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.
Just a Little
The Rascals Lyrics
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I can't stay, yes I know
You know I hate to go
But goodbye, love was sweet
Our worlds can never meet
So I'll cry just a little 'cause I love you so
Away
Can't you see how I feel
When I say love's unreal
But goodbye, it's been sweet
Even though incomplete
So I'll cry just a little 'cause I love you so
And I'll die just a little 'cause I have to go
Away
Every night I still hear
All your sighs very clear
Now love's gone, gone away
As I once heard you say
Now I've cried just a little 'cause I loved you so
And I've died just a little 'cause I had to go
Away
The Rascals' song, "Just A Little," explores the bittersweet feeling of leaving someone you deeply care about behind, even though you know it's the right choice. The singer, in this case, is torn between wanting to stay and wanting to leave, making it a heart-wrenching experience for everyone involved. The lyrics suggest that despite the deep love the two share, it's just not enough for their worlds to meet. The pain of separation is evident in the repetition of the lines "I'll cry just a little 'cause I love you so, and I'll die just a little 'cause I have to go away." It's almost as if the singer wants to emphasize the point that the agony of separating from someone you love is not something that can be fully expressed in words.
Although the lyrics are simple, they evoke a sense of depth, emotion, and longing that is palpable. The chorus is catchy, but the overall composition is undoubtedly deeper than what's on the surface. The song's somber tone is established right from the beginning, with the words "I can't stay," emphasizing that the inevitable is about to happen. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that leaving someone you love is never an easy decision to make, as indicated by the lines "Can't you see how I feel/When I say love's unreal." Overall, the song is a beautiful composition that captures the complex emotions of a person caught between two worlds.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stay, yes I know
I must leave even though I don't want to
You know I hate to go
I don't want to leave
But goodbye, love was sweet
I enjoyed our time together, but it's time to say goodbye
Our worlds can never meet
Our lives are going in different directions, and we can't be together
So I'll cry just a little 'cause I love you so
I'm sad to leave because I still care about you
And I'll die just a little 'cause I have to go
Leaving hurts me deeply
Can't you see how I feel
I hope you can understand how difficult this is for me
When I say love's unreal
I don't believe in the idea of true love
But goodbye, it's been sweet
I enjoyed our time together, but we have to part ways
Even though incomplete
Our relationship was not perfect, but it was still worthwhile
Every night I still hear
I can't stop thinking about you
All your sighs very clear
I remember all the times we spent together
Now love's gone, gone away
Our relationship is over and our love has faded
As I once heard you say
I recall the things you would say about love and relationships
Now I've cried just a little 'cause I loved you so
Leaving you has been painful because I cared deeply for you
And I've died just a little 'cause I had to go
Leaving you has taken a toll on me emotionally
Away
I have to leave now, even though it hurts
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.