Connie Francis is recognized as one of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, with over 200 million records sold.
Her musical repertoire spans multiple genres, including traditional pop, rock and roll, country pop, and jazz.
One of her most famous albums is "Who's Sorry Now," which contributed to her widespread popularity.
Biography
Early Life
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, known professionally as Connie Francis, was born on December 12, 1937, in the United States. She emerged as a prominent figure in the music industry, becoming one of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s. With a career that spanned several decades, she sold over 200 million records, solidifying her status as one of the best-selling music artists in history.
Career
Francis's musical journey was marked by her versatility across various genres, including traditional pop, rock and roll, country pop, jazz, and folk music. Her singles often reflected the popular sounds of the day, while her albums showcased a broader range of styles, from R&B to Broadway standards. Notable albums include "Who's Sorry Now," "Christmas in My Heart," and "Sings Italian Favorites." Throughout her career, she recorded for several major labels, including MGM Records and Polydor Records, and received numerous accolades, including recognition on the Italian Walk of Fame.
Personal Life
Connie Francis's personal life was as colorful as her career. She had a notable romantic relationship with fellow singer Bobby Darin, which was complicated by her strict Italian-American upbringing. Despite their deep connection, her father intervened, leading to a separation that Francis later described as the biggest mistake of her life. Over the years, she was married four times, with her relationships often making headlines. Francis also faced personal challenges, including a battle with bipolar disorder, which she openly discussed in her later years, advocating for mental health awareness.
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Discography
Sings The All Time International Hits1965
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Connie Francis Sings Folk Favorites1965
- 1.Oh Suzanna1:37
- 2.Red River Valley1:59
- 3.True Love, True Love3:15
- 4.Clementine4:33
- 5.Aura Lee2:12
- 6.Careless Love3:06
- 7.Every Night When the Sun Goes Down
- 8.She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain4:33
- 9.Brown Eyes4:18
- 10.On Top of Old Smokey1:56
A New Kind Of Connie...1964
- 1.Will You Still Be Mine2:45
- 2.My Man2:58
- 3.More3:04
- 4.The Sweetest Sounds2:45
- 5.I’m Glad There Is You3:45
- 6.Where Did Ev’ryone Go?3:40
- 7.Ma (He’s Making Eyes at Me)2:12
- 8.I Found Myself a Guy2:15
- 9.I’ve Got a Crush on New York Town3:00
- 10.My Kind of Guy2:55
- 11.You Can Take It From Me3:20
- 12.Where Can I Go Without You3:40
- 13.Like Someone in Love3:00
Sing Great Country Favorites1964
- 1.Send Me the Pillow You Dream On2:30
- 2.Wolverton Mountain2:40
- 3.Please Help Me I'm Falling (In Love with You)2:30
- 4.Singing the Blues2:05
- 5.Walk on By2:10
- 6.If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time2:15
- 7.Mule Skinner Blues2:45
- 8.Making Believe2:15
- 9.Blue, Blue Day1:48
- 10.No Letter Today2:35
- 11.Bye Bye Love2:32
- 12.Wabash Cannonball2:20
Greatest American Waltzes1963
- 1.Anniversary Waltz2:21
- 2.Remember2:20
- 3.My Buddy2:45
- 4.You Can’t Be True, Dear2:28
- 5.Always2:18
- 6.Beautiful Ohio2:39
- 7.Three O’Clock in the Morning2:10
- 8.True Love3:07
- 9.Till We Meet Again2:38
- 10.Melody of Love2:15
- 11.Fascination2:40
- 12.(I’ll Be With You) In Apple Blossom Time2:27
Sings German Favorites1963
- 1.Wenn du gehst2:39
- 2.Eine Insel fur zwei2:09
- 3.Die Liebe ist ein seltsames Spiel (Everybody's Somebody's Fool)2:38
- 4.Tu' mir nicht weh (Don't Break The Heart That Loves You)2:58
- 5.Barcarole in der Nacht2:02
- 6.Nino2:32
- 7.Paradiso2:39
- 8.Colombino2:42
- 9.Immer und uberall2:25
- 10.Schoner fremder Mann (Somebody Else's Boy)2:41
- 11.Gondola d'amore2:26
- 12.Die Nacht ist mein (Tonight's My Night)2:34
- 13.Lili Marlene1:51
Country Music Connie Style1962
- 1.I Really Don't Want To Know
- 2.Oh, Lonesome Me
- 3.I Fall To Pieces
- 4.Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
- 5.I Walk The Line
- 6.He Thinks I Still Care
- 7.She'll Have To Go
- 8.I'm Movin' On
- 9.I Don't Hurt Anymore
- 10.I'm A Fool To Care
- 11.I Can't Stop Loving You
- 12.Heartaches By The Number
Sings Irish Favorites1962
- 1.Macnamara's Band2:13
- 2.Mother Machree2:24
- 3.My Wild Irish Rose2:00
- 4.Dear Old Donegal1:48
- 5.Did Your Mother Come From Ireland?2:05
- 6.Danny Boy3:25
- 7.It's A Great Day For The Irish1:45
- 8.Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)2:13
- 9.How Can You Buy Killarney?2:02
- 10.How Are Things In Glocca Morra2:55
- 11.When Irish Eyes Are Smiling2:33
- 12.A Little Bit Of Heaven2:55
Sings Modern Italian Hits1962
- 1.Al di là3:19
- 2.Il cielo in una stanza3:12
- 3.Quando, quando, quando2:24
- 4.Nessuno al mondo3:31
- 5.Arrivederci3:05
- 6.Tango italiano2:57
- 7.Come sinfonia2:44
- 8.Nun è peccato3:11
- 9.Romantica3:09
- 10.Ventiquattro mila baci (24,000 Kisses)1:58
- 11.Come prima2:30
- 12.Addio, addio3:47
Second Hand Love And Other Hits1962
- 1.Second Hand Love2:54
- 2.Someone Else's Boy2:46
- 3.Together2:58
- 4.Too Many Rules2:27
- 5.He's My Dreamboat2:46
- 6.Gonna Git That Man3:02
- 7.Don't Break the Heart That Loves You3:06
- 8.Pretty Little Baby2:23
- 9.When the Boy in Your Arms (Is the Boy in Your Heart)2:47
- 10.It Happened Last Night2:33
- 11.Baby's First Christmas2:32
- 12.Breakin' in a Brand New Broken Heart2:39
Songs to a Swinging Band1961
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Sing Along With Connie Francis1961
- 1.Sing Along2:23
- 2.Home on the Range2:14
- 3.My Wild Irish Rose2:13
- 4.I Love You Truly3:01
- 5.Tavern in the Town2:01
- 6.And the Band Played On2:30
- 7.You Tell Me Your Dream2:23
- 8.Down in the Valley2:19
- 9.In the Good Old Summertime2:04
- 10.Auld Lang Syne1:54
Sings Never On Sunday And Other Title Songs From Motion Pictures1961
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Sings Folk Song Favorites1961
- 1.Oh Suzanna1:39
- 2.Red River Valley1:57
- 3.Boll Weevil2:13
- 4.True Love, True Love2:59
- 5.Clementine1:53
- 6.Aura Lee2:09
- 7.Come on, Jerry1:56
- 8.Careless Love2:15
- 9.Every Night3:19
- 10.She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain1:53
- 11.Brown Eyes2:23
- 12.On Top of Old Smokey2:03
Sings Spanish and Latin American Favorites1960
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Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites1960
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Country & Western Golden Hits1960
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More Italian Favorites1960
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Christmas in My Heart1959
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My Thanks to You1959
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Sings Italian Favorites1959
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Sings Rock n' Roll Million Sellers1959
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The Exciting Connie Francis1959
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Who's Sorry Now1958
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Connie1975
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Label
- Record label
- MGM Records
- Record label
- Polydor Records
- Record label
- United Artists Records
- Record label
- Malaco Records
- Record label
- Legacy Recordings
Achievements
- Award
- Awit Awards
- Award
- Italian Walk of Fame
Similar artists
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, Conni Francis, Conny Francis
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, known professionally as Connie Francis, was an American singer and actress. One of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, she amassed over 200 million records sold, placing her among the best-selling music artists in history.
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