Danny & The Juniors were a Philadelphia based quartet comprising of Danny R… Read Full Bio ↴Danny & The Juniors were a Philadelphia based quartet comprising of Danny Rapp, Dave White, Frank Maffei and Joe Terry. They are most widely recognized for their hit single "At the Hop", which was released in 1957 and is one of the best doo wop songs in history. Picking up a cheerful, good-time reputation with their tune, they are sometimes erroneously stated as being an Italian-American band; however, Danny Rapp was of Irish extraction.

Initially formed in 1955 as "The Juvenairs", their song, "Do the Bop," came to the attention of charismatic celebrity Dick Clark, who suggested that they rename it "At the Hop". The song was not initially a success. Yet, after being played on Clark's Bandstand, it was picked up by ABC-Paramount Records, and it then stayed at the top of the U.S. charts for seven weeks. It went on to sell over two million copies worldwide. The song was followed by the similar sounding "Rock 'n' Roll Is Here To Stay", which also made it into the Top 20 and has been later included in various collaboration albums just like "At the Hop".

In 1960, Danny and the Juniors were signed to Dick Clark's Swan Records label, and they released one more record, "Twistin' USA". It made it into the Top 40 and became their final hit single. They went on to release several more singles, but the group sadly were not able to repeat their earlier successes.

Dave White left the group in the early 60s to concentrate on writing and production. White was very successful in this venture, composing a number of hits, including "You Don't Own Me" for Leslie Gore (also famously covered in new wave style by Klaus Nomi) as well as "1-2-3" and "Like A Baby" for Len Barry. In the late 60s, the Juniors also appeared on Guyden Records, Mercury Records, and Capitol Records, where they re-recorded "Rock 'n' Roll Is Here To Stay" in 1968.

In 1976, "At the Hop" was re-issued, and it made its way into the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart.

Danny Rapp was found dead in a hotel in Arizona on April 5, 1983, of an apparent suicide.

Members

Danny Rapp (born Daniel Earl Rapp, May 9, 1941, Philadelphia – died April 5, 1983) — lead vocalist
Joe Terry (born Joseph Terranova, January 30, 1941, Philadelphia – died April 15, 2019) — lead/baritone vocalist
Dave White (born Dave White Tricker, September 1, 1939, Philadelphia - died March 17, 2019, Las Vegas) — 1st tenor vocalist
Frank Maffei (born December 15, 1939, Philadelphia) — baritone/2nd tenor vocalist
Bobby Maffei — 1st tenor vocalist

Awards and recognition
Danny & the Juniors were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003, and the group was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame on November 22, 2013.

At the Fair
Danny & The Juniors Lyrics

Ha, we got another one here na mean
These niggas looking for a fair fight
What's cracking
Danny Glockz
Hold on, Wait
Aint about money there's no need to conversate
Yall niggas food and I came for a second plate
Danny Glockz number one no need to speculate
In my own lane so just stay of the interstate
Your style is old and I came here to renovate

I'm in the building I'm gripping the real estate
Fuck on ya bitch and I gave her a stomach ache
Goin crazy the money keep chasing me
I'm telling you that its okay to be
First runner up, two and three
No need to battle cuz I get the victory
Facts
Yea, I get the victory
I got some top then you took her to Tiffany's
Noo
Y'all niggas laced
I could see way that yall moving yall niggas is sick of me
I'm all about commas
Working 24/8 just like Black Mambas
Niggas ain't dead they just in the Bahamas
Catching you lacking when you in pajamas
Can't take the heat that I bring like a sauna
This ain't a movie but I'm with the drama
Gun with a clip that looks like a banana
Open ya chest now I'm eating lasagna
You know the tune, you know the melody
Kill my mans pull up with the weaponry
Blowing the whistle and death is the penalty
Get that straight Danny Glockz will never be
Lacking at no time, that ain't allegedly
Drinking the potion I'm feeling the chemistry
Call me a Hunter I ain't talking Pedigree
Stacking the paper I do it excessively
These niggas ain't fuckin with me right
Grab on your bitch cuz she nice
All of my niggas is gangsta
Caught you lacking and that shit was televised
These niggas ain't fucking with me right
These niggas is looking for Fair Fights
Danny Glockz
Bring out the bitches, I got a couple
I got the grip I ain't trying to rumble
Came with the bullets I purchased a bundle
Blow off ya wig Imma fuck up your frontal
Rip you to pieces now pick up the puzzle
If you keep hiding I'll fuck up ya uncle
Drinking the Henny I'm using a funnel
Danny Glockz number one need no approval
Run this shit and I'm talking the factual
No life insurance but still get deductible
Don't gotta say it you already know
Come out ya face I'll pull up in ya bungalow
Heart so cold and I feel like an Eskimo
Lift you up if you droppin my decimals
Tossin the grip even though its reusable
Head one piece but ya face is removeable
Danny Glockz
Yo
Always working I stay on the clock
Don't fuck with the market but you already know
That a nigga like me got the bullets in stock
Word
Danny Glockz
What
Line you up like a barber shop
I got the money I stack a lot
Niggas ain't fucking with me on the mic
When I talk its a 40 Glock
These niggas ain't fuckin with me right
Grab on your bitch cuz she nice
All of my niggas is gangsta
Caught you lacking and that shit was televised
These niggas ain't fucking with me right
These niggas is looking for Fair Fights
Danny Glockz

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