Francis was a successful singer in the 1950s and 1960s and was the first solo female performer to have a no 1 single on the billboard hot 100 Connie francis, a pop star in the 1950s and 1960s who enjoyed a resurgence in popularity this year, has died The news of her passing was shared in a july 17 facebook post by ron. Connie francis, the international pop singer who put fort lauderdale on the musical map with her spring break standard “where the boys are” and who had an unexpected career resurgence at 87 with. 1960s pop star connie francis has died
Connie francis, the pop vocalist behind 1950s and '60s hits stupid cupid, who's sorry now and pretty little baby, has died at 87. Los angeles (ap) — connie francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and ‘60s whose hits included “pretty little baby” and “who’s sorry now?” — the latter would serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy — has died at age 87. Connie francis was an american singer and actress whose recordings in the 1950s and ’60s encompassed country, rock and roll, and traditional pop In 1960 she became the first female recording artist to top the billboard singles chart. Watch connie francis' performances on the ed sullivan show in this playlist The first female singer to chart a no
