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.
Silly Girl
The Rascals Lyrics
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Dont throw this love away
SIlly Girl
Dont let it die and fade
It not a toy you throw on the side bound to destroy me
maybe i've triying to hard to win your love maybe it isnt there maybe it s a crazy feeling i that i couldn't control because it isn't fair
listen leading my heart astray
it isnt fair i find dispair
you go on care free
maybe it's not my time to find a girl
and i maybe i shouldnt kow
possibly there's no reason to
maybe i shouldnt try to understand
maybe i needn't care
what if i let it go on freely
keep repeating you're not decieving
silly girl there's nothing more to say
silly girl you'll go on anyway
The lyrics to The Rascals' song Silly Girl depict a man pleading with a woman to not throw their love away and allow it to fade. He compares his love to a toy she has tossed aside, which is bound to lead to his destruction. The man suggests that maybe he has been trying too hard to win her love or that it simply isn't there, leading to a feeling of helplessness and despair. The chorus repeats the phrase "silly girl" throughout, expressing the man's frustration with the woman's actions and his inability to make her understand his feelings.
The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced unrequited love or the frustration of feeling like their efforts are not reciprocated. The mood is melancholy and contemplative, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. The Rascals' masterful instrumentation, particularly the use of strings, lends an additional layer of emotion to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Silly Girl
Addressing the woman in question, who is being called silly due to her actions.
Dont throw this love away
The singer is imploring the silly girl to not throw away their love, indicating that it holds weight and value.
Dont let it die and fade
The silly girl is being asked to maintain their love and not let it wither away into nothingness.
It not a toy you throw on the side bound to destroy me
If the silly girl treats their love like a disposable plaything, it is capable of causing irreparable harm to the artist's emotions.
maybe i've triying to hard to win your love maybe it isnt there maybe it s a crazy feeling i that i couldn't control because it isn't fair
The artist is realizing that they may have been pushing too hard to gain the silly girl's affection, which may not even exist. This realization is causing an intense and unmanageable emotion inside of them.
silly girl you cant turn me off this way
The silly girl's actions are causing the singer to feel as though they are being blatantly dismissed, and they are being told that they cannot accept this treatment lying down.
listen leading my heart astray
The singer is aware that the silly girl's actions are pulling them in different directions and causing them to feel unsure about their feelings.
it isnt fair i find dispair
The artist is acknowledging that life and love aren't always fair or just, and this unfairness is causing them to feel distress.
you go on care free
The silly girl is unaware or unconcerned with the negative effects of their actions on the artist.
maybe it's not my time to find a girl
The artist is considering the possibility that this romantic pursuit may not be right for them at this moment in time.
and i maybe i shouldnt kow
The singer is uncertain and conflicted about their true feelings and whether or not they really want to know the truth about the silly girl's feelings.
possibly there's no reason to
The artist is questioning whether or not there is even a point in pursuing this love.
maybe i shouldnt try to understand
The singer is acknowledging that their attempts to comprehend the silly girl's feelings have been futile and they may need to let it go.
maybe i needn't care
The singer is considering the possibility that they need to disengage their emotions from the situation in order to move on.
what if i let it go on freely
The singer is asking a rhetorical question about what would happen if the situation was allowed to continue without their intervention or direction.
keep repeating you're not decieving
The artist is reassuring themselves that the silly girl is not intentionally deceiving them, albeit heedless of their feelings.
silly girl there's nothing more to say
The artist is admitting defeat and indicating that there is nothing further to be done or said to try and push their romantic pursuits forward.
silly girl you'll go on anyway
The silly girl is being told that they are free to carry on with their life and romantic pursuits, unconcerned with the singer's emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD J BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE
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T Z
I had this album and The Rascals were my favorite band. Loved these bluesy Paisanos. The early 70’s had some great music. Thank you.
John T. Coupe
Once in a while ,slow & blues is a good music to listen to..helps to slow you down in life...I like this album
harvey1954
Love this tune. Asked Felix once why he doesn't play it anymore. "Oh you like those old tunes," was his reply.
justsayin fornow
One of my favorites...among so many.
Jo-Ann Kawakami
Wonderful voice of Eddie B.
SANDY VIGILANTE
ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS SILLY GIRL,
, A RAINY DAY AND MY HAWAII ALL SUNG BY EDDIE BRIGATI ARE WAY UNDERATED!!!
harvey1954
I mentioned how much I liked Silly Girl when I met Felix. He responded, "Oh you like those old tunes". Well they're all old songs, Felix, until you play them.
Still Standing
The wonderful Eddie Brigati with Hubert Laws on the flute
JN drummer
I love The Rascals but they got so mellow on this lp!