The Connie Francis Page Created on February 10, 1997 http://www.batnet.com/mfwright/connie_francis.html

Last update: 6/17/08

Latest News:

Ron Gunter’s “Connie Collection”
A number of Connie Francis LPs, CDs, 45s, etc. from late Ron Gunter’s “Connie Collection” have been sold but there are still some available for sale. Anyone is interested in purchasing the entire collection, please feel free to make Linda an offer.

Please read recent letter from Linda and Lois.

This collection had items one-of-a-kind, rare and/or out of print. Ron and Connie enjoyed a personal and professional relationship for many years. Ron was an entertainer who loved Connie, performed her songs and promoted her career on cruise ships throughout the world. During Ron's travels, his first stops in every port when he got off a ship would be old music stores to look for anything related to Connie. For more information, please contact Linda Torrence at ltsinger@tampabay.rr.com

PDF listing of collection
Photo of Ron Gunter
Letter from Linda and Lois

Epic Awards recognizes legendary entertainer

from the link,

In addition to the five Exceptional People Impacting the Community (EPIC) that received well-deserved recognition at the 13th Annual EPIC Awards Luncheon, legendary singer/actress Connie Francis was presented with a Special EPIC Award.

Business Inquiries:

For direct serious business inquiries of Connie Francis, contact Mike Church at MChurchEnt @ aol.com (PLEASE no fan mail)

Current Monthly TV Schedule of Connie Francis, http://www.tv-now.com/stars/confranc.html

Official Connie Francis Website:

The official website is at http://www.conniefrancis.com

Fan Club:
For more information on joining, please see
http://www.conniefrancis.com/fanclub.html

This site also has
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Concert Schedule


Concert Reviews


The Connie Francis Story


Webpage References


Song Index


CD Discography


CDs: New Releases and Reviews


Album Discography


Videos


Photo Gallery


Video Stills Gallery


Wallpaper (computer screens)


Forum and Articles


Internet Links (sites of interest)


Connie Francis Film Clips


Mailing List selected messages


Editor’s Column (with update notes)


More (too much?) on Connie Francis


Site Map

Email website editor Michael Wright, mfwright@batnet.com

Among Our Souvenirs - Memories of Connie Francis

Five decades have passed since Connie Francis saw her breakthrough as a recording artist with her smash hit "Who's sorry now". Fifty years... a time to celebrate. A time to celebrate this special, wonderful lady who has touched the hearts of millions of music lovers all over the world. And who could pay the respects to Ms. Connie Francis better than her fans? So here's a small collection of memories. Memories remembered and written by some of Connie's most loyal fans. As you will see from the locations of the authors, Connie Francis has captured the hearts of people from all over the world. Gerrit Jan Appel compiled this book from memories written by fans on the yahoogroups mailing list.
Casewrap hardcover edition (129 pages): $19.86
Hardcover edition with cover jacket (129 pages): $24.82
Trade Paperback edition (129 pages): $14.89
Download (80 pages): $4.96
Pocket book paperback edition (154 pages): $9.93
Image of book cover

Connie CD (Malaysia release)

Mike Church has CDs leftover from Malaysia. CD has same track listing as "The Very Best Of Connie Francis" issued in the U.S., but these were pressed in Malaysia and have notes on the back that they are a Malaysia release, with totally different cover artwork (significant for collectors). They are brand new and still factory sealed. Below are photos of the front and back. Price is $13.95 plus $3.50 shipping and handling, more for international, depending on where it is going.

Email Mike Church at MChurchEnt@aol.com about ordering a CD. Money orders preferred. No credit cards accepted.




 

Movie about Connie Francis

Gloria Estefan has been working on a film about Connie Francis. Gloria is planning to portray Connie and screenplay is complete, filming is reported to begin soon. For more info, click here.

Connie Francis Memories

A collection of articles by Jan Willem de Gee

Connie Francis Articles

A collection of articles by Guy Consterdine

Connie Francis on the Radio

Click here for a list of radio stations that play Connie Francis music

Connie Francis Online Paper Doll

Thanks to Guillaume Grisey, this JavaScript-based webpage lets you assemble a Connie Francis paper doll online. The page will start with Connie in long black gown. Use the mouse to move the gowns in place. Clicking “Start From Scratch” removes the black gown but click the REFRESH (or RELOAD) key to restore the black gown. You will need a compatible browser (Netscape or IE version 4 or higher) to properly view and use the paper doll set. Unfortunately, WebTV cannot view this page.

Click here for the Connie Francis Online Paper Doll

Connie Francis Downloadable Paper Dolls

Click here for a full set of the Connie Francis Paper Doll outfits. Images are 150 dpi at 100% in jpeg format. They may appear about 140% larger because your monitor may show only 72 dpi. These images may have to be adjusted with an image viewer so they can be seen regular size.

Sessionography of Connie Francis Songs
Prepared by Roger Turner

This sessionography can be downloaded at http://www.batnet.com/mfwright/sessions1955-59.pdf. This is the first in a series Roger is preparing that lists the songs by Connie with date and studio recorded, what records released, and musicians involved. Check it out!

News on Connie Francis

Connie on American Bandstand’s 50th anniversary:
Connie was briefly seen on “Good Morning America” on Friday morning (Aug 3, 2007), as a part of American Bandstand’s 50th anniversary (about 3 seconds). Below are articles of this event.

American Bandstand celebration a hit (includes photos)
Connie Francis revisits site of career launch

Connie was featured on the cover of the March, 2004 edition of Art & Understanding Magazine. You can read the article at http://www.aumag.org/coverstory/March04cover.html

Video stills of a duet by Bobby Darin and Connie Francis, click here
from the Ed Sullivan show (these two look so good together, and Connie in a real pretty dress).

Fantastic photo of Bobby Darin, Connie Francis, and Ed Sullivan (click here)

Connie Francis CDs Bulletin

Click here for bulletins on Connie Francis CDs

Novel released: With Love, With Connie
by George Henaut

December 12, 1997 is an extraordinary day in Robert Mascaux’s life, involving him in a family funeral, his second wedding and a birthday party for a celebrity. For more info on this novel, click here.

Laura Jenkins as Connie Francis on Stars in Their Eyes Kids
12-year-old Laura Jenkins from Liverpool won the show with her rendition of Where the Boys Are. Click here for a review.

LeAnn Rimes as Connie Francis on NBC
LeAnn Rimes appeared as Connie Francis on the March 30, 2003, episode of American Dreams. For more info, click here

“Thank you, Connie. You have made people all over the world happy while listening to your songs.”
“Wow, her unique voice really has magnetic power”
“I never get tired of talking about this phenomenal woman”
“Connie is still able to touch my heart with her songs and her simply adorable and very special voice.”
“She always gives me an emotional work out. She is the ultimate entertainer.”
“I have found a great appreciation for Connie’s foreign language recordings.”
“I have met her a few times and which I will treasure in my memory forever.”
“She is and always will be the greatest.”
“Thank you Connie Francis for your voice, your music.”
“Connie Francis is an elegant lady.”
“What a talent she is.”
“I’ve followed her career through the years and love her as a performer.”
“I love Connie Francis’ voice.”
“Connie Francis is a long-time favorite of mine.”
“Connie sure has a wonderful following.”
“I have been listening again to her wonderful voice.”
“Connie, I want to tell you that your fans love and admire you for many reasons, throughout your life you have always been a real class act.”
“She is one of the most beautiful singers of all time and everyone should know it.”
“Thanks for the good music and the shows through the years.”
“She is my absolute idol.”
“The greatest female singers of all time.”
“Connie is very precious to me.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Connie in concert.”
“My friend is a MAJOR Connie Francis fan as his VISA will attest.”
“I recently saw Connie at Foxwoods Casino, and she was WONDERFUL.”
“I have been a fan since I was 15, I am now 48.”
“She deserves the best.”
“I like Connie Francis a lot.”
“Connie’s singing and rendition is phenomenal.”
“I have been smitten with her beautiful voice since I was 12 years old (I’m 35). Without a doubt, Connie has one of the purest voices ever.”
“I have been in love with Connie since 1958 and she can make me either cry or get up and dance at the drop of a hat.”
“I love this woman!”
“Connie is the best!”
“I enjoy her music and movies very much.”
“She has been a favorite of mine since childhood.”
“Connie Francis ranks as the #1 female artist in our household.”

Contributors

Carol Adams Diana Ambrose Ed Amori Jim Antinone Gerrit Jan Appel Diana Apple Eric Beesley Diane Branson Bob Breide Charlie Buzbee Sandra Casacalenda Guy Consterdine Alex Corsello Alex Cuoco Bee Curcio Nancy Damecki William Dane Brenda David Michael Dardenelle John Donatelli JD Doyle Tom Ferraris Joe Finger

Cora Francis Marcia Friedlander Janis Galef Paul Gallo David Gautsch Jan Willem de Gee Diane Georgelis Bruce Gerber Christine Geyer Sharon Gerber Dana Giambra Mike Giambra Pam Gilbert Diana Giraldi Guido Grande Guillaume Grisey Terry Hall Graham Heys Justin Ingalls Anatoly Iovik Chris Jehle Christian Kock Richard Kent

Ken Kirchein Hans Künzel Denise Larin Malcolm Lombard Jonathan Long Bostjan Malus Tony Martin Fran Martinez Christian Meyer Michael Michaud Joseph-David Miller Charlie Mills Richard Molway Mike Motta Terry Murtaugh Judy M. Pat Niglio Gary Olsen Paulette Ostroske Ken Paruti Joyce Phillips Charlie Pirozzi Sal Presti Candace Rich

Ron Roberts Meindert Roemeling Terry Robertson Peter Saenz Bill Salvaggio Graham Scarf Jürgen Schulze Frank Siccone Tom Simon Ken Slavin Alie Smit Henryk Stawicki Sherry Stotts Jim Swords Gabe Temesvari Eda Thompson Roger Turner Ben Vogelsang Steve W. Steve Wandel Jerry Wanek Chris Wing Jim Zilembo Christine Zinno

This website is for noncommercial purposes only. This is not an official media outlet for Connie Francis, nor is it for any organization. Every effort has been made to make this article to be non-offensive and politically correct. I receive no compensation for this site.

This web site was constructed as a contribution to great art by being a booster for Connie Francis. Purpose is to provide information on Miss Francis for the use by her fans, admirers, music scholars and for everyone with an undying love and deep affection for Connie Francis.

Michael Wright
Website Editor

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