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.
People Got To Be Free
The Rascals Lyrics
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People everywhere just wanna be free
Listen, please listen, that's the way it should be
There's peace in the valley, people got to be free
You should see
What a lovely, lovely world this'd be
Everyone learned to live together, ah hah
Such an itty bitty thing should be
Why can't you and me learn to love one another?
All the world over, so easy to see
People everywhere just wanna be free (wanna be free)
I can't understand it, so simple to me
People everywhere just got to be free
If there's a man
Who is down and needs a helpin' hand
All it takes is you to understand and
To pull him through, ah hah
Seems to me
We got to solve it individually, ah ah
And I'll do unto you what you do to me
Said, no
Hear the shoutin' from the mountains on out to the sea
No two ways about it, people have to be free (they gotta be free)
Ask me my opinion, my opinion will be
Natural situation for a man to be free
Get right on board now, huh, huh
Yeah oh, what a feelin's just come over me
Love can move a mountain, make a blind man see
Everybody sing it now come on let's go see
Peace in the valley now, we all can be free
See that train over there?
Now that's the train of freedom
It's about to 'rrive any minute, now
You know it's been'a long, long overdue
Look out 'cause it's a'comin' right on through
Ha, ha, yeah, ha, ha, yeah
The Rascals' song "People Got to be Free" was an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. The lyrics acknowledge the desire for freedom felt by people from all over the world. The singer pleads for everyone to listen and realize that peace in the valley is only possible if everyone is free. The song explores a simple truth that all individuals need to be free to live in peace and harmony with others. The singer expresses his vision of a lovely world where everyone learns to live together and love one another.
Line by Line Meaning
All the world over, so easy to see
It's incredibly evident, no matter where you look
People everywhere just wanna be free
All around the world, everybody wants freedom
Listen, please listen, that's the way it should be
This is the way it should be, pay attention
There's peace in the valley, people got to be free
When people are free, peace follows
You should see
Imagine
What a lovely, lovely world this'd be
A beautiful world where everyone is free
Everyone learned to live together, ah hah
In this world, everybody lives together in harmony
Seems to me
I think
Such an itty bitty thing should be
It's a small thing that should be possible
Why can't you and me learn to love one another?
Why can't we all just get along and love each other?
I can't understand it, so simple to me
It should be easy to understand
If there's a man
When there's someone
Who is down and needs a helpin' hand
Someone who is struggling and needs assistance
All it takes is you to understand and
All it takes is for you to empathize and
To pull him through, ah hah
Help them get through it
We got to solve it individually, ah ah
We must work towards this on an individual level
And I'll do unto you what you do to me
It's a mutual relationship
No two ways about it, people have to be free (they gotta be free)
There's no question about it - people must be free
Ask me my opinion, my opinion will be
If you ask me, I'll tell you
Natural situation for a man to be free
It's natural for people to be free
See that train over there?
Do you see that train?
Now that's the train of freedom
That's the train to freedom
It's about to 'rrive any minute, now
It's going to arrive soon
You know it's been'a long, long overdue
It's been a long time coming
Look out 'cause it's a'comin' right on through
It's on its way, and it's coming fast
Love can move a mountain, make a blind man see
Love can do incredible things
Everybody sing it now come on let's go see
Everybody sing and let's go see
Peace in the valley now, we all can be free
With peace, freedom is possible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE
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@user-ht8io5sf2j
What a difference music 9f 60 and 70 compare to todays garbage.
@Mr755134
Beautiful music from my childhood. I was 6 summer of ‘68! Great times in spite of war etc
@dlzrdldy29
They just don’t make music like this anymore. It’s a damn shame!!! This is such a great song!!!!
@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398
Thank God, but I like the message....
@samston
Exactly
@superman12340
Amen
@KittyGrizGriz
It’s Right Here in front of you 😊
@eugenefirebird8938
One of the best songs ever done.
@jd291
So glad that I was lucky to be living in the era of this great group of musicians. They sing a bunch of my favorites but my #1 is " It's a beautiful morning" and I have to hear it everyday. It's like an addiction. Lol