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Who sings the oldies song At the Hop
Hi John,
"At The Hop" was originally recorded and released by Danny & The Juniors in 1957. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Pop Chart in January 1958, and also was a #1 on the R&B chart. The song was originally named "Do The Bop", but Dick Clark heard the song and suggested the name change. The song has been covered by Nick Todd (#21, 1958), Sha-Na-Na (at Woodstock in 1969), Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids (for the movie American Graffiti in 1973), among others.
Danny & The Juniors, a Philadelphia based quartet, went on the place three more singles in the US Top 40: "Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay" (#19, 1958), "Dottie" (#39, 1958) and "Twistin USA" (#27, 1960).
Thanks,
Erick
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Erick Byrd
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I can answer all questions related to hit songs and pop artists of the rock and roll era. My specialty is U.S. Billboard Top 40 chart history and one hit wonders from 1950's through the 90's. I can also research lyrics to songs. I am more knowledgeable in the area of pop and rock songs, but I am willing to research soul and country songs. I cannot answer questions relating to classical, jazz, or rap songs. Also, I'm not an expert on music videos.
Experience
I am an avid reader of Joel Whitburn Top 40 books and a collector of all pop and rock hit songs.
Education/Credentials
My educational credentials include a college degree in history and over twenty-five years of life experience as a fan of popular music.
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