… Read Full Bio ↴Connie Stevens (born August 8, 1938) is an American actress and singer.
She was born Concetta Rosalie Anna Ingoglia in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Peter Ingoglia (known as musician Teddy Stevens) and singer Eleanor McGinley.
Connie adopted her father's stage name of Stevens as her own. Her parents were divorced and she lived with grandparents. Coming from a musical family, she formed a singing group called The Fourmost, the other three vocalists went on to fame as The Lettermen. In 1953, Stevens moved to Los Angeles with her father. When she was sixteen, she started another singing group, The Three Debs. She enrolled at a professional school (Georgia Massey's School of Song and Dance in Los Angeles), sang professionally and appeared in local repertory theater.
Stevens then started working as a movie extra. After appearing in four B movies, Jerry Lewis saw her in Dragstrip Riot and cast her in Rock-A-Bye Baby. Soon after that, she signed a contract with Warner Brothers.
She played 'Cricket Blake' in the popular Television detective series Hawaiian Eye from 1959 to 1962, a role that made her famous. In a televised interview on August 26, 2003, on CNN's Larry King Live, Stevens recounted that while on the set of Hawaiian Eye she was told she had a telephone call from Elvis Presley. She didn't believe it, but in fact it was Elvis, inviting her to a party, saying he would come to her house and pick her up personally. They dated for a time and she says they remained lifelong friends.
Her first album was titled Concetta (1958). She had minor hits with the songs Blame It On My Youth, Looking For A Boy, and Spring Is Here. She appeared opposite James Garner in a comedy episode of the TV western series Maverick entitled "Two Tickets to Ten Strike," and after making several appearances on the Warner Bros. hit TV series 77 Sunset Strip, she recorded the hit novelty song Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb, a duet with one of the shows stars, Edward Byrnes. She also recorded the hit single Sixteen Reasons (1960). It hit the top five in both Billboard and Cashbox.
Little miss understood
Connie Stevens Lyrics
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And they're all worried how I′ll wind up
They say I'm heading for no good
Little Miss, little Miss Understood
They say I run around like crazy
And everybody calls me lazy
They say I don't do what I should
But I don′t care what they say
I′ll go my way with or without a dream
And they'll be sorry just wait and see
Cause I′m gonna find a guy
Who thinks that I am wonderful?
And we will show them
What happiness can really mean?
So if you try to rearrange me
But you ain't never gonna change me
I′m gonna live my life the way I think I should
Little Miss, little Miss Understood
Little Miss Understood
Little Miss Understood
Little Miss Understood...
The lyrics of Connie Stevens's song "Little Miss Understood" speak to the experience of being constantly misunderstood and judged by others. The singer is aware of the criticisms and concerns that surround her, but she refuses to let them define her or dictate her actions. She acknowledges that people say she can't make up her mind and worry about her future, but she is determined to forge her own path. She is seen as someone who runs around aimlessly and is labeled as lazy, yet she remains undeterred in her pursuit of living life on her own terms.
The song conveys a sense of defiance and empowerment, as the singer declares that she doesn't care what others think or say about her. She vows to go her own way, whether or not she has a clear dream or plan. The lyrics suggest that there will come a time when those who doubted her will regret their judgments, as she will find someone who sees her as wonderful and together they will show the world what true happiness means.
In essence, "Little Miss Understood" is an anthem for anyone who has felt judged, criticized, or misunderstood by society. It is a reminder to stay true to oneself, regardless of external opinions or expectations, and to find happiness on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that I can′t make my mind up
According to others, I am indecisive and struggle to make decisions.
And they're all worried how I′ll wind up
People are concerned about the outcome of my life.
They say I'm heading for no good
I am perceived as someone who is destined for trouble.
Little Miss, little Miss Understood
I am referred to as Little Miss Understood, implying that others don't truly understand me.
They say I run around like crazy
People claim that I am always in a frenzied state and constantly on the move.
And everybody calls me lazy
I am labeled as lazy by everyone around me.
They say I don't do what I should
According to others, I fail to meet their expectations and do not fulfill my responsibilities.
But I don′t care what they say
I don't allow their opinions to affect me or dictate my actions.
I′ll go my way with or without a dream
I will pursue my own path in life, whether or not I have a specific goal or aspiration.
And they'll be sorry just wait and see
Those who doubted me will regret their judgment in the future.
Cause I′m gonna find a guy
I have confidence that I will discover a partner.
Who thinks that I am wonderful?
This person will view me in a positive light and appreciate my true worth.
And we will show them
Together, we will prove to others.
What happiness can really mean?
The depth and true meaning of happiness will be demonstrated by us.
So if you try to rearrange me
If anyone attempts to change who I am.
But you ain't never gonna change me
Their efforts will be futile as I am steadfast in remaining true to myself.
I′m gonna live my life the way I think I should
I have decided to live my life according to my own beliefs and values.
Little Miss, little Miss Understood
I embrace the identity of being Little Miss Understood, a persona that others misinterpret and fail to comprehend.
Little Miss Understood
The repeated mention of Little Miss Understood to reiterate the misperception of my true nature.
Little Miss Understood...
The final repetition of Little Miss Understood, emphasizing the persistence of this misconception.
Writer(s): Gil Garfield, Perry L Botkin
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