NEWS ABOUT CONNIE

Connie Delights Her Fans at the Las Vegas Hilton
Connie returned to Las Vegas in May when she appeared with Dionne Warwick for three nights at the Las Vegas Hilton for their "Grand Divas of Stage" shows. The concerts proved to be quite successful, and fans came from across the country to see see the shows.
Summer 2010 Newsletter
The 50th Anniversary of "Where the Boys Are" is the theme of the Summer 2010 newsletter, which was mailed to current members in June. We have included photos from the WTBA "Great American Beach Party" celebration on May 29 in Fort Lauderdale, and coverage of Connie's appearances with Dionne Warwick in Las Vegas.
Click here to read the fan club message.
Click here to see a photo of Connie and Dionne Warwick.
Connie on "The Joy Behar Show"
Looking gorgeous and sparkling with humor, Connie appeared on "The Joy Behar Show" with Dionne Warwick to promote their show at the Las Vegas Hilton. Click here to watch the interview.
DVDs Available of Connie Francis Weekend in Belleville, NJ
The Belleville Board of Education honored Connie with a weekend of events from October 23-25, 2009 -- and the long-awaited three-part DVD of this prestigious and historic weekend in Connie's honor is available from the Belleville Education Foundation.

For an investment of $100, the DVDs capture the priceless Belleville moments, including the Auditorium dedication in Connie’s honor on that Friday at Belleville High School, her street-naming ceremony at Number Five School the next day, as well as the Belleville Library reception and Sunday Gala at Naninas. Fifty sets signed by the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll will be sold for a $250 contribution. Special discount prices will be reserved for student and other educational constituencies. Orders are now being taken at 973-751-2588 and online at www.bellef.org

Click here to see a beautiful photo of Connie during the festivities.

Connie's New Biography
Connie has fashioned a new bio that she would like to share with her fans and friends. Click here to read it.
Great Interview With Connie in Star-Ledger
Connie returned to Newark to re-record "Where the Boys Are" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the beach ballad. Check out her interview with the Star-Ledger, which includes a video.
Radio Interview Features Connie
Connie was interviewed on the "Topically Yours" show on the BlakeRadio Network to discuss her upcoming Las Vegas engagement. Hear the interview at blogtalkradio
Carol Adams' Connie Collection for Sale
Carol Adams is selling her beloved collection of Connie Francis 45's, EP's and LP's. Carol has been collecting these since she was 11 years old, and is hoping that they will find a home with other loving Connie fans. Many items in Carol's collection are rare and/or imports. Please e-mail Carol at conniefancat@cox.net for a list of what's available. Payment via PayPal would be appreicated. Buyer pays postage, and funds must be in Amerian currency.
Libby Munro's Movie Comes to NETFLIX
Libby Munro, Connie's longtime friend and hairdresser for many years, has met with great success and press within the past year with her movie venture
SPLIT ENDS, a biographical type effort, paralleling Libby's life. It has won numerous awards and we are happy to announce that NETFLIX has just picked the movie for release next month. For those of you who have NETFLIX accounts or who wish to buy the movie, please look into supporting Libby. She is a very special person whom many of you have met, and she deserves all the acknowledgment. For more information, visit www.splitendsthemovie.com
Connie on the Cover of Daeida Magazine
Connie in all her glory is on the cover of Daeida Magazine's special holiday edition. “This is the best article and interview anyone’s ever written about me,” Connie said about the story, which is given 10 pages in the magazine, including full-page photos and a gorgeous, exclusive centerfold. Click here to see the cover.

The magazine is available by mail order and online order:
U.S. $16 (includes USPS Priority Mail w/ tracking)
International: $25 (includes Global Priority Mail)

Pleae visit www.daeida.com for more information.
Connie Wows 'em In Brooklyn
Connie was in magnificent form on July 30 for her outdoor concert in Brooklyn, as part of the 31st Annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Asser Levy/Seaside Park in Coney Island. It's been 18 years since Connie appeared here, and Brooklyn Borough President and host Marty Markowitz wondered why it took Connie so long to return. The park was packed to capacity as Connie sang to over 9,000 people, delighting her fans under a star-filled New York sky. She sang in four languages and received five standing ovations— the audience rose to its feet when Connie made her entrance, and after she sang "Mama," "Exodus," "Where the Boys Are," and "God Bless America." Click here for photos from Bobby Bank.

Photo Slide Show Looks at Connie's Career
Carol Adams has created a beautiful photo slide show that looks at Connie's magnificent life and career. Thank you, Carol, and thank you to all of Connie's fans worldwide who contributed photos and shared memories of our very special lady. Click here to view the slide show.

New Jersey, Pennsylvania Hail Queen Connie
There's only one thing better than attending a Connie Francis concert -- and that would be attending TWO Connie Francis shows on consecutive evenings. Fans who attended one or both of Connie's back-to-back shows this month in Rahway, NJ and Easton, PA had their socks knocked off by Connie. She was in wonderful voice, sang in five languages and Connie looked gorgeous! Connie received numerous standing ovations throughout her shows. Fans came from around the world to see her, and Connie acknowledged them during her shows. After an emotionally charged and powerful performance of "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?," Connie graciously thanked the audience for coming in such severe economic times and showed her humility. She remarked that dimes don't come too easily these days, and thanked the audience for spending their dimes to come to see her. This brought another round of applause. Connie very patiently signed autographs for all fans for several hours after both shows.

Click here to see a lovely photo of Connie with Fran Martinez after the PA show.

Carol "Cat" Adams, who does the website "Connie Francis Rocks!," has put together a beautiful slide show of photos contributed by fans from Connie's magnificent concert weekend. Click here to check it out.

Eric Beesley has also shared his photos from Connie's concert weekend, and Carol has posted these in another slide show. Click here to check it out. Thank you, Eric and Carol!

Connie Wows 'em In Staten Island
Fans who were fortunate enough to attend Connie's concert at the St. George Theatere in Staten Island were simply blown away! Connie treated her fans to an absolutely amazing show, singing in five languages to a sold-out audience. Fans came from across the country and around the world, including many fans from the Netherlands, whom Connie acknowledged onstage and thanked for coming. After the show, Connie graciously signed autographs and posed for photos for over two hours. This show was dedicated to Dr. Patrick Niglio, whom Connie thanked for many years of support, guidance and tutelage in foreign languages.
Read the Interview With Connie in the Staten Island Advance
Read the Backstagepass Interview
New Photos of Connie
Click here to see new photos of Connie.
New York Loves Connie
Connie was among the featured performers in "Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits" on Friday, October 26 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. The other performers included the Captain & Tennille, Natalie Cole and Clay Aiken. After Connie sang "Where the Boys Are," the audience went wild. Connie was the ONLY one of Neil's guests who received a standing ovation from the entire audience of nearly 3,000. She also teamed with Neil for "Stupid Cupid." This was Connie's first New York City concert appearance since she headlined at Carnegie Hall in 1993.
Click here for photos. To obtain some of the beautiful photos of Connie, contact Bobby Bank
Fox News raves about Connie
(scroll down to "Sedaka Returns, With Friends")
New Connie T-Shirts
Brand new Connie Francis T-shirts can be purchased via mail order. The shirts feature a nice photo of Connie sitting on a piano see photo. Sizes available are S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL. Please e-mail Mike Church first to reserve your size, quantity, etc. and include your address. Price is $25 for orders within the United States ($22 plus $3 shipping and handling). If the shipping is international, Mike will calculate your total cost including postage. Please do not mail payment until you have received a reply from Mike stating that your order has been reserved. When your order is reserved, please make checks payable to Mike Church and mail payment to:

Mike Church
920 E. Devonshire Ave. #2031
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Henryk Stawicki Deceased
It is with regret that we report the passing of Henryk Stawicki, the originator of the Connie Francis Fan Club in Poland. Henryk’s daughter told us that her father passed away in February 2007. Henryk was in contact with Connie’s fans all over the world, and some fans may have tried to contact him. He was the only webmaster for his website so anyone who sent an e-mail will not get a reply. We are sorry to bring you this news, but forever grateful to Henryk for his efforts on behalf of Connie and her fans.
Connie Takes San Francisco by Storm...Again
Connie's encore performance at the Castro Theatre on Oct. 13 was another sold-out night to remember.
Go to the Connie Francis Page for photos and a review.
Click here for a photo of Connie onstage, March 2007.
Click here to read a review from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Click here to see the poster advertising the show.
Connie Sparkles in East Coast Shows
Connie was outstanding and gave strong performances in her recent sold-out shows at the Keswick Theatre in PA and Bergen PAC in New Jersey. And Connie looked terrific! See for yourself. Check out this photo of Connie and her fans taken after her show in NJ. Thanks to Paul Gallo for the photo.
At Home With Connie
Award-winning DJ Jimmy Jay of the "Rewind" show recently interviewed Connie at her home. Click here for photos.
Connie Honored in Fort Lauderdale
Connie was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival in November. A spokesperson for the festival said, “Everyone was very impressed with her, and said it was our best event ever, because of Connie Francis.” Click here to see a photo of Connie at the event. Thank you, Cora Francis, for sharing this information with us and obtaining the photo.
Connie Is Third in UK Radio Vote
Connie was voted the No. 3 top female vocalist in a vote of United Kingdom radio listeners. The vote was on the BBC Womens Hour program, for the top female singer who's had No. 1 records in the UK. Connie came in third after Madonna and Britney Spears.
Connie Triumphs In Hong Kong, Malaysia
Connie's recent concerts in Hong Kong and Malaysia were quite successful. Enthusiastic audiences of 5,000+ welcomed Connie in both countries. In fact, the last three shows that Connie has done were for audiences of over 5,000 people!
Read the review from Hong Kong.
Photo of Connie after the show.
Jewish Favorites Released on CD
"Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites" - one of the biggest-selling Jewish albums of all time - has been reissued on CD by the Jewish Music Group. This is the original MGM release from 1961. All tracks have been digitally remastered, and there are new liner notes and a special introduction from Connie. The CD is available now at the Jewish Music Group's website.
Connie Returns to the Sahara
Connie made a spectacular return to the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas for her New Year’s concerts. In her 45th anniversary concerts at the Sahara, Connie performed to sold-out audiences and her final show was oversold— the Sahara had to bring in additional seats to accommodate the demand. Connie looked beautiful and sounded terrific! Her powerful and emotionally stirring shows brought many standing ovations from fans, who came from across the country and around the world. Connie received the Key to the City of Las Vegas from Mayor Oscar Goodman on opening night. Check out these photos:
Connie's Billboard on the Strip
Poster Advertising Connie's Show
Sign Outside the Sahara Announcing Connie's Shows
Nice Article About Connie
Connie was featured on the cover of the March, 2004 edition of Art and Understanding magazine. This is a very lively and well-done article about Connie in which she discusses a wide range of subjects. Go here to read the interview.
Unauthorized Videos of Connie
As per Connie, no person should purchase anything from from Alex Linton. He is selling unauthorized videos of Connie. He has not fulfilled people's requests after accepting payment. Connie would like to give fans strict instructions to NOT buy anything from him.
Rare Photo of Connie, 1947
Connie's warmth and generosity is well known by her fans. This quality was evident when Connie was a student at the Bergen Street School in Newark, New Jersey. August R. Carnevali sent a newspaper clipping from 1947, showing Connie helping his wife, Marion, at the blackboard. Mr. Carnevali has been married to Marion for 24 years. He could not believe that Marion went to school with Connie, until Marion produced the newspaper clipping from the Star Ledger that she saved all these years. Go here to find out more.
Sessionography of Connie's Songs
Roger Turner is preparing a sessionography of Connie Francis songs that lists songs with date and studio recorded, what records were released, and musicians involved. This is the first in a series that Roger is preparing. It can be downloaded from The Connie Francis Page, or click here. For those who would like to conact Mr. Turner, please e-mail him
Connie In Newsday
A very favorable letter to the editor about Connie was published in Newsday (New York/Long Island). The newspaper published an article about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and asked why some artists are inducted while others are not. No mention was made of Connie. Go here to see what one fan had to say. The letter was originally titled "Hall of Shame: Connie Was Robbed," but Newsday didn't use that headline.
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