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.
Sometimes
Danny & The Juniors Lyrics
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Since I did not hear from you
I thought that lately I really moved on
But I can't get over you
Now I guess that I was wrong
I don't know what's going on
For some reason I'm still thinking 'bout you
And I feel like you're still there
I know this is something I should not do
I should not do
But sometimes I miss you
I can't help, yeah
But sometimes I miss you
Sometimes I miss you
Sometimes I miss you
It has been a long time now
That I wrote songs about you
And I think I should really move on
But I don't know what to do
And I guess that I was wrong
I don't know what's going on
For some reason I'm still thinking 'bout you
And I feel like you're still there
Don't know why should I still care
I know this is something I should not do
I should not do
But sometimes I miss you
I can't help, yeah
But sometimes I miss you
Sometimes I miss you
Sometimes I miss you
The lyrics of "Sometimes" by Danny & The Juniors are about missing an ex-partner. The singer hasn't heard from their ex-partner for almost five months, and they thought they were over them, but they can't seem to get over their feelings. They are still thinking about their ex and continuing to care about them, despite knowing that they shouldn't. The singer feels conflicted about their feelings and doesn't know what to do, even though they acknowledge that they need to move on.
The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced a breakup and hasn't been able to move on emotionally. The singer's experience of missing their ex but feeling conflicted about whether they should still care about them is relatable to many people who have gone through a similar situation. The lyrics also show that moving on from a past relationship takes time and effort, and it's not always easy.
Overall, "Sometimes" is a heartfelt song about the complexity of emotions that come with a breakup, and how sometimes it's hard to let go of someone even when we know we should.
Line by Line Meaning
It has been for almost 5 months now
It has been a considerable amount of time, nearly five months, since I last heard from you.
Since I did not hear from you
Because I have not received any communication from you.
I thought that lately I really moved on
I believed that I had emotionally progressed and let go of our relationship in recent times.
But I can't get over you
Despite my belief, I still have feelings for you that are hindering me from moving on.
Now I guess that I was wrong
After reflecting on my feelings, I realize that my assumption about moving on from our relationship was incorrect.
I don't know what's going on
Confusion and uncertainty have taken over me, and I do not understand why I am still fixated on you.
For some reason I'm still thinking 'bout you
Despite the passage of time, I continue to think about you for an unknown cause.
And I feel like you're still there
I sense your presence, even though we are no longer together and have not spoken in some time.
Don't know why do I still care
I cannot explain why I still feel concern for you and your well-being, even though we are no longer in a relationship.
I know this is something I should not do
I am aware that longing for you is unhealthy and not a positive behavior for me to engage in.
But sometimes I miss you
Despite knowing it is not beneficial, occasionally I feel a sense of loss for our former relationship.
It has been a long time now
An extended period of time has passed since our separation.
That I wrote songs about you
I poured my feelings into creating music that was deeply connected to our relationship.
And I think I should really move on
I recognize that I need to let go of our past in order to progress and pursue new experiences.
But I don't know what to do
Despite this realization, I feel stuck and uncertain about how to emotionally move forward.
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Written by: Ritchie Rabaraona
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Peg Fosnaugh
As a young girl I always flipped my records over and the B side was sometimes better and I kept coming back to this one. It still has that something extra even today at age 73😍
Doowopsid
I know what you mean. I have also liked the B side better than the hit side on some records.
Josephine Joy Manno
Still goosebumps ❤
Janster59
love it!
Max16032
Remember: Never ignore B-sides, ever
Josephine Joy Manno
❤