Connie Francis takes on the Melina Mercouri theme from the film "Never on Sunday" in this collection of international pop and jazz tunes, her first release on MGM after a string of hits on the major labels.
- The album was released in October 1961 on MGM Records, charting at number 22 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
- It features covers of songs from Italy, Israel, and Germany, including "Sakura" and "Tzena, Tzena, Tzena."
- The title track, "Never on Sunday," was a significant international hit for Francis.
Connie Francis was an American pop singer who, by 1961, had already achieved significant international success with hits like "Who's Sorry Now?" and "Stupid Cupid." This album found her exploring international material following her success with "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" and preceding her concept album "Second Hand Love."
Tracklist
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Who's Sorry Now1958
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