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Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American pop singer best known for international hit songs such as "Who's Sorry Now?," "Where The Boys Are", and "Everybody's Somebody's Fool".
Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark's Italian Down Neck or Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey neighborhood, she is considered the most prolific and popular female rock 'n' roll hit-maker of the early rock era -- the late 1950s to the early 1960s. |
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Latest News in english
about Connie Francis
Viewpoint: Where are the boys? Date: 15 Jun 2009
South Washington County Bulletin -
One of Connie Francis' best songs was "Where the Boys Are." For some strange reason, this song came to mind as I sat on the stage last week taking part in the Senior Awards event at Park High School, except I needed to change the words around to "Where are the boys?" Advertisement: Future Holiday Inn on the Lake Buy 2 Nights, Get 3rd Night Free Sunday thru Wednesday Nights! May 3rd-September ...
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Viewpoint: Top academic performers - Where are the boys? Date: 10 Jun 2009
Woodbury Bulletin -
I grew up listening to the likes of Elvis, Fats Domino and Connie Francis. Yes, this makes me old, but that isn't the point here. One of Connie Francis best songs was "Where the Boys Are." Advertisement: Buffalo Point International Fishing is hot; golf is in full swing; cabins are on special!" See our website for details!
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A lifeguard's endless summer Date: 17 May 2009
Portsmouth Herald -
It was summer of 1960. Connie Francis topped the charts with "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" was number one at the box office.
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How the Valentine’s Day shows did Date: 06 May 2009
Stir -
Pop legend Connie Francis managed to fill up the Big Dome on Valentine’s Day! Attended mostly by her golden fans, she still sings very well at 70! Nina almost filled One Esplanade. With Wency Cornejo, they serenaded the audience with beautiful ...
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Connie Francis live at the Big Dome on Feb. 14 Date: 06 May 2009
Stir -
Araneta Coliseum is not ready not to have a show on Valentines’s Day so retro concert impressario Steve O’Neal recruited Connie Francis to be its headliner for the special day. Connie will do The Connie Francis Greatest Hits Show backed ...
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Connie Francis raped at knifepoint Date: 06 May 2009
Stir -
By some kind of respect, the select media members stood up when pop music legend Connie Francis entered the private dining area of EDSA Shangrila’s Paparazzi restaurant. She is here for a Valentine’s Day show entitled “Connie Franci
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Singer Connie Francis Performs In Uniontown Date: 26 Apr 2009
KDKA Pittsburgh -
She's known for her hit songs like "Who's Sorry Now" and "Where the Boys Are" and today legendary singer Connie Francis performed locally. Francis gave a concert tonight for her local fans at the State Theater in Uniontown.
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Connie Francis to perform April 4 Date: 01 Apr 2009
Tri-Town News -
New Jersey native Connie Francis will perform in "Connie Francis — The Legend Continues," 8 p.m. April 4 at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Francis's hits include "Who's Sorry Now," "Lipstick on Your Collar," and "Where the Boys Are." She also starred in four films, sang voice-overs in movies and was a guest star on numerous TV shows.
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