Connie Francis

American singer and actress (1937–2025)

Born: 12 December 1937
Newark
Died: 16 July 2025
Pompano Beach
Country: United States
Active: 1943–2018
Record labels: Polydor Records, MGM Records, United Artists Records, Legacy Recordings, Malaco Records
Discography: 64 albums

Biography

Connie Francis was a jazz musician who played accordion, piano accordion and voice. Connie Francis was born on 12 December 1937 in Newark and died on 16 July 2025 in Pompano Beach. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and traditional pop. Record labels: Polydor Records, MGM Records, United Artists Records and Legacy Recordings. The discography here lists 64 albums, from “Who's Sorry Now” (1958) to “Do the Twist with Connie Francis” (2013). Honours include Awit Awards (1969) and Italian Walk of Fame (2009).

Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero ( FRANG-koh-NEER-oh; December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025), 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. After a string of unsuccessful releases, Francis rose to fame in 1957 with her cover of the 1923 song "Who's Sorry Now?", which was followed by various other top-10 hits. She became the first woman to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart when "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" topped the chart in 1960. She was also the first woman to achieve three No. 1 hits on the chart, among her 53 career entries. Before the advent of the British Invasion, Francis was the most popular female vocalist in the United States between 1958 and 1964.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Who's Sorry Now 1958 · MGM Records Christmas in My Heart 1959 · MGM Records My Thanks to You 1959 · Grand Avenue Sings Italian Favorites 1959 · MGM Records Sings Rock n' Roll Million Sellers 1959 · MGM Records The Exciting Connie Francis 1959 · MGM Records Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites 1960 · MGM Records Country & Western Golden Hits 1960 · MGM Records More Italian Favorites 1960 · Universal Records Sings Spanish and Latin American Favorites 1960 · MGM Records At The Copa 1961 · Live · MGM Records Sing Along With Connie Francis 1961 · Mati-Mor Superecords Sings Folk Song Favorites 1961 · Grand Avenue Sings Never On Sunday And Other Title Songs From Motion Pictures 1961 · Grand Avenue Songs to a Swinging Band 1961 · MGM Records Country Music Connie Style 1962 · MGM Records Second Hand Love And Other Hits 1962 · Universal Records Sings Irish Favorites 1962 · MGM Records Sings Modern Italian Hits 1962 · MGM Records

Follow The Boys 1963

Greatest American Waltzes 1963 · MGM Records Sings German Favorites 1963 · MGM Records A New Kind Of Connie... 1964 · MGM Records Sing Great Country Favorites 1964 · MGM Records

Sings Songs From Her New MGM Motion Picture "Looking For Love" 1964

Connie Francis Sings Folk Favorites 1965 · Metro

Sings The All Time International Hits 1965

Connie’s Christmas 1966 · MGM Records Jealous Heart 1966 · MGM Records Movie Greats Of The 60's 1966 · MGM Records Connie Francis And The Kids Next Door 1967 · Leo the Lion Live At The Sahara In Las Vegas 1967 · Live · MGM Records My Heart Cries For You 1967 · Universal

The Incomparable Connie Francis 1967

Connie & Clyde 1968 · MGM Records Hawaii Connie 1968 · MGM Records Connie Francis Sings the Songs of Les Reed 1969 · MGM Records The Wedding Cake 1969 · MGM Records Who's Happy Now? 1978 · United Artists Connie's Greatest Hits 1982 · Polydor

Treasure Chest 1988

Among My Souvenirs 1989 · Telstar Records Greatest Latin Hits: La Mejor de su Repertorio 1989 · PolyGram Love ’n’ Country 1989 · Pickwick Music Christmas with Connie Francis 1990 · World Star Collection 16 Greatest Songs 1991 · Music City Records Hawaii Connie/Country Favourites 1991 · TNT Laser Christmas with Connie Francis 1992 · Holly Music Connie Francis: Greatest Hits 1992 · Polydor Party Power 1992 · Polydor Lass mir die bunten Träume 1994 · Bear Family Records Christmas Cheer 1995 The Return Concert: Live at Trump's Castle 1996 · Live With Love to Buddy 1996 · Carlton Sounds On Guard: National Guard Radio Shows 1997 · Live · Jazz Band Heartbeat 2008 · Reflex Media Distribution Connie Francis Essential Hits and Early Recordings 2010 · Primo Do the Twist 2013 · Hallmark Music & Entertainment Do the Twist with Connie Francis 2013 · Sepia Records Connie Francis Jewish Favorites Lipstick and Powder Love Songs · Pickwick Music

Second Hand Love and Other Hits

Awards

1969 Awit Awards
2009 Italian Walk of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Connie Francis play?

Connie Francis is known for playing accordion, piano accordion and voice.

When and where was Connie Francis born?

Connie Francis was born 12 December 1937 in Newark.

What are Connie Francis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Who's Sorry Now (1958), Christmas in My Heart (1959), My Thanks to You (1959), Sings Italian Favorites (1959) and Sings Rock n' Roll Million Sellers (1959).

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