Connie Francis’ beloved holiday classic ‘Christmas In My Heart’ is back to warm the season, now on vinyl and CD! Fans can grab it on standard black or limited-edition lipstick-red vinyl, or as an expanded CD edition featuring two bonus tracks, “Blue Winter” and “Happy New Year Baby,” via Republic/UMe. Originally released in 1959, the album captures the nostalgia and glow of the holidays, with Francis’ timeless voice shining across festive favorites like “Winter Wonderland” and “White Christmas,” and sacred hymns including “Ave Maria” and “Silent Night.”
‘Christmas In My Heart’ remains one of Francis’ most cherished works, showing her range from heartfelt to heavenly. The 1966 reissue, titled ‘Connie’s Christmas,’ added her hit single “I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter,” which peaked at #18 on Billboard and later found new life when Kylie Minogue covered it in 2015. The album itself reached #19 on Billboard’s Christmas Records chart, a testament to Francis’ enduring appeal.
Following her passing at 87 this July, fans continue to rediscover her joy. The once-overlooked gem “Pretty Little Baby,” recorded when she was just 23, became a viral sensation on TikTok this year—garnering hundreds of millions of views and introducing her to a new generation. It’s now out as a limited-edition pink 7” vinyl with her breakthrough hit “Who’s Sorry Now” on the flipside, which spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 after peaking at #4 in 1958.
From the warmth of her Christmas classics to the digital explosion of “Pretty Little Baby,” Connie Francis’ voice bridges eras like few others. With newly expanded streaming releases and reissued albums spanning her 1950s and 60s catalog, her legacy continues to shine brighter than ever. This holiday season, cue up ‘Christmas In My Heart,’ pour a cup of cocoa, and let Connie’s golden voice remind you why music—and memories—never fade.