Who first sang Mama?
Mamma (song)
| “Mama” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Connie Francis | |
| Released | February 1960 |
| Recorded | August 25, 1959 EMI Studios, London |
| Genre | Pop |
Where is Connie Francis now?
Florida
And since a 1967 trip to Vietnam when she entertained the troops, Francis has remained especially close to the military veterans she calls “the real heroes.” Happily living now in Florida for about 20 years (her home was spared damage from devastating hurricane Irma), Francis, now 80, is retired from performing.
What song is Connie Francis known for?
Who’s Sorry Now
Connie Francis won television’s Startime Talent Scouts at age 12 and signed with MGM Records. She performed “Who’s Sorry Now” on American Bandstand, and it became an immediate hit.
Who wrote Mama Genesis?
Phil Collins
Tony BanksMike Rutherford
Mama/Composers
Who wrote no son of mine?
Mike RutherfordTony Banks
No Son of Mine/Composers
Who first sang Cara Mia?
David Whitfield
Background. The English singer David Whitfield first recorded the song with the Mantovani Orchestra in 1954.
Is Connie Francis still married?
Born as Concetta Rosemarie Franconero, Connie Francis would marry four times in her life. She was married to Dick Kanellis (1964-1964), Izzy Marion (1971-1972), Joseph Garzilli (1973-1978) whom she had one child with, and Bob Parkinson (1985-1986). Her longest marriage lasted for only 5 years.
Is Connie Francis ill?
Francis said she suffered from manic depression, an illness she claims was caused by a chemical imbalance from her dependence on diet pills. She said she refused to take prescribed medication for the illness, so she underwent electroshock treatment. “I’ve been to the depths,” she said in a written press statement.
What is Connie Francis’s real name?
Concetta Rosa Maria FranconeroConnie Francis / Full name
Connie Francis, byname of Concetta Maria Franconero, (born December 12, 1938, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.), American singer whose recordings in the 1950s and ’60s encompassed country, rock and roll, and traditional vocal pop.
How many languages did Connie Francis speak?
nine languages
She said, “[Connie Francis] isn’t even in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and yet she was the first female pop star worldwide, and has recorded in nine languages.