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Tobias Jesso Jr.: GRAMMY-Winning Canadian Sells His Song Rights

February 23, 2023

Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece

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How Popular TV Shows and Movies Resurrect Classic Songs

February 23, 2023

HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.

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Ginalina: Bringing Her Taiwan Roots Into Her Latest Album

February 21, 2023

Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe

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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

February 21, 2023

Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...

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How do Streaming Platforms Pay Artists - Is It Fair?

February 20, 2023

Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im

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Why Jay-Z Was Named The #1 Rapper Of All Time

February 23, 2023

Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s

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Behind Kaytranada’s Unique Sound

February 18, 2023

Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has

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The Creative Act: Rick Rubin’s Knowledge Turned Into A Book

February 17, 2023

What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the

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Behind the Music: The Audio Engineer

February 14, 2023

The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close

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Koji Kondo: Nintendo’s Melody Maestro

February 14, 2023

What do popular video games franchises Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox all have in common? They were all produced and published by Nintendo, and the iconic music themes that you hear in...

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Taylor Swift on Industry Sexism and Music Rights

February 8, 2023

Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.

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What’s the Ideal Length for a Single— Are Songs Getting Shorter?

February 8, 2023

“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are

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Why Gen Z Is Obsessed with a 1962 Song: A Cultural Deep-Dive

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Connie Francis’s “Pretty Little Baby” was originally a B-side in 1962. Fast forward 63 years, and it’s now topping the Viral 50 and Top 50 charts, used in over 600,000 TikToks per day, and amassing over 10 billion views. Suddenly, a forgotten melody is capturing hearts again—across generations, cultures, and platforms.

Celebrities, Babies, Pets—and Millions of Fans

The song was used by TikTok creators ranging from Kylie Jenner to Kim Kardashian and North West in nostalgic reels that combined fashion, pets, baby footage, and positive emotions. That serves as a potent reminder that when it comes to creating an emotional bond, a straightforward, sincere song can outperform expensive production.

The Artist’s Poetic Full-Circle

Connie Francis—who passed away July 16, 2025—was reportedly shocked to rediscover her own song. She called the response “thrilling” and “truly awesome” Indiatimes. So much so, she made her own TikToks, joking “What’s viral? What’s that?”—a literal moment of reunion between artist and audience.

Why It Hits Today

  • Emotion over polish: In the midst of digital chaos, the pleasant, easy-listening vibes feel like a "warm hug.”
  • Gen Z meets nostalgia: It capitalizes on the "recession pop" movement, which is a desire for emotional authenticity once more.
  • Cultural resonance: Because she subtly made history in the 1960s, a female icon's long history of challenging gender norms is now resonating.

Fan Echoes: “She Got One Last Thank You”

On Reddit, users poured out emotions:

“So happy she got to have one last moment in the sun with Pretty Little Baby.” “It’s sad but I’m also glad that she saw her song blow up recently before she passed away.” 

That’s not just engagement; it’s collective catharsis. A grieving art form reconnected with its creator before the curtain fell.

Lessons for Creators & Marketers Today

  1. Old songs can feel new again. Emotional resonance beats novelty.

  2. Let fans do the storytelling. User-generated videos are the new playlist.

  3. Authentic revival > manufactured comeback. Francis didn’t chase it—it surfaced organically—and that’s why it stuck.


Final Take

Not only is "Pretty Little Baby" becoming popular, it's also making a comeback. The timeless quality of Connie Francis's voice serves as a reminder that, even after 63 years, a simple, heartfelt song can inspire a worldwide renaissance.