Weekly Song Review #7 – “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” by Connie Francis

 

• Title: “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool”
• Artist: Connie Francis
• Writer: Jack Keller, Howard Greenfield
• Producer: Arnold Maxin
• Label: MGM
• #1 for 4 weeks: 06/27/1960 – 07/04/1960
• Video: The Ed Sullivan Show (1960)

Copyright 1960 MGM Records

Connie Francis was one of the biggest female pop stars of the late ’50s and early ’60s but no one really seems to talk about her anymore. In 1960, she had her first of three #1’s with “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” a country-tinged number featuring a prominent, though dated, organ throughout the record. The lyrics describe how love can make you a fool and how the protagonist is in love with someone despite the fact that he treats her bad. It made sense in 1960, at least. Francis’ voice is one of the best of the era. It is clear and smooth and she manages to emote pure joy whenever she sings an upbeat song like this.

This song is extremely catchy, it’s upbeat, and it’s just plain fun.

Rating: 7/10