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 Believe
The Rascals Lyrics
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(I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe).
Love, your magic is everywhere
Sweet vibrations just fill the air, mm yeah.
Bright star that’s shinin’ in your diamond eyes
Lights up my each and every day
Time stops and joy takes you away.
Love, your magic is everywhere
Peace vibrations are always there.
The warm sunshine reminds me of your gentle touch
I see your smile in every hill, every tree
The secret garden of my heart belongs to you alone
Like a flower was meant for the bee.
(I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe) oh child
(I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe) oh.
In each beat of my heart I can hear your name
I feel love with every breathe that I take
With your love I’ve become awake
In a wondrous and a beautiful place.
It’s love, your magic is everywhere
Those sweet vibrations just fill the air.
When I see a flower or a tree
I can see your smiling face in every thing that I see
In the mountain, in the stream.
It’s love, your magic is everywhere
Those sweet vibrations just fill the air.
The Rascals' song "I Believe" is a love song that speaks about the power of love and its ability to bring joy, peace, and magic into one's life. The song starts with the repetition of "I believe" suggesting the singer's strong conviction in the power of love. The lyrics are filled with metaphors that highlight the different ways love can be experienced and seen. For example, love is compared to a magic that can be felt in the air through the vibrations of peace and joy. It is further described as a bright star that shines in the eyes of the beloved, illuminating the singer's day.
The song's lyrics continue to describe the beauty of nature and how the singer sees their beloved reflected in all natural elements such as the sunshine, hills, trees, mountains, and streams. The love shared between the two is portrayed as a secret garden where the singer's heart belongs solely to their beloved. The song closes by affirming the transformative power of love, how it has awakened the singer, and placed them in a wondrous and beautiful place.
Overall, "I Believe" is a romantic song that communicates the feeling of being in love and captivated by the power and beauty of that love. It emphasizes how love can be found and experienced in all things, whether it be the natural world or the people around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, your magic is everywhere
Love has a magical quality that permeates everything.
Sweet vibrations just fill the air, mm yeah.
The presence of love creates a positive vibe in every environment.
Bright star that’s shinin’ in your diamond eyes
The person being addressed has a radiant gaze that illuminates the world.
Lights up my each and every day
The person brings light and joy to each day.
When one heart finds another on the road of life
True love is discovered and reciprocated on the journey of life.
Time stops and joy takes you away.
Being in love creates a moment of timelessness and pure bliss.
Peace vibrations are always there.
In addition to love's magic, it also brings a sense of peace and tranquility.
The warm sunshine reminds me of your gentle touch
The warmth of the sun evokes the feeling of a tender and caring touch.
I see your smile in every hill, every tree
Love is reflected in all aspects of nature and the world around us.
The secret garden of my heart belongs to you alone
The artist's heart is devoted solely to the person they love.
Like a flower was meant for the bee.
The romance between the two is natural and purposeful, like a flower being pollinated by a bee.
In each beat of my heart I can hear your name
The person's love is ever-present and felt with each heartbeat.
I feel love with every breath that I take
The person's love is so strong that it is felt with every breath taken.
With your love I’ve become awake
The person's love has awakened a new level of consciousness or awareness in the singer.
In a wondrous and a beautiful place.
Being in love brings the singer to a transcendent and euphoric place.
When I see a flower or a tree
Nature reminds the artist of their love.
I can see your smiling face in everything that I see
The person's love is so central to the artist's life that it colors their perception of everything.
In the mountain, in the stream.
Love is present in all of nature, even in the most majestic and mundane places.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bigaciousg
One of my faves from the first LP, Eddie always had the best voice!!
Eight to the Bar
Yes! Although the 1st is a Rock'n'Roll/Rhythm & Blues LP, 2 ballads, including 'I Believe' stand out, I think.
Raphael Falzarano
"I Believe" was performed on a December 15, 1952 episode of the musical variety television show starring singer and actress Jane Froman. The series premiered on October 18, 1952. It was later known as "The Jane Froman Show." This episode is particularly noteworthy for the first performance of the song, "I Believe," which was written for Jane Froman at her request. Who later perfomed it with Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Sid Feller. Release date: January 1953. There were 15 adaptations to this song and 192 versions of it. In my humble opinion..The Young Rascals did the best version of this song ever recorded.
carlos heredia
Totally agree!
Bill Creighton
The BEST recording of a GREAT song!!!
Richy Lally
This song was the one of the most requested songs no matter what band I was singing with
Gary Rosen
Grew up to these guys. Great music.
Karen Berino
I was 9yo when these guys hit it big, but because my family sorta knew them (Felix's dad was our dentist), I never really paid attention to any of it. But then, a couple years later,when I saw Eddie sing this song, I fell madly in love with him - just like every other teenage girl in the country - lol! After a lifetime of experience, with a career as a music industry professional and married to a very talented musician for over 3o years, I look back at this and have to applaud Felix for his insight and ability to see the bigger picture. Eddie did nothing but add sex appeal to the band. He wasn't a musician at all - he didn't play an instrument. And, quite frankly, Felix could have sung this song as well, if not better, than Eddie did. Felix sang lead on most of their hits.
Raphael Falzarano
Non-sense! Eddie co-wrote with Felix Cavaliere. Ask yourself why would Eddie be chosen to sing and play with The Young Rascals/Rascals? Did you ever see the Rascals live back when they were a solid band making hit records? If you did not then your comment is an insult to The Rascals and Eddie and David Brigati and far fetched. If you care enough? look back at The Rascals history/biography.
Phyl Buscemi
This song by the Rascals makes me cry!