Connie Francis Dies At 87: 5 Classic Hits Beyond Pretty Little Baby
Heard the song Pretty Little Baby? Yes, that viral track which has been featured in millions of social media videos shared by popular influencers and celebrities. Sung by Connie Francis, the single was released as part of her 1962 studio album Connie Francis Sings 'Second Hand Love". Today, the world may recognise her for Pretty Little Baby, but back in the 1950s and 1960s, she was one of the top-charting female vocalists, estimated to have sold millions of records.
If you loved Pretty Little Baby and want to listen to other hit songs of Connie Francis, check out the list.
Everybody's Somebody's Fool
Featured on her More Greatest Hits album, Everybody's Somebody's Fool was released in 1960. Written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield, the bluesy ballad was the first song by a female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It remained at the peak for two consecutive weeks.
My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
The song, which was also released in 1960, became the singer's second consecutive hit to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it held the position for two weeks.
Who's Sorry Now
This song is featured in her debut studio album, Who's Sorry Now, which was released in 1958. It reached No. 4 position on the Hot 100 chart and spent a total of 22 weeks on the Billboard chart. It was among her first songs to be certified gold in America.
Stupid Cupid
Written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka, Stupid Cupid was released in 1958. Featured on her compilation album Connie's Greatest Hits, the song was among the top 15 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No.14.
Don't Break the Heart That Loves You
Released in 1962, the song was written by Benny Davis and Murray Mencher. Don't Break the Heart That Loves You was Connie's third and final chart-topper. It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March of that year and held the position for a week.
Connie Franchis passed away at 87
Unfortunately, Connie Francis passed away on Wednesday, July 16. One of her friends confirmed the news of her passing at the age of 87. In a post shared on Facebook by her friend, Ron Roberts said, 'It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night." The news of her demise came just days after she was hospitalised to treat 'extreme pain".
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