citation style may be unclear. The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation, footnoting, or external linking. (May 2010) This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate. (May 2010) Connie Francis 1965 MGM promotional photo of Connie Francis Background information Birth name Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero Born December 12, 1938 (1938-12-12) (age 72) Newark, New Jersey, United States Genres Traditional pop, rock 'n roll, Country Pop Occupations Singer Instruments Accordion, vocals Years active 1955–present Labels MGM Associated acts Bobby Darin, Brenda Lee, Patti Page, Neil Sedaka, Lesley Gore, Carole King, Ricky Nelson Website Official Site Connie Francis (born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero; December 12, 1938) is an American pop singer, and the top-charting female vocalist of the 1950s and 1960s. She is best known for her downbeat ballads delivered in her trademark sobbing, emotive style. In addition to her signature song, "Where The Boys Are", her many hits include "Lipstick on Your Collar", "Who's Sorry Now?", and "Stupid Cupid". She topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on three occasions with "Everybody's Somebody's Fool", "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" and "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You". She also was known for her early relationship with the singer and teen heart-throb Bobby Darin..