Singer Connie Francis hospitalized before LI concert

Singer Connie Francis was rushed to Long Island Jewish Medical Center for dangerously high blood pressure Wednesday night, shortly before she was to perform at The Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury with Neil ...

[Teddy R]

Yikes.

I didn't realize she was still alive, let alone performing.

Hope she has a speedy recovery.

[Garrito]

With all due respect for Ms. Francis, she might want to avoid Westbury.

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Garrito wrote:

With all due respect for Ms. Francis, she might want to avoid Westbury.

Although, that would explain the high BP, they probably told her what the theatre used to be called.

[Ken Strong]

Garrito wrote:

With all due respect for Ms. Francis, she might want to avoid Westbury.

Wow. I guess I'm getting on in years, as I know exactly what you are referring to.
Get well, Connie. Best wishes.

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Ken Strong wrote:

<quoted text>Wow. I guess I'm getting on in years, as I know exactly what you are referring to.
Get well, Connie. Best wishes.

Or, you are quite youthful and read the article!

[The Great One]

Connie get well. Your music will always be with us along with the rest of the 50's and 60's groups and songs.

[Connie_Fan]

Well, maybe she should stay in Garden City and perform at Jones Beach.

Hope she gets the pressure down and feels better.

[junogirl]

All the best Connie, we love you.

[Mike]

Garrito- I agree with you 100%. Geez- horrible luck in Westbury or what? I'm suprised she ever wanted to perform there again.

[Phil Martone]

I was at the theatre,her orchestra came out at 8PM,her sheet music was clearly visibile,then the orchestra walked off at about 8:15 PM.No announcement was made.The audience sat there dumbfounded until about 8:40PM when Neil Sedaka came out to perform,after his first song,Neil announced that she was taken to the hospital and could not perform.An announcement should have been made when her orchestra walked off.I love Neil Sedaka but I paid to see him and Connie so the theatre should have offered to refund at least part of the ticket cost.Also,it was uncomfortably hot in the theatre.even Neil Sedaka asked for the A/C to be turned up and it never was.All the more reason,a partial refund should have been offered.All this being said,I wish her a speedy recovery and I hope I can see her perform soon.

[Old Bronx Boy]

Get well Connie! Stay away from Westbury!

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Phil Martone wrote:

I was at the theatre,her orchestra came out at 8PM,her sheet music was clearly visibile,then the orchestra walked off at about 8:15 PM.No announcement was made.The audience sat there dumbfounded until about 8:40PM when Neil Sedaka came out to perform,after his first song,Neil announced that she was taken to the hospital and could not perform.An announcement should have been made when her orchestra walked off.I love Neil Sedaka but I paid to see him and Connie so the theatre should have offered to refund at least part of the ticket cost.Also,it was uncomfortably hot in the theatre.even Neil Sedaka asked for the A/C to be turned up and it never was.All the more reason,a partial refund should have been offered.All this being said,I wish her a speedy recovery and I hope I can see her perform soon.

Sorry, but you saw extra Neil, get over yourself. You do not deserve a refund.

[motleycrew]

Phil Martone wrote:

I was at the theatre,her orchestra came out at 8PM,her sheet music was clearly visibile,then the orchestra walked off at about 8:15 PM.No announcement was made.The audience sat there dumbfounded until about 8:40PM when Neil Sedaka came out to perform,after his first song,Neil announced that she was taken to the hospital and could not perform.An announcement should have been made when her orchestra walked off.I love Neil Sedaka but I paid to see him and Connie so the theatre should have offered to refund at least part of the ticket cost.Also,it was uncomfortably hot in the theatre.even Neil Sedaka asked for the A/C to be turned up and it never was.All the more reason,a partial refund should have been offered.All this being said,I wish her a speedy recovery and I hope I can see her perform soon.

You were there; you stayed for the whole concert; doesn't matter what changed, you got your money's worth. Next time keep your money in your pocket, stay home and wait for the DVD to come out. Get well Connie!!

[MCR]

YAWN

[john li]

Connie,
You are a trooper !! Get well soon !!

[poconoweeze]

I always loved Connie, but she cancelled a performance 2 yrs. ago on Long Isand too. Saw her yars ago at Westbury after the rape and that was all she spoke about on stage. Too bad but in my opinion she should not perform on the island.

[anonymous]

poconoweeze wrote:

I always loved Connie, but she cancelled a performance 2 yrs. ago on Long Isand too. Saw her yars ago at Westbury after the rape and that was all she spoke about on stage. Too bad but in my opinion she should not perform on the island.

I agree you can't keep cancelling shows when people pay money to see you. She really should not be performing anymore.

[Viva]

Didn't know she had performed on AmIdol....wished I would've tuned in.

[PROUD AMERICAN VET]

Good luck Connie, and may God be with you. I am one of your many fans who remember you well and have almost all of your music. The one thing I remember most is you doing Lip Stick on Your Collar for the first time on Dick Clark's American Band Stand.

[pete]

I hope Connie Francis continues to make a full recovery and is back in the limelight again. She is responsible for so wonderful memories. Thanks for the memories Connie!