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.
I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore
The Rascals Lyrics
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I admit you've got the biggest brown eyes and you know how to
part your lips to tantalize
Sure
You can get any man you want goin and ya do it and don't say you don't know
ya do
Well baby I aint gonna eat out my heart anymore
I aint gonna eat out my heart anymore - so quit it
I love you I love you I do girl
But you aint gonna cheat on me
I need ya I need ya I do girl
Choooose is it him or me
Yea
Suppose I aint been sayin girl
You should be ashamed of what I been seeing
BAD
Yea
You better watch your step or girl you can bet your gonna loose the best
thing
you've ever had
Well baby I aint gonna eat out my heart anymore
Aint gonna eat out my heart anymore
Quit it
I love you I love you I do girl
But you aint gonna cheat on meI need ya I need ya I really do girl
Choooose is it him or me
Well baby I aint gonna eat out my heart anymore
I aint gonna eat my heart anymore
The Rascals's song, "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore," begins with a description of the woman the singer is addressing. He admires her beauty, especially her brown eyes and the way she knows how to use her lips to tantalize men. However, the singer seems to be aware of her promiscuity, knowing that she could get any man she wants. He confronts her, saying that he loves her, but he cannot tolerate her cheating on him anymore. He pleads with her to choose between him and the other man in her life.
The title of the song, "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore," is a metaphor that means the singer is not going to suffer anymore because of his love for this woman. He is not going to let his heart be consumed by her cheating and betrayal. Throughout the song, the singer is trying to convince the woman to choose him and stay faithful, warning her of the consequence of losing him, which she would regret as he is the best thing she ever had.
In conclusion, "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" is a song about a man who is tired of being treated poorly by his lover. He confronts her about her promiscuity and makes it clear that he will not tolerate it anymore. The song's title serves as a metaphor for the singer's emotional pain and the overall message is that the singer will move on if he is no longer treated with the love and respect he deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
(Yeah) I Think you got the biggest brown eyes
The singer thinks that the listener has very attractive eyes.
And you know how to part your lips to tantalize, sure
The singer thinks that the listener is skilled in using their mouth in a seductive manner.
(Yeah) You can get any man you want goin' and you do it
The singer believes that the listener is capable of attracting any man they desire and they exercise this power often.
And don't say you don't know you do
The artist is calling out the listener for pretending to be naive about their own seductiveness.
Well, baby, I ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore
The artist won't let their heart be consumed by sorrow or jealousy any longer.
So quit it
The singer urges the listener to stop their behavior.
I love you, I love you, I do, little girl
The singer declares their love for the listener.
But you ain't gonna cheat on me
The artist is warning the listener against being unfaithful.
I need you, I need you, I [2: really] do, girl
The artist expresses their strong desire for the listener.
Choose, is it him or me (is it him or me)
The artist asks the listener to decide between them and another person.
(Yeah) Just 'cause I ain't been sayin' it, girl
The singer is admitting to not vocalizing their concerns to the listener.
You should be ashamed of what I've been seein' - bad
The artist believes that the listener's behavior has been disgraceful and damaging to their relationship.
You better watch your step or, girl
The singer warns the listener to be careful with their behavior.
You can bet you're gonna lose the best thing you ever had
The singer implies that the listener will regret their actions and lose something valuable as a result.
I ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore
The singer repeats their commitment to refrain from being consumed by negative emotions.
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