The Short Music Career of Jon & Robin and the In-Crowd

Jon & Robin and the In-Crowd were a pop duo and backing band from Dallas, Texas, who briefly broke into the national spotlight during the late 1960s. Known for their catchy 1967 hit “Do It Again a Little Bit Slower,” they were signed to Abnak Records—a label owned by Jon Abdnor Jr.’s father. Their time on the charts was short, but their style and energy earned them a lasting spot in pop music history as one of the era’s more memorable one-hit wonder acts.

Artist Profile: Jon & Robin and the In-Crowd

Artist Name	Jon & Robin and the In-Crowd
Members	Jon Abdnor Jr. (Jon), Javonne Braga (Robin), and various backing musicians
Genre	Pop, Sunshine Pop, Psychedelic Pop
Years Active	1965–1969
Origin	Dallas, Texas, USA
Label	Abnak Records
Biggest Hit	“Do It Again a Little Bit Slower” (#18 on Billboard Hot 100, 1967)
Notable Collaborators	Wayne Carson Thompson, The Five Americans, Bobby Patterson
Post-Duo Activities	Jon Abdnor continued with The In-Crowd and later recorded solo material
Legacy	Recognized as a classic one-hit wonder from the 1960s with cult regional popularity

Origins and Rise to Fame

Jon Abdnor Jr., son of Texas businessman Jon Abdnor Sr., met vocalist Javonne Braga during the mid-1960s. Together, they formed Jon & Robin. Backed by a group known as The In-Crowd, their sound blended sunshine pop and psychedelic touches, which were growing in popularity during the time.

Their recordings came under the Abnak Records label, headquartered in Dallas. Abnak was also home to other Texas-based acts like The Five Americans and Bobby Patterson. The label’s in-house songwriters and musicians helped shape the Jon & Robin sound.

“Do It Again a Little Bit Slower”

In March 1967, Jon & Robin released their breakthrough single, “Do It Again a Little Bit Slower.” The song was written by Wayne Carson Thompson, who had recently made a name for himself with the hit “The Letter” by The Box Tops.

The song’s playful lyrics and groovy beat resonated with pop radio listeners. It climbed the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #18. It remained on the charts for 13 weeks. The catchy single became their only national hit and remains a fan favorite of the sunshine pop genre.

The track’s success led to increased radio play and national appearances, giving the duo brief but intense popularity.

The In-Crowd and Follow-Up Recordings

Following the hit, Jon continued to record with The In-Crowd while Robin gradually stepped back. Later in 1967, Jon & The In-Crowd released “Dr. Jon (The Medicine Man).” Though it failed to chart nationally, it gained traction in Texas and surrounding regions.

In 1968 and 1969, the group put out more singles, including:

• “You Got Style”

• “Thursday Morning”

• “Gift of Love (Top 40 Style)” and “Gift of Love (Country Style)”

• “There’s an American Flag on the Moon”

• “If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It”

Unfortunately, none of these songs achieved national success. However, some of them gained modest regional radio support in the South and Midwest.

Wayne Carson Thompson’s Influence

Much of Jon & Robin’s early success stemmed from their collaboration with songwriter Wayne Carson Thompson. Thompson’s knack for crafting catchy, radio-friendly hooks gave their records a commercial polish. He contributed to several of the duo’s songs, including their biggest hit.

Thompson later went on to write other hits like “Always On My Mind,” famously recorded by Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson.

Compilation and Legacy

In 2006, Sundazed Music released a compilation album titled Do It Again: The Best of Jon & Robin. The release revived interest in the group and preserved their recordings for a new generation of listeners.

Although they had a brief moment in the spotlight, Jon & Robin remain a notable part of 1960s pop culture. Their story is often included in retrospectives about one-hit wonders of the decade.

Discography Highlights

Singles – Jon & Robin and the In-Crowd

Singles – Jon & Robin

Promotional and Split Singles