Wanda Jackson - Stupid Cupid Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Stupid Cupid'?

   'Stupid Cupid' was written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka, who were staff writers for Aldon Music.

2. When did Connie Francis release her version of 'Stupid Cupid'?

   Connie Francis released her version of 'Stupid Cupid' in 1958. It became a significant hit, especially in the UK where it reached No. 1 on the Singles Chart.

3. Did Wanda Jackson cover 'Stupid Cupid'?

   Yes, Wanda Jackson covered 'Stupid Cupid.' Her rendition is one of several notable covers of the song.

4. What other artists have covered 'Stupid Cupid'?

   'Stupid Cupid' has been covered by various artists including Patsy Cline, Maureen Evans, Queen (in live shows), Fong Fei-fei, Jo Wyatt (of Minipops), Mandy Moore (for The Princess Diaries soundtrack), Danny Mann (in German as 'Sexie Hexy'), Celly Campello (in Portuguese as 'Estúpido Cupido'), and Arja Koriseva (in Finnish as 'Tuttu juttu').

5. Was there any resistance to pitching 'Stupid Cupid' to Connie Francis?

   Yes, Neil Sedaka initially objected to pitching the song to Connie Francis because he thought she would be insulted by its puerile nature. However, Howard Greenfield insisted on playing it for her anyway.

6. 'Stupid Cupid' appears in which movie's soundtrack performed by Mandy Moore?

   'Stupid Cupid' was performed by Mandy Moore for The Princess Diaries soundtrack. In the film, her character Lana Thomas sings the song.