Connie Francis Classic Named TikTok’s Top Global Song of the Year 63 Years Later
TikTok has named Connie Francis’ beloved classic “Pretty Little Baby” as the Top Global Song of 2025. This announcement comes 63 years after the song’s original release in 1962. The app reported that the hit was featured over 28 million times in various posts, accumulating an astonishing 68 billion views.
Record-Breaking Success on TikTok
In a year-end report, TikTok highlighted the eruption of interest in “Pretty Little Baby,” particularly in May, when it surged to the top of the TikTok Music Charts. At that time, the song garnered over 1.3 million posts. Connie Francis expressed her joy about this resurgence, stating, “I am thrilled and overwhelmed at the success of ‘Pretty Little Baby.’”
The iconic singer, who passed away in July at the age of 87, added, “It thrills me to know that an entire new generation now knows who I am and my music.”
Engagement Metrics
- 28 million posts featuring “Pretty Little Baby.”
- 68 billion views across all posts with the song.
- 2.4 million videos on two official TikTok audios of the song.
- Video counts for various clips range from 14,000 to 1 million.
Competition on the Charts
Trailing “Pretty Little Baby,” Jess Glynne’s 2013 hit “Hold My Hand” secured a notable position as well. It was prominently featured in the viral audio “Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday,” which amassed over 3.6 million video uses.
Other songs making the top list included:
- Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body”
- J Balvin – “Azul”
- Fantomel and Kate Linn – “Dame Un Grrr”
TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year
As TikTok continues to shape music trends, the girl group Katseye was recognized as TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year. The determination of this title was based on the combined views of videos using their music and the views on their posts.
Other Notable Winners
- Taylor Swift – Global Most-Saved Artist of 2025
- Sombr – Global Most-Saved Track with “Back to Friends”
- Tate McRae – Global Most-Saved Album with “So Close to What”
- Doechii – Music Trend of the Year with “Anxiety”
TikTok remains a platform where classic hits find new life, bridging generational gaps and expanding musical reach.
