Comments on: PETULA SPEAKS TO ABS-CBN NEWS (PHILIPPINES) http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:29:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Al http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-118 Al Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:14:27 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-118 We saw Petula in concert in Vancouver. She was amazing! She announced that she will be in Rome in three weeks; the same time that we will be there. I would love to see her again but I cannot find out the precise date and place where Petula will perform. Please can someone help me? Thank you. She was wonderful! We saw Petula in concert in Vancouver. She was amazing! She announced that she will be in Rome in three weeks; the same time that we will be there. I would love to see her again but I cannot find out the precise date and place where Petula will perform. Please can someone help me? Thank you. She was wonderful!

]]> By: Robert Faust http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-114 Robert Faust Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:03:40 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-114 Just back from Las Vegas. My Brother and I were lucky enough to be on the same Virgin Atlantic flight as Petula, flying out from Gatwick. Petula suggested we meet for a chat during the 10 hour flight. We were seated on the upper deck and Petula came up to pay us a visit in our Premium Economy section. There were just 40 seats on the upper deck so it was quiet and cozy. She looked amazing. Her concert was an open air event . The sun was just going down as she took centre stage, it was a warm night with temperatures in the high 80's. There were a handful of fans present who had flown over from England and also a group of USA regulars. Her song list : Who am I 12th of never Subway This is my Song People get ready I know a place Look to the rainbow Sign of the times Heavens door Your'e the one Colour my world La vie en rose Losing my mind With one look Tell me it's not true Memphis Love medley Downtown I couldn't live without your love It was an amazing evening .After the standing ovation , Petula met with her fans in her dressing room. She told me how much she had enjoyed Vegas and that she had been swimming and relaxing in her lovely Hotel pool . A few days later Petula faced a 16 hour flight to the Phillippines. Robert Just back from Las Vegas. My Brother and I were lucky enough to be on the same Virgin Atlantic flight as Petula, flying out from Gatwick. Petula suggested we meet for a chat during the 10 hour flight. We were seated on the upper deck and Petula came up to pay us a visit in our Premium Economy section. There were just 40 seats on the upper deck so it was quiet and cozy. She looked amazing.

Her concert was an open air event . The sun was just going down as she took centre stage, it was a warm night with temperatures in the high 80’s. There were a handful of fans present who had flown over from England and also a group of USA regulars.

Her song list :

Who am I

12th of never

Subway

This is my Song

People get ready

I know a place

Look to the rainbow

Sign of the times

Heavens door

Your’e the one

Colour my world

La vie en rose

Losing my mind

With one look

Tell me it’s not true

Memphis

Love medley

Downtown

I couldn’t live without your love

It was an amazing evening .After the standing ovation , Petula met with her fans in her dressing room. She told me how much she had enjoyed Vegas and that she had been swimming and relaxing in her lovely Hotel pool . A few days later Petula faced a 16 hour flight to the Phillippines.

Robert

]]> By: Joseph http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-108 Joseph Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:54:00 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-108 Personally I think a film of SUNSET BOULEVARD with PETULA in the starring role obviously, is a big hole in the arts industry that there isn't one. I saw PETULA many times in LONDON when she was starring in it and to say anything other than that she was awesome would be to heavily underestimate her performance. It was,IS, one of those great musical and very dramatic roles that she possibly really craved for despite her misgivings on doing it in the first place. Petula has always seemed to not want a regular TV comedy/soap/presenting role although as a child she had PETS PARLOUR on the radio. I think that is what is so special about her and that really you never know what could come next, even now, PETULA still has amazing energy, a powerhouse voice with still the perfect clear diction that was her trademark. It could still be a special something special waits round a corner and suddenly out of the blue a big event takes place again in her amazing career. It is also that great way of her carrer where her achievements have been happening and records set in a quiet fashion that in my view, whether she wants it or not,should see her as a Dame, because in the World of song WORLDWIDE, Britain has NEVER and will likely never have again such a wonderful example of the humblest and most decent person to be an Ambassador of Britain. I do take Steve's point too, PETULA always from early on had comedy in her live performances, MY NAME IS PETULA being a highlight for many years, that a comedy role would be great for her too. As he says she may well need a lot of persuasion but her career history shows she CAN be persuaded by the right people. I also think Mike is 100% correct in his comments on PETULA. Hopefully someone can suggest something to her that would make her say 'I'll do it', as with SOUND OF MUSIC, BLOOD BROTHERS and SUNSET BOULEVARD. Would I be right Mike in saying that PETULA has in fact overall been the longest performer of Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD? We can only wait,see and hope.Joseph. Personally I think a film of SUNSET BOULEVARD with PETULA in the starring role obviously, is a big hole in the arts industry that there isn’t one. I saw PETULA many times in LONDON when she was starring in it and to say anything other than that she was awesome would be to heavily underestimate her performance.
It was,IS, one of those great musical and very dramatic roles that she possibly really craved for despite her misgivings on doing it in the first place.
Petula has always seemed to not want a regular TV comedy/soap/presenting role although as a child she had PETS PARLOUR on the radio.
I think that is what is so special about her and that really you never know what could come next, even now, PETULA still has amazing energy, a powerhouse voice with still the perfect clear diction that was her trademark. It could still be a special something special waits round a corner and suddenly out of the blue a big event takes place again in her amazing career.
It is also that great way of her carrer where her achievements have been happening and records set in a quiet fashion that in my view, whether she wants it or not,should see her as a Dame, because in the World of song WORLDWIDE, Britain has NEVER and will likely never have again such a wonderful example of the humblest and most decent person to be an Ambassador of Britain.
I do take Steve’s point too, PETULA always from early on had comedy in her live performances, MY NAME IS PETULA being a highlight for many years, that a comedy role would be great for her too.
As he says she may well need a lot of persuasion but her career history shows she CAN be persuaded by the right people.
I also think Mike is 100% correct in his comments on PETULA. Hopefully someone can suggest something to her that would make her say ‘I’ll do it’, as with SOUND OF MUSIC, BLOOD BROTHERS and SUNSET BOULEVARD.
Would I be right Mike in saying that PETULA has in fact overall been the longest performer of Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD?
We can only wait,see and hope.Joseph.

]]> By: Steve http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-107 Steve Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:31:58 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-107 Sadly I didn't see her in Sunset as I wasn't a fan then (!) and have only recently seen her on stage for the first time but from what I have seen she would have been amazing in both. Maybe they've been recorded so they'll get a DVD release one day. Although it's not the same as seeing it for real. I was watching Will & Grace the other night and there was a 'wicked' English housekeeper in it and I thought Petula would have been fantastic in the role as it was light and rather funny. From what I can tell by various interviews Petula lacks confidence in her ablilities and wouldn't think she could pull off certain things so I'm sure she'd need a lot of persuasion. Sadly I didn’t see her in Sunset as I wasn’t a fan then (!) and have only recently seen her on stage for the first time but from what I have seen she would have been amazing in both. Maybe they’ve been recorded so they’ll get a DVD release one day. Although it’s not the same as seeing it for real.

I was watching Will & Grace the other night and there was a ‘wicked’ English housekeeper in it and I thought Petula would have been fantastic in the role as it was light and rather funny.

From what I can tell by various interviews Petula lacks confidence in her ablilities and wouldn’t think she could pull off certain things so I’m sure she’d need a lot of persuasion.

]]> By: Mike Jones http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-106 Mike Jones Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:46:51 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-106 i saw Petula cry real tears in Blood Bothers on Broadway in 1993 and we know how well she acted in Sunset Boulevard too..trouble is there are not many roles for ladies of a certain age.,and Judi Dench seems to get them all!We can live in hope something might turn up out of the blue,but Petula usually needs to be persuaded!! i saw Petula cry real tears in Blood Bothers on Broadway in 1993 and we know how well she acted in Sunset Boulevard too..trouble is there are not many roles for ladies of a certain age.,and Judi Dench seems to get them all!We can live in hope something might turn up out of the blue,but Petula usually needs to be persuaded!!

]]> By: Steve http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-105 Steve Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:25:54 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-105 Thank you for your reply Mike. I hadn't thought of that being a reason. It's actually rather obvious now you've mentioned it. I wonder if because of Petula's persona being friendly, kind and nice has meant that film directors & producers haven't thought of her a serious actress? Or even seen her as 'just a singer' - which is very unjust as from what I've seen of her acting she's rather convincing. I never saw her in Blood Brothers but that role would have seen Petula as tough, vulnerable and emotionally demanding so I'm sure Petula would have been rather fantastic in more dramatic film roles. Although looking over what Petula has done over the years it would have been impossible for her to find the time to fit a film in. The woman must have felt like she was a robot at times. Thank you for your reply Mike.

I hadn’t thought of that being a reason. It’s actually rather obvious now you’ve mentioned it. I wonder if because of Petula’s persona being friendly, kind and nice has meant that film directors & producers haven’t thought of her a serious actress? Or even seen her as ‘just a singer’ – which is very unjust as from what I’ve seen of her acting she’s rather convincing.

I never saw her in Blood Brothers but that role would have seen Petula as tough, vulnerable and emotionally demanding so I’m sure Petula would have been rather fantastic in more dramatic film roles.

Although looking over what Petula has done over the years it would have been impossible for her to find the time to fit a film in. The woman must have felt like she was a robot at times.

]]> By: Sexy Mom http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-104 Sexy Mom Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:18:24 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-104 All in all, it was an enchanting evening, it was an experience—when songs were purely music and lyrics, in all their simplicity, no high tech gadgetry, a piano accompaniment would do, the effects magical. This was the Petula Clark…Downtown! concert, which I attended last night with my sister-in-law and her husband at the Manila Hotel’s Tent City. Petula Clark at 76 years of age was simply amazing—she could still hit her notes, high as they sometimes were, and had the stamina of singing continuously for an hour. She played the piano, too, while belting some of her favorite songs. She had a repertoire of songs that climbed the charts and broke records in the 60s, a song by Paul McCartney of the Beatles, and songs created by Charlie Chaplin and Andrew Lloyd Weber. Some of the songs were: You and I, This is My Song, Kiss Me Good-bye, I Bless the Day I Found You, Smile (even though your heart is breaking), Don’t Sleep in the Subway, and of course, Downtown, and many more. You may see more in: http://dine.racoma.com.ph/fun/petula-clarkdowntown-at-the-manila-hotel/ All in all, it was an enchanting evening, it was an experience—when songs were purely music and lyrics, in all their simplicity, no high tech gadgetry, a piano accompaniment would do, the effects magical. This was the Petula Clark…Downtown! concert, which I attended last night with my sister-in-law and her husband at the Manila Hotel’s Tent City.

Petula Clark at 76 years of age was simply amazing—she could still hit her notes, high as they sometimes were, and had the stamina of singing continuously for an hour. She played the piano, too, while belting some of her favorite songs. She had a repertoire of songs that climbed the charts and broke records in the 60s, a song by Paul McCartney of the Beatles, and songs created by Charlie Chaplin and Andrew Lloyd Weber. Some of the songs were: You and I, This is My Song, Kiss Me Good-bye, I Bless the Day I Found You, Smile (even though your heart is breaking), Don’t Sleep in the Subway, and of course, Downtown, and many more.

You may see more in: http://dine.racoma.com.ph/fun/petula-clarkdowntown-at-the-manila-hotel/

]]> By: Mike Jones http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-103 Mike Jones Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:10:28 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-103 I don't think Petula gave up acting she has just not been offered parts she wanted to do,and as i doubt if she actively looks for roles I guess no-one thinks to ask her which is a pity. I don’t think Petula gave up acting she has just not been offered parts she wanted to do,and as i doubt if she actively looks for roles I guess no-one thinks to ask her which is a pity.

]]> By: Paul Stanley http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-102 Paul Stanley Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:03:58 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-102 With regard to Petula being made a Dame.I saw petula being interviewed by Alan Tidmarsh on a Afternoon show last year.He bought that subject up.Petulas reply was "Iam quite alright as I am.Thankyou".Now I dont know how these honour things work.But on hearing Petulas comments it got me thinking Perhaps she has been offered a Damehood but turned it down.It would answer the question why she is not a Dame.Especially when you consider the likes of Vera Lynn.Bassey Andrews have been Dames for years. With regard to Petula being made a Dame.I saw petula being interviewed by Alan Tidmarsh on a Afternoon show last year.He bought that subject up.Petulas reply was “Iam quite alright as I am.Thankyou”.Now I dont know how these honour things work.But on hearing Petulas comments it got me thinking Perhaps she has been offered a Damehood but turned it down.It would answer the question why she is not a Dame.Especially when you consider the likes of Vera Lynn.Bassey Andrews have been Dames for years.

]]> By: Steve http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/petula-speaks-to-abs-cbn-news-philippines/#comment-101 Steve Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:54:45 +0000 http://petulaclark.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-101 It stuns me that Petula isn't as recognised in the UK as she appears to be in other countries. I know there's always a wonderful show of respect here whenever she's interviewed here but there's always something lacking. It's as if she's not seen as a serious artist. Not seen as a song writer. Whilst she was recently promoting Then & Now no one asked about her song writing (not that I saw anyway) and how come she wasn't interviewed in the various UK music magazines? I'd love a lenghthy interview with her about her song writing, how she approaches a song (which she has spoken about whilst on stage), why she sometimes used a 'pen name' in the early days... As someone relatively new to Petula's career I'm still incredibly hungry to learn more about her as a writer and such. I would also like to know why she gave up acting. So many questions... sorry It stuns me that Petula isn’t as recognised in the UK as she appears to be in other countries. I know there’s always a wonderful show of respect here whenever she’s interviewed here but there’s always something lacking. It’s as if she’s not seen as a serious artist. Not seen as a song writer.

Whilst she was recently promoting Then & Now no one asked about her song writing (not that I saw anyway) and how come she wasn’t interviewed in the various UK music magazines?

I’d love a lenghthy interview with her about her song writing, how she approaches a song (which she has spoken about whilst on stage), why she sometimes used a ‘pen name’ in the early days…

As someone relatively new to Petula’s career I’m still incredibly hungry to learn more about her as a writer and such. I would also like to know why she gave up acting.

So many questions… sorry

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