It's A Musical World
Petula Clark · Other Songs - Petula Clark
Never any symphony
The sound surrounds
Miracles of melody
Are bound around us too
It's a musical world
Such a musical world
Listen to the rhythm
Of a storm in summer
Hear the mellow melody
When church bells chime
"Once upon a time"
It's a musical world
Such a beautiful world
Ding, dong, sing a song of spring and summer
Bring some summer song and opera new
I love music, and I know that you do too
It's a musical world
Such a beautiful world
Yeah
The world was made for music
Everything contributes to the rare concerto
Elephants and butterflies have their concertos too
It's a beautiful world
It's a musical world
Listen to the music of a lonely seashore
Hear a certain company to speak up for
Make it have an orchestra where every sound belongs
It's a musical world
Such a beautiful world
Ding, dong, sing a song of spring and summer
Sing some summer song and opera new
I love music, and I know that you do too
Yeah
It's a musical world
[Fade to End]
I love music, and I know that you to too
Yeah
It's a musical world
Such a beautiful world
It's A Musical World
Petula Clark's 1965 recording of 'It's A Musical World' stands as a vibrant testament to her mastery of the pop and show tune genres. Released during a period where she solidified her status as a leading figure in British and American pop music, the track showcases her distinctive vocal style, characterized by a clear, engaging tone and rhythmic phrasing that perfectly complements the song's upbeat tempo. The composition, written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Dorothy Fields, draws upon the theatrical traditions of the Great American Songbook, a style Clark helped popularize through her extensive discography. Her performance captures the optimism and charm of the mid-1960s, reflecting the enduring appeal of classic musical theater melodies adapted for the modern dance floor. The song remains a significant song in her catalog, highlighting her ability to blend traditional standards with contemporary pop sensibilities.