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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.

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.