Connie Francis "Where The Boys Are" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@elainebmack]

So many good-looking men. Wow!

[@mikefry123]

I think I would’ve died in my chair if Connie Francis sang where the boys are to me

[@FeremoRacumu-ci8ec]

He must have been in seventh heaven.

[@maryanneevans9563]

She needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@howiegee1]

Yes. Before she passes away.

[@suzieparis6821]

Shes to good for that

[@keithhyttinen8275]

And Brenda Lee too!

[@jerometaperman7102]

No lip sync, no auto tune, just pure, raw talent. What a voice.

[@victorblock3421]

ok boomer

[@jerometaperman7102]

@@victorblock3421- Thanks. There was crappy music back then as there is now. But then, there was more great stuff like this than there is now. Sorry you're not equipped to hear it.

[@victorblock3421]

@@jerometaperman7102 boomer, I'm a big fan of her. Cutting and pasting that tired old stupid comment "No lip sync, no auto tune, blah blah blah blah......" is really nauseating. Try being original.

[@jerometaperman7102]

@@victorblock3421- Okay, I'll give you that. I didn't cut and paste but I do genuinely hate autotune. Lip syncing is, of course, nothing new. I'm afraid that soon music will all be AI.

[@BigShurick]

В то время таких слов не было.

[@Slavic-King1917]

Hes beyond spellbound.....cant blame him 😉

[@lynnerickson-lx6op]

Some of those guys would go to Vietnam and never come home. God bless them all

[@Marta-yd5nf]

the eye contact with the second guy is just something omg 😭

[@carolynking7847]

She sure had good taste in men. ❤

[@tataportparas296]

❤wow! I got goosebumps watching this video. Reminded of my highschool days

[@rsykesjr]

So Connie was 23 years old the night this performance was filmed. Hard to believe she is now 84. I hope she’s doing well. She was an amazing talent and from what I’ve read a wonderful person as well.

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@rsykesjr]

@@conniefrancis4743 What an honor to have received this reply from you …. a true legend. 🙂 Please know how much you are still loved by millions of people the world over. You were and still are one of my all-time favorite performers. God gave you a special gift of not only your wonderful voice but the person that you are as well. Your talent has brought unspeakable pleasure and joy to countless people like me. Thank you for all that you have done for others over the course of your career, God bless you and I pray that 2022 will be a wonderful year for you. ❤️❤️

[@conniefrancis4743]

@@johngerson7335 thanks for your wonderful wishes and comment it's a pleasure to me. If you don't mind I will like to have a personal conversation with you to know more about your good thoughts and advise towards me as a fan of mine.

[@YY4Me133]

@@rsykesjr I don't think it's actually Connie Francis writing to you. I'm pretty sure she has a better grasp of spelling and grammar.

[@patriciajrs46]

Thank you for letting us know this. She was beautiful and still is.

[@bigglesharrumpher4139]

I think she just found where all the boys are....the audience!

[@johnlevison9552]

One of the greatest female voices in the past 100 years!

[@jimkreider9997]

Can you imagine what that soldier was feeling. My God to have Connie Francis that close and signing to him. What a rush!

[@dreamitable]

haha yes, what a rush!!! So sweet this was.

[@jimkreider9997]

@ferzy09 Well, if that is true, wouldn't you pick the ones you were attracted to also?

[@DavidJones-rk5do]

I bet he never forgot that. What a perfect lady.

[@456zounds]

It don't get no better than that...JEEZE!!!

[@stosh19641]

That was actually my Father…just found out recently. Apparently he wrote my mother a letter when he was stationed over in West Germany saying that he was on the Ed Sullivan Show, and that Connie Francis sang to him.

[@amie-rosefoster7342]

I'm 23 and Connie Francis and Patsy Cline are two of my favourite singers of all time. The younger generation appreciates ❤

[@azchick7938]

I’m so happy to read you appreciate those two timeless voices ❤. Thank you for that!

[@streetzwaatchinn]

Love it amie

[@TimothySeay-e1d]

Connie knew how to work an audience. That one soldier was Gaga for her.❤ Such a beautiful voice and a beautiful woman.

[@DinhDinh-c4k]

I love you Amie❤😊.We should not have age , right ?❤😊 .

[@timradde4328]

You have excellent taste.

[@hrebec97]

Nice to see an era where a lady can sing to a man and it is sweet and romantic in a nice way.

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@hrebec97]

@connie francis Ms. Francis, I thank you for all the years of bringing joy to people’s hearts. Your gift of giving has made many people happy. It takes a special person to be able to do what you have done. The smiles on those soldiers’ faces then was very heart warming. You did that and touched millions more. I wish you pure happiness in the future and hope you can look back at this with a smile in your heart. God bless!

[@walkingsunshine-ys3zl]

I wanna be where the boys are I wanna fight how the boys fight I wanna love how the boys love I wanna be where the boys are

[@Leethebee62]

No auto tune. Just pure perfection

[@fclefjefff4041]

Yes, everyone knows there was no auto tune in the 60s, thank you

[@geoffshaw346]

The anthem of a whole generation of young hopeful ladies.

[@arlitabeard7693]

Connie will be 86 on Dec 12 2023 I will be 76 that day love her voice happy birthday Miss Franics

[@tj921able]

Great performance. God Bless Her for performing for our men in uniform. Thankful for their service.

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@johnberard9820]

Sad to think just a few years later young boys like those were fighting in a real war in South Vietnam.....so thankful that people like Connie cared enough about them and went on tour to entertain the troops.....

[@followthemalu8600]

I was the only 6 year old in my generation who listened to Connie Francis, never forget the influence she had on me

[@RobertStambaugh-l5r]

Connie was voted the best female entertainer of the 20th century . An honor she deserves because Connie is the best and most beautiful female singer of all time .

[@tiffsaver]

WOW, I didn't know that. An honor well deserved.

[@gerritsteenbreker4781]

Voted by?

[@tiffsaver]

@@gerritsteenbreker4781 Evidently by intelligent music lovers, of which you clearly don't quite qualify.

[@RobertStambaugh-l5r]

You can find the info somewhere online .@@gerritsteenbreker4781

[@RobertStambaugh-l5r]

It is mentioned on the internet . Bing Crosby got the same award as the best male entertainer .@@gerritsteenbreker4781

[@johnbell4132]

This is a real lady in every way

[@smilanesi98]

Who does not love Connie❤? This was my wedding dance song❤

[@MarklovesAngels]

Glad they filmed this off the TV that night; otherwise it would've been gone for good.

[@SOCORROGM]

A true classic 😊

[@teresasalazar6819]

Bravo bravisimo q voz tan espectacular

[@SusanBrook-fy7pc]

Loved this song since I first heard it..

[@michaelfranklin5749]

Me too - from the cool movie

[@SusanSlack-j8f]

Me too...

[@carmendemetrio7685]

NEIL SEDAKA es el compositor ??

[@kevincallaghan326]

Performers today could learn a lot from the great Connie Francis about singing live. She and other singers of her generation perfected their voices so that singing into a mic live on stage was always perfect.

[@jimstewart1584]

So many songs by this lady that could never be matched.

[@davidgottlieb531]

Thank you Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka, without whom this would have not been possible.

[@jeffneis553]

Absolutely the best voice of the entire recording industry. This Neil Sedaka song was perfect for her. They are both still with us and should be called out and awarded for songs like this ! How soon people forget.

[@garyfaught3769]

A travesty neither she or Neil have been inducted into the Rock & Roll H OF. Both should have been inducted years, makes that decades ago.

[@victorblock3421]

Don't forget Howard Greenfield.

[@jaymorgenthal9479]

This was taped at a US base in West Germany during the height of the cold war. Connie traveled all the way to entertain all of these wonderful US servicemen who kept the Russians from invading the west. What a wonderful gift she gave them to sing live for them. G-D bless her.

[@hansmiller664]

At Frankfurt? Erbenheim Airbase? 1961 to 63?

[@JeffChase]

This was taped in West Berlin - the guys are wearing the Berlin Brigade patch that I wore for three great years. I’ve been in that theater, but I sure didn’t ever get to see Connie Francis!

[@teresasalazar6819]

Gracias x la información con razón los militares la ven maravillados q hermoso video m Requeté encantó

[@Dreamgirl1948]

@jaymorgenthal9479 thanks so much for your information. So she was performing at West Germany and not at the Ed Sullivan’s show . 😮

[@stosh19641]

Yep, the soldier @ 50sec was my father. Found out recently from my mother that he told her that Connie had sung to him.

[@derwelpe]

The greatest Singer ever❤❤

[@seanmoran-w6u]

my favorite female singer hands down

[@windstorm1000]

Her voice is like warm laser beam. So consoling too. Wistful. Incredible breath control emotional vocal stristry excelkence.

[@chiptenor]

Oh 'man', the singers and music of that era, like the great Connie Francis singing here...such beauty...such class. It feels wonderful to have experienced that 'time'...ever fresh in my heart!

[@doobiusmaximus4real]

Wow, just wow

[@GodWarriorsArcAngels]

❤Connie Francis❤ is 👏awesome!!!!

[@JoeHruban-by8eh]

She was the greatest

[@madelinetramantano8302]

Connie's my favorite singer since ❤️ 1956. Today I'm 80.

[@lindaopthof9504]

She went to high school with my aunt in Belleville N.J. Very nice kid and so popular.

[@jmrodas9]

She had an Angel's voice. This is the first song I heard performed by her, and I liked it so much now 62 years ago. And it is still good enough to hear and enjoy.

[@456zounds]

F*CKIN' A!!!!

[@jmrodas9]

@@456zoundsGo to hell

[@firecontrol123]

What a classy lady!

[@michaeltuz608]

Whenever I hear the name Connie Francis, it's this song that comes to mind. What a classic! What a great song! Thank you so much for this!

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@UmPlsEwNo]

Same! I always think of this song when I hear Connie Francis. I also think of “Who’s sorry now”

[@paulfharris175]

Perfect one of the greatest female singers of the 50's and the 60's this song 🎵 came out in 1961 and I was 3 years old and today is 25th of January 2023 and I'm 65 years old and I am still listening 🎶 to 🎶 this song and I'm still loving the song and Connie Francis and I'll still be listening to this when I pass some time ⏲ in the future

[@janmfowler543]

She was exceptional ! My favorite !!

[@GaryBesner]

Wow. Her and Neil Sadaka. Makes growing old easier. Thanks Connie

[@joaotakanorimizukami5083]

*OUTSTANDING CONNIE FRANCONERO*

[@terriselph4100]

Connie has an amazing and unique vocal in her songs. Love this song so much. What a gift she gave us.

[@suzieparis6821]

That young man was in heaven

[@rickyrichards7596]

I'm sure he was standing at attention!

[@francesrupinski6732]

She has some voice. 😊

[@user-rz6bc2cl3c]

Neil was the King of all the 'pop' song writers of his generation. Loved his great performances! Wrote tons of top hits of that era. Thanks for the memories of all that great music.

[@notinmyUSMC]

Nice morale booster for those boys in uniform. That was the year before Johnson started sending troops to Vietnam. A good number of those boys probably served there. God bless them all.

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@preciousthing101]

50’s American soldiers had real class.

[@shirleyrobertson9267]

We forget how great this era truly was❤

[@summer2786]

What a fabulous voice. Pure talent. And....when men were gentlemen.

[@tinasan3870]

She really ROCKS this song ! It was meant for Connie !

[@sukiyakking9138]

Wow. Takes me back to my childhood.

[@TheMarciaann]

CERTAINLY ONE OF THE BEST FEMALE SINGERS OF ALL TIMES......RECORDED IN 14 LANGUAGES, TOPPED THE CHARTS IN A HALF-DOZEN COUNTRIES. NO FIRES, NO GIMMICKS, JUST A BEAUTIFUL LADY WITH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE. SIMPLY THE BEST!

[@themotownboy1]

How wonderful!! Plus, this was when the military cared about how they presented themselves.

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@prideofdurham4776]

Connie was my first true love.First her voice and then when I saw her photo on a record sleeve way back in 1960...I have loved her ever since.

[@marlondavidmaduro2332]

Wonderful and delightful voice, a cristal clear sound that conquered the heart of millions around the globe

[@kamileon8536]

Absolutely beautiful! The respect the boys gave her is incredible!❤️

[@GM8101PHX]

If any of them were disrespectful he would be ordered by the commander to write a letter of apology to Miss. Francis and receive punishment for his actions. How ever these were solid men in uniform that made what ever branch they represented look professional and good!!

[@cosmosornaments]

Saw her live Gator Bowl Jacksonville Florida What an awesome event .

[@juancamacho5746]

Where the boys are, someone waits for me A smilin' face, a warm embrace, two arms to hold me tenderly Where the boys are, my true love will be He's walkin' down some street in town and I know he's lookin' there for me In the crowd of a million people, I'll find my valentine And then I'll climb to the highest steeple and tell the world he's mine Till he holds me, I'll wait impatiently Where the boys are, where the boys are Where the boys are, someone waits for me Till he holds me, I'll wait impatiently Where the boys are, where the boys are Where the boys are, someone waits for me

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@redflamered]

What a voice. Unforgettable.

[@mythicaltears]

Can you imagine what today's singers must be thinking with all the technical gadgets they use and to think you don't need it. All you need is talent!

[@Ammo08]

I had such a crush on her when I was a kid, guess I still do....

[@DavidJohnson-yq4nz]

Voice in a million Musical Icon ❤

[@tiffsaver]

My favorite song by one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. God bless you, Connie!!

[@mariarooney6262]

Wow. What beautiful memories. Such Favorite songs Of mine and obviously so many others.

[@michaelmartinez1345]

An incredible performance !!! There always are going to be those who will never forget Connie Francis... Our Outstanding troops there in Germany, kept the Russians from invading our friends to their West... Later, during the Reagan administration , the wall was torn down seperating East & West Europe, To enable those people to re-unite with each other again!!! Our entertainers, gave our Brave troops some inspiration , of WHY they were serving there... And Connie Francis was definitely among the very best of them...

[@barbaracerbo1200]

God Bless Connie Francis, always and forever!!!!!!!!!

[@AtlantaGymFan]

A voice of a lifetime just terrific

[@cookingartguy2170]

I was lucky enough to meet Miss Frances several years ago and have my picture taken with her. Years ago we saw her at the Sunrise musical theater in Fort Lauderdale and when she sang "Mama" to her mother in the front row the audience of about 10,000 went completely cuckoo at the end. She is a treasure.

[@ricardosolorzano887]

How lucky are you, I wish I had that luck and meet the BEST SINGER EVER. ⚘♥️🙏⚘♥️⚘♥️⚘♥️⚘

Singing to the men in uniform! Thank you Connie! God bles you!

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

@connie francis you are loved by many. We love you and appreciate all that you have done to support, love and genuinely entertained us throughout the years.

[@conniefrancis4743]

@ thanks for your wonderful wishes and comment it's a pleasure to me. If you don't mind I will like to have a personal conversation with you to know more about your good thoughts and advise towards me as a fan of mine.

[@that70sgirl90]

@@conniefrancis4743 ... You want to get to know him, so you can ask him for his email? Find something better to do with your time than scamming good people.

[@emilyh.8704]

@@that70sgirl90 hey there, I really like to ask your opinion please, I also received a reply from "Ms Francis" from a post of mine, so your saying this is NOT Connie Francis but a scammer trying to get my personal info?? How so very 😥 sad..I kinda knew it was too good to be true..watched a movie of hers today on TCM, she's just amazing 👏..I was also reading she replied to several posts here, and most were just about word by word..who pray tell me, would do such a thing? trying to imitate such a kind and professional lady?

[@steveking2085]

Omg her voice takes you away to that special place ❤️❤️

[@ABfromWindsor]

What a voice and that song is such an emotional love story from a young women looking for love.😀👍👍

[@S.L.S-407]

Connie could really belt out a song. I don't think she got the credit she deserved. Happy 87th birthday Connie. You're the best !

[@taylorhemmings7520]

no singer could ever compare to the voice of connie francis. Her voice is something out of this world and angelic ❤️💕

[@mikegregory7844]

Connie, we will always love you!

[@johnbaran8312]

A great performance by the incomparable Connie Francis. I love Connie Francis!

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕

[@DeborahBowles-zh4sm]

I hope she is in a better place, what she went through. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@sab605]

Growing up, she was my mother's favorite singer My mom passed away recently at 91 years old. I miss her. Mom, this song was for you. Love ❤️ you, Steve

[@timradde4328]

Sorry for your loss.

[@petelytle7977]

Very touching comment. God bless your mom. Take care.

[@Beach510]

So hard losing our parents . Greatest generation …

[@ahmedzanganah5784]

Who believe I had seen this movie in Baghdad,Iraq in 1967...and I still listening till today....I remember when the Vietnam war started.

[@dianadiaz7355]

A true artist. Best female recording artist of the world. Kind, beautiful there will never be another Connie Francis!

[@stephenkavanagh3560]

I was 11 years old when I heard it coming over the radio as I walked across the street in a small town in Ireland so long ago -- it really touched my heart and now it brings back wonderful memories albeit nostalgic as I’m 74 now

[@HOBOLOCO13]

Her voice caresses my heart and mind with an aural affection I've never experienced.

[@4Kandlez]

Legendary performer, beautiful voice and pure class

[@mrob75]

Neil and Connie literally placed Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the map with this one! (Hoping to see some Ed Sullivan clips of Neil as well.)

[@TomElvisSmith]

Yes, I've been waiting decades to see Neil Sedaka on the Sullivan show. I'm really surprised his appearances have never been released.

[@cbroz7492]

Yes!!! And in 1972 I became the best of friends with a guy from Ft Lauderdale when I was stationed in Germany...he invited me down in 1979 and I've lived in Florida ever since...poornguy..he's had a number of strokes and is in assisted living...

[@conniefrancis4743]

Hi dear🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel am checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖.

[@loudastous1159]

Connie truly has one of the most beautiful eternal voices,I truly believe that when I do get to Heaven all of the Angels will sound just like her,God Bless Her 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@conniefrancis4743]

@@loudastous1159 thanks for your wonderful wishes and comment it's a pleasure to me. If you don't mind I will like to have a personal conversation with you to know more about your good thoughts and advise towards me as a fan of mine.

[@RandeeMassler]

She wrote a book circa 1962 (I was 12) I still remember much of it. It is the first book I ever read which had impact

[@deliafox7070]

Beautiful as usual

[@bingovegas4867]

ONE OF A KIND...It's been 60 yrs since we saw this live on Sullivan, I remember it as a kid and this performance has stayed with me! Thanks, Connie.

[@williamwest2169]

Pure real talent! Style, class and glamour! Really singing live. What happened to real talent? She has charisma over 60 years later! She sings from the heart. Connie Francis is a true American treasure. Now all we have is flashy, wannabes. Connie, thanks for a lifetime of treasured songs and performances!

[@sahilkhan2470]

Recently discoverd Connie Francis and what a voice!

[@frankmisaege3520]

Had a huge crush on this gal...she sang with true emotion. They don't make them like this any more.

[@lizinmanrafidi4718]

Love this song so much. Another Era.

[@hootokhsheemehta1048]

She has such a beautiful and captivating voice 👌👌

[@mga2899]

Singing for the soldiers. Good for her.

[@carolrashee6346]

I love this song and her beautiful voice