Never On Sunday – CONNIE FRANCIS****

Never On Sunday/Young At Heart/Around The World/High Noon/April Love/Song From Moulin Rouge/Three Coins In The Fountain/Tammy/Anna/Moonglow & Picnic/Love Me Tender/Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

With Never On Sunday Connie Francis sings some of the best remembered movie theme songs from the 1950s, registering her final US top twenty album entry. (US:11)

"It is one of my favourites. Connie's interpretation of each of these songs made them her own. No one will ever top her on these songs.”

“If there is any doubt about Connie's ability as a singer check out this album. Connie sings the best Young At Heart I've ever heard. But the version of High Noon is kind of cheesy.”

“Despite the title, this album features only one song taken from the soundtrack to Never On Sunday. It proved to be an impressive album, proof that Connie could switch her musical style with ease.”

“This is Connie's first movie inspired LP and also one of her major chart successes in the early 60s. She was at the pinnacle of her career when she was asked to sing at the Oscars. She chose the underdog Never On Sunday. The rest is history, as she has become closely associated with this song. Her version of Love Is A Many Splendored Thing is the best cover to date, and Moonglow with the underscore of Picnic in the background is classic. She takes a smaltzy High Noon and turns it into believable drama at it's best.”

“People who dismiss Connie Francis as a fluffy singer should take a listen to this soundtrack album. It does get samey after a while but it is a remarkable achievement. Connie's voice is at its peak and she truly takes the lyrics to heart. Her cover of Young At Heart is a superb example. Every time I hear it I just have to clap. Connie shows she has a sense of humour too with the cheesy High Noon.”

“This was a big album for Connie, her first venture into the movie theme genre. Her recording of High Noon is a stand out, and her version of Love Is A Many Splendored Thing pure drama.”