I'm sure anyone under a certain age will have no idea who she is/was but the 'Pretty Little Baby' Connie Francis has died today aged 87.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1MdThq ... rt_radio=1

I remember Stupid Cupid.....Stop picking on me!

Sad news
I remember as a youngster listening to her song “Stupid Cupid “
She was the first female singer I remember and then of course Alma Cogan and wonderful Dusty Springfield
RIP

She was one of my favourites - especially Stupid Cupid -hadn’t realised she was older than me!

mkmel wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:54 pm

I remember Stupid Cupid.....Stop picking on me!

Number one the day I was born.

Let's not forget 'Lipstick on your collar' Life was so much simpler back then

And probably her best known song - Who's Sorry Now

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:07 pm

And probably her best known song - Who's Sorry Now

Yup, I'd forgotten about that tune

Stupid Cupid

https://youtu.be/7EQX70weW8o?si=VhFXhGskAiMvTeSg

DAVETHEVICAR wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:56 pm

Sad news
I remember as a youngster listening to her song “Stupid Cupid “
She was the first female singer I remember and then of course Alma Cogan and wonderful Dusty Springfield
RIP

You are as old as me or older!

Big name in her day.

Country too.

great singer, and had some memorable hits , stood the test of time in my opinion, not many can lay claim to that. RIP Connie.

81 in October

When I was at BGS I did Spanish for "o" level and our teacher was a bloke called Harry Halford . He was a real character , wore winkle pickers and drainpipe pants .He was a great teacher and made the lessons really interesting .One of his favourite tricks was to play us Connie Francis records in Spanish... I remember Malaguena in particular...and ever since then I've collected her records .She had a huge following in the Spanish-speaking world .Anybody remember HH ?

My Dad’s favourite. Surreal that she only survived him by ten days. RIP Connie thanks for the joy you brought him xx

Her songs were / are still great for line dancing. Lipstick on your collar is an ever popular favourite. RIP

elwaclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:25 am

My Dad’s favourite. Surreal that she only survived him by ten days. RIP Connie thanks for the joy you brought him xx

elwa - just picked up on your post. I'd no idea your dad had passed away. It's some time since I last saw him but really sorry to hear this news.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:24 am

elwa - just picked up on your post. I'd no idea your dad had passed away. It's some time since I last saw him but really sorry to hear this news.

Thanks Tony taking some getting used to x

Another favourite of mine from an era long ago. Went through some desperate times in her life. She was a victim of rape and her brother a victim of a 'mafia hit'.Very distinctive voice. RIP Connie Francis.

She had the number one on the day I was born ...

"Who's Sorry Now" in May 1958 ... Just looked that up only 4 days ago .

RIP Connie Francis