Connie Francis, the iconic singer of Pretty Little Baby, has passed away at 87. The 1962 song recently went viral on TikTok, bringing the legendary artist back into the spotlight. The track, which became a viral sensation this year, had millions of fans including celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner lip-syncing to its sweet melody.
Connie Francis could not have anticipated the massive resurgence of “Pretty Little Baby”, a song she had almost forgotten. As it gained millions of views on TikTok, the easy-listening ballad became the soundtrack for countless viral videos. Influencers like Brooke Monk and Sam Dezz helped push the track to over 158 million views. Even ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog joined the wave, showing just how timeless Francis’ music is.
Francis, born Concetta Rosemarie Franconero in Brooklyn, NY, rose to fame with Who’s Sorry Now in 1957. She become one of the biggest-selling female artists of the 1960s. Known for her powerful vocals and hit songs like Stupid Cupid, she was a pioneer in recording in multiple languages, including German, Spanish, and Japanese.
However, her life wasn’t without tragedy. In 1974, she was brutally assaulted, which led to years of emotional struggles. Despite this, she became a voice for victims of crime, advocating for mental health and women’s rights.
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Francis continued performing well into her 70s, but it was her recent viral success that reminded the world of her incredible talent. Even as her health declined, she remained active on social media, connecting with fans who had rediscovered her music.
Her death marks the end of an era, but her legacy, especially through the resurgence of Pretty Little Baby, will live on forever. Connie Francis may be gone, but she will never be forgotten.
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