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.

Let the Good Times Roll
Danny & The Juniors Lyrics

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もうどうでもいいぜ捨てちまおうぜ
勿体ぶって大事そうに抱き抱えてても
使い道も無いぜガラクタと変わんねぇ
そんな事よりさぁこっちにおいでよ
Let the good times roll

日が暮れちまうぜ勿体無いぜ
大事な事がスルスル逃げてくこぼれ落ちてく

値打ちはもうないぜガラクタと変わんねぇ
そんな事よりさぁ今夜はこれから
Let the good times roll

Shake your hips baby
Kiss me please baby
Keep on rolling baby

Shake your hips baby
Kiss me please baby
Keep on rolling baby

Let the good times roll

Let the
Let the good times roll

もうどうでもいいぜ忘れちまおうぜ
勿体ぶって大事そうに抱き抱えてんのを
ぶん投げてやろうぜガラクタと変わんねぇ

そんな事よりさぁ今夜はこれから
Let the good times roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let the Good Times Roll" by Danny & The Juniors convey a sense of carefree abandon and a desire to live in the moment. The opening lines essentially say, "I don't care anymore, let's just throw it all away. It doesn't matter if we cling to things as if they're so important, because they serve no purpose and are no different from trash. Instead, come over here and let's enjoy ourselves." This sets the tone for the song, encouraging the listener to let go of their worries and embrace the good times.

The next verse continues this theme, stating that it's a waste for the day to end and for precious things to slip away and be lost. The notion of value no longer applies, as everything is considered worthless like junk. The lyrics then emphasize that it's time to focus on the present moment and let the good times roll.

The repeating phrases of "Shake your hips baby, Kiss me please baby, Keep on rolling baby" further intensify the carefree atmosphere of the song. These lines suggest a celebration of life, urging the listener to move, enjoy physical sensations, and keep the fun and excitement going.

Overall, "Let the Good Times Roll" promotes a mindset of living in the now, disregarding material possessions and worries, and fully immersing oneself in the joyous moments of life.

Line by Line Meaning

もうどうでもいいぜ捨てちまおうぜ
I don't care anymore, let's just throw it away

勿体ぶって大事そうに抱き抱えてても
Even if we hold on tightly and pretend it's important

使い道も無いぜガラクタと変わんねぇ
There's no use for it, it's just like junk

そんな事よりさぁこっちにおいでよ
Instead, come over here

Let the good times roll
Let's enjoy ourselves to the fullest

日が暮れちまうぜ勿体無いぜ
The day is ending, it's such a waste

大事な事がスルスル逃げてくこぼれ落ちてく
Important things slip away and are lost

値打ちはもうないぜガラクタと変わんねぇ
It no longer has any value, it's just like junk

そんな事よりさぁ今夜はこれから
Instead, tonight is just beginning

Shake your hips baby
Move your hips, baby

Kiss me please baby
Please, kiss me, baby