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.
Stop And Think
The Rascals Lyrics
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Stop and think.
How a little seed grows into a tall tree
Wind and water can make a mountain sand.
Know if you seek you'll find
Love dancing with eternity
Laughin' lovin' merrily
Won't you come along and see ?
Stop and think truly what's your name
Stop and think.
Man is like a farmer reapin' what he's sown now
Woman is mother earth givin' love and birth.
Know if you seek you'll find
Love, be a star up in the sky
Close your eyes, begin to fly
Let your body flow away
Feel the truth yourself today
Be with everyone
Love is everyone.
Stop and think I am really life
Stop and think.
What makes a man also makes his brother
Though you have a new name are we not the same ?
Stop and think
Stop and think
Stop and think
Stop and think.
The lyrics of The Rascals' Stop and Think implore the listener to take a moment to reflect on life and love. The song opens by encouraging the listener to pause and ponder what to do with life, perhaps suggesting that life is not always easy and requires thought and attention. The lyrics then shift to a metaphor about a little seed growing into a tall tree, illustrating that positive growth and change can come from small beginnings. The next verse reminds us that if we seek love, we will find it everywhere and in everything we see. The song continues to encourage reflection, questioning who we really are, and ultimately asserting that all humans are united by a common identity.
The overall message of the song seems to be that we should approach life with awareness and intention, seeking love and growth along the way. The lyrics present a philosophical and optimistic view of life, encouraging us to stop and think about its beauty and value. The song uses nature metaphors and poetic language to convey its message, creating a sense of depth and meaning beyond the surface-level lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop and think what to do with life
Pause and reflect on how to navigate through life
How a little seed grows into a tall tree
Small beginnings can lead to great growth with the right environment and nourishment
Wind and water can make a mountain sand
Even the powerful forces of nature can erode and reshape seemingly unbreakable structures
Know if you seek you'll find
Awareness and active pursuit can lead to discovery
Love dancing with eternity
The enduring nature of true love transcends time and death
Touching everything you see
Love has the power to impact all facets of life
Laughin' lovin' merrily
The joy of love is expressed through lightheartedness and passion
Won't you come along and see?
Will you join me in experiencing the beauty of love?
Stop and think truly what's your name
Take a moment to reflect on your identity and purpose
Man is like a farmer reapin' what he's sown now
Human actions have consequences, both positive and negative, that manifest later in life
Woman is mother earth givin' love and birth
The feminine role in the natural world is one of nurturing and creation
Love, be a star up in the sky
Let love be a guiding light in your life
Close your eyes, begin to fly
Let go of inhibitions and soar freely, embracing love and adventure
Let your body flow away
Allow yourself to be carried by love and experience its freedom
Feel the truth yourself today
Experience love firsthand and know its undeniable power
Be with everyone
Love and be loved by all, creating a community of unity and acceptance
Love is everyone
Everyone has the capacity for love, a universal and unifying force
Stop and think I am really life
Reflect on your existence and the miracle of being alive
What makes a man also makes his brother
We are all fundamentally the same, connected by our human experience
Though you have a new name are we not the same?
Despite differences in superficial identifiers, we share a common humanity and connectedness
Stop and think
Pause and reflect
Stop and think
Pause and reflect
Stop and think
Pause and reflect
Stop and think
Pause and reflect
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.