Lipstick On Your Collar: E-Z Play Today
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Lipstick On Your Collar: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Connie Francis

Item: 35-DS00454184
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00454184

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About the Artist: Connie Francis

Connie Francis became one of the biggest recording stars of the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for her ability to deliver both pop standards and rock and roll with equal charm and polish. Her career spanned multiple decades and genres, making her a bridge between the orchestral pop tradition and the emerging rock era. In the classroom, her recordings serve as excellent models for interpreting popular song with clarity, restraint, and genuine musicality.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures a song that defined an era without demanding virtuosity your students don't yet have. The two-page format makes it accessible for intermediate pianists while preserving the song's infectious character and the charm that made it a chart success.

What to expect

Playful and flirtatious, with a rock and roll swagger that never loses sight of the melody's sweet core. The arrangement trades heavy left-hand work for rhythmic vitality, creating a sound that feels both period-authentic and immediately singable.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists who want to explore the popular song catalog that shaped mid-century American music. This works well for students building confidence with accompaniment patterns and for anyone looking to expand beyond classical or jazz-focused repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo crisp and light; this song thrives on rhythmic clarity rather than rubato or drag
  • Find the groove in the accompaniment patterns and let them propel the melody forward naturally
  • Balance the vocal melody line so it sings above the piano texture without sounding separated from it

How to use it

Pair this with other standards from the 1950s-60s era to create a program exploring how popular music evolved during that decade. It works equally well as a standalone piece or as part of a recital focused on cross-genre exploration.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady tempo and groove while managing both melody and accompaniment
  • Interpreting rubato tastefully within a rhythmically driven piece
  • Balancing legato phrasing in the melody against rhythmic precision in the accompaniment
  • Understanding chord changes and harmonic movement in popular song form

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