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 Miles’ playing, singer-songwriter Alex Turner approached him and suggested that he play lead guitar on a new Arctic Monkeys’ 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.
Find Somebody
The Rascals Lyrics
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You must take ups and downs in stride
A brighter day might come tomorrow
Your dream-world door will open wide
You’d better go and find somebody to love
You’d better go and find somebody that needs somebody
To love somebody like you
Now, if you think there’ll be no other
Just change your mind, it isn’t so
Open your heart and you’ll discover
You will see things you did not know
You’d better go and find somebody to love
You’d better go and find somebody that needs somebody
To love somebody like you
Ha!
Ah
The shadow of a fallen angel
Will follow everywhere you go
If once the light of love is able
It will set all your dreams aglow
You’d better go and find somebody to love
You’d better go and find somebody that needs somebody
To love somebody
I want somebody like you
The Rascals's song "Find Somebody" is an encouragement to those who are feeling down and lonely to keep on going, and try to find someone to love. The lyrics first advise the listener that they should not wear the face of sorrow, and instead take the ups and downs of life in stride. The words suggest that a brighter tomorrow may be possible, and that the dream-world door will open wide.
The song then continues to suggest that finding somebody to love is the way to bring about these better days. The lyrics say that even if the listener thinks there will be no one else for them, they should change their mind because opening their heart will reveal things they did not know. The song concludes with the message that if a person finds someone to love, the light of love will set their dreams aglow.
The song's message of finding someone to love is a common theme in popular music. However, The Rascals's version includes a positive twist that encourages listeners to remain hopeful and take control of their emotions. It's a song that is heard during a dance party, with a catchy melody and contagious beat.
Line by Line Meaning
You shouldn’t wear the face of sorrow
Don't look sad and upset all the time, it won't help you.
You must take ups and downs in stride
You have to deal with the good and bad times in life.
A brighter day might come tomorrow
Things could get better soon, maybe tomorrow is a new day.
Your dream-world door will open wide
You will finally get a chance to live your dreams.
You’d better go and find somebody to love
It's better to have someone you love in your life than to be alone.
You’d better go and find somebody that needs somebody
Find someone who's lonely and needs someone to love and be loved by.
To love somebody like you
Someone who loves you for who you are.
Now, if you think there’ll be no other
If you think there's no one else for you.
Just change your mind, it isn’t so
Change your way of thinking, because it's not true.
Open your heart and you’ll discover
If you let yourself love, you could find something new.
You will see things you did not know
You could learn things you never knew before.
The shadow of a fallen angel
The reminder of something from the past that still lingers with you.
Will follow everywhere you go
It will always be there, no matter where you are.
If once the light of love is able
When love enters the picture.
It will set all your dreams aglow
It can make your dreams come true.
I want somebody like you
I want someone who is like you.
Ha!
Exclamation to show excitement or joy.
Ah
Exclamation of realization or understanding.
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aurelio Gago
one of the best Young Rascals classics .
Jo-Ann Kawakami
Haunting song w/guitar playing. Luv Eddie's vocals. Still listening in 7/2020!
johnmillercpainc
Great job for posting one of my favorite songs by The Young Rascals. It is not one of their more popular songs. However, it's a classic!
wolverine84
If this had been released as a single in The Summer of Love, it sure sounds like it would've been a hit!
Will Kern
Back when we had our old Quad tuner/system, the lead riffs of this one would bounce from one side of the room to the other and back. Love Gene's work on this!
Nan Volentine
Loved that!
irishpogi
Even though I was 4 years old when this album was released, I realized its importance. It's great!
captainsoul1953
Love this album even after 46 years
Bill Shane
I remember getting this LP for my 16th birthday in 1967 and I'm surprised the grooved didn't disappear. I played this thing to death, but stopped when I got Time Peace for my 17th birthday and played that to death. Loved the Rascals and all our local bands played their music quite a bit. I saw Felix about 3 years ago in Ridgefield, Conn. He still has it, but Gene was also suppose to be there too, but Felix said he had recently had surgery. But Gene showed up at the end of the show and sang the closing number and talked with fans after the show.
madshadows830
One of my favorite Young Rascals songs!