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  The Songs and Career of Connie Francis   great trivia quiz  
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This quiz will deal with the songs and accomplishments of Connie Francis.
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  Lyrics of Connie Francis   popular trivia quiz  
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Between 1958 and 1964, Connie Francis had 46 songs in Billboard's Top 100/Hot 100 including 36 in the top 40 and 16 in the top ten. From the lyrics given, how many of these Connie Francis hits can you name? [All songs listed are by Connie Francis.]
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Connie Francis Trivia Questions
1. In which Connie Francis song will you find these lyrics? "The way we danced all night, the warmth of your kiss, The way you held me tight are all part of a tender love I'll never, never forget."

From Quiz Lyrics of Connie Francis

Answer: Together

"Together" was a number six hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. The other songs also made the Hot 100: "Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart" at number seven in 1961, "Be Anything (But Be Mine)" at number 25 in 1964, and "Fallin'" at number 30 in 1958.

2. Connie Francis first appeared on television on "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" in 1952 singing "Daddy's Little Girl". What instrument did she play to accompany herself?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: Accordian

Newark, New Jersey, native Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero played the accordion while singing "Daddy's Little Girl". Later in 1952 she appeared on Dumont Television's "Battle of the Ages" singing "Wheel of Fortune". She was introduced as "13-year-old Connie Francis", using her new stage name for the first time. Her television appearances were followed by disappointing efforts to obtain a recording contract. She was eventually signed to MGM Records. After relocating from Newark to Belleville, New Jersey, Connie graduated as salutatorian for the class of 1955.

3. "The tears I cried for you could fill an ocean, But you don't care how many tears I cry. And though you only lead me on and hurt me, I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye." In which song did Connie Francis sing these lyrics?

From Quiz Lyrics of Connie Francis

Answer: Everybody's Somebody's Fool

"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was a Billboard Hot 100 number one hit for Connie Francis in 1960. The other three songs also made the Hot 100: "If I Didn't Care" was number 22 in 1959, "I Was Such A Fool (To Fall In Love With You" was number 24 in 1962, and "Drownin' My Sorrows" was number 36 in 1963.

4. Connie would follow up with the US 1958 Number 15 single, "Stupid Cupid". Which pop singer co-wrote the song with Howard Greenfield?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka visited Connie's home pitching songs at the urging of Aldon Music's Don Kirshner. After suggesting several ballads Neil reluctantly pitched the uptempo "Stupid Cupid". Neil felt that the song was not classy enough for Connie to sing but she instantly took to the song and correctly predicted that it would become a hit. The song was cut in June, 1958, with "Carolina Moon" as the "B" side.

5. Connie Francis sang these words in what tune? "I laughed out loud when they told me That you had someone else. But your cheating heart has shown me That I was foolin' myself."

From Quiz Lyrics of Connie Francis

Answer: Many Tears Ago

On the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960, "Many Tears Ago" was a top ten song at number seven. "Second Hand Love" (1963) was also a number seven hit. "Your Other Love" (number 28 in 1963) and "Looking For Love" (number 45 in 1964) also made the Hot 100.

6. What 1959 Connie Francis hit had these lyrics? "When you left me all alone at the record hop, Told me you were going out for a soda pop. You were gone for quite a while, half an hour or more. You came back and man oh man this is what I saw."

From Quiz Lyrics of Connie Francis

Answer: Lipstick On Your Collar

In 1959, "Lipstick On Your Collar" was a number five hit for Connie Francis on the Billboard Hot 100. Also on the Hot 100: "Frankie got to number nine in 1959, "Jealous Of You" reached number 19 in 1960, and "Hollywood" peaked at number 42 in 1961.

7. Which successful pop singer did Connie develop a relationship with after he was initially paired with Connie to write material for her?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: Bobby Darin

When Connie's father learned that Bobby Darin and Connie planned to elope after one of her shows he threatened Bobby at gunpoint and ran him off. Darin and Connie Francis could not develop a professional relationship regarding material for her to record but did develop a personal relationship. After Connie's father interceded Connie and Bobby would meet again on two occasions, once during a television show taping and again when Connie was featured on "This is Your Life" (1952). Darin had wed Sandra Dee by the time "This is Your Life" was taped.

8. "Darling, please don't hurt me, Please don't make me cry. I don't know what I'd do If you ever say goodbye." Which Connie Francis song has these words?

From Quiz Lyrics of Connie Francis

Answer: Don't Break The Heart That Loves You

All four songs made the Billboard Hot 100 chart: "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You" topped the chart at number one in 1962; "When The Boy In You Arms (Is The Boy In Your Heart)" was number ten in the same year; "Don't Ever Leave Me" reached number 42 in 1964; and "Too Many Rules" got to number 72 in 1961.

9. Connie Francis' recording success resulted in offers to appear in film. In 1960 she was cast in "Where the Boys Are", a Spring Break film. In which city was "Where the Boys Are" set?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: Fort Lauderdale

Connie Francis, Dolores Hart, Yvette Mimieux and Paula Prentiss portrayed four college students who ended up in Fort Lauderdale for Spring Break. The movie also featured Jim Hutton, Frank Gorshin and George Hamilton. The film was a coming-of-age flick that was instrumental in kicking off the Spring Break craze for college students. Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield wrote the title song. "Where the Boys Are" peaked at Number Five in 1961 in the US and topped the charts in 15 other countries. Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield were asked to submit additional music for the film score but MGM declined to use their other songs in favor of a lush instrumental score. In 1984 a remake of the film was made with Lisa Hartman singing "Where the Boys Are".

10. In 1961 Connie Francis enjoyed her last US Number One hit. Which song topped the charts for Connie in March of that year?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: Don't Break the Heart That Loves You

"Don't Break the Heart That Loves You" was written by Benny Davis and Ted Murry. Connie sang a two-part harmony track and recited a spoken bridge. The song was Connie's third and last Number One hit in the US. In 1978 Margo Smith released a country version of "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You". The Number Ten single, "When the Boy in Your Arms (Is the Boy in Your Heart)", was recorded during the same session in November of 1961. "Follow the Boys" was a 1961 Top Forty single. The uptempo "Vacation" was a 1962 Top Ten for Connie. Connie also overdubbed Tuesday Weld's vocals in "Rock, Rock, Rock," (1956).

11. After the success of "Where the Boys Are" Connie was cast in three more films. Which film did NOT feature Connie Francis in a lead role?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: For Those Who Think Young

"For Those Who Think Young" featured Nancy Sinatra and James Darren with Pamela Tiffin and Paul Lynde. Tina Louise was also in the film with future "Gilligan's Island" (1964) co-star Bob Denver. The theme to "Follow the Boys" (1963) became a Number 17 Billboard single for Connie. The film was set in the French and Italian Rivieras. Roger Perry played her husband. "Looking for Love" was released in 1964. It reunited Connie with George Hamilton, Paula Prentiss and Yvette Mimieux. "Looking for Love" also featured Johnny Carson in his only movie cameo role. "When the Boys Meet the Girls" came out the following year. Connie starred opposite Harve Presnell. The film also included musical appearances by Herman's Hermits, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs and Liberace.

12. "A million years it seems Have gone by since we shared our dreams. But I'll hold you again. There'll be no blue memories then." Connie Francis sang these words in which song?

From Quiz Lyrics of Connie Francis

Answer: My Happiness

"My Happiness" was a smash number two hit in 1958 on the Billboard Hot 100. "(He's My) Dreamboat" got to number 14 in 1961, and "I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter" to number 18 in 1963. "I'm Sorry I Made You Cry" reached number 36 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1958.

13. Which 1969 release by Connie Francis barely made the US Billboard Pop charts but became a Top Forty single on the US Country charts?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: The Wedding Cake

Connie originally recorded "The Wedding Cake" in 1958. In 1969 it reached Number 33 on the Country charts. Other releases by Connie that found their way to the Country charts were "There's Still a Few Good Love Songs Left in Me", "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and "My Happiness". "Time Alone Will Tell" barely dented the Pop charts in 1967. "Should I Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree" only made it to Number 104 on the US Pop charts. In 1964 "Be Anything (But Be Mine)" was Connie's final US Top Forty Pop hit, peaking at Number 25.

14. In 1968 Connie recorded a television ad in support of which successful presidential candidate?

From Quiz The Songs and Career of Connie Francis

Answer: Richard Nixon

Connie supported Richard Nixon and lent her celebrity status to his campaign. During the years after Nixon's election Connie suffered a series of unfortunate incidents, underwent surgery and took a hiatus from touring and recording. In 1978 she appeared on "Dick Clark's Live Wednesday". Her autobiography, "Who's Sorry Now?", was released in 1984. President Ronald Reagan appointed Connie Francis to head a task force on violent crime. She has also been actively involved with the USO and UNICEF. In 2007 she performed to sold-out crowds at San Francisco's Castro Theatre. "Connie Francis Way" is a street in Belleville, New Jersey, near the house where Connie was raised.

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