Where the Boys Are

Connie Francis

About Where the Boys Are

"Where the Boys Are" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield for, and first recorded by, Connie Francis as the title track of the 1960 movie by the same name in which she was co-starring.


Year:
1996
2:36
442 
#2

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Where the boys are
Someone waits for me,
A smiling face, a warm embrace,
Two arms to hold me tenderly
Where the boys are
My true love will be,
He's walking down some street in town
And I know he's looking there for me
 
In the crowd of a million people
I'll find my valentine,
Then I'll climb to the highest steeple
And tell the world he's mine
 
'Til he holds me
I wait impatiently
Where the boys are, where the boys are
Where the boys are, someone waits for me
 
'Til he holds me
I wait impatiently
Where the boys are, where the boys are
Where the boys are, someone waits for me

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Connie Francis

Connie Francis (born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, December 12, 1938) is an American pop singer of Italian heritage and the top-charting female vocalist of the 1950s and 1960s. Although her chart success waned in the second half of the 1960s, Francis remained a top concert draw. Despite several severe interruptions in her career, Francis is still active as a recording and performing artist (as of November 2011). more »

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Written by: Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist's Background
"Where the Boys Are" is a song sung by Connie Francis, an American pop singer who gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s.
Songwriter
The song was co-written by Neil Sedaka, a highly respected songwriter and singer in the industry. Sedaka is renowned for his hits such as "Oh! Carol", "Calendar Girl", and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do".
Release Date
"Where the Boys Are" was released in 1961. It achieved significant popularity, showcasing the emotional depth and range in Connie's voice.
Film Connection
The song was initially recorded for a film of the same name, "Where the Boys Are," released in 1961. The film was a coming-of-age comedy directed by Henry Levin.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It further established Connie Francis as a leading figure in the music industry.
Song Theme
"Where the Boys Are" speaks to longing, desire, and romantic daydreaming, classic themes in pop music of that era.
Signature Song
This song is regarded as Connie Francis's signature song due to its popularity and continued association with her.
Cultural Impact
"Where the Boys Are" has been covered by numerous artists since its release and remains a staple in the canon of classic American pop music.
Album Release
It also appeared on Connie Francis's album called "Connie Francis Sings 'Where the Boys Are'". This album includes several other popular tracks from the singer.
Music Collaborator
Howard Greenfield, a long-standing collaborator with Neil Sedaka, co-wrote this hit song. The pair had a prolific songwriting partnership that produced numerous chart-topping hits.

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