Connie Francis - White Sox, Pink Lipstick... And Stupid Cupid [1993 (5 x CDs + Artwork)

CONNIE FRANCIS

Previously posted May 14, 2019

Connie Francis - White Sox, Pink Lipstick... And Stupid Cupid [1993 (5 x CDs + Artwork)

Anyone who thinks they appreciate Connie Francis probably doesn't know half of what she could do as a singer - this five-CD box will set them straight. The revelation of disc one lies in the fact that the three included demos and the other "failures" from her early career are all worthwhile, even inspired recordings. Francis had a superb voice, richly emotive and evocative, with an alluringly delicate enunciation when she wanted it. Listening to these sides today, one hears an extraordinary talent that was ignored until "Who's Sorry Now." After that, things really get going, because Francis was working under a contract that nobody -- not even Frank Sinatra -- had: the right to choose her own material. Disc two picks up her career after the explosive success of "Who's Sorry Now"; these are more confident performances and reveal Francis as not only a dazzlingly talented singer but an excellent judge of songs and arrangements. Disc three showcases Francis' efforts in the long-player market, where she was really aiming her best work. The outstanding material here is the product of her February 1959 New York sessions and the sessions a month later at Abbey Road in London; here she's starting to sound like a female analog to Sinatra, just when Sinatra was at his coolest and swinging-est. But at this point, it was the rock & roll singles that were moving, and she cut a whole album of standards in that genre, represented on Disc four; also featured are her country sides. Disc five is mostly made up of unissued tracks and various alternate takes. They're all first-rate, and a few should have been hits and could have redefined her career. The lavish booklet and the detailed notes and sessionography cap this reissue, which puts Polygram's efforts with Francis to shame. (AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder)

This fantastic 5 x CD set from Bear Family collects all of Connie's 1950's recordings, all of her single releases plus all of her album releases, and material she chose not to release are included here. Connie was in her prime, and her voice is one-of-a-kind! The emotion she puts in her recordings tugs at your heartstrings. Also included is a beautiful book that chronicles Connie's career during the 50's. This is an absolute must-have for every Connie Francis fan!

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CD1
01 Connie Francis - Didn't I Love You Enough 2:26

02 Connie Francis - Freddy 2:43

03 Connie Francis - (Oh Please) Make Him Jealous 2:29

04 Connie Francis - Goody Goodbye 2:35

05 Connie Francis - Are You Satisfied 2:39

06 Connie Francis - My Treasure 2:52

07 Connie Francis - My First Real Love 2:47

08 Connie Francis - Believe In Me (Credemi) 2:43

09 Connie Francis - Forgetting (Take 7) 2:30

10 Connie Francis - Send For My Baby 2:30

11 Connie Francis - I Never Had A Sweetheart 2:48

12 Connie Francis - Little Blue Wren 2:19

13 Connie Francis - Everyone Needs Someone 2:51

14 Connie Francis - My Sailor Boy 2:41

15 Connie Francis - No Other One 2:35

16 Connie Francis - I Leaned On A Man 2:28

17 Connie Francis - Faded Orchid 2:18

18 Connie Francis - Eighteen 2:14

19 Connie Francis - My Sister's Clothers 2:30

20 Connie Francis & Marvin Rainwater - The Majesty Of Love 2:34

21 Connie Francis & Marvin Rainwater - You, My Darlin' You 2:04

22 Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now 2:21

23 Connie Francis & Marvin Rainwater - You Were Only Fooling (Whille I Was Falling In Love) 2:21

24 Connie Francis - I'm Beginning To See The Light 2:43

25 Connie Francis - Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer 2:24

26 Connie Francis - The Weel Of Fortune 3:53

27 Connie Francis - How Can I Make You Believe In Me 3:35

28 Connie Francis - You Belong To Me 3:22

29 Connie Francis - Daddy's Little Girl 2:17

CD2
01 Connie Francis - I'm Sorry I Made You Cry 2:31

02 Connie Francis - I Cried For You 2:58

03 Connie Francis - You Always Hurt The One You Love 2:26

04 Connie Francis - I'll Get By 2:35

05 Connie Francis - Lock Up Your Heart 2:33

06 Connie Francis - Heartaches 2:34

07 Connie Francis - I'm Nobody's Baby 2:24

08 Connie Francis - My Melancholy Baby (Mono) 3:54

09 Connie Francis - I Miss You So 2:37

10 Connie Francis - It's The Talk Of The Town 2:55

11 Connie Francis - If I Had You 2:48

12 Connie Francis - How Deep Is The Ocean 2:24

13 Connie Francis - Carolina Moon 2:35

14 Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid 2:17

15 Connie Francis - Happy Days And Lonely Nights 2:11

16 Connie Francis - Fallin' 2:18

17 Connie Francis - You're My Everything 2:43

18 Connie Francis - My Happiness 2:30

19 Connie Francis - Don't Speak Of Love 2:23

20 Connie Francis - Love Eyes 2:55

21 Connie Francis - Never Before 2:49

22 Connie Francis - In The Valley Of Love 2:08

23 Connie Francis - Time After Time 3:14

24 Connie Francis - Blame It On My Youth 2:57

25 Connie Francis - How Did He Look 3:40

26 Connie Francis - That's All 3:18

CD3

01 Connie Francis - Toward The End Of The Day 2:43

02 Connie Francis - I Really Don't Want To Know 3:07

03 Connie Francis - No One To Cry Do 2:43

04 Connie Francis - If I Didn't Care 2:47

05 Connie Francis - If You Love Me Tonight (Take 2) 2:27

06 Connie Francis - If You Love Me Tonight (Take 6) 2:26

07 Connie Francis - Come Rain Or Come Shime 2:20

08 Connie Francis - All By Myself 2:32

09 Connie Francis - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me 3:43

10 Connie Francis - The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers On) 2:04

11 Connie Francis - There'll Will Never Be Another You 1:57

12 Connie Francis - Melancholy Serenade 3:39

13 Connie Francis - Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody 2:31

14 Connie Francis - Hallelujah, I Love Him So 3:02

15 Connie Francis - My Thanks To You 3:39

16 Connie Francis - The Bells Of St. Mary's 2:37

17 Connie Francis - Good Luck, Good Health, God Bless You 2:25

18 Connie Francis - A Garden In The Rain 3:12

19 Connie Francis - Try A Little Tenderness 3:55

20 Connie Francis - Goodnight Sweetheart 3:09

21 Connie Francis - Cruising Down The River 2:28

22 Connie Francis - I'll Close My Eyes (British Version) 3:32

23 Connie Francis - I'll Close My Eyes (American Version) 3:36

24 Connie Francis - The Very Thought Of You 3:53

25 Connie Francis - These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) 4:26

26 Connie Francis - A Tree In The Meadow 3:30

CD4

01 Connie Francis - The Gypsy 3:06

02 Connie Francis - Now Is The Hour 2:39

03 Connie Francis - You're Gonna Miss Me 2:46

04 Connie Francis - Frankie 2:32

05 Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar 2:21

06 Connie Francis - Oh, Frankie 2:24

07 Connie Francis - I Almost Lost My Mind 2:38

08 Connie Francis - I'm Walkin' 2:02

09 Connie Francis - Just A Dream 2:56

10 Connie Francis - Heartbreak Hotel 2:05

11 Connie Francis - I Hear You Knockin' 2:23

12 Connie Francis - Tweedle Dee 2:31

13 Connie Francis - Ain't That A Shame 2:16

14 Connie Francis - It's Only Make Believe 2:33

15 Connie Francis - Sincerely 2:53

16 Connie Francis - Don't Be Cruel 1:44

17 Connie Francis - Bye Bye Love 2:25

18 Connie Francis - Earth Angel 3:12

19 Connie Francis - Hearts Of Stone 1:57

20 Connie Francis - Silhouettes 2:48

21 Connie Francis - Plenty Good Lovin' 2:06

22 Connie Francis - Singing The Blues 2:18

23 Connie Francis - My Special Angel 2:54

24 Connie Francis - Tennessee Waltz 2:55

25 Connie Francis - Let Me Go Lover 2:37

26 Connie Francis - Young Love 2:37

27 Connie Francis - Half As Much 2:50

28 Connie Francis - Anytime 2:47

29 Connie Francis - Your Cheatin' Heart 2:23

30 Connie Francis - Cold, Cold Heart 2:44

CD5

01 Connie Francis - (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley 3:37

02 Connie Francis - Too Young 2:56

03 Connie Francis - Temptation 2:23

04 Connie Francis - You Made Me Love You 4:15

05 Connie Francis - Prisoner Of Love 3:36

06 Connie Francis - Young At Heart 3:34

07 Connie Francis - It's Not For Me To Say 3:17

08 Connie Francis - Thinking Of You 2:54

09 Connie Francis - That's My Desire 3:22

10 Connie Francis - Because Of You 3:19

11 Connie Francis - Where The Blue Of The Night 2:57

12 Connie Francis - April Love 4:01

13 Connie Francis - Cry 3:25

14 Connie Francis - God Bless America 2:47

15 Connie Francis - Among My Souvenirs 3:12

16 Connie Francis - Snap Dragon (Takes 11-Fs & 12) 2:27

17 Connie Francis - No One 3:48

18 Connie Francis - The Tiger And The Mouse (Take 8) 2:08

19 Connie Francis - Forgetting (Take 10) 2:27

20 Connie Francis - Lock Up Your Heart (Slow Version) 2:30

21 Connie Francis - My Melancholy Baby (Take 2) 3:50

22 Connie Francis - No One (Take 2) 3:21

23 Connie Francis - The Tiger And The Mouse (Take 4) 2:04

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