Connie Francis Sings the Songs of Les Reed

1969 studio album by Connie Francis

Connie Francis sings The Songs of Les Reed

Studio album by

Connie Francis

Released| November 1969
Recorded| September 6, 1969
September 8 – 9, 1969
September 25, 1969
Genre| Pop
Length| 32:15
Label| MGM
SE-4655
Producer| Les Reed
Connie Francis chronology
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Singles from  Connie Francis sings The Songs of Les Reed

1. "Mr. Love"
Released: November 1969

Connie Francis sings The Songs of Les Reed is a studio album recorded by American singer Connie Francis. It is the last album Francis recorded under her long-term contract with MGM Records which had been signed in 1955.[1]

## Background

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Although not really a commercial success Francis' 1968 album Connie Francis Sings Bacharach & David, a portrait of the songwriting collaboration between Burt Bacharach and Hal David had received enough critical praise to repeat the concept. This time, Francis portrayed the work of British composer Les Reed. In 1979 Polydor Records released a two-record set of both albums.[2]

Principal recording took place on September 6, 8 and 9, 1969[3] at Wessex Studios in London.[4] Additional vocals and instrumental overdubs were recorded September 25, 1969 in New York.[5]

Arrangements were provided by David Whitaker and Reed himself. Both also appeared as conductors.

## Track listing

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### Side A

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#  | Title  | Songwriter  | Length

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1. | "Delilah" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 3.12
2. | "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 3.01
3. | "Don't Say a Word" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 2.50
4. | "Kiss Me Goodbye" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 3:38
5. | "Three Good Reasons" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 4.32

### Side B

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#  | Title  | Songwriter  | Length

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1. | "Mr. Love" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 3.23
2. | "It's Not Unusual" | Les Reed, Gordon Mills | 2.04
3. | "The Last Waltz" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 3.19
4. | "What's Wrong With My World" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 3.01
5. | "A Lifetime Of Love" | Les Reed, Barry Mason | 3.15

## References

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1. ^ Connie Francis: Souvenirs, Booklet of 4-CD-Box, Polydor 1996, Cat.-No. 314 533 382-2
2. ^ Copy of album #2675 180
3. ^ Ron Roberts: Connie Francis Discography 1955 – 1975
4. ^ Original Album Cover of "Connie Francis sings The Songs of Les Reed", MGM Records 12" Album SE-4655, 1969
5. ^ Ron Roberts: Connie Francis Discography 1955 – 1975

## External links

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* Official Connie Francis Fan Club Site

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* Discography

U.S. albums|

* Who's Sorry Now?
* The Exciting Connie Francis
* My Thanks to You
* Connie Francis Sings Italian Favorites
* Christmas in My Heart
* Connie's Greatest Hits
* Rock 'n' Roll Million Sellers
* Country & Western – Golden Hits
* Connie Francis Sings Fun Songs for Children
* Connie Francis Sings "Second Hand Love"
* One for the Boys
* Connie Francis Sings Spanish and Latin American Favorites
* Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites
* More Italian Favorites
* Songs to a Swinging Band
* More Greatest Hits
* Connie Francis Sings "Never on Sunday"
* Connie Francis Sings Folk Song Favorites
* Connie Francis Sings Irish Favorites
* Do the Twist!/Dance Party
* Connie Francis Sings Modern Italian Hits
* Connie Francis Sings Award Winning Motion Picture Hits
* Greatest American Waltzes
* In the Summer of His Years
* Connie Francis Sings German Favorites
* Connie Francis and Hank Williams Jr. Sing Great Country Favorites
* Movie Greats of the 60s
* Live at The Sahara in Las Vegas
* Connie's Christmas
* Connie Francis and The Kids Next Door
* Love, Italian Style
* Happiness – Connie Francis On Broadway Today
* Grandes Éxitos del Cine de los Años 60
* Connie & Clyde – Hit Songs of the 30s
* Connie Francis Sings Bacharach & David
* Connie Francis Sings the Songs of Les Reed
* I'm Me Again – Silver Anniversary Album

International albums|

* Connie Francis en El Patio
* Melodien, die die Welt erobern
* Somewhere, My Love

U.S. singles|

* "Who's Sorry Now?"
* "Stupid Cupid"/"Carolina Moon"
* "Heartaches"
* "Fallin'"/"Happy Days and Lonely Nights"
* "I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)"
* "My Happiness"
* "You Always Hurt the One You Love"
* "If I Didn't Care"
* "Lipstick on Your Collar"/"Frankie"
* "Among My Souvenirs"/"God Bless America"
* "Mama"
* "Jealous of You (Tango della Gelosia)"/"Everybody's Somebody's Fool"
* "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own"/"Malagueña"
* "Many Tears Ago"
* "Where the Boys Are"
* "No One"
* "Breakin' in a Brand New Broken Heart"/"Someone Else's Boy"
* "Together"
* "(He's My) Dreamboat"
* "When the Boy in Your Arms (Is the Boy in Your Heart)"
* "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You"
* "Vacation"
* "I Was Such a Fool (To Fall in Love with You)"/"He Thinks I Still Care"
* "I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter"/"Al di là"
* "If My Pillow Could Talk"
* "Your Other Love"
* "In the Summer of His Years"
* "Blue Winter"
* "Be Anything (but Be Mine)"
* "Whose Heart Are You Breaking Tonight?"
* "For Mama"
* "Wishing It Was You"
* "Forget Domani"
* "Roundabout"
* "Jealous Heart"
* "Love Is Me, Love Is You"
* "So Nice (Summer Samba)"
* "Spanish Nights and You"
* "Time Alone Will Tell"
* "My Heart Cries for You"
* "Lonely Again"
* "I Don't Wanna Play House"
* "The Wedding Cake"
* "I Love You Much Too Much"
* "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree"

International singles|

* "Robot Man"
* "Burning Bridges"
* "Lili Marleen"
* "Die Liebe ist ein seltsames Spiel"
* "Ich komm' nie mehr von dir los"
* "Wenn ich träume"
* "Schöner fremder Mann"
* "Einmal komm' ich wieder"
* "Eine Insel für zwei"
* "Jamais"
* "Tu' mir nicht weh"
* "Wenn du gehst"
* "Barcarole in der Nacht"
* "Ho bisogno di vederti"

Notable songs|

* "Volare"
* "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
* "Young at Heart"
* "Mein Herz weiß genau, was es will"
* "Once a Day"
* "The Shadow of Your Smile"
* "Strangers in the Night"
* "Misty Blue"
* "Are You Satisfied?"
* "Games That Lovers Play"
* "Pretty Little Baby"

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