Connie Francis Comes To The Keswick 2/12
The Legend Continues as pop music's #1 female vocalist from the late 1950's to the mid-1960's, Connie Francis, comes to The Keswick Theatre on Saturday, February 12th.
Don't miss this event as Connie Francis performs her hits accompanied by a 21 piece orchestra., including her 16 top ten hits, "Who's Sorry Now", which soared to #4 on the pop charts , "Lipstick on Your Collar" and her signature hit, "Where The Boys Are".Born Concetta Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, she started her music career playing the accordion at age three. By ten, she was accepted on Startime, a New York City television show that featured talented child singers and performers. The show's producer advised her to concentrate on singing, as well as change her name to something easier to pronounce.16-year-old Francis signed a record contract with MGM and "Freddy" was released in June 1955 as the singer's first single. In 1957, a cover recording of the classic "Who's Sorry Now" soared to #4 on the pop charts and had Dick Clark declare her "a new girl singer that is heading straight for the number one spot."
"Who's Sorry Now" was the first of Francis' long string of worldwide hits. By 1967, she had sold 35 million worldwide, with 35 U.S. Top 40 hits, and three number ones.
In addition to recording and touring, Francis starred in four films, sang voice-overs in movies and was a guest star on numerous TV shows.
Don't miss this sensational show as Rrazz Entertainment presents Connie Francis...The Legend Continues at the Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside on Saturday, February 12th. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets start at $47.50. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (215) 572-7650 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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