Downtown
Dolly Parton
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When you're alone and life is making you lonely You can always go downtown When you got worries, all the noise and the hurry Seems to help, I know, downtown Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city Linger on the sidewalks where the neon signs are pretty How can you lose? The lights are much brighter there You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares And go downtown Things'll be great when you're downtown No finer place for sure, downtown Everything's waiting for you Don't hang around and let your problems surround you There are movie shows, downtown Or maybe you know some little places to go to Where they never close, downtown Just listen to the rhythm of the music that they're playin' Making conversation while you're on the dance floor swayin' Happy again The lights are much brighter there You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares And go downtown Where all the lights are bright, downtown Waiting for you tonight, downtown You're gonna be alright now And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to guide them along So maybe I'll see you there You can forget all your troubles Just forget all your cares And go downtown Things'll be great when you're downtown Don't wait a minute more, downtown Everything's waiting for you Downtown, where all the lights are bright Downtown, waiting for you tonight Downtown, you're going to be alright now Get on, get on, get on downtown Downtown, where all the lights are bright Downtown, waiting for you tonight Downtown, you're going to be alright now Get on, get on, get on downtown
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Written by: TONY HATCH, JAMES CAUTY, BILL DRUMMOND
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Composer"Downtown" was written by Tony Hatch, a well-respected British composer and songwriter. Hatch had an illustrious career in the British music industry, having also co-composed the iconic theme song for the television series, 'Neighbours'.
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Original ArtistThe song was originally performed by Petula Clark in 1964. As a significant contribution to the British Invasion, "Downtown" was a huge international hit for Clark, achieving the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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Dolly Parton's VersionIn 1984, just two decades after the original version, American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton recorded her own version of "Downtown". It was included on her album 'The Great Pretender'. Unlike the original, Parton's version had a more synthesizer-based pop arrangement.
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Emma Bunton's VersionEmma Bunton, famously known as "Baby Spice" from the pop group Spice Girls, covered the song in late 2006. Emma’s version was featured on the album 'Life in Mono' and it became the official Children in Need single for that year. Her rendition managed to reach number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics are about escaping to the city when life gets you down. It represents the escapism of going "downtown" where there are always things to do to distract you from problems.
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Music VideoEmma Bunton's music video for "Downtown" featured a cameo from her fellow Spice Girls bandmate, Melanie C. The video was a modern interpretation of the song, with Bunton presenting a cabaret-style performance.
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AwardsThe song earned Petula Clark the 1965 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Vocal Performance, Female, one of two Grammy Awards won by Clark in her career.
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Notable PerformancesThe song has been performed in various television shows and films, such as "Lost", "Mad Men", and "Girl, Interrupted". It was also performed live by Petula Clark at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in 2008.
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Cover by Other ArtistsIn addition to Dolly Parton and Emma Bunton, many other artists have covered "Downtown". These include The B-52's, The Saw Doctors, and even Global artist idol, Seiko Matsuda.
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TranslationsThe song’s popularity also led to several translations. It has been recorded in French, Italian and German.
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