Petula Clark (born 15 November 1932) is a British singer, actress, and song… Read Full Bio ↴Petula Clark (born 15 November 1932) is a British singer, actress, and songwriter. She started her professional career as a child performer and has had one of the longest careers of any British entertainer, spanning more than eight decades. Clark's professional career began during the Second World War as a child entertainer on BBC Radio. In 1954 she charted with "The Little Shoemaker", the first of her big UK hits, and within two years she began recording in French. Her international successes have included "Prends mon cœur", "Sailor" (a UK number one), "Romeo", and "Chariot". Hits in German, Italian, and Spanish followed. In late 1964 Clark's success extended to the United States with a four-year run of career-defining, often upbeat singles, many written or co-written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent. These include her signature song "Downtown" (US number one), "I Know a Place", "My Love" (US number one), "A Sign of the Times", "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love", "Who Am I", "Colour My World", "This Is My Song" (by Charlie Chaplin) (a UK number one), "Don't Sleep in the Subway", "The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" and "Kiss Me Goodbye". Between January 1965 and April 1968 Clark charted with nine US Top 20 hits in the US, where she was sometimes called "the First Lady of the British Invasion".

Clark has sold more than 68 million records. She has also enjoyed success in the musical film Finian's Rainbow and in the stage musicals The Sound of Music, Blood Brothers, Sunset Boulevard, and Mary Poppins.

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Discography
Petula Clark Sings (1956)
A Date with Pet (1956)
You Are My Lucky Star (1957)
À Musicorama (1958)
Petula Clark in Hollywood / Pet Clark (1959)
Prends mon coeur (1959)
Tête à tête avec Petula Clark (1961)
Rendez-vous avec Petula Clark (1962)
In Other Words (1962)
Petula (1962)
Le soleil dans les yeux (1963)
Ceux qui ont un coeur (1964)
Hello Paris (1964)
Petula au Canada (1964)
Downtown (1965)
I Know a Place (1965)
The World's Greatest International Hits (1965)
Petula '65 (1965)
My Love (1966)
I Couldn't Live Without Your Love (1966)
Petula Clark '66 (1966)
Colour My World (1967)
These Are My Songs (1967)
C'est ma chanson (1967)
Petula Italiana (1967)
The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener (1968)
Petula (1968)
Portrait of Petula (1969)
Just Pet (1969)
Memphis (1970)
Warm and Tender / The Song of My Life (1971)
Comme une prière (1972)
La chanson de Marie-Madeleine (1972)
Now (1972)
Come On Home (1974)
I'm The Woman You Need (1975)
Je reviens (1977)
Destiny (1978)
Where The Heart Is (1998)
Here For You (1998)
Solitude & Sunshine: The Songs of Rod McKuen (2007)
Lost in You (2013)
From Now On (2016)
Living For Today (2017)
Vu d'ici (2018)

Band of Gold
Petula Clark Lyrics

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I've never wanted wealth untold,
My life has one design;
A simple little band of gold
To prove that you are mine.

Don't want the world to have and hold,
For fame is not my line,
Just want a little band of gold

To prove that you are mine.

Some sale away to Araby
And other lands of mystery,
But all the wonders that they see
Will never tempt me.

Their memories will soon grow cold,
But till the end of time
I'll have a little band of gold,
To prove that you are mine.

But all the wonders that they see
Will never tempt me.

Their memories will soon grow cold,
But till the end of time

I'll have a little band of gold,
To prove that you are mine.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Band of Gold," Petula Clark sings about her desire for a simple life with her loved one. She expresses that she does not desire wealth or fame, but rather just a small band of gold, representing their commitment to each other. The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of this symbol and shows that it is the only thing that truly matters to her. She contrasts herself with those who travel to exotic lands and experience amazing things, saying that their memories will fade, but her band of gold will endure until the end of time.

Overall, the lyrics of this song convey a strong message about the value of love and commitment over material possessions and fleeting experiences. It speaks to the idea that sometimes the simplest things in life can bring the most joy and happiness, and that true love can be expressed through even the smallest gestures.

Line by Line Meaning

I've never wanted wealth untold,
I have no desire for immense riches

My life has one design;
My life's goal is simple;

A simple little band of gold
To have a plain gold ring

To prove that you are mine.
As evidence of your commitment to me.

Don't want the world to have and hold,
I don't want to possess the whole world

For fame is not my line,
I'm not seeking celebrity status

Just want a little band of gold
All I want is a modest wedding ring

To prove that you are mine.
As proof of your commitment to me.

Some sail away to Araby
Some travel far to Arabia

And other lands of mystery,
And to other mysterious places

But all the wonders that they see
Regardless of what wonders they experience

Will never tempt me.
I won't be enticed by them.

Their memories will soon grow cold,
Eventually, the memories of their adventures will fade

But till the end of time
But for eternity

I'll have a little band of gold,
I'll possess a small, golden ring

To prove that you are mine.
To demonstrate your devotion to me.

But all the wonders that they see
However impressive the sights they witness

Will never tempt me.
I will not be swayed by them.

Their memories will soon grow cold,
Eventually, their recollections will become faint

But till the end of time
For the rest of my life

I'll have a little band of gold,
I'll still possess a modest, golden ring

To prove that you are mine.
As proof of your dedication to me.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edythe Wayne, Ronald Dunbar

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