Stupid Cupid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Stupid Cupid" |
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Cover for the Neil Sedaka version (Italy, 1959)
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| Single by Neil Sedaka | |
| Released | 1959 (Italy) |
| Genre | Brill Building |
| Length | 2:16 |
| Label | RCA Italiana |
| Songwriter(s) | Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka |
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| Single by Connie Francis | ||||
| Released | June 1958 | |||
| Recorded | 1958 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:14 | |||
| Label | MGM Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka | |||
| Connie Francis singles chronology | ||||
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"Stupid Cupid" is a popular song written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka. It became a huge hit for the singer Connie Francis in 1958.
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About the Song
This catchy song tells the story of someone who is frustrated with Cupid, the Roman god of love. Cupid is often shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrow. In the song, the singer feels that Cupid has messed up their love life. The song is a fun, upbeat pop tune from the 1950s.
Who Wrote It?
The song was created by two talented songwriters: Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka. They worked together on many famous songs. Neil Sedaka also became a very successful singer himself.
Connie Francis's Big Hit
When Connie Francis released "Stupid Cupid" in 1958, it quickly became one of her most famous songs. It helped make her a huge star in the music world. The song's energetic style and relatable lyrics made it popular with many listeners.
Other Famous Versions
Many other artists have recorded or performed "Stupid Cupid" over the years. This shows how popular and timeless the song is!
- Patsy Cline: The legendary country singer Patsy Cline sang "Stupid Cupid" during her live shows. You can hear her version on her albums Live Volume 2 and Live at the Cimarron Ballroom.
- Maureen Evans: In 1958, Maureen Evans also recorded a version of the song. It was released on the Embassy label.
- Queen: The famous rock band Queen sometimes included "Stupid Cupid" in their rock and roll medleys. They played it during their live concerts in the 1970s. You can hear it on their album Live at the Rainbow '74.
- Wanda Jackson: Rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson also recorded her own version of the song.
- Jo Wyatt: In 1982, Jo Wyatt (from Minipops) had a hit with her version. It reached number one in France and number 45 in the Netherlands.
- Mandy Moore: The song was featured in the movie The Princess Diaries. Actress Mandy Moore sang it in the film as her character, Lana Thomas.
International Versions
"Stupid Cupid" has been translated and sung in different languages around the world:
- German: In 1958, Danny Mann recorded a German version called "Sexie Hexy".
- Portuguese: The Brazilian singer Celly Campelo recorded "Estúpido Cupido". This version was the number one song in Brazil in 1959!
- Finnish: Arja Koriseva included a Finnish version, "Tuttu juttu", on her 1990 album.
In TV Shows and Games
The song has also appeared in other fun places:
- American Juniors: In 2003, Jordan McCoy performed "Stupid Cupid" on the TV show American Juniors.
- What's Up!: The song was part of the Korean musical drama What's Up!, released in 2011. A character named Park Tae Yi sang it.
- Donkey Konga: "Stupid Cupid" is even in the video game Donkey Konga for the Nintendo GameCube. This game came out in 2003-2004.
