DANNY AND THE JUNIORS - At the hop reaction - First time hearing

[@gpxo11]

Unfortunately not the original version-you need to seek them out doing a performance version from the 50s as they mime to the record-you'll enjoy their dance moves.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Like American Bandstand or something

[@GETTINREAL123]

Sounds like a souless weak reissue. Not sure it's even them.🤔 Definitely need to check out the original.

[@SethInSD]

There's almost nothing worse than cheap, re-recorded versions of hit songs that wr all know the true sound of. It's almost blasphemous, lol. There was a record company called K-Tel that put these horrible, re-recorded nonsense compilation CDs out in the 80s, 90s and 00s. Hopefully they are out of business.

[@JOHNWILSON-hu2yz]

I remember dancing to this and other great songs of the 50's and early 60's on K-Tel records my mom purchased. Happy 80th birthday on Sunday.

[@marybaillie8907]

This was originally called "Do the Bop" and the Band's name was The Juvenairs. After meeting Dick Clark, he convinced them to change their name to Danny and The Juniors and the song to Let's Go to the Hop. Released in 1957, it was the top selling single of 1958. It's popularity soared after Sha Na Na sang it at Woodstock in 1969 and again in 1973 after the release of movie American Grafitti. Fabulous song with great vocals and drums guitars and a rockin piano. 🎹🎹🎹 Great reaction Harri.Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@rayj1011]

I was about to suggest that Harri react to some Sha Na Na, and I know he will like it.

[@juliethompson5160]

The band that covered this song in American Graffiti was Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids.

[@marybaillie8907]

@@juliethompson5160 Thanks Julie. 👍✌️🎶😊🇨🇦

[@chitownlee]

This is what the 50's were. Just got over WWII and the Korean War and us baby boomers and our Greatest Generation Parents were enjoying life.

[@Cynthia...]

This was such a great song to jive to. 💃

[@doplinger1]

This DOES NOT sound like the version I am familiar with. If I was to guess I'd say this was a cover from a K-Tel record of hits by "The Original Artists".

[@Lovegun-w4s]

I agree, doesn't sound like them

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

I saw a video of them performing this song on tv. They have a dance routine. The lead singer is also the lead dancer and pulls some acrobatic moves. Really cool band.

[@diane-]

Such memories from all of the great songs Harri.

[@waltw4537]

Forgot that piano! Yup. Great energy! Thanks.

[@marleneclausen30]

The Hop always reminds me of my first steady. We both loved to dance and in the winter we all hung out in the gym and our music teachers would put on records and we'd dance our lunch hour away. The Hop was always a big favorite. As an aside, he had a beautiful baritone and when we slow danced to Yesterday (Beatles) he would sing in my ear. Imagine how he melted my little 16-year-old self!!

[@brucepriesing7589]

At the Hop was for sock hop in a gym where you couldn't wear shoes that's where the term comes from

[@rubroken]

I was a little one when this came out, but I do remember hearing it on the radio

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

So much fun to get a reminder of long forgotten songs ❤ I do remember 😊❤ Thanks Harri

[@littlebear6119]

All my girlfriends came over for my 12th birthday in 1958 and we danced to this, it was fun and great, so happy.

[@davebzen795]

This is another instantly recognizable upbeat hit from the late 50s. Great selection and review, Harri!!

[@marygriffiths2950]

This was before my time but this is a great song!! I was born in 1955.

[@thomastimlin1724]

This is a remake by the Danny and the Juniors when they were adults later. but that's okay there's not much difference. May be slightly slower. the piano part has some differences. it just doesn't have the same punch as the original 1958 record.

[@whatsername123]

Such a fun song! 😊

[@mikerichmond7973]

(Commenting on boyfriend's account.) You are a refreshing. Positive. An intellectual, bright-souled fresh breeze. You blend the feel of listening to a friend with experiencing a true individual full of artistic beauty. Keep it up! -Kristina Dalton

[@wombatwilly1002]

Keep the 59's-60's coming 👍

[@bradsullivan2495]

This is not the original version.

[@jimbrentar]

XTC did a song called Life Begins At The Hop

[@LBinsocal]

There is something way off on this version Harri… check out the original for cleaner, crisper, and deeper tones

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. Harri, This is one of the most famous songs of TV's Dick Clark's American Bandstand.. ♠W.G..

[@devonbell6795]

Feb 3, 1959: the day the music died. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash outside Clear Lake, Iowa. How about a Buddy Holly reaction? His influence was undeniable. The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and Elton John all list him as a major influence on their music.

[@nandofigueira2005]

This is not the 1957 version, it is a version after that year.

[@Rick-m3c]

I think this is a modified stereo version and one of the channels is off.

[@sharoneimen9815]

This doesn’t sound like Danny and The Juniors to me.

[@mysterymac38]

I noticed that too. Must be a different version from what I remember. The backing vocals are very quiet in this version.

[@sharonsnail2954]

Harri: Here's the original version by them kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaHMf5WeoMqgY5Y I owned an HMV 78 of this back in the day, which was bizarre as I didn't have the means to play it 🙃😁

[@judyjetson9418]

I must be in a time warp cos I can't understand someone not knowing this song. :) What decade were you born in? Love your channel.

[@williamward446]

Watch "American Graffiti" You''ll love it!!!

[@heyhuey4429]

Some Saxophone wouldn't have hurt.

[@fred3467]

That’s NOT the original version. It’s actually a remake.

[@atombomb31458]

this is not the original version....weak.....still a good tune

[@jvsmith7888]

Sorry Harri, this is a remake and is not the original version of this song. This isn't even the same lead singer. Check out the original Danny and the Juniors version of "At The Hop" from the 1950's. It's sounds even better!

[@guineapiglady2841]

Exactly!!

[@dagmar.6954]

Another of the 50's doo-wop groups. Their biggest hit was "At The Hop" but they had a few other songs such as "Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay", "Dottie", "Twistin' USA" etc.

[@drohegda]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIW6h4yemrmCfbc. Thanks Harri, could you please play this oldie its when those lounge bands wore a tuxedo with a frilly shirt, ti was really young but my memory of this song is all my older Cousins in the family shipping off to Vietnam.

[@nemorable1]

This is a re-recorded version and is DEFINITELY not the hit 45rpm version! Vastly inferior. Too bad, Harri.

[@blanchegerena128]

Dors not sound like the origjnal version.👎👎

[@Steve52344]

Harri. This is not their original hit recording but a later and inferior version.