Comprising Three Discs Themed on Reflect Clark's Multi-faceted Recording Career, "Songs of My Life" Presents a Stunning Overview of One of Pop's Most Successful and Enduring Vocal Talents. Disc One Showcases the Hits that ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Petula Clark
Title: Songs of My Life: The Essential
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sanctuary UK
Release Date: 8/1/2005
Album Type: Import
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Easy Listening, Oldies, Vocal Pop, British Invasion
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaCD Credits: 3
UPCs: 5050749223128, 667344406228

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Comprising Three Discs Themed on Reflect Clark's Multi-faceted Recording Career, "Songs of My Life" Presents a Stunning Overview of One of Pop's Most Successful and Enduring Vocal Talents. Disc One Showcases the Hits that Propelled Peula to International Stardom- 'i Know a Place' (Uk#17, Us#3), My Love (Uk#4, Us#1), I Couldn't Live Without Your Love (Uk#6, Us#9) and the Ubiquitous 'downtown (Uk#2, Us#1)- Songs that Remain Evocativeof the Swinging 60s. Disc Two Finds Petula in Mellower Mood with Contemporaneous Covers of the Bossa Nova Classic 'how Insensible', and Standards 'let it Be Me', 'if' and 'i Will Wait for You'. A Unique Song Stylist with a Strong Instrinct for Selecting the Right Material, Disc Three Demostrates Petula'smastery of the Ballad with Powerful Renditions of 'i (Who have Nothing), 'i Don't Know How to Love Him' and 'comme Une Piere' Just One of Several Foreign Laguage Recordings to Feature on this Set Along with Many of her Own Compositions.

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CD Reviews

Petula at Her Best
Linda Greenwood | Warrensburg, MO USA | 09/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're a big fan of Petula Clark like I am, then this collection is for you. Not only does it have her big hits on it, there is a fine selection of some of her best album work. The three CDs show her versatility. I truly believe that Petula can sing anything, whether it be rock, easy listening, blues, or country. I particularly like her cover versions of popular songs. She truly makes them her own. Enjoy!"
Top-notch collection
Tom | Toronto | 09/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"There must be a million Petula Clark compilations out there but if you are looking for the best of the best, I would recommend "The Ultimate Collection" (2002), Kaleidoscope (2003) and this three disc set which covers mostly her 60s and early 70s work.



All the major hits, including "Downtown", "I Know A Place", "My Love" and "This is my Song" are spread out amongst the three CDs, in addition to the many album tracks and covers featured here. This may be too much for the casual Petula Clark, but if you are burgeoning fan like I am, this is worth adding to your collection."
The most tasteful compilation of the British chanteuse
Ward J. Lamb | slate hill, new york United States | 09/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Petula Clark is more than well represented in this mostly 60's 3 cd set.She shows her romantic and tuneful craftmanship on these A and B sides with some select cuts from her warner years.

I found this 3 cd set broken into themes(each cd),as fresh as pop music comes. Her collaborator Tony Hatch is largely responsible for the creative original song writing. Petulas covers of Charlie Chaplin's "Eternally","Smile",and "This is my song" are romantic and deliciosly produced.You'll be going"uptown" if you buy this beautiful set.It is collector colorful,and any Petula fan should be proud to own it!

This cd set has so many hits it reminds one of Petulas clout as England's most popular female singers of the 60's.She rivals Dusty Springfield in her range and good taste in production."