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John Madara

voc, *1936 US, Philadelphia
Singer / Songwriter / Producer of Rock and Pop
A.k.a. John L. Medora

John L. Medora (born May 28, 1936), also known as John or Johnny Madara, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, who teamed up with David White and Arthur Singer to write the 1957 hit song "At the Hop".He first recorded in 1957, and later that year wrote a song called "Do the Bop" with Dave White. On the advice of Dick Clark, the lyrics and title were changed to "At the Hop", and the song was recorded by Danny and the Juniors, becoming a US #1 and international hit. He later co-wrote other hits including "1-2-3" for Len Barry, and "You Don't Own Me" for Lesley Gore.

     
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • R&B/Soul
  • Folk
  • World

Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Best Of Johnny MadaraJohn Madara2010Compil.
Heavenly / Save ItJohn Madara1962Single
Vacation Time / A Story UntoldJohn Madara1962Single
Good Golly Miss Molly / I Know , I KnowJohn Madara1961Single
The Dream / You Make Me MadJohn Madara1961Single
Dulce SuenaJohn Madara1960Single
Teenager's Dream / Too Many Hound DogsJohn Madara With Frank Slay And His Orchestra1960Single
Be My GirlJohn Madara1957Single
I'm So AloneJohn MadaraSingle
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