single · August 1, 1959

You're Gonna Miss Me / Plenty Good Lovin'

Connie Francis

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Francis’s twin-sided 1959 single pairs a raw, garage-rock proto-punk anthem with a surprisingly mature R&B ballad, showcasing her burgeoning vocal versatility.

• "You're Gonna Miss Me" would be re-recorded by the 13th Floor Elevators in 1966.
• The B-side "Plenty Good Lovin'" features a prominent role for The Jazz-All Stars, who also backed Francis on "Who's Sorry Now."
• This single was released during a period when Francis was transitioning from teen idol to a more mature pop vocalist, laying the groundwork for her future success.

Connie Francis is an American pop singer. She began her recording career in the mid-1950s and became one of the most successful female artists of the rock and roll era. In 1959, she was a burgeoning teen idol, hitting her stride with a string of chart-toppers.