All three albums and the singles culled from them were released on United Artists Records. . The Love Is Me, Love Is You singer explained the reasoning behind their split in an October 1971 interview with the Courier-Post. I gave up my career for the past eight months while we lived in New Jersey. Fox News: Whats the story behind your famous song Whos Sorry Now?Francis: My father wanted me to record that song for a year and a half and I turned him down. Connie Francis is currently 85 according to her birthdate December 12, 1937 Sun Sign Sagittarius Born Place Newark, New Jersey, United States Nationality Education Connie Francis studied at Newark Arts High School from 1951 to 1952. Her autobiography, Who's Sorry Now, was released in 1984. I got to meet both of them. All rights reserved. To celebrate, she hosted a magnificent party at her house, inviting everyone she cares about. But soon he realized that his daughter, with her strong and tuneful voice, had even greater potentials. that benefits the victims. [14] Eventually, the single sold over one million copies.[11]. Her father, George Franconero, Sr. was a dockworker and a roof-contractor while her mother, Ida Franconero ne Ferrari-di Vito, was a homemaker. Connie Francis' Father Saw the Love of Her Life as a 'Threat - AmoMama On the B side was Carolina Moon, which she had recorded on 9 June at the same studio. In spite of the success, she was informed by MGM that her contract would not be renewed after her tenth solo recording. Released in November 1957, Who's Sorry Now? was initially ignored. The first time he asked me out on a date in 1961, he rented a shiny new Corvette sports car and we went to this elaborate movie house where they had valet parking. In April 1958, "Who's Sorry Now?" Marks Avenue) before the family moved to New Jersey. After the expiry of her contract with MGM Records, Connie Francis lived for some time in semiretirement, returning to the studio in 1973, recording (Should I) Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree?. and "Torn Between Two Lovers". Her father made a negative comment about Darin finally being out of their lives. Her last five albums were Was ich bin (1978, German), Im Me Again (1981), Where the Hits Are (1989), 'Jive Connie Connie Francis Party Powe' (1992, German) and The Return Concert Live At Trump's Castle (1996). age 11 she appeared on, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Hup234! I chose the wrong men for the wrong reasons. She is also known for her literary pursuits and published her first autobiography, Whos Sorry Now? in 1984. (June 27, 1985 - March 31, 1986) (divorced), (September 16, 1973 - October 1, 1978) (divorced, 1 child), (January 16, 1971 - February 14, 1972) (divorced), (August 15, 1964 - November 15, 1964) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. She said: "He was an amazing human being. She spent 18 years with him before he passed away at the start of 2022. [29], In 1977, Francis underwent nasal surgery and completely lost her voice. Even if it wasn't on MGM business, it was paid for. Francis and singer Gloria Estefan completed a screenplay for a movie based on Francis' life titled Who's Sorry Now? "She's is headed straight for the number one spot".