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Economic Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby' singer, dies at 87; all about her life and career
Connie Francis's personal life and career Live Events International Success (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Singer Connie Francis has died at 87, her close friend Ron Roberts confirmed on the social media platform Facebook on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was an iconic singer known for 'Pretty Little Baby' and 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool.' Francis died two weeks after it was revealed that she'd been hospitalized due to "extreme pain," according to media reports. "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," Roberts wrote on Facebook. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news," he close friend, Ron Roberts, is the president of the musician's label, Concetta Records. More details will follow later," the message, which was also shared on Francis' official Facebook profile, concluded. This comes after Francis confirmed on July 4, 2025 (Friday), in a Facebook post that she was "feeling much better after a good night," two days after it was confirmed that she had been musician revealed that she was "back in hospital" on July 2, telling fans she'd been "undergoing tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain I have been experiencing." Francis was back in the news because her 1962 song " Pretty Little Baby " became a big hit on TikTok, 63 years after she recorded it as a a contemporary of Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee, was one of the most popular singers of the 1950s and early 1960s. She had Top 10 singles like "Who's Sorry Now?' "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own," "Where the Boys Are," and "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You."Francis was the first woman to have a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with her 1960 track 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool.' Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1937, Francis began taking part in talent contests and pageants at the age of 4 at her father's encouragement, singing and playing accordion. Later, she began appearing on TV shows. She was a featured performer on NBC's Startime Kids. She went on to choose Connie Francis as her stage 1955, she signed a recording contract with MGM Records, but most of her early singles did not achieve success. She was on the verge of being dropped by the label, but her father convinced her to record a version of "Who's Sorry Now?" as a final attempt at a hit in 1957. The track became a hit after it debuted on Dick Clark's American Bandstand in 1958. It then became a hit in both the U.S. and the U.K., and Francis and Clark would form a lifelong there, the singer tasted more success and her career grew with follow-up hits like "My Happiness," "Lipstick on Your Collar," and "Among My Souvenirs." Her 1959 album Connie Francis Sings Italian Favorites became her most successful, and 1960's 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool' became her first No. 1 in the United States—and the first ever by a solo female artist on the Billboard Hot 100, which had launched in also became popular worldwide, partly because she recorded her songs in different languages. She had two more No. 1 hits, with 'My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own' (which hit the top spot just three months after "Everybody's Somebody's Fool") and 'Don't Break The Heart That Loves You.'According to she had a relationship with singer Bobby Darin early in her career, but her father kept them apart. The singer considered Darin, who died in 1973 at age 37, the love of her life.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Connie Francis death: Song Pretty Little Baby went viral after 63 years, even the late singer had forgotten it
Just when you thought social media could not surprise us any further, it brought back a song from 63 years ago and made it the soundtrack of the year. Pretty Little Baby by the late Connie Francis, yes, the Connie Francis, has taken over For You Pages across the globe with its soft, syrupy charm and retro vibes. A 1962 Song that took over social media in 2025 Originally released in 1962 as the B-side to I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter, the song barely made a splash back then. But in 2025, it became the viral sound of the season, appearing in over 600,000 daily videos. From celebrity reels by Kylie Jenner, Brook Monk and even Kim Kardashian with North West, to videos of babies, pets, and aesthetic fits—it became a full-blown internet obsession. Connie was surprised when the song went viral Connie Francis, who passed away today (17 July 2025) at the age of 87, had spoken out about the song's sudden popularity just a few weeks ago. She was stunned. According to a statement she gave, she had completely forgotten about the track until someone reminded her it was trending. She later described it as 'thrilling' to know that a new generation had discovered her music and her voice again, 63 years after she first recorded it. She had previously said the revival was "truly awesome" and that she felt overwhelmed by the connection Gen Z had formed with the old-school tune. Pretty Little Baby's revival TikTok's obsession with Pretty Little Baby reached stratospheric levels. Its sweet lyrics, 'You can ask the flowers, I sit for hours…'—struck a nostalgic nerve. It topped both the Viral 50 and Top 50 charts, racking up over 10 billion views. The track became a feel-good escape from the digital chaos, a warm hug in audio form. Remembering the woman behind the voice Born Concetta Franconero in Newark in 1937, Connie Francis started singing at the age of 4. Her powerhouse voice led to international stardom, with hits like My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own and Do Not Break The Heart That Loves You. Despite personal tragedies, including assault, surgery that temporarily ended her singing, and her brother's mafia-linked murder—Francis kept going. She kept inspiring. And now, with her soft, nostalgic ballad echoing through TikTok timelines, she has unintentionally left behind a legacy stronger than ever. A bittersweet farewell indeed—Gen Z met her just in time.
India Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pretty Little Baby singer Connie Francis dies at 87
Legendary 1960s pop icon Connie Francis, best known for her hit song 'Pretty Little Baby,' has died at the age of 87. The news of her death was shared by her longtime friend Ron Roberts, president of Concetta Records, through an emotional Facebook post."It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night. I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news. More details will follow later," the post message was also shared on Connie Francis' official Facebook page. While the exact cause of her death remains unconfirmed, Francis had shared earlier this month that she had been hospitalised in July due to severe pain and was undergoing medical tests. The singer was also said to be recovering from recent hip Francis became a big star in the late 1950s with her popular song 'Who's Sorry Now?'. She made history by becoming the first solo female singer to reach number one on the Billboard charts, inspiring many female artists after string of chart-toppers also includes beloved classics like 'My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own', 'Don't Break the Heart That Loves You', and 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool'. Her impact spanned nearly six decades in the music recent years, Connie found renewed fame among Gen Z and social media users when her 1961 track 'Pretty Little Baby' went viral on platforms like Instagram and TikTok worldwide.- Ends
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby' singer, dies at 87; all about her life and career
Singer Connie Francis has died at 87, her close friend Ron Roberts confirmed on the social media platform Facebook on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was an iconic singer known for 'Pretty Little Baby' and 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool.' Francis died two weeks after it was revealed that she'd been hospitalized due to "extreme pain," according to media reports. "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," Roberts wrote on Facebook. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news," he added. Francis's close friend, Ron Roberts, is the president of the musician's label, Concetta Records. More details will follow later," the message, which was also shared on Francis' official Facebook profile, concluded. This comes after Francis confirmed on July 4, 2025 (Friday), in a Facebook post that she was "feeling much better after a good night," two days after it was confirmed that she had been hospitalized. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Operations Management MBA Finance Public Policy others Design Thinking Product Management healthcare Healthcare Cybersecurity Project Management Data Science Technology Artificial Intelligence MCA Data Analytics Others Leadership PGDM Management CXO Digital Marketing Data Science Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details The musician revealed that she was "back in hospital" on July 2, telling fans she'd been "undergoing tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain I have been experiencing." Francis was back in the news because her 1962 song " Pretty Little Baby " became a big hit on TikTok, 63 years after she recorded it as a B-side. Connie Francis's personal life and career Francis, a contemporary of Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee, was one of the most popular singers of the 1950s and early 1960s. She had Top 10 singles like "Who's Sorry Now?' "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own," "Where the Boys Are," and "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You." Live Events Francis was the first woman to have a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with her 1960 track 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool.' Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1937, Francis began taking part in talent contests and pageants at the age of 4 at her father's encouragement, singing and playing accordion. Later, she began appearing on TV shows. She was a featured performer on NBC's Startime Kids. She went on to choose Connie Francis as her stage name. In 1955, she signed a recording contract with MGM Records, but most of her early singles did not achieve success. She was on the verge of being dropped by the label, but her father convinced her to record a version of "Who's Sorry Now?" as a final attempt at a hit in 1957. The track became a hit after it debuted on Dick Clark's American Bandstand in 1958. It then became a hit in both the U.S. and the U.K., and Francis and Clark would form a lifelong friendship. From there, the singer tasted more success and her career grew with follow-up hits like "My Happiness," "Lipstick on Your Collar," and "Among My Souvenirs." Her 1959 album Connie Francis Sings Italian Favorites became her most successful, and 1960's 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool' became her first No. 1 in the United States—and the first ever by a solo female artist on the Billboard Hot 100, which had launched in 1958. International Success Francis also became popular worldwide, partly because she recorded her songs in different languages. She had two more No. 1 hits, with 'My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own' (which hit the top spot just three months after "Everybody's Somebody's Fool") and 'Don't Break The Heart That Loves You.' According to she had a relationship with singer Bobby Darin early in her career, but her father kept them apart. The singer considered Darin, who died in 1973 at age 37, the love of her life. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Express Tribune
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis passes away
Legendary singer Connie Francis has passed away at the age of 87. Her close friend and label president, Ron Roberts, confirmed the news on Facebook late Thursday, July 16, writing: '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 announcement came just weeks after Francis had shared that she was hospitalized for 'extreme pain' and undergoing tests. Francis, born Concetta Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, rose to fame in the late 1950s with hits like 'Who's Sorry Now?,' 'My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own,' and 'Where the Boys Are.' In 1960, she became the first solo female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool.' Her global popularity was boosted by her multilingual recordings and appearances on iconic platforms like American Bandstand and The Ed Sullivan Show. Though her music career was groundbreaking, Francis also endured a series of personal hardships. She survived a rape in 1974, lost her voice temporarily due to nasal surgery, and tragically lost her brother to a mafia-related murder in 1981. Mental health struggles followed, leading to multiple involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations, which she later revealed were misdiagnosed. Despite these setbacks, she staged comebacks, advocated for victims' rights alongside Ronald Reagan's administration, and raised awareness for trauma recovery through partnerships with Mental Health America. Francis was married four times and adopted a son, Joseph Garzilli Jr. Reflecting on her life in 2017, she said she hoped to be remembered 'not so much for the heights I have reached, but for the depths from which I have come.' She is survived by her son.
