1) The Rascals (initially … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called 'The Rascals'.
1) The Rascals (initially known as The Young Rascals) were an American soul and rock group of the 1960s. Eddie Brigati (vocals), Felix Cavaliere (keyboard, vocals), Gene Cornish (guitar) and Dino Danelli (drums) started the band in Brigati and Danelli's native state New Jersey. Their first public performance took place at the Choo Choo Club in Garfield on Saturday, February 27th, 1965. Three-quarters of the group - Brigati, Cavaliere and Cornish - had previously been members of Joey Dee and the Starliters. Eddie's brother, David Brigati, an original Starliter, helped arrange the vocal harmonies and sang backgrounds on many of the group's recordings (informally earning the designation as the Fifth Rascal). When Atlantic Records signed them, they discovered that another group (Borrah Minevitch's and Johnny Puleo's Harmonica Rascals) objected to the release of records under the name Rascals. To avoid conflict, manager Sid Bernstein decided to rename the group the Young Rascals.
The Young Rascals had a minor hit with "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" (1965), followed by the #1 single "Good Lovin'" (1966, originally by The Olympics). Then the band's songwriting team of Brigati and Cavaliere began providing most of their songs, and the hits kept coming for the next two years, including "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "You Better Run", "Groovin'" (#1, 1967), "It's Wonderful", "A Girl Like You", "How Can I Be Sure?" (which David Cassidy would record in 1972 for a #1 hit in the United Kingdom) and "A Beautiful Morning" (1968).
Guitarist Gene Cornish provided several songs of his own, such as "I'm Gonna Love You" and "No Love To Give."
In early 1968, the group dropped the "Young" from their name.
The Rascals' best work arguably came from their 1968 album Once Upon A Dream, which featured several leads each from Brigati and Cavaliere. Though the only success for a single on the album was "It's Wonderful" (#20 on the US charts), the album utilized frequent instrumentals, and peaked at #9 on the album charts. The album was praised by some critics for such songs as "Rainy Day", "My World" and the title track. Understandably, the song "My Hawaii" became a top of the charts hit in Hawaii.
Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits, released in mid-1968, topped the album chart and became the group's best-selling album. The same year, "People Got to Be Free", a horn-punctuated plea for racial tolerance (the band was known for refusing to tour on segregated bills) and their third U.S. #1 single, was also their final Top Ten hit.
Later singles and albums were not as popular, with only two top-40 releases in 1969, and none afterward.
In 1970, Brigati left the group, followed by Cornish in 1971. The last album with them as active members was Search & Nearness (hitting #198 in the U.S.), which featured Brigati's last performances as a member singing lead on the Cornish-penned "You Don't Know" and their cover of The Box Tops hit "The Letter". The only single release from the album was the spiritually-themed "Glory, Glory" (#58 in the US), with backing vocals by The Sweet Inspirations.
Cavaliere shifted toward more jazz and gospel influenced writing; he and Danelli released two more albums on Columbia Records as The Rascals, Peaceful World (U.S. #122) and The Island Of Real (U.S. #180), using other musicians and singers. These albums didn't sell as well as their earlier work and the group finally disbanded in 1972.
Cavaliere released several solo albums throughout the 1970s. Brigati, with his brother David, released Lost in the Wilderness in 1976. Cornish and Danelli worked together in other groups, including Bulldog and Fotomaker. In 1982, Cavaliere and Danelli joined Steve Van Zandt in Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul for the group's first two albums.
2) The Rascals were a three-piece indie rock band made of Miles Kane (guitar/vocals), Joe Edwards (bass), and Greg Mighall (drums). Hailing from the Wirral, on Merseyside, these three 21 year olds spent years learning their craft as part of The Little Flames, touring with bands like The Coral, The Zutons, and, most notably, the Arctic Monkeys. It was during this time supporting the Arctic Monkeys, inspired by their maverick, DIY spirit and refusal to comprise, the three youngest Flames decided it was time to trust their hearts and their instincts and go it alone.
In September 2006, they began jamming and writing new material as a three piece, and there was born The Rascals. Impressed by the raw energy and virtuosity of Milesโ playing, singer-songwriter Alex Turner approached him and suggested that he play lead guitar on a new Arctic Monkeysโ tune called "505". The Rascals were immediately signed to Deltasonic Records and played their first gig supporting Turner's band at Cardiff International Arena in June 2007.
August 2009, frontman Miles Kane confirmed that he left the band to pursue a solo career. The band was discontinued. Although receiving some commercial success by himself, fans of the group have kept the flame burning for reunions.
A Girl Like You
The Rascals Lyrics
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But I feel I'll soon find out, I'm sure, never felt this secure
It's nothin' like I ever thought it would be
Someone opened up a door for me
A girl like (I'm in love with)
Girl like you (I'm in love with you)
Must be you that caused this feelin' in me (must be you)
You that brings the best out in me
You, uh, nobody but you
I don't know what it's all about
I can't begin to figure out what to do, so I leave it to you
Only know that when you're away from me
Nothin' satisfies the need in me
For a girl like you (I'm in love with)
A girl like you (I'm in love with)
Must be you that caused this feelin' in me (must be you)
You that fills me confidently (must be you)
You that brings the best out in me
You, nobody, nobody, oh, yeah!
Every time I'm holdin' you close to me
Trouble's gone, it's gone, I'm in ecstasy
With a girl (I'm in love with)
Girl like you (I'm in love with)
Someone love me, h'yeah (I'm in love with)
Girl like you (I'm in love with)
Someone, someone to understand (I'm in love with)
Exactly like you, hon (I'm in love with)
Girl, girl, girl (I'm in love with)
Girl, girl, girl (I'm in love with)
Girl, girl
The Rascalsโ โA Girl Like Youโ is a romantic love song that depicts a man who is head over heels in love with a girl that he met, but he doesn't know what the future brings like whether they will be together or not. He feels very secure with her, and he is sure that he will find out what this all about. He had never expected to feel like this, and he attributes his newfound happiness to the girl's influence upon him. He is confident that it's her that caused him to feel this way, and she's responsible for the best out of him.
The lyrics of the song illustrate the emotions of a man who seems to be love-stricken and head-over-heels for a girl. He can't understand whatโs happening to him and he doesn't know how to deal with his feelings. He delegates all his hope to the girl he's in love with. He feels like his troubles are gone every time he's with her. She fills him with the confidence of conquering any obstacle, and he believes it's her presence alone that makes him feel so good. The song describes the power of romantic love, which can enlighten people's lives to better.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what it's all about
I am not certain what this feeling is and I am unsure of how to define it
But I feel I'll soon find out, I'm sure, never felt this secure
Despite my uncertainty, I have a strong conviction that this feeling will become clear and I have never felt this safe and certain before
It's nothin' like I ever thought it would be
This feeling is much different than anything I expected or imagined
Someone opened up a door for me
I believe that someone or something has brought this newfound feeling into my life
A girl like (I'm in love with)
There is a certain type of girl that I am in love with
Girl like you (I'm in love with you)
That type of girl is you and I am in love with you
Must be you that caused this feelin' in me (must be you)
I am convinced that it is you who has brought this feeling of love out in me
You that fills me confidently,(must be you)
You are the one who instills confidence in me and makes me feel secure
You that brings the best out in me
Being with you makes me a better version of myself
You, uh, nobody but you
There is no one else in the world who has this effect on me, only you
I can't begin to figure out what to do, so I leave it to you
I am at a loss for what to do next, so I trust you to guide me
Only know that when you're away from me
When you are not around me
Nothin' satisfies the need in me
I am left feeling incomplete and unsatisfied
Every time I'm holdin' you close to me
Whenever I am holding you close to me
Trouble's gone, it's gone, I'm in ecstasy
Any issues or problems in my life completely disappear and I am overcome with feelings of joy and happiness
Someone love me, h'yeah (I'm in love with)
I have found someone who loves me and I am in love with them
Someone, someone to understand (I'm in love with)
I have found someone who understands me and I am in love with them
Exactly like you, hon (I'm in love with)
This person is exactly like you, my dear, and I am in love with them
Girl, girl, girl (I'm in love with)
I am absolutely, truly, and deeply in love with this girl
Girl, girl, girl
I am absolutely, truly, and deeply in love with this girl
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edward J Brigati, Felix Cavaliere
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pattimurphyrocks
Whenever I start thinking about how old I am, I listen to the music from my own past and realize how lucky I am to have experienced the utter wonder and joy that music brought to my life. I am 67. There is nothing that can be compared to the sixties through the early 2000's. I love this band
@geraldkosur1445
I'm 70. This music from the 60's is THE best music ever. Today's music will never be as good. I am fortunate to have experienced it.
@bobwhammer4237
I'm 66 this august. The plethora of music that came out of the 60's can't be matched. It's truly a blessing to have experienced it.
@torch6653
you are not alone. 18 years old in 1966. We are so blessed to grow up in the greatest music era ever EVER. I am so happy to see so many young people who recognize great even if it was recorded before they were born. Warms my heart.
@pattimurphyrocks
@@torch6653 I really think the music of our era is unique and I doubt we will ever see that kind of creativity, innovation and insane skills ever again. I get a thrill when I see some of the reactions on YouTube. My 9 year granddaughter knows all about the Beatles, Stones and others. She did mention to me that in her class, most of the kids said their grand parents have a picture of Elvis on their frig, LOL!
@pattimurphyrocks
@@geraldkosur1445 Agree 100%
@Plmncvb
I cannot hear this song without transporting my mind back to 1968, being in the Marine Corps at the height of the Vietnam War, stationed in Hawaii, and this song was constantly on the radio. It defined an era, for me, anyway...
@anthonylovavto3228
With me it was it's a beautiful morning on the bunker line at dawn in the central Highland in Viet Nam( 1969) by the Rascals!
@RobertLofrano
Music is a very powerful anchor โ
@carolyncole5520
USMC โคMy husband of 41yrs. In Vietnam 68/70 he always said the MUSIC kept his HEAD STRAIGHT.