Most of you have probably never heard the name Connie Converse, and it’s okay; you aren’t really expected to know who she is. Or was, rather. She is arguably the first-ever modern singer-songwriter who wrote and composed intimate songs on her acoustic guitar in the mid- ‘50s. The thing is, though, she remained virtually unknown, which is partly due to the fact that she simply vanished in 1974.
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While the case remains unsolved, the silver lining is that her talent is finally being recognized. Only recently has Connie Converse received the credit she always deserved, thanks to Spotify. But before we get to her posthumous success, you’re probably wondering who this woman was and what the heck happened to her, right? So, let’s begin…