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)
Γ Musicorama (1958)
Petula Clark in Hollywood / Pet Clark (1959)
Prends mon coeur (1959)
TΓͺte Γ tΓͺte 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)
Suddenly There s A Valley
Petula Clark Lyrics
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When a cloud holds the sunshine in
Suddenly there's a valley
Where the earth knows peace with man
When a storm hides the distant rainbow
And you think you can't find a friend
Suddenly there's a valley
Where friendships never end
Swept clean by the waving grain
Surveyed by a happy bluebird
And kissed by the falling rain
When you think there's no bright tomorrow
And you feel you can't try again
Suddenly there's a valley
Where hope and love begin
Suddenly there's a valley
Where hope and love begin
The song "Suddenly There's a Valley" by Petula Clark is about finding hope and love even in the midst of despairing circumstances. The first stanza talks about how even when one is on top of the world, there can still be moments of darkness, but suddenly, there is a valley where man finds peace with the earth. This speaks to the idea that even when one is high and mighty, there can be challenges that bring us down to earth and force us to see the world in a different way.
The second stanza speaks about the beauty of the scene in this valley, which is touched only by the seasons, swept clean by the waving grain, surveyed by a happy bluebird and kissed by the falling rain. This imagery emphasizes the tranquility and beauty of nature and provides a sense of comfort to the listener.
The final stanza is a call to hope and love, even in the midst of struggles. It speaks to the idea that even in the darkest moments, hope and love can begin again. The song encourages listeners to keep going and to hold onto hope and love.
Overall, "Suddenly There's a Valley" is a song that speaks to the human experience of struggle and how we can find peace and hope even in the midst of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
When you've climbed the highest mountain
When you've overcome great obstacles
When a cloud holds the sunshine in
When you're feeling down and everything seems dark
Suddenly there's a valley
Suddenly there's a moment of peace and happiness
Where the earth knows peace with man
Where you feel at peace with the world
When a storm hides the distant rainbow
When you can't see the good things that might lie ahead
And you think you can't find a friend
And you feel alone and isolated
Suddenly there's a valley
Suddenly you realize there are opportunities and people around you
Where friendships never end
Where you can find true and lasting connections with others
Touched only by the seasons
A place that is natural and undisturbed by human activity
Swept clean by the waving grain
A place that is pure and unspoiled
Surveyed by a happy bluebird
A place that is peaceful and full of life
And kissed by the falling rain
A place that is nourished and refreshed by nature
When you think there's no bright tomorrow
When you feel hopeless about the future
And you feel you can't try again
And you feel like giving up
Suddenly there's a valley
Suddenly there's a moment of hope and renewal
Where hope and love begin
Where you can find the strength to move forward and be happy again
Suddenly there's a valley
Suddenly there's a moment of peace and happiness
Where hope and love begin
Where you can find the strength to move forward and be happy again
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHUCK MEYER, BIFF JONES
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@errolflynn451
Great vocals by Petula Clark!!!!
@user-mn4kg3jb4j
An Absolutely beautiful and classic song performed perfectly by the wonderful Petula Clark!
@andypandy4078
Never heard this before - what a lovely tune and performance..
@user-mn4kg3jb4j
The very beautiful, and very talented singer, actress, dancer, entertainer, performer person, pianist and songwriter Petula Clark recorded this beautiful classic, positive song in 1955! This is the best version of this song ever! I love this song! It is one of my favorite songs of all time! I have always loved Petula Clark! I listen to this song when I am very happy and sometimes when I am very sad and depressed! I was born in 1978. I have heard every song that Petula Clark recorded! The other women performers who are in the same league as Petula Clark that came from the United Kingdom are Shani Wallis originally from England and Sheena Easton originally from Scotland! All three of these beautiful, wonderful people are also incredibly and wonderfully talented! Thank you for posting and sharing this beautiful recording of this beautiful song with beautiful photos of Petula Clark!
@maryprendergast3937
She's the best!
@darrenplumpton3551
SHE SURE IS.
THERE IS NONE BETTER.
Petula Clark is THE Greatest Female Vocalist Of ALL TIME.
@johnmatzye6633
Beauty - talent - class - elegant.
@TheNordog
I was eleven then and of Petulas records and film since 1952 but this record is unknown to me.
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