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.
My Hawaii
The Rascals Lyrics
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My Hawaii
Skies are blue
The sea's a thousand hues of green
In Hawaii
Waves keep breaking
In each rise and fall
They call
Oh Hawaii
Island Maui
I'll return to fantasy and moon
All the people
On these islands
Make it more adored than paradise
In bloom
There are no words to describe what is felt in your heart
When your heart has already seen the magic of all the islands
On these islands
Called Hawaii
Man awakes
To find this dream divine
Oh Hawaii
My Hawaii
I'll return to stay and spend my life
All my days
In Hawaii
Oh
Oh Hawaii
Oh
The Rascals' song "My Hawaii" is a beautiful and romantic tribute to the Hawaiian islands, particularly the island of Maui. The lyrics convey a sense of wonder and enchantment at the natural beauty of Hawaii, with its blue skies and green seas, and the hypnotic rhythm of the waves breaking on the shore. The singer expresses his longing to return to Hawaii and spend the rest of his days among the people and the breathtaking scenery of the island.
The lyrics speak to a visceral experience of Hawaii, one that cannot be put into words but must be felt in the heart. The singer is describing a kind of paradise on earth, where man can wake up to a dream divine and feel at one with nature. The song is both an ode to the island's natural beauty and a celebration of the Hawaiian people, who make this magical place even more special.
Overall, the lyrics of "My Hawaii" paint a vivid picture of a romanticized version of Hawaii, which is easy to understand why so many people fell in love with the island as a travel destination, with its stunning landscapes, perfect weather, and rich cultural heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Hawaii
An exclamation expressing the singer's admiration for Hawaii
My Hawaii
The singer's affectionate address to Hawaii as his own
Skies are blue
The clear sky above Hawaii is blue and serene
The sea's a thousand hues of green
The ocean surrounding Hawaii is characterized by its different shades of green
In Hawaii
The song emphasizes that it is set in Hawaii
Waves keep breaking
The waves of the ocean that surround Hawaii continue to crash and break against the shore
In each rise and fall
The waves of the ocean continually rise and fall in a rhythmic motion
They call
The sound of the waves is calling to the singer
For me
The singer feels a strong connection to the ocean that surrounds Hawaii
Island Maui
A specific island in Hawaii named Maui
I'll return to fantasy and moon
The singer intends to go back to Maui to pursue his dreams and fantasies that are as unreachable as the moon
All the people
The Hawaiian people are what make the singer's experience of Hawaii more enjoyable and idyllic
On these islands
The song emphasizes that it is not just one island, but all of the Hawaiian islands that the singer loves
Make it more adored than paradise in bloom
The people and beauty of Hawaii make it more lovable and attractive than paradise in its prime
There are no words to describe what is felt in your heart
The singer is suggesting that the beauty and wonder of Hawaii cannot be adequately expressed in words
When your heart has already seen the magic of all the islands
The singer believes that one must experience Hawaii firsthand to truly understand the magic and beauty of the islands
Called Hawaii
The song emphasizes that the location where the singer is enamored with is Hawaii
Man awakes
The song suggests that Hawaii is such a beautiful and magical place that it can make a person feel as if they are awakening to a dreamlike state
To find this dream divine
The singer finds Hawaii to be a divine and enchanting dream
Oh Hawaii
A reiteration of the singer's love and admiration for Hawaii
I'll return to stay and spend my life
The singer intends to go back to Hawaii permanently and spend the rest of his life there
All my days
The singer plans to spend every day of his life in Hawaii
Oh
A reiteration of the singer's love for Hawaii
Oh Hawaii
A final and passionate declaration of the singer's love and admiration for Hawaii
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danlum304
Like 99% of the rock and pop bands who've come to Hawaii, the Rascals fell in love with the splendor of the islands and its amazing people and the spirit of Aloha. The world could learn a lot from the people of Hawaii.
@thomasreghi7052
The water lapping at the shores of some of the secluded coves can be hypnotic; maybe part of the formula which led to the demise and vanishing of the mongoose.
@danlum304
@@thomasreghi7052 Stop smoking so much weed buddy
@lindacorreia428
I saw The Young Rascals Here In Concert in Hawaii, in the sixties, they wrote this song after their Concerts Here ! They Fell In Love with the islands, they did concerts on the different islands l The best Music 🎶 Oldies !
@jo-annkawakami3373
Aloha! Yes, I remember those concerts in Hawaii. We luv'd them back then & now. Miss them.
@vtcyclesllc8686
🐟Love this song. It was our class song when we graduated. Class of 74 Kaimuki High. Have not heard this song for so many years. Miss those high school days cruisin in my 57 Chevy. To be young again. Aloha
@brianhirose8866
I grew up with this song. Being born and raised in Hawaii and in that era (the late 60s and early 70s)it was golden! I love the rascals and the local bands used to play a lot of their songs at high school dances. This was and still is one of my all time favorites from the rascals. I’m glad someone made it into a video. Aloha to the Rascals for wring and performing My Hawaii!
@jo-annkawakami3373
Amen! Aloha from Hawaii!
@CJOE4INS
Eddie Brigati at his finest....heard this song in 1967??? for the first time, still brings tears to my eyes even now.....great voice, great group, some of the best songs and times of the 60's, THANK YOU.....
@Dana888dana
Yes, brings tears to my eyes as well....