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.
Sueno
The Rascals Lyrics
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I feel a strange, exciting thing about to be
I have a tingling feeling deep inside of me
I never felt the way I'm feeling
I never thought I'd see
Everything seems so right for me
Just floating free
I feel a strange, exciting thing about to be
I can't remember ever feeling half as free
I keep dreaming dreams I'm dreaming
Tripping along merrily
Only thing needed is someone to come along
And trip away with me
Nothing has ever mattered quite as much as it does now
All of my thoughts are scattering and touching what I think is right somehow
I feel a strange, exciting thing about to be
I have been flying high above reality
Ah
Ah
Ah
The Rascals's song Sueno is an upbeat and exciting track that outlines the anticipation and excitement that the singer is feeling as they wait for something significant to happen. The lyrics are a testament to an emotional state that is just about to burst with energy and enthusiasm. The opening line "Toqué ese guitarra" sets the tone for the song as an ode to music, and how it can make one feel alive. The song speaks to the powerful relationship between music and emotions.
Throughout the song, the singer describes the feel of the unknown that is about to unfold. The pre-chorus highlights the excitement that is stirring deep inside them, and the chorus signifies the explosion that they feel is about to come. The artist then goes on to describe the feeling of freedom that surrounds them, conveying that anything is possible. The second verse reiterates that the singer is on the brink of finding happiness and living their best lives. The song closes with a series of "Ah's" that give the track an air of mystery, leaving the listener longing for more.
Overall, the lyrics of The Rascals's song Sueno are a testament to the power of music in lifting one's spirits and tapping into a raw and powerful emotional state. The song speaks to the limitless possibilities that lie ahead and the excitement that comes with an uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
Toqué ese guitarra
I played that guitar
I feel a strange, exciting thing about to be
I sense an unusual and thrilling occurrence about to happen
I have a tingling feeling deep inside of me
A sensation of tingling runs deep inside of me
I never felt the way I'm feeling
I have never experienced this feeling before
I never thought I'd see
I never imagined it would come true
Everything seems so right for me
Everything appears to be perfect for me
Just floating free
I am floating without any constraints
Exploding endlessly
I am bursting with energy without any limits
I can't remember ever feeling half as free
I cannot recall feeling as liberated as I am now
I keep dreaming dreams I'm dreaming
I continue to have dreams that I dream about
Tripping along merrily
I am walking joyfully and casually
Only thing needed is someone to come along
The only requirement is for someone to accompany me
And trip away with me
And journey away with me
Nothing has ever mattered quite as much as it does now
Nothing else has ever been as important as it currently is
All of my thoughts are scattering and touching what I think is right somehow
All of my ideas and concepts are scattered but they still touch on what I believe is correct in some way
I have been flying high above reality
I have been soaring above the real world
Ah
An expression of emotion or realization
Ah
An expression of emotion or realization
Ah
An expression of emotion or realization
Writer(s): Felix Cavaliere, Edward J. Brigati
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