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.
It's Wonderful
The Rascals Lyrics
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May seem hard to believin' time of the season,
All of my glory made me much more aware of the problem we share.
If we unite it'll all turn out right.
It's wonderful, you can feel it believe me.
S'wonderful, everything'll turn out right.
S'wonderful, I'm gonna take you with me.
Every awareness
Seems to bring us together, storm in the weather.
Being enlightened is like choosing the road in which you wish to go,
Planting a seedling and watching it grow.
Wonderful, you can feel it believe me.
Wonderful, everything'll be right
S'wonderful, I think I'm goin', goin',
Goin', goin', goin', goin', goin'
People keep happy,
You'll be happier yet for there's help: you forget.
When you are happy every place feels like home
'cause you're never alone.
There's much to be said but it's all in your head.
S'wonderful, ain't it groovy,
S'wonderful,
S'wonderful, you can feel it believe me,
Swonderful, everything'll be right, right, right,
I'm gonna take you with me.
S'wonderful (it's gonna be right) (bye, bye)
(Gonna ride with my baby)
(wonderful, wonderful
The Rascals’ song “It’s Wonderful” is a song that encourages unity, happiness, and positivity. The singer tells a story of how they achieved glory and were able to understand the problems that they and others share. They suggest that if everyone unites, everything will turn out right. The song also touches on the idea that being aware and enlightened is like choosing a road to travel, and with time, it will develop into something wonderful. The overall message of the song is that by choosing to be happy and united, we can overcome all the obstacles that come our way, and we will always have a home.
The lyrics of the song “It’s Wonderful” are inspiring and motivational. The Rascals are encouraging their listeners to believe in themselves, to believe in others, and to keep hopeful for a better tomorrow. The singer believes that by being aware of the problems that people share and by uniting, everyone can work together to create a better future. The song implicitly suggests that happiness and positivity are key ingredients for any successful relationship, whether it be personal or professional.
Overall, “It’s Wonderful” is a powerful song that presents a message of hope and unity. It celebrates the power of collective action, the importance of self-belief, and our inherent desire to be happy. The song encourages us to be like a seedling, and to plant the seeds of happiness and positivity in our lives and in the lives of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell you a story,
I want to share something with you
May seem hard to believin' time of the season,
It may be difficult to accept or believe what I'm about to say
All of my glory made me much more aware of the problem we share.
My personal success has given me a greater understanding of the issues we face together
If we unite it'll all turn out right.
If we come together, we can make things better
It's wonderful, you can feel it believe me.
The feeling of unity is indescribable, but it's certainly positive
S'wonderful, everything'll turn out right.
It will be amazing when we all come together and make things work out well
S'wonderful, I'm gonna take you with me.
I want to share this feeling of unity with you and others around us
Every awareness
With each realization
Seems to bring us together, storm in the weather.
We come together to face our problems head on, no matter what obstacles we face
Being enlightened is like choosing the road in which you wish to go,
Finding enlightenment is like deciding which path to take in life
Planting a seedling and watching it grow.
It's like starting something small and watching it grow into something greater
Wonderful, you can feel it believe me.
The feeling of enlightenment and growth is truly amazing
Wonderful, everything'll be right
Things will work out in the end
S'wonderful, I think I'm goin', goin', Goin', goin', goin', goin', goin'
It's great to feel like you're making progress and growing
People keep happy,
If we focus on happiness
You'll be happier yet for there's help: you forget.
You will feel even better when you realize you have support and don't have to go through things alone
When you are happy every place feels like home
When you're content with yourself, anywhere you are feels comfortable and welcoming
Cause you're never alone.
You have a support system and people who care about you
There's much to be said but it's all in your head.
There's a lot of wisdom and knowledge within ourselves, but we have to learn to tap into it
S'wonderful, ain't it groovy,
It's amazing and wonderful
S'wonderful,
Truly wonderful
S'wonderful, you can feel it believe me,
The feeling of happiness and support is palpable and real
Swonderful, everything'll be right, right, right,
Things will work out and be great
I'm gonna take you with me.
I want to share this positive feeling with you and everyone around us
S'wonderful (it's gonna be right) (bye, bye)
It will be amazing and everything will be okay. Goodbye for now
(Gonna ride with my baby) (wonderful, wonderful)
(I'm going to enjoy life with my loved one) (It will be wonderful and amazing)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD J BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE
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