Knowing how to SING a song is not just about saying the words or belting them out as loudly as possible. Pop singers today seem to have forgotten that. Petula Clark could teach them a thing or two or three. This version is awesome, and I say that as a fan of the Dusty version too!
I would say that Petula's perfect diction and crystal clear vocals are sufficient to say that she as done it once again. Petula is magnificent at finding classic songs and then putting her own spin on them and then making them her own. It must be the brilliant actress she iscoming out. She sings this song perfectly just like she does with other songs she as recorded such as "Homeward Bound" and "Fool On The Hill." She is incredibly inventive with how, through her expert knowledge,she knows with pin point accuratecy how she wants to put across a song to her fans and the audience. I have never seen such spendid results from anybody else but Petula. It is a uniqueness she as all to herself. And it is us her fans who are in receipt of the rewards.
If people want to know what makes a great singer, analyze Petula Clark. She has everything and then some. You're right. Many if not most singers today think screaming, twerking, and occasionally hitting a reasonably sound note is more than enough.
Would have loved to seen the three Dames together in concert, Petula, Dusty & Shirley. Phenomenal version this, Dame Petula. Thank you for all the joy you gave us all.
Petula Clark sang The windmills of your mind at the Waldorf Astoria in the early 1970s to a standing ovation. Another beautiful song she sung that night was The Fool On The Hill. That is also on UA-cam.
Have heard a few versions.. Nobody has sung it like Pet Clarke in her crystal clear melodious voice. I had an album of hers in the 70's I was 14 when I heard her first n just fell for her voice. What am amazing singer....🌹🌹
@@scottmiller6495 SCOTT mate SHE STILL IS. Recorded a brand new track with long time friend John Williams for his brand new album. The track Petula sings on is a very, VERY good song and is very "catchy." It is called New Flag watch it on You Tube as of July 2021.
For those who are interested, this is better than La Streisand's version. Why? The tempo alone, as it's moving, moving, moving relentlessly like a windmill. Her voice is compelling (as always-- a real voice).and her diction is impeccable, as it must be moving at this tempo. A really fine, fine job.
Round Like a circle in a spiral Like a wheel within a wheel Never ending or beginning On an ever-spinning reel Like a snowball down a mountain Or a carnival balloon Like a carousel that's turning Running rings around the moon Like a clock whose hands are sweeping Past the minutes of its face And the world is like an apple Whirling silently in space Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind Like a tunnel that you follow To a tunnel of its own Down a hollow to a cavern Where the sun has never shone Like a door that keeps revolving In a half-forgotten dream Or the ripples from a pebble Someone tosses in a stream Like a clock whose hands are sweeping Past the minutes of its face And the world is like an apple Whirling silently in space Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind Keys that jingle in your pocket Words that jangle in your head Why did summer go so quickly? Was it something that I said? Lovers walk along a shore And leave their footprints in the sand Is the sound of distant drumming Just the fingers of your hand? Pictures hanging in a hallway And the fragment of a song Half-remembered names and faces But to whom do they belong? When you knew that it was over In the autumn of goodbyes For a moment you could not recall The colour of his eyes Like a circle in a spiral Like a wheel within a wheel Never ending or beginning On an ever-spinning reel As the images unwind Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind
Those songs of the 60's and some before and after had such great melodies and lyrics to make you think and performers who were genuine performers with amazing abilities. I should seek out more Petula Clark songs than just Downtown.
YES JACK please do and I promise you that you will not be disappointed at all. Downtown is Petula's signature song but she as recorded songs that are very much equal to Downtown. Don't Sleep In The Subway Darling, Don't Give Up,I Know A Place,A Sign Of The Times, The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener are just a few of the many awesome songs that Petula as recorded. Listen to them and you will not be disappointed.
This is one of those tunes...like Brother Can You Spare a Dime...where every version seems like a masterpiece. I Having said that...this sure is sweet!
@@ruebendejesus7039 I like this version much more than the Sting's. And from what I heard (around a dozen of most popular versions on UA-cam) this one is the best. Don't try to argue, it's a subject of taste 😉
I think this was the version I was trying to remember. I very vaguely remember this being on the radio when I was little, but it wasn’t the hesitant version of Noel Harrison (I think that was his name) or the more fluid Dusty Springfield cover... it was a woman singing it and it adhered more to the spiraling musical structure which really brought out the slightly manic tone of the song as a whole. It’s nervous breakdown music... or something you listen to in order to prevent one.
Like somebody who never ever see's through the cloud. Looking up to the Stars without seeing any people there. People are in the stars today. Brian A Koller
Another thing about petula Clark she is a very caring person she was so saddened by the death of Karen Carpenter at that time along with Dionne Warwick who expressed their emotions.
Must say in my opinion it's a toss-up as to who's version of this song is better Dusty Springfield's is also great.. I love them both !!!! _ Tom B - Delaware..
Ingilizcem cok iyi degil ancak şarkinin söylenme tarzi Petula Clark'in sarkiyi hissetmesi hissettirmesi muhtesem otesi. Bir şarki bu kadar güzel yorumlanir ❤
Когда я пьяный, и у меня нет идей, ветры дуют в моей голове, вспоминаю эту песню я хотя бы, нет в нашей жизни ничего что лучше было б мелодии что нас могла бы воспрянуть духом и чтобы мы могли бы встать в этой жизни. Мы в жизни играем, разные роли и хочем очень многого, дни идут за днями и любви хотим мы в них. Нет без любви нас.
The most perfect version.Awesome Sweet Very Sweet.
About time she was made a Dame.
Happy Birthday Petula.
Knowing how to SING a song is not just about saying the words or belting them out as loudly as possible. Pop singers today seem to have forgotten that. Petula Clark could teach them a thing or two or three. This version is awesome, and I say that as a fan of the Dusty version too!
I would say that Petula's perfect diction and crystal clear vocals are sufficient to say that she as done it once again.
Petula is magnificent at finding classic songs and then putting her own spin on them and then making them her own.
It must be the brilliant actress she iscoming out.
She sings this song perfectly just like she does with other songs she as recorded such as "Homeward Bound" and "Fool On The Hill."
She is incredibly inventive with how, through her expert knowledge,she knows with pin point accuratecy how she wants to put across a song to her fans and the audience.
I have never seen such spendid results from anybody else but Petula.
It is a uniqueness she as all to herself.
And it is us her fans who are in receipt of the rewards.
Not a fan of compression either.
If people want to know what makes a great singer, analyze Petula Clark. She has everything and then some. You're right. Many if not most singers today think screaming, twerking, and occasionally hitting a reasonably sound note is more than enough.
It’s THE BEST version 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Would have loved to seen the three Dames together in concert,
Petula, Dusty & Shirley. Phenomenal version this, Dame Petula. Thank you for all the joy you gave us all.
Of all the people I've heard sing this, she's the best.
Wonderful interpretation
Petula, Dusty, Shirley, and many more, we have been blessed with some incredible singers in Britain.
Petula Clark sang The windmills of your mind at the Waldorf Astoria in the early 1970s to a standing ovation. Another beautiful song she sung that night was The Fool On The Hill. That is also on UA-cam.
Have heard a few versions..
Nobody has sung it like Pet Clarke in her crystal clear melodious voice.
I had an album of hers in the 70's I was 14 when I heard her first n just fell for her voice.
What am amazing singer....🌹🌹
Petula Clark is THE GREATEST FEMALE VOCALIST OF ALL TIME.
My complements to Petula Clark for her excellent rendition of The Windmills Of Your Mind.
I second that. She was a fabulous entertainer and fine singer!!!!!
@@scottmiller6495 SCOTT mate SHE STILL IS.
Recorded a brand new track with long time friend John Williams for his brand new album.
The track Petula sings on is a very, VERY good song and is very "catchy."
It is called New Flag watch it on You Tube as of July 2021.
Many thanks. JK Esq.
For those who are interested, this is better than La Streisand's version. Why? The tempo alone, as it's moving, moving, moving relentlessly like a windmill. Her voice is compelling (as always-- a real voice).and her diction is impeccable, as it must be moving at this tempo. A really fine, fine job.
Oui, oui, oui !! Que de nuances, de clarté, de puissance...sur un groove inaltérable !
I like me this wonderful voice.Lovely sweet and sad history of love.
A beautiful rendition --- perfect diction!
Petula Clark's version is the best for this song! Love it!
Heysem Kaya Her vibrato is kinda nervous here sometimes.
@@paxwallacejazz and yet it's the best version in my opinion too
Great voice florecer.
cidden öyle dimi
Which one was first
Is this the original???
Petula Clark is one of the few singer-storytellers capable of weaving a storyline note after note.
ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON ORLANDO.
Very well put indeed and I am in 💯 per cent agreement with you.
She just nails it perfectly.
The best version of this song
Самое лучшее исполнение этой песни!
Все чувства, эмоции промелькнули перед глазами!!!
Unlike alot of the other versions of this... Clark really tells a story with her notes - like she's recalling a memory.
It’s more passionate than the others versions. There’s a jubilation and excitement that climaxes and soars and then floats back down again.
@@Belzedar Great description... It's almost as if Petula is being directed... like in a movie.
@@annemoore733 :: It is simply moving/touching - even when you know the song, she has "nerve", or "presence" (weird expression for some recording!)
Round
Like a circle in a spiral
Like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning
On an ever-spinning reel
Like a snowball down a mountain
Or a carnival balloon
Like a carousel that's turning
Running rings around the moon
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping
Past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple
Whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Like a tunnel that you follow
To a tunnel of its own
Down a hollow to a cavern
Where the sun has never shone
Like a door that keeps revolving
In a half-forgotten dream
Or the ripples from a pebble
Someone tosses in a stream
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping
Past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple
Whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Keys that jingle in your pocket
Words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly?
Was it something that I said?
Lovers walk along a shore
And leave their footprints in the sand
Is the sound of distant drumming
Just the fingers of your hand?
Pictures hanging in a hallway
And the fragment of a song
Half-remembered names and faces
But to whom do they belong?
When you knew that it was over
In the autumn of goodbyes
For a moment you could not recall
The colour of his eyes
Like a circle in a spiral
Like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning
On an ever-spinning reel
As the images unwind
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
;)
Thanks for your troubles. It is much appreciated ♥️♥️♥️
This version should have been on the OST
Дякую вам
Death?🎉
Such an interesting and original singer and person too. So professional, three minutes on the dot, no self indulgent drawing the song out.
ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON in everything you have said Ian H.
best version ever. timeless. Thanks to everyone that make this available to eeryone.
💯 Per Cent in total agreement with you DJ I couldn't have put it better myself.
Well done indeed.
Those songs of the 60's and some before and after had such great melodies and lyrics to make you think and performers who were genuine performers with amazing abilities. I should seek out more Petula Clark songs than just Downtown.
YES JACK please do and I promise you that you will not be disappointed at all.
Downtown is Petula's signature song but she as recorded songs that are very much equal to Downtown.
Don't Sleep In The Subway Darling, Don't Give Up,I Know A Place,A Sign Of The Times, The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener are just a few of the many awesome songs that Petula as recorded.
Listen to them and you will not be disappointed.
KILLING ME SOFTLY,WITH THIS SONG.THSNK YOU FOR POSTING.
❤
Such a beautiful, precious music rendition by Petula Clark. Love it ❤️.
Unbelievable, I still wasn't alive then, but I swear I heard this tune in the heavens above. Saint Laurent SELF03, thank you.
Al Shey Ayo what’s sup Saint Laurent-ers
Al Shey How old are you? This song is from 60s
This is one of those tunes...like Brother Can You Spare a Dime...where every version seems like a masterpiece. I Having said that...this sure is sweet!
Masterpeace..Love you Petula Clark. Thank you for this song.
Best...version...ever. Period!
Hands down!
Agree...
@@wafaamerzouk6011 , you better heard Sting's version. Even Neil Diamond.
@@ruebendejesus7039 I like this version much more than the Sting's. And from what I heard (around a dozen of most popular versions on UA-cam) this one is the best. Don't try to argue, it's a subject of taste 😉
@@KnightAlmighty , yeah! it's a subject of taste. My prefer version is Dusty in female and Sting in male.
I miss you... thank you for introducing me to this gem 💌
Lovely song.. all the best.. God bless U forever.. all my❤💘💛💙💚💜🌹🎄🌷🌲⚘💐🙏
BEAUTIFUL,SWEET,WONDERFUL.
,
Simply stated. This is the best version that I've ever heard of this song. Simply magnificent for such a great song.
Yes Petula does keep it on point and makes it her own.
A brilliant version of a classic.
Petula Clark is THE BEST of the best.
Thank for post this wonder masterpiece.Sweet and awesome voice.
Beautiful both.The voice sweet and excelent .Thank you for posting.
Beautiful Petula Clark, Sweet Golden voice TIMELESS!!!💖❤😎
Merci Petula.
Nov 2023 - I'm listening this sweet song.. magnificent
Beautiful song!
The human imagination is never ending.
The mind is swirling with memories and ideas.
Keep it turning the right way, stay positive.
What an angelic voice!
This voice... I'm melting
Killing them softly brought me here
Welcome to the club
me 2,lol
me too
Jordan Smith me too, greeting from siberia russia
One more to the club!
Qué canción más brutal, con esas modulaciones, crescendos... Qué interpretación, uf..., Pura palabra cantada.
Such a beatifull version.
The poetic lyrics are cleverly woven into song resulting in a beautiful rhyming musical fabric.
The best version! full stop
Perfection ❤❤
Rest in Peace Michel Legrand.
Just marvelous!
Petula.sings awesome.
I think this was the version I was trying to remember. I very vaguely remember this being on the radio when I was little, but it wasn’t the hesitant version of Noel Harrison (I think that was his name) or the more fluid Dusty Springfield cover... it was a woman singing it and it adhered more to the spiraling musical structure which really brought out the slightly manic tone of the song as a whole. It’s nervous breakdown music... or something you listen to in order to prevent one.
I was brought here by Killing them softly.... Thank u uploader
me too
This version even beats Dusty’s. Great job Petula
This definitely the best version 🤣
Wonderful melody!
The best version ever!
Saint Laurent SELF 03 brought me here
Me too
me too
me too
Mỹ Ngọc Lâm me too))
Me too
Это лучшее исполнение. It’s best version!
I searched endlessly, Ty Petula. 2023
The best version ever....
This is the best version and unfortunately it’s not on Apple Music.
I love this version much better and lovely piano sounds.
Pet Clarks version is so moving.
Просто шикарный голос и песня аж душу трогает
Najlepszy jest jednak ten orginał. Nikt tego chyba nie powtórzy głosu i tamte brzmienie instrumentów.
Just heard this song from a movie and fell in love instantly
This is the best version in my mind, my own opinion.
Really great version
This song is special.
the best version, I don´t know if this is the original, but, i like it.
Beautifully done !!!
Beautiful!
+Carolina Rodriguez Amazing song and performance indeed!
Super 😊
The windmills... wonderful!
Sublime.
Tant de beauté dans cette femme. Tant d'élégance dans cette lady. Tant de resplendence à travers le temps. Je l'aimerais toujours à jamais.
Best Version !
Pet's rendition and that of Dusty Springfield are my favorites... _ Tom 73 Delaware
Petula Méga Star🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
😘💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕Petula
Compliments and Praises this is a great cover.
Amo su tono vocal 🧡👌
Petula Clark & Barbara Streisand are both great singer
Like somebody who never ever see's through the cloud. Looking up to the Stars without seeing any people there. People are in the stars today. Brian A Koller
Замечательно!) ❤👍
Another thing about petula Clark she is a very caring person she was so saddened by the death of Karen Carpenter at that time along with Dionne Warwick who expressed their emotions.
Soulful 💗
Must say in my opinion it's a toss-up as to who's version of this song is better Dusty Springfield's is also great.. I love them both !!!! _ Tom B - Delaware..
Nostalgia belíssima da minha vida.
I was searching for you petula ....for a while
Thanks for bringing this in my life Saint Laurent SELF 03
Ingilizcem cok iyi degil ancak şarkinin söylenme tarzi Petula Clark'in sarkiyi hissetmesi hissettirmesi muhtesem otesi. Bir şarki bu kadar güzel yorumlanir ❤
the best version ever ....
❤❤❤
Dusty Springfield is still my favorite but I do like this too 💕💝🙌
travailing around the world, for years now always listening to this song in air plane while take off, dont know why makes me calm..
Do u know Mr Clinton?
Beautiful interpretation
Easily the best version.
Beautiful to listen to a song that isnt, as is the case today, just one note with a teenager having a tantrum passing for the vocals
Magnifica version del tema central del filme El caso Thomas Crown.-
Petula ! Dusty Springfield Who Of Today’s Female Singers Can Match Witt’s With Them !
Wonderful
Когда я пьяный, и у меня нет идей, ветры дуют в моей голове, вспоминаю эту песню я хотя бы, нет в нашей жизни ничего что лучше было б мелодии что нас могла бы воспрянуть духом и чтобы мы могли бы встать в этой жизни. Мы в жизни играем, разные роли и хочем очень многого, дни идут за днями и любви хотим мы в них. Нет без любви нас.