About the song
Stupid Cupid is a song written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka, which became a hit for Connie Francis in 1958. It was her second single to reach the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 14. The song is a catchy and upbeat rock and roll tune, in which the singer complains about Cupid’s interference in her love life. She accuses him of being a real mean guy who makes her fall in love with the wrong people, and wishes she could clip his wings so he can’t fly. The song was originally intended for
another vocal group, the Shepherd Sisters, but Francis heard it and insisted on recording it herself. She was right to do so, as the song became one of her signature hits and helped establish her as a rock and roll star. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Neil Sedaka himself, Wanda Jackson, Mandy Moore, and Amy Winehouse.