Classic Hits [Connie Francis]
Some months ago, an old pop song went unexpectedly viral after it was used as background music in social media videos, garnering billions of cumulative views. The artist, an American singer-songwriter and actress, was one of the top-charting and best-selling female musicians in the late 50s to 60s. Accordingly, she was amazed and overwhelmed to learn that the new generation is captivated by a song she recorded over six decades ago.
But before going further, here's the said song, which I'm putting as my first tune for the Three Tune Tuesday by Ablaze.
Connie Francis - Pretty Little Baby
What can I say? The song's catchy melody, the heartfelt lyrics, and the artist's fun and emotional delivery make it appealing. That's probably why it has caught the heart of many.
Its resurgence was a good surprise for the singer, who, according to information, had forgotten the song (she was 24 when she recorded it) until she heard it again this year (she was 87). Unfortunately, the artist passed away in July while her hit was gaining more popularity worldwide.
At first, I thought the song was for a real baby, but listening more closely to the lyrics, I realized it was about young love. This is a nice little fun tune that we can hum along to any time of the day.😊
The second tune below, with rock 'n' roll flair, is quite familiar to me, although I don't recall when and where I first heard it.
Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid
The arrangement is quite nice. Add Connie's clear, lively, youthful, sweet, sassy vocals, the playful backing, and this song is memorable and infectious. Per info, this track reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958.
And the last one for the day is also a song I've heard before, although it was the original version by Dawn and Tony Orlando.
Connie Francis - The Answer [Should I Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree]
Recorded in 1973, this classic love song was composed for Connie by the same composers who wrote the original version (Irwin Levine and L. Russell Brown). Accordingly, the track reached #36 on the charts after staying at #40 for weeks, restarting Connie's comeback (she stopped recording in 1970).
For some unknown reason, this song reminds me of Neil Sedaka. I should share three of his songs next time, lol!
Anyway, that's it from me for today. The buzzing generator outside, which had been running since 3 pm, is driving me nuts😅
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That woman really made a hit ❤️ After many decades, her song still trend again.
Pretty little baby, sounds beautiful like a country
Lagi KO nga Yan narrinig SA MgA reels sis. Ang pretty little baby. Kahit SA myday😁.
Connie Francis music has such a classic, emotional feel. It’s bittersweet that this happened around the time she passed, but it’s great that her songs are reaching new listeners.
I am really sorry to say that I have never listened to Connie Francis before, but after reading your post, I have developed an interest. I will definitely listen to her, especially Pretty Little Baby.
Stupid cupid is kinda famous, musics of 40-50 years ago, not my genre but they suited their times
I’m old school but not familiar with any of these
Thanks for sharing❤️
Those three are indeed good one but I liked the first one most. In fact I heard the first musically are also which are realized after hearing it.
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