album · October 1, 1960

Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites

Connie Francis

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popfolk

This 1960 collection features Connie Francis interpreting a selection of Jewish liturgical and folk songs, including tracks like "Hava Nagila" and "Okonokolombonokole."

• The album was recorded in October 1960 and released by Universal Records.
• It reached number 15 on Billboard's Top LPs chart.
• Francis, whose original surname was Franconero, was of Italian heritage but felt a strong connection to her Jewish grandmother and the music.

Connie Francis was a versatile American pop singer who achieved massive success in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In October 1960, she released "Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites," a thematic album that showcased her vocal interpretations of traditional Yiddish and Hebrew songs.