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Connie Francis Goes Viral on TikTok Before Passing at 87



Mitchell Booth, 21 Jul 2025

The legendary Connie Francis, one of America’s first female pop superstars, passed away at age 87 on July 17, 2025, but not before witnessing an unexpected resurgence of her music. In a twist of fate, her 1962 hit Pretty Little Baby went viral on TikTok in May, bringing her classic sound to a whole new generation of listeners.

Francis, known for timeless songs like, Where the Boys Are, and, Stupid Cupid, dominated the charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s. However, Pretty Little Baby, a lesser-known gem from her catalog, suddenly captured the attention of Gen Z TikTok users this spring.

The song was featured in thousands of short videos, ranging from nostalgic montages to playful lip-syncs, and quickly amassed millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

According to reports from Sportskeeda and The Times of India, the viral moment was entirely organic, with no marketing campaign or reissue. Instead, TikTok users latched onto the song’s tender melody and vintage charm, proving yet again how social media can breathe new life into forgotten classics.

Music historians and fans alike have called this a testament to the timeless appeal of great songwriting. Francis’s smooth vocals and emotional delivery still resonate, even in the era of algorithm-driven playlists and 15-second videos.

Her passing just weeks after the viral spike has added a bittersweet layer to her renewed fame. For many younger listeners, the TikTok trend has become a gateway to exploring broader music genres, ensuring that Connie Francis’s legacy will continue to echo through digital and cultural history long after the final note fades.