Connie Francis – “Where the Boys Are”

About the song

Connie Francis’ 1960 hit “Where the Boys Are” is a quintessential pop ballad that has become one of her signature songs. Written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, the song was featured in the film of the same name, in which Francis also starred.

“Where the Boys Are” captures the excitement and yearning of a young woman dreaming of finding love. Francis’ expressive and emotive vocals convey both the hope and uncertainty of romance, set against a backdrop of lush orchestration and a memorable melody.

The song became a major hit, reaching the Top 10 on the charts and solidifying Francis’ place as one of the leading female vocalists of the era. “Where the Boys Are” remains a beloved classic, emblematic of the early 1960s pop sound and Francis’ enduring appeal.

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Lyric

Where the boys are, someone waits for me
A smilin’ face, a warm embrace, two arms to hold me tenderly
Where the boys are, my true love will be
He is walkin’ down some street in town, and I know he’s lookin’ there for me

In the crowd of a million people, I’ll find my valentine
And then I’ll climb to the highest steeple and tell the world he’s mine

‘Til he holds me, I’ll wait impatiently
Where the boys are, where the boys are
Where the boys are, someone waits for me

‘Til he holds me, I’ll wait impatiently
Where the boys are, where the boys are
Where the boys are, someone waits for me