Singer and actress Connie Francis
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M ore than 60 years ago, Connie Francis made history as the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100. Just before her passing at 87, she found herself back on the charts — her 1961 song “Pretty Little Baby” went viral thanks to a TikTok trend.
As the nation remembers Connie Francis, one question, amplified by disbelief, grows louder: Where the girls are? Everywhere but the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it seems.
Lots of songs have have a big moment on social media, but have you ever wondered who some of the people are behind the hits?