At the Hop

Danny & the Juniors

About At the Hop

"At the Hop" is a rock and roll/doo-wop song written by Artie Singer, John Medora, and David White and originally released by Danny & the Juniors. The song was released in the fall of 1957 and reached number one on the US charts on January 6, 1958, becoming one of the top-selling singles of 1958. "At the Hop" also hit number one on the R&B Best Sellers list. Somewhat more surprisingly, the record reached #3 on the Music Vendor country charts. It was also a big hit elsewhere, which included a number 3 placing on the UK charts. The song returned to prominence after it was performed by rock and roll revival act Sha Na Na at the 1969 Woodstock Festival and featured in the 1973 coming-of-age teen comedy American Graffiti. Musically, it is notable for combining several of the most popular formulas in 1950s rock'n'roll, the twelve-bar blues, boogie-woogie piano, and the 50s progression. The original version by Danny & the Juniors was included in Robert Christgau's "Basic Record Library" of 1950s and 1960s recordings, published in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981). 


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Hey, lumpa sugar, you look kinda sweet
Cuter than a baby walkin' down the street
When I look into your eyes, I want to leap
I can't conceal that you make me feel

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

I'm feelin' stronger than a grizzly bear
Soarin' like an eagle flyin' through the air
When I get you in my arms, you'd better beware
I go insane 'cause I can't be tamed

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

You keep my heart jumpin' like a kangaroo
Floatin' like an onion in a bowl of stew
Baby, ev'ry time you come in view
I run like an antelope to get to you

I'm your tiger and you're my mate
Hurry up, buttercup, and don't be late
I might get mad if I have to wait
Come right now 'cause I';m on the prowl

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

You keep my heart jumpin' like a kangaroo
Floatin' like an onion in a bowl of stew
Baby, ev'ry time you come in view
I run like an antelope to get to you

I'm your tiger and you're my mate
Hurry up, buttercup, and don't be late
I might get mad if I have to wait
Come right now 'cause I'm on the prowl

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

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Danny & the Juniors

Danny & The Juniors are a doo-wop quartet from Philadelphia comprising Danny Rapp, Dave White, Frank Maffei and Joe Terranova. Formed in 1955, they are most widely recognized for their hit single "At the Hop", which was released in 1957. They are sometimes erroneously stated as being an Italian-American band (lead singer Danny Rapp was actually of Irish extraction). more »

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Written by: Arthur Singer, Dave White, John Madara

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11 facts about this song

Writers and Original Artists
"At the Hop" was written by Artie Singer, John Medora, and David White and originally performed by Danny and the Juniors.
Rock and Roll Classic
The song is considered a classic example of 1950's rock and roll music.
Billboard Success
After its release in 1957, "At the Hop" quickly climbed to first place on the Billboard Hot 100 chart where it remained for seven weeks.
Inspiration Behind the Song
The original name of the song was "Do the Bop," however it was changed to "At the Hop" upon recommendation of Dick Clark, reflecting high school dances of the era.
Popularity in Dance Culture
The song is still popular in dance culture today, often played at weddings and parties.
American Bandstand
The song was performed on the famous television show "American Bandstand" which played a significant role in popularizing the song with youths across America.
Cover by Sha Na Na
The group Sha Na Na performed a cover of "At the Hop" which provided them with commercial success.
Woodstock
Sha Na Na's rendition of "At the Hop" was performed at the iconic Woodstock music festival in 1969, bringing nostalgic 50's rock and roll to the predominantly psychedelic rock concert.
Movie Soundtracks
The song was featured in many films and TV shows including American Graffiti (1973) and Happy Days, which further increased its popularity.
The Twist Connection
One of the co-authors of "At the Hop," David White, later played an integral role in the creation of the equally popular song "The Twist," demonstrating a knack for creating successful dance music.
Song Legacy
Despite releasing other songs, Danny & the Juniors are primarily known for "At the Hop," which has had enduring popularity and is considered their signature song.

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