Added: Nov 23, 2008
From: kenslavin1961
Duration: 2:48
This is the Italian version of Connie's number-one American hit, "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You." It was a hit single in Italy - and MGM included it on the LP, "Mala Femmena and Connie's Big Hits From Italy," released in August 1963.FROM WIKIPEDIA: "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You" is an American song written by Benny Davis and Ted Murry. The song would become a success for two artists in two different genres: Connie Francis in the pop field in 1962, and Margo Smith as a country version in 1978. Connie's version went to Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 list in March 1962.Benny Davis and Ted Murry became associated with Connie Francis by suggestion of Francis' father, George Franconero. The idea was to combine the skills of Tin Pan Alley veterans Davis and Murry with the current sound of the day. Francis signed Murry and Davis as regular composers to her own music publishing company, Francon Music Incorporated. Over the following years, Davis and Murry wrote further hits for Francis, such as the country ballad The biggest sin of all and the theme song for Francis' third movie, Follow The Boys, which she also recorded in French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and German. Neither of the songs left a bigger impact on Billboard's Pop Charts, but became notable successes on the Adult Contemporary Charts.Francis recorded the song on November 2, 1961, during a session which also included the recording of "I'm Falling in Love With You Tonight," "When the Boy in Your Arms (is the Boy in Your Heart," "'Baby's First Christmas," "'Mon Cœur est un Violon," and "Personne au Monde.""Don't Break the Heart That Loves You" went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 31, 1962 for one week, becoming her third and final chart-topping single. The ballad, recorded by Francis in two-part harmony with a spoken bridge, is a plea from a heartbroken lover who is trying to understand why her lover is going out of his way to treat her unkindly. The song ends with her begging him not to break her heart. Following the success in the U.S., Francis recorded "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You" subsequently also in German ("Tu mir Nicht Weh"), Spanish ("Mi Corazón te Adora"), Japanese (Latin writing of Japanese title unknown) and in both regular Italian and the Italian dialect Neapolitan (both as "Un Desiderio Folle").This track is from the original vinyl LP belonging to Ken Slavin. Digitally transferred and enhanced.
Channel: Music
Tags: 1962 break connie desiderio don't female folle francis heart hit loves number one pop singers superstars that the un you
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005jonnybeez Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Love the big hair attempting to be secured down by that one bow! At least that's what you can see! Just this morning I saw that rerun of Murphy Brown where her former teacher brought her 1966 yearbook in to the tavern and the owner "Phil" sees her beehive in the book and laughs "Look at that hair! It must be about 4 feet high! That looks like Jiffy Pop when that stuff's about to blow!!" :-) One of my favorite funny comments from that series!!Oh, and I love this Connie song too!!!
blachfordhome Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Just love this lovely lady - Have the first Album she made with this song. THank you once again KenKen
pa0503 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Hi, Ken ,I was one week without my PC, cause some reason, but today i became to receive, the present and the past.This song I didn't know, is really beatiful, and a great history you told us. I know whom to ask for many songs, by Connie and others.You are just an "encyclopaedia". Please to meet you. By the way I love "Mon coeur est un violin" song in french by...... do you have by Connie?My best regards and always thanks for meet some special person, like you.Paulo_From Rio
kenslavin1961 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Hi, Paulo! So nice to hear from you! I am glad that you have your computer once again! I have a lot of fun researching Connie's songs and I am happy you enjoy the information! I have "Mon Coeur" in Italian (on this album, too), but I do not believe I have the French. I will have to look. Take care my friend, Ken
kenslavin1961 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Hi, Ken! Thank you so much! Ken
pa0503 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Nice back in touch. If you have in Italian "mon coeur est un violin", please some day enjoy us with this song, in particular this "me".Thanks once more, fiend.Paulo_From Rio
cd23nr Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Another great recording by Connie Thanks Ken
FlowerrChild Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - wow...Connie could speak and sing in all those different languages..multitalented lady..she's the best..hope all is well with her now..I know she has had trauma in her life..great lady...Peace to you Ken...hope all is well with you....Sandi
kenslavin1961 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Hi, Sandy! Great to hear from you! All is well here - getting ready for a five-day trip to Seattle to see relatives. I'm looking forward to getting away. Glad you liked this Connie post. Hope all is well with you, too. I don't think you've put out any songs lately. Best, Ken
FlowerrChild Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Hope you have a safe and fun trip..don't know the last song I did that you saw..but I did some new ones yesterday...peace and love..Sandi
boopkid Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Ken, I have to laugh, when I first saw the tiny little picture of your video on my home screen, it looked like Connie was the "Bride of Frankenstein", the bow looked like a lightning bolt on her hair. I was expecting Connie to be doing a version of the "Monster Mash" for Halloween. However, when I opened the video all that was dashed away, as always Connie looked her beautiful best and what a fine song this is. Thanks for the song and for the unintended chuckle.;o)
kph1955 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - Wow this great. This is the neopolitan version. Been looking for this for years. Thank you.
beeswaxer Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - like alway's KEN beautiful music thank's
stephenhad Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - You never cease to amaze me with some of the stuff you post Ken! This is absolutely wonderful. Many, many thanks!
kenslavin1961 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - So happy you like it! Thank you!
kenslavin1961 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - You're welcome - and, as always, thank you for listening and commenting! Best, Ken
kenslavin1961 Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - My pleasure! Thank you so much for always taking the time to listen/watch/write! Take care! Ken
JakeMikeTroy Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - love this song. Thanks for posting.