Sub Songs: Stay Awake For My Playlist

'Don't Sleep in the Sub: These Are My Songs' is a collection of lyrical poetry that explores the complexities of the human experience. Through a series of intimate and powerful narratives, the poet delves into themes of love, loss, hope, and resilience, inviting readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. Each poem, like a song, resonates with a unique melody, capturing the essence of our shared struggles and triumphs. Together, they form a symphony of the heart, a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

'Don't Sleep in the Subway'

"Don't Sleep in the Subway" is a song by Petula Clark, released in 1967 on the album "These Are My Songs". It was written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, who had also written much of Clark's previous material. The song charted at #5 in the US and #12 in the UK.

"These Are My Songs" was Clark's first album release with "This Is My Song", which had previously reached #16 in the UK as a single in February 1967. "Don't Sleep in the Subway" was the only track written by Hatch and Trent for the album.

"On the Path of Glory", another song on the album, was a civil rights song co-written by Clark. It caused controversy when Clark sang it with Harry Belafonte on her 1968 NBC special, as the pair held hands. The show's sponsor threatened to back out, but Clark and Belafonte stood firm, and the segment remained as filmed.

'On the Path of Glory'

"On the Path of Glory" is a civil rights song co-written by Petula Clark and featured on her 1967 album, *These Are My Songs*. The song was made famous when Clark sang it with Harry Belafonte on her 1968 NBC special, during which she touched his hand. This incident caused controversy when the sponsor threatened to back out because a white woman touched a Black man. Clark and Belafonte stood firm, and the segment aired as filmed.

The song reached #5 in the US and #12 in the UK.

'This is My Song'

Petula Clark's 1967 album, *These Are My Songs*, features two songs that were released as singles: "This Is My Song" and "Don't Sleep in the Subway".

"This Is My Song", with words and music by Charlie Chaplin, was composed as an instrumental theme for his film *A Countess From Hong Kong*. It peaked at #1 in the United Kingdom and #3 in the US.

"Don't Sleep in the Subway", the only track written by longtime collaborator Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, charted at #5 in the US and #12 in the UK. Hatch arranged and produced the song.

'Imagine'

The song 'Imagine' is a theme from the film 'The Bobo' with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was included in Petula Clark's 1967 album 'These Are My Songs'.

'I Will Wait for You'

"I Will Wait for You" is a song from the 1967 album "These Are My Songs" by Petula Clark. The music was composed by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Jacques Demy.

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