Its modest success inspired her to perform once again. Birthday: December 12, 1937 (Sagittarius), Born In: Newark, New Jersey, United States, Also Known As: Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, Spouse/Ex-: Bob Parkinson (m. 1985 div. [50] Francis married TV producer Bob Parkinson in 1985, divorcing later that year. Finally Connie signed a contract with MGM Records for ten singles and one duet. You can do better than her, cause Ive seen better legs on Sonny Liston. Don said, Connie, the guy said hes gonna break my legs! So I made a phone call because I did have connections. There was never The movie also introduced the concept of spring break, as the once sleepy town of Fort Lauderdale became the hotspot for college students on their spring vacation in the wake of the movie's success. I never felt quite the same about anyone the way I still feel about Bobby to this day.. She also sang in Romanian during a live performance at the 1970 edition of the Cerbul de Aur in Braov, Romania. I began feeling sorry for myself and a bit envious, too. Francis was unable to sing for years after her attack, but slowly recovered until she was again able to tour in the early 1990s. I was with Don Rickles and I said, Im outta here. Her last five albums were Was ich bin (1978, German), Im Me Again (1981), Where the Hits Are (1989), 'Jive Connie Connie Francis Party Powe' (1992, German) and The Return Concert Live At Trump's Castle (1996). Connie Francis recording music in 1978 in London. What would it take to impress you?Francis: A lot! Connie took time away from the spotlight to grieve after her brother, George Franconero Jr., was murdered in 1981. So I had to do that in the privacy of my own home. . does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. 1964), Izzy Marion (m. 1971 div. In 1961, she debuted in films, appearing as Angie in Where the Boys Are. Closer Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Connie Francis is currently 85 according to her birthdate December 12, 1937 Sun Sign Sagittarius Born Place Newark, New Jersey, United States Nationality Education Connie Francis studied at Newark Arts High School from 1951 to 1952. He was previously married to Connie Francis. The couple were married for 81 days before their relationship headed towards a divorce. on January 16, 1971, Joseph Garzilli on September 16, 1973, and Bob Parkinson on June 27, 1985. [40], In 2010, she also appeared at the Las Vegas Hilton with Dionne Warwick, a show billed as "Eric Floyd's Grand Divas of Stage". ", Portrait of Connie Francis, 1960 | Source: Getty Images. By then, she was tired of uninterrupted recordings, traveling, live shows, and film works and therefore decided not to renew her contract. Therefore, when little Concetta began to show her musical talent, he happily passed his ambition on to her. ", After becoming the top female vocalist in the country, Francis also starred in a few films throughout the 1960s. was finished, only a few seconds were left on the tape.[7]. I didnt grant an interview for seven years. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, just one of her other 53 career hits. So I tackled those two subjects first. anything about speed or diet pills, but they gave me these little red Several songs from the Who's Happy Now? 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Keep scrolling to learn more about Connies four marriages. During their marriage, they adopted one son, Joseph Garzilli Jr. Connie took time away from the spotlight to grieve after her brother, George Franconero Jr., was murdered in 1981. The businessman died in 1973 after battling cancer. After Stupid Cupid, Connie Francis continued to churn out hits, recording My Happiness, her childhood favorite, on November 6, 1958. The pair had dated for a year before tying the knot. By then, she had established herself as a child entertainer. He envisaged that when she grew up she would open an accordion school. Joseph Garzilli: Bio Summary Who Is Joseph Garzilli? The pair had dated for a year before tying the knot. Right there in my living-room, it became Mardi Gras-time, the kick-off at the Super Bowl, and New Year's Eve at the turn of the century! She spent some time in a mental hospital for severe depression. Francis brought a suit alleging that Universal Music Group (UMG) took advantage of her condition and stopped paying royalties. I gave up my career for the past eight months while we lived in New Jersey. Fox News: How did you cope with being raped in 1974?Connie Francis: I had a lot of help. Fame and fortune followed her after her first hit single, but that doesn't mean Francis had an easy life. In 1960, she reached the number 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100, first with 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool' and then with 'My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own'. If I had put as much thought in selecting husbands as I did with Vegas openings, I would have been fine. In spite of her set back on Billboard Hot 100, she remained a top concert draw and continued to top other charts such as Adult Contemporary Chart and Country Chart. I tried to To celebrate, she hosted a magnificent party at her house, inviting everyone she cares about. Francis enjoys the love and support of countless friends, evident in a photo she posted of her and Frankie D'Amelio in 2019. Between the 70s and 80s, her brother was brutally murdered, she was made a victim of sexual abuse, and she started struggling with her mental health. pills, like Benzedrine, that you can only buy in Mexico now. Acting rocketed her into an even higher tier of stardom, but she remarked that she never felt at home on the big screen. For Malaco Records, Francis recorded a double album entitled Where the Hits Are, containing re-recordings of 18 of her biggest hits, as well as six classics of yesteryear Francis had always wanted to record such as "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (qv's & corrections by A. Nonymous). (June 27, 1985 - March 31, 1986) (divorced), (September 16, 1973 - October 1, 1978) (divorced, 1 child), (January 16, 1971 - February 14, 1972) (divorced), (August 15, 1964 - November 15, 1964) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Much like Connie, Izzy had also been married once before and had two children from his previous relationship. Throughout it all, Francis kept her sense of humor, which helped her tremendously. According to Francis: They chose to use amateur writers to write the screenplay. [31] "I'm Me Again" became Francis' last single to chart on the AC charts. actress wed her first husband, Dick Kanellis, in 1964. Through the years, she has performed charity work for organizations such as UNICEF, the USO and CARE. There's a major story there." It was during this period that she changed her stage name to Connie Francis on the advice of Godfrey, who found it difficult to pronounce Franconero. To this day, it is still Francis's most successful album. She has also been the spokeswoman for Mental Health America's trauma campaign, as well as an involved worker for the USO and UNICEF. The songwriter died in 1973, but Connie made it clear that he has remained on her mind after all of these years. 5 on Billboard Hot 100, the later peaked at No. In 1965, Connie Francis participated in that year's edition of the annual San Remo Festival, where her team partner Gigliola Cinquetti and she presented "Ho bisogno di vederti", which finished on number 5 of the final ranking. Market data provided by Factset. My father said, If I have to nail you to that microphone, youre gonna do Whos Sorry Now. So I did it. Francis used these reflections as the basis for her April 1960 recording, "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" which would go on to become the first single by a female artist to top the Hot 100. Despite the heartbreak she faced when her plans to elope with Bobby never came to fruition, Connie found love four other times in her life. Connie met Bobby early on in her career and quickly formed a special connection. Osborne': In an interview published in the September 1991 issue of DISCoveries Fox News: Do you think your brothers death could have been prevented?Francis: No. or redistributed. By then, Connies father, George Franconero, and her manager, George Scheck, realized that her days as a child artist were numbered. Francis began performing regularly again. 489,228 listeners. [49] It was during the third marriage that Francis adopted a baby boy, Joey. There are ninety-five million females in the country, and I'll bet ninety-five percent of them sing. (2017). [11], In 1955, Startime Kids went off the air. [20] She had two more number one hits there, "Paradiso" in September 1962 and "Barcarole in der Nacht" in July 1963. Francis's first autobiographical book, For Every Young Heart, was published in 1963. Bob worked as a TV producer with two IMDb credits from the early 80s in Richard Pryor Here and Now andI Challenge You. In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan appointed her as head of his task force on violent crime. Connie Francis isnt sorry now about sharing her story. Good luck to her, I thought. Her rapist was never found. She said, "[Connie Francis] isn't even in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and yet she was the first female pop star worldwide, and has recorded in nine languages. [7] Around the same time, Francis took a job as a singer on demonstration records, which brought unreleased songs to the attention of established singers and/or their management who might choose to record them for a professional commercial record. And on February 15 of that same year, Francis performed it on the first episode of The Saturday Night Beechnut Show, also hosted by Clark. She later wrote her autobiography, Whos Sorry Now?, in 1984 where she opened up about all of the devastation she has faced in her life. Bobby had everything: charisma, talent, he was brilliant. Not one penny. She subsequently sued the hotel chain for failing to These albums marked Francis's transition from the youth-oriented rock 'n' roll music to adult contemporary music, which George Franconero, Sr. had realized to be necessary if his daughter wanted to pursue a successful longterm career in music. They Chicago P.D. Star Marina Squerciatis Bikini Photos, What Happened to Ben Napier? Marks Avenue until her family packed up and moved to New Jersey. While appearing at the Westbury Music Fair in New York, on November 8, 1974, Francis was raped at the Jericho Turnpike Howard Johnson's Lodge in Jericho, New York, and nearly suffocated under the weight of a heavy mattress the culprit had thrown upon her. I didn't abuse it. The crime led to a nervous breakdown, a crumbling marriage and it nearly ended her career. The daughter of George and Ida Franconero, Connie won first prize on Arthur Godfrey's Startime Talent Scouts television show at age 12, and performed on the show for four years. otherwise. All Rights Reserved. Later the single also sold well. The legendary singer has over 1 million monthly listeners on the platform. The Many Tears Ago singer and the Splish Splash crooners relationship was not approved by Connies father. He said that there was a mobster in the audience [at his show] with a date. She had guards around her house. In November 1959, she released another of her hit single, 'Among My Souvenirs'. The first time he asked me out on a date in 1961, he rented a shiny new Corvette sports car and we went to this elaborate movie house where they had valet parking. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. [regarding her version of "God Bless America"] In an interview published In 1980s and 1990s, she released a few singles in English and German. It went on to reach number 14 on the Billboard chart and was her second number 1 in the UK.[17]. Also in 1958, MGM Records renewed her contract and in April released her first album, Whos Sorry Now? However, the period of her struggle was not yet over. The New Jersey native was married four times throughout her career but revealed that her greatest love was her late boyfriend, Bobby Darin. Another girl singer. NEWARK, N.J. -- The brother of singer Connie Francis was slain outside his home Friday by two gunmen who stepped from behind a row of bushes and shot him in the head. news.AmoMama.com speaks out against the above mentioned and news.AmoMama.com advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. since MGM Records had renewed her contract. She was married to first husband Dick Kanellis for just three months (1964-65) and to Joseph Garzilli from 1973 to 1978. "Belleville to honor hometown girl, the resilient Connie Francis", Connie Francis Sings Fun Songs for Children, Connie Francis Sings Spanish and Latin American Favorites, Connie Francis Sings Award Winning Motion Picture Hits, Connie Francis and Hank Williams Jr. [47][48] In 1973, Francis married for the third time her only marriage to last more than a few months Joseph Garzilli, a restaurateur and travel-agency owner; they divorced in 1977. She performed "Who's Sorry Now" on American Bandstand, and it. So, what else is new? Ferretti and Francis specifically focused on the song "You Made Me Love You.". [7], Despite these failures, Francis was hired to record the vocals for Tuesday Weld's "singing" scenes in the 1956 movie Rock, Rock, Rock, and for Freda Holloway in the 1957 Warner Brothers rock and roll movie Jamboree. Connie Francis (center) with her mother, father and brother George. Beginning: Level Listeningand Speaking III. She was to be followed by other major British and American recording stars including Wanda Jackson, Cliff Richard, Petula Clark, Brenda Lee, the Supremes, Peggy March, Pat Boone, Lesley Gore, the Beatles and Johnny Cash, among many others. 11/6/74: After an appearance at the Westbury Music Fair in New York, she was raped at knifepoint at the Howard Johnson Motel where From mid-1961 to mid-1963, Radio Luxembourg closed each day's broadcasts with "It's Time to Say Goodnight", a song Francis had recorded especially for this purpose and which was never officially released until 1996.[21]. Francis' new-found success was short-lived, though, as she was diagnosed with manic depression, which again brought her career to a halt, and she was committed to multiple psychiatric hospitals. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. In December 2009 the film project was dropped. In the late 1960s, Francis went to Vietnam to sing for the troops. The two quickly developed a romance, and they stuck with each other until Ferretti's death, and the couple shared a cozy home. In the wake of this, Francis recorded two duets for the German Herzklang label (a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) with Peter Kraus, with whom she had already worked several times in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, in 1937, Francis changed her name at the suggestion of a TV host. "'Marigolds' Sends Patient for a Change", "When the Boy in Your Arms (Is the Boy in Your Heart)", learn her foreign language songs phonetically, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree", Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, "Interview with Connie Francis: The First Lady of Rock and Roll", "Gary James' Interview With Connie Francis", "Rewinding The Charts: In 1960, Connie Francis Became the First Woman to Top the Billboard Hot 100", Leading Ladies: A Look at Women's No. occurred, the broken lock to her former room had never been repaired. It was a square song, it was written during the 1920s, and the kids on "American Bandstand" would laugh me right out of the show. In 1978, Francis returned to the recording studio to cut an album titled Who's Happy Now? It was not until her number 7 on the US charts, "Many Tears Ago", later in 1960 when Francis began to record cover versions of her own songs in foreign languages besides German. She mentioned gratefully that her 85th birthday party must have been "the largest gathering of lifelong friends.". However, it was Vacation, a song recorded on July 18, 1962, that brought her the final Top Ten Hit. Photo: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images, Name: Francis, Birth Year: 1938, Birth date: December 12, 1938, Birth State: New Jersey, Birth City: Newark, Birth Country: United States. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. I needed to put humor into my book. Dick was a public relations agent of several hotels in Las Vegas. She starred in four motion pictures, Where the Boys Are (1960), Follow The Boys (1963), Looking For Love (1964) and When The Boys Meet The Girls (1965). Luckily, it seems that her home wasn't hit by the ruthless hurricane Irma. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. Francis is primarily known for her singing career, but she played the lead in a number of films created for teenagers in the early 1960s. Among her other hits are Stupid Cupid, Lipstick on Your Collar, Everybody's Somebody's Fool, My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own, Never on a Sunday, and Don't Break the Heart That Loves You. Connie Francis celebrated her 85th birthday with "the largest gathering of lifelong friends.". In Europe, she remained as popular as before and continued to have chart hits in UK, Germany, Italy and Spain. was paid for. Troyan, Michael; Thompson, Jeffrey Paul; Sylvester, Stephen X. The incident threw her into a great depression and for few years, she rarely left her home. paid for every photograph and I kept the photos. (This, and her refusal to let Sedaka and Greenfield see the diary to mine it for material, inspired the duo to write Sedaka's own breakthrough hit "The Diary.") is for general information purposes only. I do want to concentrate on things that are vital for me, which are veterans, victims of violent crime and the mentally ill. And if I were in a relationship, I wouldnt be able to do these other things. She commented on not performing anymore: "I no longer do concerts because I just can't sing as well as I used to. The success of "Stupid Cupid" restored momentum to Francis' chart career, and she reached the U.S. top 40 an additional eight times during the remainder of the 1950s. There was no way he could have been saved. All content, including text, and images contained on news.AmoMama.com, or available through news.AmoMama.com is for general information purposes only. The thing that saved me has been my sense of humor. Released in November 1957, Who's Sorry Now? was initially ignored. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fox News: How did you and Don Rickles meet?Francis: Don Rickles was the one who taught me how to really laugh. The first night that we met, he used vile language, not at me, but at somebody else. She could be seen wearing a lovely red dress, while D'Amelio wore a white shirt, blue jeans, and sunglasses. And I'm sorry I wasted ten years with those people [i.e. The most interesting human being I've ever met in my life.". In 1963, she published her first book, For Every Young Heart. [5] She was the first woman in history to reach No. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. A German-language solo album was supposed to follow on Herzklang, but despite all songs being recorded and mixed, the album remains unreleased. Over the following years, she eventually expanded her recording portfolio up to 15 languages. release even the garbage so that I wouldn't just be recording and not Later, Francis was married and divorced four times, and she adopted a son with her third husband. Despite her declining success on the Hot 100, Francis remained a top concert draw, and her singles now following a more mature style were charting on the top quarter of Billboard's Adult Contemporary (AC) Charts and sometimes even reached Billboard's Country Charts. adult star in America. Now", since it was originally written in the 1930s. In the late 1950s, Connie Francis got her big break on the music scene with her cover of Whos Sorry Now? The top-selling song led to a career full of incredible successes in the midst of heartache. Moreover, she was voted the "Best Female Vocalist" by American Bandstand viewers. Fox News: Was there anything about Judy Garland that surprised you?Francis: Yes, it was the time when she was going through her divorce from Sid Luft. Connie Francis married four times; but none of them lasted long. Connie/Bety (Ext 2272) NESL 962 50026: Beginning. Level Listeningand Speaking II: Marcel Castillo ONLINE. The ex-wife of Joseph, Connie Francis is a top-charting female vocalist of the late 1950s and early 1960s. The success of "Connie Francis Sings Italian Favorites" in late 1959/early 1960 led Francis to become one of the first American artists to record in other languages regularly. speaks out against the above mentioned and. Her fourth marriage was to TV producer Bob Parkinson; with whom she remained married for eight months, (1986-1986). Brooklyn born Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingolia is of Italian/Sicilian and Irish descent, the daughter of Eleanor McGinley and Teddy Stevens (born Peter Ingolia). Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (born December 12, 1937),[2] The song was also recorded by Connie Francis in 1959 for her album Connie Francis Sings Italian Favorites, with her hit single released in February 1960. Francis and singer Gloria Estefan completed a screenplay for a movie based on Francis' life titled Who's Sorry Now? We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. In 1981, her younger brother, a lawyer, was killed in a mafia style attack. that benefits the victims. of it, I didn't have to release it. Francis has said that she recorded it at the insistence of her father, who was convinced it stood a chance of becoming a hit because it was a song adults already knew and that teenagers would dance to if it had a contemporary arrangement. She had a younger brother named George Franconero, Jr. George Franconero, Sr. was a natural entertainer, having certain musical ambition, which remained unfulfilled. (Courtesy of Connie Francis). We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Francis, who turns 80 on December 12, was born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero to solidly Italian-American parents in Newark. After recovering, she started campaigning for mental well-being, and she was an avid supporter of the American troops. Impressed by her singing, Godfrey also suggested that she give up the accordion and concentrate on singing, a suggestion, she happily followed. Her height is 1.62m tall, and her weight is 54 kg. Living in an Italian-Jewish neighborhood, she also began to pick up Yiddish, soon becoming fluent in it. Frank invited me to a party. Francis explained in a 1961 television interview that she was fluent in Spanish and Italian, but always had a translator nearby to make sure her translated lyrics and especially her pronunciation were as correct as possible. [53], Francis supported Richard Nixon's 1968 bid for the presidency when she recorded a campaign song for him.[54]. 1986), Dick Kanellis (m. 1964 div. Francis returned to San Remo in 1967 to present "Canta Ragazzina" with her team partner Bobby Solo. she was staying. Her . The information in this article is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. One year later, the songstress married her fourth husband, Bob Parkinson in 1985. reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and number 4 in the US. [12][25][26], After her modest success with "(Should I) Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree?" The businessman died in 1973 after battling cancer. Her first husband was Dick Kannellis, a press agent and entertainment director for the Aladdin Hotel. There was just no way when it was made public. Connie Francis, US pop singer, waring red-and-white striped trousers and a red t-shirt with her arms outstretched either side of her, in a studio. The pop icon married her third husband, Joseph Garzilli, in 1973. This answer song to "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree" by Tony Orlando & Dawn bubbled under the charts. In 1973, she married Joseph Garzilli, restaurateur and travel-agency owner and remained married to him for five years, the union ending in a divorce in 1978. Star Perdita Weeks' Bikini Photos, See Your Favorite Celebrity Couples in Swimsuits: Best Beach Photos, Meet Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone's Daughters Vivian and Georgette, Pure Sunshine! She is also known for her literary pursuits and published her first autobiography, Whos Sorry Now? in 1984. He said, If you dont sing this song sister, the only way youll get on 'American Bandstand' is if you sit on top of the television set. So I did it as the last song. [9][10], During this time, Francis continued to perform at neighborhood festivities and talent shows (some of which were broadcast on television), appearing alternately as Concetta Franconero and Connie Franconero. According to a broadcast on the A&E Biography channel, singer. We tried to make a home for Izzys two children by his previous marriage, she said. [7], As Connie Francis explains at each of her concerts, she began searching for a new hit immediately after the success of "Who's Sorry Now?" During their marriage, they adopted one son, Fun Facts About Marie Osmond and Steve Craigs Love Story. Well, the feeling was cosmic - just cosmic! [18], In 1973, Francis returned to the recording studio, cutting "(Should I) Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree? Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. Despite it all, she considers her personal life a bust. However, her minor chart success came too late for her record labelFrancis's recording contract consisted of ten solo singles and one duet single. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! "Bobby had everything: charisma, talent, he was brilliant. "She's is headed straight for the number one spot". She was awarded a reported $3 million. On November 8, 1974, she met with a tragedy, being raped and nearly killed by an unknown man in a hotel room in Jericho, New York. Details on Recent Surgery, Recovery, Emma Hemming Shares Sweet Video of Bruce Willis Prior to FTD Diagnosis, Montgomery Clift Hated Having to Conceal Parts of His True Self, Regina Taylor Reflects on Most Memorable Roles Amid Emmy Buzz, HGTV's Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt Say Daughter Jade Is Mini-Mika', Suzanne Somers Had to Learn How to Walk After Breaking Her Neck, Dolly Parton Is Always Adding Things to Her Bucket List, Friend Says, L.A. Law's Corbin Bernsen Reveals Success Secret to 34-Year Marriage, Jean Simmons Remembered By Daughter Kate: Im Proud Shes My Mom, Dick Van Dyke Lucked Out Working With Hollywood's Leading Ladies, Bruce Davison On His Career, 1923 Show, Friends and More. I figure once I got those out of the way, I would be able to concentrate on the lighter aspects of my life. It soon entered the album charts where it remained for 81 weeks, peaking at number 4. For years after she was assaulted, Francis didn't perform. She won a lawsuit against the hotel for inadequate security, the result of which influenced the hotel and motel industry to install deadbolts, viewing ports and improved lighting. On 18 June 1958, Francis recorded Stupid Cupid on at Metropolitan Studio. Don told him, Hey dummy, this floozy your latest thing? Early in her singing career, she did, however, work with the Jewish . age 11 she appeared on, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Hup234! [39] She appeared in concert in Manila, Philippines, on Valentine's Day 2008. The Portable Italian Mamma: Guilt, Pasta, and When Are You Giving Me Grandchildren? Francis has lived in her comfortable house in Florida for the past 21 years, and she'll most likely spend the rest of her days there. In 1955, Startime went off the air.
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