Who knew the latest viral obsession on TikTok would be… a 60s classic? Connie Francis’ long-forgotten track “Pretty Little Baby” is suddenly topping trends, and it’s all thanks to some unexpected celebrity love.
Originally recorded in 1961 and tucked away on the back of an album, the sweet retro tune was never one of Francis’ major hits—especially compared to her chart-toppers like “Stupid Cupid” or “Who’s Sorry Now?” But six decades later, it’s been reborn on social media, with millions of TikToks set to its nostalgic melody.
Leading the viral charge? None other than Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, who have both featured the song in stylish, dreamy videos that helped catapult it into Gen Z’s playlist. With their trendsetting power, it didn’t take long before TikTok creators and influencers followed suit, giving the song an unexpected glow-up.
Even Francis herself was caught off guard. The 86-year-old music legend took to Facebook to thank TikTok and its users for the “wonderful, and oh so unexpected, reception.” She even admitted she had to ask, “What’s that?” when first told her song was trending—proving even icons can be charmingly out of the loop.
But she’s quickly catching up. With “Pretty Little Baby” now making its way onto Spotify’s hottest viral playlists, Connie Francis is enjoying a digital comeback no one saw coming—except maybe the Kardashians.
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