The music industry has lost yet another great personality. Connie Francis, the world’s best-selling female singer of the 1960s, died at the age of 87. With her mellifluous voice and evergreen songs, she wooed generations of young and old. Recently, her 1962 song Pretty Little Baby went viral on social media, earning her appreciation among the youngsters.
World’s greatest female artist:
Connie Francis was the world’s best-selling female singer in the early 1960s, whose hits such as Stupid Cupid and Who’s Sorry Now are still popular.
Old song viral on TikTok:
Her 1962 song Pretty Little Baby recently went viral on TikTok, with shares from Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
Cause of death:
She died Wednesday night at the age of 87 after being hospitalized for injuries sustained from a pelvic fracture and for pneumonia.
Musical beginnings:
Born in Brooklyn, Connie began with accordion lessons from age three, gaining fame on the Startime Kids TV show.
Strives through pain into success:
Slowly, teaching in night clubs, she scored very few hits in the industry, but it took the 1958 single huge popularity Who’s Sorry Now? to make her a star.
Language queen and hit queen:
She recorded Where The Boys Are in seven languages and became the first woman to reach number one in the United States with the song on Billboard Top 100 in 1960.
Tragedy and struggles:
She was raped in 1974 and attempted suicide while battling depression and mental health problems.
Voice for rights:
Connie spoke out for victims of crime through groups as women against rape and victims assistance legal organization.
Return to music and a long career:
She hit the stage again in 1989, performing and recording over 70 albums till the age of 70.
CONCLUSION
About her life, she said, “Even though there were some deep sad moments, the highs were so great that I would like to live it all again.” Connie Francis was more than a singer; she was a sign of struggle, bravery, and inspiration. Her voice, accomplishments, and trials and tribulations in life all combine to immortalize this music icon. Future generations will remember her songs and brave life story.
