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.
Love Is a Beautiful Thing
The Rascals Lyrics
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I know love is out of sight
(What you know about life?)
I think life can be so nice
If I find somebody
What you think will happen to me?
Find a girl who can do me so bad (so beautiful)
And teach her heart to sing (so beautiful)
Makes you want to swing
(How can you tell you got it?)
You feel it right in your heart
(Where should I get on?)
It's never too soon to start
And I've gotta find somebody
To prove what you're tellin' me
They say that love is a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
Can teach your heart to sing (so beautiful)
The kind of thing that makes you crazy (so beautiful)
Makes you want to swing; go get it now!
(Instrumental)
(What you think about that?)
Well, I think it's kinda nice
(Man, they're really out of sight)
I'm glad I took your advice
'Cause I went in & got somebody
To prove what you said was true
I know that love is a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
Can teach your heart to sing (so beautiful)
The kind of thing that makes you crazy (so beautiful)
Makes you want to swing
Love is a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
The Rascals's "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" is a song all about the wonders of love. The singer begins by declaring that love is "out of sight," meaning that it is something truly amazing that can be difficult to comprehend or understand. Similarly, life can be "so nice" if one finds the right person to share it with. The singer is hopeful that they will be able to find someone who can love them deeply and make them feel wonderful.
The next section of the song talks about the kind of love that can make you crazy and want to swing. This is the type of love that takes over your heart and makes you feel alive. The singer asks how they can tell when they have found this kind of love, and the answer is simple: you will feel it deep in your heart. It is never too soon to start looking for love, because it can happen at any time.
In the final section of the song, the singer confirms that they have taken the advice of their friends and found someone to prove that love is indeed a beautiful thing. They sing about how this love can teach your heart to sing and make you want to swing. The final line of the song repeats the sentiment that love is a beautiful thing, and encourages listeners to go out and find it for themselves.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the joy and wonder that love can bring to our lives. It encourages us to be open to love and to pursue it fearlessly when we find it.
Line by Line Meaning
What you know about love?
Asking for someone's knowledge about love
I know love is out of sight
The singer believes that love is beyond measure
What you know about life?
Asking for someone's understanding of life and its qualities
I think life can be so nice
The artist believes that life can be enjoyable
If I find somebody
The artist is hoping to find a romantic partner
What you think will happen to me?
Asking for a prediction on what will happen if they find a romantic partner
Find a girl who can do me so bad (so beautiful)
Find a girl who can make the singer feel in love (beautifully)
And teach her heart to sing (so beautiful)
Teach the girl to love (beautifully)
The kind of thing that makes you crazy (so beautiful)
The artist is willing to be driven crazy by love because it is beautiful
Makes you want to swing
Being in love will make the artist comfortable
(How can you tell you got it?)
Asking how to recognize love
You feel it right in your heart
The artist believes that love is a feeling that can be felt in their heart
(Where should I get on?)
Asking where the right point to start is
It's never too soon to start
The singer is encouraging someone to start looking for love
And I've gotta find somebody
The singer is determined to find a romantic partner
To prove what you're tellin' me
The artist is looking to prove something, likely that love is a beautiful thing
They say that love is a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
The artist has heard that love is wonderful and agrees
Can teach your heart to sing (so beautiful)
Love can make the singer feel happy (beautifully)
The kind of thing that makes you crazy (so beautiful)
The singer is willing to be driven crazy by love because it is beautiful
Makes you want to swing; go get it now!
Being in love will make the artist more relaxed, and they encourage listeners to pursue it
(Instrumental)
A section of the song without lyrics
(What you think about that?)
Asking for someone's opinion following some action or event
Well, I think it's kinda nice
The singer thinks the events have been pleasant
(Man, they're really out of sight)
Expressing amazement or excitement at something good
I'm glad I took your advice
The singer is happy they followed another's advice
'Cause I went in & got somebody
The singer was successful in finding a romantic partner
To prove what you said was true
The singer found love and potentially wants to prove their point
I know that love is a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
The artist knows that love is wonderful
Can teach your heart to sing (so beautiful)
Love can make the artist feel happy (beautifully)
The kind of thing that makes you crazy (so beautiful)
The singer is willing to be driven crazy by love because it is beautiful
Makes you want to swing
Being in love will make the singer comfortable
Love is a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
Reinforcement of the central idea that love is amazing and beautiful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: EDWARD J BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE
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Rhubarb 68
One of THE most versatile bands from the greatest era of music.
Sincopare
So many great SOUNDS! The two vocalists totally compliment each other. The tambourine and hi hat are in sync. The guitar is not distorted and has a lovely tone. Drums are tuned open and punctuate the rhythm. And then there's the splendid open-throat wail of that Hammond organ!
Robert Thacher
A very astute post. Just the fact that they used a tambourine was something all bands used back in the day!
Eugene Walton
One of my personal favorite Rascals songs that should've gotten more recognition
philip tucci
phenomenal song, one of the greatest bands of all time
Carleton Candis
I'm so glad they made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,truly r&b pioneers.
Bartley Walton
One of the best Rascals records that should've been an a side and should've been promoted better
Robert Thacher
The chord pattern is simple but sweet. I had this very album as a kid! Felix performs a great organ solo!
philip tucci
Very very beautiful Masterpiece from the Rascals, Hall of Fame music at its very best, Eddie & Felix are both phenomenal singers, 100% Italian
Joe Lara
One of the best songs by the Young Rascals . Thanks for uploading it .