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.
Funny
Danny & The Juniors Lyrics
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Parkour
With the metaphors
The flow house of horror
Dead bolted with metal doors
Grinch bitch
Six sense
With a nose drip
Sniffing bumps
In the cockpit
Locksmith of Hip Hop
Appraisal the wrist watch
The rocks bout the size
As the teeth in Chris Rock's mouth
Sock out the mic
Prototype for Adderall
Your work killing fiends
Cause you cut it with Fentanyl
So much coke
Just to sniff need a ski lift
Flip your table over
If you cut it with the bullshit
Nose bleeds red carpets
But it just blend in
Snapping pictures
Feeling my chest being sunk in
Live a fast life
Seen many die slowly
Unhappy when they left
So I try to seize the moment
Funny how it happens
Who ever would imagine
That jokes on you
But Satan the one laughing
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
I can sell honey to a bee
In the fall time
Make trees
Take back they leaves
Octopus in a straight jacket
Savage with bad habits
Broke serving fiends
Got rich became a addict
Ain't it funny how it happens
Who would ever would imagine
Nose running right now
Could ya pass me a napkin
Managed to somehow
To have the upper advantage
Panic when the drugs are gone
And nobody is answering
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happens
No way to mask it
A lot became has beens
Rolling up that 100 dollar bill
Till they cash in
Thinks it gone last
Going too fast
Man it's fucked up
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happen
Upcoming heavy traffic
Say ya need to slow down
Cause you feel yourself crashing
Staring in the devil face
But ya can't stop laughing
Staring in the devil face
But ya can't stop laughing
It's a living nightmare
That most of us might share
Inherited in our blood
It's why we stuck in the mud
Can't quit the drug use
Or the alcohol abuse
Even if I wanted to
Tell you what I'm gonna do
I'ma wash away my problems
With this bottle of Henny
Anxiety got the best of me
So popping them Xannies
Might need rehab
But to me that shit pussy
Pray for me y'all
Cause I don't know what coming to me
Bought a 8 ball of coke
And my nigga on the way
Got 3 hoes with him
And they all tryna play
Ain't it funny how it happens
Who ever would imagine
Jokes on you
But Satan the one laughing
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
Ain't it funny how it happens
Ain't it
The lyrics of "Funny" by G Herbo details the life of a drug user or addict who is experiencing the negative side effects of drug addiction. The song describes the highs and lows of drug addiction with a series of metaphors and wordplay. The song also reflects on the inevitability of the consequences that come with drug addiction. The singer is aware of the negative effects of their actions, but still struggles to break free of their addiction.
The lyricist uses verbal couture, parkour, and metaphors to describe the devastating effects of drug addiction. The flow house of horror deadbolted with metal doors reflects the darkness and isolation that come with drug addiction. The lyrics also touch on the topic of drug dealers who cut their cocaine with dangerous substances like fentanyl. The song describes how drug addicts feel like they have the upper hand until they realize they are stuck in the mud caused by drug addiction.
The dichotomy of laughter and pain is a common theme in "Funny," representing the dark humor that comes along with drug addiction. It is also a reminder of the consequences of drug addiction that leads to death. Overall, the song is an honest portrayal of the devastating effects of drug addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Verbal couture
The art of speaking skillfully and eloquently
Parkour
An athletic training discipline focused on movement and navigating obstacles
With the metaphors
Using figures of speech to express ideas in a creative way
The flow house of horror
The style of music has become like a haunted house
Dead bolted with metal doors
The horror house has been securely shut and locked
Grinch bitch
A mean-spirited and unkind person
Six sense
A heightened intuition and perspective beyond the five senses
With a nose drip
Suffering from a runny nose likely caused by drug use
Mind skydive
Taking risks and exploring the depths of the mind
Sniffing bumps
Taking small amounts of powdered drugs through the nose
In the cockpit
In the driver's seat or in control of the situation
Locksmith of Hip Hop
Skillfully creating and crafting detailed music
Appraisal the wrist watch
Evaluating the worth and value of a luxury accessory
The rocks bout the size
The jewelry and diamonds are very large and impressive
As the teeth in Chris Rock's mouth
Trying to emphasize the size and abundance of jewelry
Sock out the mic
Giving an excellent performance on the microphone
Prototype for Adderall
A prime example or standard version for amphetamine-based medication
Your work killing fiends
The drugs being supplied are causing harm to users
Cause you cut it with Fentanyl
Mixing in a dangerous substance with the drugs being supplied
So much coke
An excessive amount of cocaine
Just to sniff need a ski lift
An exaggeration indicating someone uses an extreme amount of drugs
Flip your table over
Reacting with anger and frustration
If you cut it with the bullshit
To mix drugs with harmful substances
Nose bleeds red carpets
The effects of drug use cause nosebleeds even while walking the red carpet in luxury settings
But it just blend in
Despite the negative effects of drug use, it still appears normal and commonplace
Snapping pictures
Taking photographs or being observed in the public eye
Feeling my chest being sunk in
Experiencing the negative physical and emotional effects of drug use
Live a fast life
Adopting a lifestyle of risk-taking and indulgence
Seen many die slowly
Having witnessed the gradual decline and death of people due to drug use
Unhappy when they left
Not finding happiness or satisfaction in a life of drugs and addiction
So I try to seize the moment
Attempting to find joy in every opportunity and live life to the fullest
Funny how it happens
It's ironic how things unfold
Who ever would imagine
No one could have foreseen what would happen
That jokes on you
The outcome is contrary to what was expected
But Satan the one laughing
The negative consequences of one's choices and actions are being enjoyed by the devil
I can sell honey to a bee
Being highly persuasive and skilled at selling anything
In the fall time
During autumn season
Make trees
A playful exaggeration meaning he can create something out of nothing or have a huge impact on the environment
Take back they leaves
Move backward and reclaim what was left behind
Octopus in a straight jacket
Feeling trapped and restricted like an octopus inside a tight space
Savage with bad habits
Having a wild and out-of-control lifestyle
Broke serving fiends
Having a poor financial status while supplying drugs to addicts
Got rich became a addict
Becoming addicted to drugs after making a lot of money
No way to mask it
Unable to conceal or hide the negative effects of drug use
A lot became has beens
Many successful people have fallen from glory due to drug addiction
Rolling up that 100 dollar bill
Using money to snort drugs
Till they cash in
To continue using drugs until one's demise or death
Thinks it gone last
Believing that one's drug habit will continue without consequence
Going too fast
Living life recklessly and without regard for the consequences
Man it's fucked up
The reality of drug addiction is harsh and catastrophic
Upcoming heavy traffic
A warning of potential problems and issues to come
Say ya need to slow down
Advising someone to take a step back and reevaluate their current situation
Cause you feel yourself crashing
The negative effects of drug use are beginning to take a physical toll on the body
Staring in the devil face
Confronted by the negative consequences of one's choices and actions
But ya can't stop laughing
Feeling trapped and helpless despite the situation being dire
It's a living nightmare
Life has become unbearable and filled with pain and hardship
That most of us might share
Many people experience similar struggles and negative consequences of drug addiction
Inherited in our blood
Genetically passed down from previous generations
It's why we stuck in the mud
Why we can't seem to shake off the negative effects of addiction
Can't quit the drug use
Unable to stop using drugs despite the negative consequences
Or the alcohol abuse
Also unable to stop excessive drinking habits
Even if I wanted to
Despite one's desire to stop, addiction has taken over
Tell you what I'm gonna do
Despite feeling hopeless, one is going to try to cope with their struggles
I'ma wash away my problems
Using alcohol to forget one's problems
With this bottle of Henny
Referring to a bottle of Hennessy, an alcoholic beverage brand
Anxiety got the best of me
Being consumed by anxiety and unable to manage it
So popping them Xannies
Taking Xanax, a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders
Might need rehab
Admitting the need for professional help to address addiction
But to me that shit pussy
Showing resistance to committing to rehab or admitting the severity of the addiction
Pray for me y'all
Seeking support and help from others
Cause I don't know what coming to me
Feeling uncertain about the future and the consequences of addiction
Bought a 8 ball of coke
Purchased 3.5 grams of cocaine
And my nigga on the way
Referring to the drug dealer coming to deliver the cocaine
Got 3 hoes with him
Referring to the drug dealer coming with three women
And they all tryna play
The girls are trying to seduce and engage in sexual activity
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Daniel Dewan Sewell, Paul Michael Williams White
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