The Oldies Music Board / Connie Francis R.I.P.

**Posted by unclefester** July 17, 2025 5:51 am

Legendary singer and actress Connie Franics has died

Ms. Francis had been admitted to hospital suffering from severe pain

Her career spanned more than 6 decades and included numerous hits in both North America and in various languages in Europe

Connie Francis was 87

Last edited by unclefester (July 17, 2025 5:51 am)

**Posted by C.D.P.** July 17, 2025 6:31 am

Between 1957 and '66 she charted 46 times on the CHUM charts incl. just one that meets the criteria for CanCon ("Teddy" in 1960), and 35 times on Billboard top 40.

Radio AM 740 evidently had a soft spot for her, and brought her to North York Centre 10 or 15 years ago. She had lost her voice by then and many left between the first & 2nd half of the show. We felt sorry for her, but her handlers (if she had any) should have managed her better

C.D.P.

**Posted by GrimsbyFan** July 19, 2025 7:02 am

With such a huge pool of hits to choose from. what were your favorite Connie Francis songs?

My top 5

Where The Boys Are (got to #4 but should have been #1 IMHO)
Frankie (B-side that reached #9)
Teddy (another successful B-side that reached #17)
Vacation (great summer song)
Pretty Little Baby (with its recent Tik Tok popularity, I often find myself humming this catchy little song)

Last edited by GrimsbyFan (July 19, 2025 7:07 am)

**Posted by Lorne** July 23, 2025 10:10 pm

Love Is Me, Love Is You
Pretty Little Baby
Teddy
Vacation
Lipstick On Your Collar