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Feb 2021
Bishop Monkton choir goes viral with lockdown take on 1960s hit
A Bishop Monkton choir group has gone viral with their lockdown twist on the 1960s Petula Clark hit 'Downtown'.
The group leader of Bishop Monkton Singing for Fun group, Angie Archbold, set her members the task of re-writing a verse for the tune they renamed 'Lockdown'.
A couple of members took on the challenge, but one by Pauline Beecroft stood out to members. Pauline was inspired by the new restrictions and ways of life coronavirus has forced upon us.
One of her re-written verses goes:
Pauline and Angie have since appeared on BBC Look North, Radio York and BBC 5 live to talk about the 'Lockdown' re-write challenge.
The choir is now trying to get in touch with Petula Clark, who originally sang the song, to ask her what she thinks of their version.
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The group have been meeting online once a week since April last year. One of the organisers, Colin Philpott, said it has meant some older members of the village can now join in.
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