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Connie Francis’s 1962 B-Side ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Tops TikTok Charts 63 Years Later

The viral resurgence has driven millions of TikTok videos, over 20 million Spotify streams, and a global streaming chart position, thrilling the 87-year-old singer.

Connie Francis attends the 33rd Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival of "Where The Boys Are" Screening at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort on November 7, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)
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Connie Francis - Pretty Little Baby Becomes Viral Hit

Overview

  • Connie Francis’s 1962 track ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ originally a B-side, has gone viral on TikTok, now topping the platform’s music charts.
  • The song has been featured in nearly 15 million TikTok videos, reached over 20 million Spotify streams, and climbed to No. 67 on Spotify's Global Top 100 chart.
  • Francis, 87, expressed her gratitude and amazement, admitting she initially didn’t understand the term ‘viral hit.’
  • The trend has inspired inter-generational engagement, with celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian creating TikTok videos using the song.
  • To celebrate the song’s success, Francis has released an EP featuring international versions of the track in multiple languages.