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Connie Francis was a leading pop singer of the 1950s and 1960s, known for hits like 'Who's Sorry Now' and 'Pretty Little Baby.' She sold over 200 million records, became the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100, and recently found renewed fame on TikTok. Francis died at age 87.

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  • Singer Connie Francis has died at age 87.
  • Francis was known for hits like 'Where the Boys Are' and 'Who's Sorry Now.' 14s
  • She sold more than 200 million records worldwide. 23s
  • Her song 'Pretty Little Baby' recently went viral on TikTok, reaching over 10 billion streams. 32s
  • Francis was excited by her renewed popularity with a new generation. 48s
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Passage: Remembering Connie Francis
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CBS News
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Passage: Remembering Connie Francis

With songs like 'Where the Boys Are' and 'Who's Sorry Now,' Francis became a defining voice of the 50s and 60s.

Passage: Remembering Connie Francis
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CBS News
7 hours ago
Passage: Remembering Connie Francis

She sold more than 200 million records worldwide.

Passage: Remembering Connie Francis
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CBS News
7 hours ago
Passage: Remembering Connie Francis

Her song 'Pretty Little Baby' became a viral hit on TikTok, getting more than 10 billion streams.

'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87
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'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87

Connie Francis was a pop star in the 1950s and 60s, later becoming a TikTok sensation.

'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87
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CBC News
3 days ago
'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87

Born in New Jersey in 1937, she landed a record deal at 17 and broke out with 'Who's Sorry Now.'

'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87
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CBC News
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'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87

Francis became the first woman to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87
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CBC News
3 days ago
'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87

Recently, her song 'Pretty Little Baby' became a viral hit on TikTok.

Connie Francis, singer behind viral 'Pretty Little Baby', dies at 87
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Connie Francis, singer behind viral 'Pretty Little Baby', dies at 87

Her other ballads include 'Don't Break the Heart That Loves You' and 'Pretty Little Baby.'

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