In 1965, RCA Victor allowed Franchi to appear on the Columbia Records cast album of "Do I Hear a Waltz?". His "Live! at the Cocoanut Grove" album was also released early in the year. He recorded "The Songs of Richard Rodgers;" and his evergreen Christmas album "The Heart of Christmas (Cuor' Di Natale)." Franchi's Live! and Christmas albums both peaked on the "Billboard" 200. Four other previously recorded albums from Europe were also released in 1965, as well two new singles. However, Franchi never had a hit single. There is some anecdotal evidence that Franchi wished to have more influence on musical choices for his singles recordings. Due to perceived injustices and dissatisfaction with his record label, Franchi did not record another single for RCA Victor for at least a year.