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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petula_Clark
Discography
Petula Clark Sings (1956)
A Date with Pet (1956)
You Are My Lucky Star (1957)
ร Musicorama (1958)
Petula Clark in Hollywood / Pet Clark (1959)
Prends mon coeur (1959)
Tรชte ร tรชte 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 priรจre (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)
On The Path Of Glory
Petula Clark Lyrics
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They shall win where others lose
But when man is forced to stay,
He is never asked to choose
He must fight for his country,
Fight for what he thinks is right
He'll defend his wife and children
Red or yellow, white or brown
All alike, one thought in mind
Who will wear the victor's crown?
Never mind the lame and blind
In the pride of their country,
Good will triumph in the end
Evil will be brought to justice
On the path of glory
Big or little, fat or thin
All are heroes in the end
Unforgivable, the sin
To submit, they don't pretend
They will die for their country
They will die for you and me
Amid the pungent smell of death
That's on the path of glory
Why should man be forced to kill?
Why should they be made to die,
Shattered on some peaceful hill
Torn and bleeding where they lie?
Far away from their country,
Ask yourself the question now
Why should they be forced to set out
On the path of glory?
The lyrics of Petula Clark's song On The Path Of Glory convey a strong anti-war message, questioning why individuals are forced to fight and die for their country. The first verse talks about the idea of meekness being rewarded, but during times of war, this is not the case - individuals are not given a choice, but rather forced to fight, putting their lives on the line. The second verse speaks of the idea that during war, we should all have one thought in mind, that of winning, regardless of race or ethnicity. The bridge acknowledges that all individuals who fight in the war become heroes, regardless of their physical appearance or background.
However, the song then goes back to questioning the reasons behind war and the devastating impact that it has on people's lives. It questions why individuals are required to kill or be killed, and why they are forced to leave their homes and families to fight for their country. The last line of the song "why should they be forced to set out on the path of glory?" is particularly poignant, with the concept of glory being used in a sarcastic manner, highlighting the true horrors of war.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement about the futility and tragedy of war, its impact on individuals and society, and the need for unity and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessed are the meek, they say
They say the humble will be rewarded
They shall win where others lose
They will succeed where others fail
But when man is forced to stay,
When a person is compelled to go to war
He is never asked to choose
He has no choice in the matter
He must fight for his country,
He is required to fight for his nation
Fight for what he thinks is right
Defend what he believes is just
He'll defend his wife and children
He will protect his family
On the path of glory
In the path of honor
Red or yellow, white or brown
Regardless of race or ethnicity
All alike, one thought in mind
Everyone has the same purpose
Who will wear the victor's crown?
Who will be the winner?
Never mind the lame and blind
Disregard the weak and vulnerable
In the pride of their country,
With a sense of national pride
Good will triumph in the end
Goodness will prevail
Evil will be brought to justice
Wrongdoers will face the consequences
On the path of glory
In the path of honor
Big or little, fat or thin
Regardless of body size
All are heroes in the end
Everyone is considered a hero
Unforgivable, the sin
Unpardonable, the wrongdoing
To submit, they don't pretend
They will not pretend to surrender
They will die for their country
They are willing to sacrifice their lives for their nation
They will die for you and me
They will die for the people
Amid the pungent smell of death
In the midst of the strong odor of death
That's on the path of glory
That's in the honorable pathway
Why should man be forced to kill?
Why should a person be compelled to kill?
Why should they be made to die,
Why should they be sent to their deaths?
Shattered on some peaceful hill
Broken on a tranquil hill
Torn and bleeding where they lie?
Injured and bleeding where they fall?
Far away from their country,
Distant from their nation
Ask yourself the question now
Reflect upon this inquiry
Why should they be forced to set out
Why should they be compelled to depart
On the path of glory?
In the path of honor?
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SUPERCOCKROACH666
B.C. extra told Hallmark movies wonโt show interracial couples. September 25, 2018
A Carousel Christmas starring Kathie Lee Gifford, a film based on the popular Christian Godwinks book series.
โIt was very Christmas-y, very beautiful, very typical of a Hallmark movie,โ said Lesley Horat, who signed up to be an extra with friends.
When a scene called for a number of couples to linger behind romantically, Horat was told to sit it out.
Horat, who has first-hand experience with racial segregation, chose not to come back for the second day of filming.
@sabrinamessenger
I love the story of how Petula and her husband/manager Claude Wolff stood up to the Networks and refused to edit this part! Very beautiful and history making performance.
@billboth4814
My understanding was that they had two other takes showing Petula and Harry standing apart destroyed. That left only this take. It was prerecorded for subsequent broadcast & the broadcast date just happened to be shortly after Dr. King was shot. The ratings were enormous and it won some awards.
@sueh273
I remember the hubbub back in the day & seeing this beautiful performance.
@ViejoFeo56
It was more than that. They ruined all other footage to keep others from editing it
@randolphpatterson5061
Chrysler was the show's main sponsor, and it was a Chrysler rep who'd made the demand. According to wiki, the show aired four days after Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, and the show got high ratings, critical acclaim, and a prime time Emmy nomination. And best of all, the Chrysler rep was terminated.
@inkyguy
@Sabrina Messenger, It wasnโt โthe networks.โ (It was produced for a single television network, NBC.) It was the showโs sponsor representative from Chrysler Corp., who ultimately lost his job over his attempt to keep the show segregated.
She and her husband did stand up to him and only delivered the finished product we see today, having destroyed the alternate film takes with the two of them separated from one another.
@harrycohen3632
Thank you Petula and Harry for this beautiful number and for breaking barriers.
Rest well, Mr. Belafonte.
@marinalevantovsky9832
Rest in peace Harry Belafonte 1927-2023
@tmhgdh
Petula Clark should be Dame Petula. She is one of the great female British singers and obviously from this incident, a wonderful person. She deserves every recognition.