Classic Hits [Connie Francis]

Some months ago, an old pop song went unexpectedly viral after it was used as background music in social media videos, garnering billions of cumulative views. The artist, an American singer-songwriter and actress, was one of the top-charting and best-selling female musicians in the late 50s to 60s. Accordingly, she was amazed and overwhelmed to learn that the new generation is captivated by a song she recorded over six decades ago.

But before going further, here's the said song, which I'm putting as my first tune for the Three Tune Tuesday by Ablaze.

What can I say? The song's catchy melody, the heartfelt lyrics, and the artist's fun and emotional delivery make it appealing. That's probably why it has caught the heart of many.

Its resurgence was a good surprise for the singer, who, according to information, had forgotten the song (she was 24 when she recorded it) until she heard it again this year (she was 87). Unfortunately, the artist passed away in July while her hit was gaining more popularity worldwide.

At first, I thought the song was for a real baby, but listening more closely to the lyrics, I realized it was about young love. This is a nice little fun tune that we can hum along to any time of the day.😊

The second tune below, with rock 'n' roll flair, is quite familiar to me, although I don't recall when and where I first heard it.

Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid

The arrangement is quite nice. Add Connie's clear, lively, youthful, sweet, sassy vocals, the playful backing, and this song is memorable and infectious. Per info, this track reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958.

And the last one for the day is also a song I've heard before, although it was the original version by Dawn and Tony Orlando.

Connie Francis - The Answer [Should I Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree]

Recorded in 1973, this classic love song was composed for Connie by the same composers who wrote the original version (Irwin Levine and L. Russell Brown). Accordingly, the track reached #36 on the charts after staying at #40 for weeks, restarting Connie's comeback (she stopped recording in 1970).

For some unknown reason, this song reminds me of Neil Sedaka. I should share three of his songs next time, lol!

Anyway, that's it from me for today. The buzzing generator outside, which had been running since 3 pm, is driving me nuts😅