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

CONNIE FRANCIS

Connie Francis - White Sox, Pink Lipstick... And Stupid Cupid [1993 (5 x CD's + 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. Didn't I Love You Enough
  02. Freddy
  03. (Oh Please) Make Him Jealous
  04. Goody Goodbye
  05. Are You Satisfied
  06. My Treasure
  07. My First Real Love
  08. Believe In Me (Credimi)
  09. Forgetting (Take 7)
  10. Send For My Baby
  11. I Never Had A Sweetheart
  12. Little Blue Wren
  13. Everyone Needs Someone
  14. My Sailor Boy
  15. No Other One
  16. I Leaned On A Man
  17. Faded Orchid
  18. Eighteen
  19. My Sister's Clothes
  20. The Majesty Of Love
  21. You, My Darlin' You
  22. Who's Sorry Now
  23. You Were Only Fooling (While I Was Falling In Love)
  24. I'm Beginning To See The Light
  25. Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer
  26. The Wheel Of Fortune
  27. How Can I Make You Believe In Me
  28. You Belong To Me
  29. Daddy's Little Girl

CD2

  01. I'm Sorry I Made You Cry
  02. I Cried For You
  03. You Always Hurt The One You Love
  04. I'll Get By
  05. Lock Up Your Heart
  06. Heartaches
  07. I'm Nobody's Baby
  08. My Melancholy Baby (Mono)
  09. I Miss You So
  10. It's The Talk Of The Town
  11. If I Had You
  12. How Deep Is The Ocean
  13. Carolina Moon
  14. Stupid Cupid
  15. Happy Days And Lonely Nights
  16. Fallin'
  17. You're My Everything
  18. My Happiness
  19. Don't Speak Of Love
  20. Love Eyes
  21. Never Before
  22. In The Valley Of Love
  23. Time After Time
  24. Blame It On My Youth
  25. How Did He Look
  26. That's All

CD3

  01. Toward The End Of The Day
  02. I Really Don't Want To Know
  03. No One To Cry To
  04. If I Didn't Care
  05. If You Love Me Tonight (Take 2)
  06. If You Love Me Tonight (Take 6)
  07. Come Rain Or Come Shine
  08. All By Myself
  09. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
  10. The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers On)
  11. There'll Will Never Be Another You
  12. Melancholy Serenade
  13. Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
  14. Hallelujah, I Love Him So
  15. My Thanks To You
  16. The Bells Of St. Mary's
  17. Good Luck, Good Health, God Bless You
  18. A Garden In The Rain
  19. Try A Little Tenderness
  20. Goodnight Sweetheart
  21. Cruising Down The River
  22. I'll Close My Eyes (British Version)
  23. I'll Close My Eyes (American Version)
  24. The Very Thought Of You
  25. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
  26. A Tree In The Meadow

CD4

  01. The Gypsy
  02. Now Is The Hour
  03. You're Gonna Miss Me
  04. Frankie
  05. Lipstick On Your Collar
  06. Oh, Frankie
  07. I Almost Lost My Mind
  08. I'm Walkin'
  09. Just A Dream
  10. Heartbreak Hotel
  11. I Hear You Knockin'
  12. Tweedle Dee
  13. Ain't That A Shame
  14. It's Only Make Believe
  15. Sincerely
  16. Don't Be Cruel
  17. Bye Bye Love
  18. Earth Angel
  19. Hearts Of Stone
  20. Silhouettes
  21. Plenty Good Lovin'
  22. Singing The Blues
  23. My Special Angel
  24. Tennessee Waltz
  25. Let Me Go Lover
  26. Young Love
  27. Half As Much
  28. Anytime
  29. Your Cheatin' Heart
  30. Cold, Cold Heart

CD5

  01. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley
  02. Too Young
  03. Temptation
  04. You Made Me Love You
  05. Prisoner Of Love
  06. Young At Heart
  07. It's Not For Me To Say
  08. Thinking Of You
  09. That's My Desire
  10. Becuase Of You
  11. Where The Blue Of The Night
  12. April Love
  13. Cry
  14. God Bless America
  15. Among My Souvenirs
  16. Snap Dragon (Takes 11-Fs & 12)
  17. No One
  18. The Tiger And The Mouse (Take 8)
  19. Forgetting (Take 10)
  20. Lock Up Your Heart (Slow Version)
  21. My Melancholy Baby (Take 2)
  22. No One (Take 2)
  23. The Tiger And The Mouse (Take 4)

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