Tony Violanti looks back on the trials and triumphs of music pioneer Connie Francis, who died this week at age 87.

To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is captivating new generations of audiences is truly overwhelming for me.” ...

He wrote: "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night. "I know that Connie would approve that her fa ...