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.
Daydreamer
Danny & The Juniors Lyrics
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Where you wanna go
Where's your safe place
When you feel alone
Daydreamer
What's been on your mind
Do you waste time
Thinking all night
It's killing me
I know exactly what you're thinking all the time
And it's alright
It's out of your control
I hate you feel alone
There's nothing you could do
I'm sorry for loving you
Daydreamer
Do you feel okay
Take a deep breath
And listen to what I say
Daydreamer
Life is full of strain
You're gonna find what you need
And you will be okay
But why don't you sleep
It's killing me
I know exactly what you're thinking all the time
And it's alright
It's out of your control
I hate you feel alone
There's nothing you could do
I'm sorry for loving you
It's out of your control
I know you're losing hope
You're fighting for us both
But there's always room for growth
The lyrics to Danny & The Juniors' song "Daydreamer" discuss the inner thoughts and struggles of a person who tends to daydream and feel alone. The song addresses the daydreamer's constant worries and concerns, highlighting their difficulty in finding peace and sleep. The singer acknowledges their understanding of the daydreamer's thoughts and encourages them to find solace in their safe place. The song conveys a message of empathy, assuring the daydreamer that they are not alone and that they will be okay despite the struggles they are facing.
The chorus repeats the idea that the daydreamer's situation is beyond their control, emphasizing that the singer sympathizes with their feelings of loneliness. The singer apologizes for loving the daydreamer, possibly suggesting that their own emotions contribute to the daydreamer's sense of internal conflict. However, the lyrics also offer hope for growth and improvement, emphasizing that there is always room for personal development and a brighter future.
Overall, "Daydreamer" captures the internal struggles of someone who tends to daydream and feel alone, while also providing a message of understanding, empathy, and encouragement for personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Daydreamer
Someone lost in their thoughts and dreams
Where you wanna go
What aspirations or goals do you have?
Where's your safe place
Where do you find comfort and solace?
When you feel alone
During moments of isolation and loneliness
What's been on your mind
What thoughts have been occupying your thinking?
Do you waste time
Are you spending time frivolously?
Thinking all night
Engaging in deep contemplation throughout the night
Why don't you sleep
Why aren't you getting rest?
It's killing me
It's emotionally draining for me to see you this way
I know exactly what you're thinking all the time
I understand your thoughts consistently
And it's alright
And it's okay, you don't have to worry
It's out of your control
You can't control certain things
I hate you feel alone
I dislike that you experience loneliness
There's nothing you could do
There's no action you can take
I'm sorry for loving you
I apologize for caring about you deeply
Daydreamer
Someone lost in their thoughts and dreams
Do you feel okay
Are you feeling alright?
Take a deep breath
Inhale deeply and relax
And listen to what I say
Pay attention to my words
Life is full of strain
Life is filled with stress and difficulties
You're gonna find what you need
You will discover what you require
And you will be okay
And you will be fine
But why don't you sleep
Yet, why aren't you getting rest?
It's killing me
It's emotionally draining for me to see you this way
I know exactly what you're thinking all the time
I understand your thoughts consistently
And it's alright
And it's okay, you don't have to worry
It's out of your control
You can't control certain things
I hate you feel alone
I dislike that you experience loneliness
There's nothing you could do
There's no action you can take
I'm sorry for loving you
I apologize for caring about you deeply
It's out of your control
You can't control certain things
I know you're losing hope
I understand that you're becoming less optimistic
You're fighting for us both
You're striving for the well-being of both of us
But there's always room for growth
Yet, there's always potential for improvement
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Danny O'Grady
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nenazpuppy
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@Choock5219
Glad you liked it Nina