Alan "Doo - Wopp AL" Danielson
Alan "Doo - Wopp AL" Danielson
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Jack Gallagher
August 21, 2024
A HS Classmate and Friend "68
It saddens me that we never finished our last phone call.
There are so many memories that come to mind. Friday nights we all met after work at the New City Pub, Howie was tending bar and you would see Al at the jukebox putting in his roll of coins buying all the Oldie songs, he would stand in front of jukebox singing the songs, playing his Kazoo, he motivated strangers and of course his best friends to sing and shuffle along to the Oldies, we eventually moved on to closed the Marshmallow with a song on the Jukebox Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight( Well it's time to go ). The year was "69, Mets won the WS, Shamsky and Linz own the bar, all the Mets had the celebration there and Al and his friends happened to be in the right place. Another occassion, His friends followed AL to the Appollo Theater to see the Cleftones return in 1969, Herbie Cox, Charlie James and Warren Corbin to name a few in the group. Al wanted to get an autograph from the group, so we stood by the side curtain on stage, wait to when they were finished, but somehow we ended up as backup dancers to the Cleftones as we shuffled across the stage from one side to another behind the group, it's amazing what beer can do if you drink enough of it. We used to go to Sunnyside Gardens and Madison Sq Garden to see the fights, not on TV back then, Al loved to go to see Jerry Quarry. Al went on to serve his country, joining the Navy following in his Dad's footsteps, he shipped out to Guantanamo Bay. We kept in touch, Al ended up running a little radio office playing his Doo-Wops to the soldiers stationed there with his records and recordings of Gus Gossert Shows, eventually transferred to Iceland where he fulfilled his duty and received an Honorable Discharge. Upon returning home, we didn't miss a beat, Friday nights at the New City Pub, playing Heart & Soul, Larry Chance and the Earls "Remember Then" and "Those Oldies But Goodies" By Little Ceasar & The Romans. Al was often seen snapping his fingers, dancing and singing along to the Do Wops every chance he could. He always had a 45rpm record player, to plug in and play his songs when he needed to.
Al lived life with a smile, a laugh, a song , he danced, play the Kazoo, he lit up the room, and, he also brought tears to our eyes. He will be missed.
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Al, won't be forgotten, when we hear those oldies playing, we will be thinking of you.
Paul Mattern
August 19, 2024
I enjoyed talking to Al, at the Kearsing Edwards American Legion Post every 1st Thursday of the month, about DOO-WOP and even playing Rock n´ Roll Trivia. We both learned a lot about the good old days of Rock n´ Roll. It´s going to feel odd seeing an empty chair and not hearing the music he would play upon requests.
Rest in Peace, Al.
Paul Mattern
Sandy Knapp
August 17, 2024
Al DJ'd my graduation party! Rest in peace Al
caroline
August 15, 2024
Meeting him at the New City Pub
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Bill O'Neil
August 14, 2024
Al Doo Wop was used as our DJ for at least 3 of the Albertus Magnus Class of '65 Reunions. He was a very special person & was very entertaining.
Bill O'Neil
Tommy J
August 14, 2024
A passionate softball team manager and a passionate devotee of doo wop. Enjoyed sharing these mutual interests with this great guy and really enjoyed playing for him. Al, take the Diablos album with you. TommyJ
BIG ED VILLA
August 12, 2024
I REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AL PLAYING DOO WOP AT NANUET RESTURANT & MANY NIGHTS TALKING DOO WOP ON THE PHONE THE PICTURE IS OF AL AT STEAMTOWN IN SCRANTON PA
ABOUT SUMMER 2009 R I P AL
Tom O'Brien
August 11, 2024
I remember Al from the old ( and great ) softball days at the Deerhead and Clarkstown Rec. leagues. Good guy Always upbeat and positive.May he Rest in Peace.
Waneta Calley
August 11, 2024
Alan, I enjoyed your e-mails and our occasional phone conversations.
I know you will be missed by many! Waneta
Thomas Weaver
August 11, 2024
We had a lot of fun back in the day ! you´ll be missed by many
Gail Bartlett
August 11, 2024
Rest in peace dear Cousin; and I hope you play some DoWop to everyone up there! Your cuz, Gail
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