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How ‘Pretty Little Baby’ made Connie Francis a social media icon

Before her death at 87, Connie Francis watched her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” become a viral TikTok and Instagram sound, ...

Forever No. 1: Connie Francis’ ‘Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You’

Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series that pays special tribute to the recently deceased artists who achieved the highest honor ...

Connie Francis, whose hit songs included 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby,' dies at 87

Pretty Little Baby” and “Who's Sorry Now?” singer Connie Francis has died at age 87. Her death was announced Thursday by her ...

Connie Francis’ ‘Pretty Little Baby’ became an unexpected TikTok hit — 63 years after its release

Connie Francis was a giant of 1950s and ’60s sugary-sweet pop, notching more than a dozen hits. In the months leading up to ...
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Connie Francis, 20th-century star turned TikTok sensation, recorded an album of Jewish songs in 1960

A new generation of music lovers got turned on to mid-century pop star Connie Francis’ oeuvre in recent months when her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” went viral on TikTok.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha announces chancellor's and dean's lists

More than 4,500 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the spring semester at the University of ...