Petula Clark: 5 Things About British Singer Whose Song ‘Downtown’ Played In RV Before Exploding
The RV that exploded on Christmas morning, and shook the city of Nashville, was playing Petula Clark’s classic pop song “Downtown” shortly before the blast. Officer James Luellen, who was among the six cops that evacuated civilians from the area, confirmed he heard the hit 1965 song before the explosion. “The music started, and I notified over the [police radio] air to notify other officers,” he said at a press conference on December 27. The campervan later exploded, causing damage to nearby buildings and leaving three people injured. Here are 5 things to know about Petula, the singer behind the 60s hit “Downtown”.