album · March 1, 1959

The Exciting Connie Francis

Connie Francis

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popr&b

This 1959 release collects some of Connie Francis's earliest and most enduring singles, showcasing her signature blend of pop and R&B influences. It captures the artist at the cusp of superstardom, laying the groundwork for her decades-long career.

• The album was released on March 1, 1959, by Universal Records.
• It features the singles "Who's Sorry Now?", "I'm Sorry", and "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own".
• The album reached number 19 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Connie Francis was an American pop and R&B singer, one of the most successful female artists of the late 1950s and early 1960s. In 1959, she was a rising star, having achieved her first major hits with "Who's Sorry Now?" and "I'm Sorry, If You Ever Loved Me".