Felix Cavaliere (keyboard, vocals), Gene Cornish (guitar), Dino Danelli (drums) and Eddie Brigati (vocals) formed the band in New York City. Three-quarters of the group - Felix, Gene, and Eddie - had previously been members of Joey Dee and the Starliters. Eddie's brother, David Brigati, another former Starliter, arranged 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 they already had another obscure group named the Rascals on the payroll. They decided to rename the group the Young Rascals.
Their first minor hit was "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" (1965), followed by the #1 single "Good Lovin'" (1966, originally by the Olympics). Soon the band began to mature as songwriters and released other hit songs written themselves, including the hit "Groovin'" (1967), "It's Wonderful", "How Can I Be Sure" (which got to #1 in the UK when covered by David Cassidy), and "A Beautiful Morning" (1968).
Their best-remembered song was "People Got to Be Free" (1968), a passionate plea for racial tolerance. Unusual for their time, the Rascals refused to tour on segregrated bills. After "People Got to Be Free", the Rascals never regained their former fame or had as large a hit.
In 1970, Eddie Brigati left the group, followed by Cornish in 1971. The last album with them as active members was Search & Nearness, which featured Eddie 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(#57 in the US), with backing vocals by The Sweet Inspirations. Cavaliere and Danelli released two more albums as The Rascals, Peaceful World and The Island Of Real, using other musicians and singers. They 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.
The (Young) Rascals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
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The Young Rascals Lyrics
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This is the love I give to you alone
More than the simple words I try to say
I'll only live to love you more each day
More than you'll ever know my arms long to hold you so
Until I'll be in your keeping, waiting, sleeping, laughing, weeping
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
I know I'll never live before
And my heart is very sure
No one else will love you more
And more than you'll ever know my arms long to hold you so
Until no one else will love you more
Longer than always is a long, long time
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
I know I'll never live before
And my heart is very sure
No one else will love you more
The lyrics of the song "More" by The Young Rascals are a declaration of love from the singer to their significant other. The singer professes that their love for their partner is greater than any other love that has ever existed in the world. They say that the words they try to say are not enough to express the depth of their love and that they will continue to love their partner more with each passing day. The singer's arms long to hold their partner and they will wait, sleep, laugh, and weep with them.
The song is an expression of a deep and abiding love that goes beyond the limitations of time and space. The singer proclaims that their love will last longer than always, and even beyond forever, their beloved will be theirs. The singer acknowledges that they have never loved before and is very sure that no one else will ever love their partner more than they do.
In essence, the song "More" is a timeless love song that speaks to the unending nature of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
More than the greatest love the world has known
My love for you is greater than any love the world has ever seen
This is the love I give to you alone
I am giving you all the love that I have, without reservation or hesitation
More than the simple words I try to say
Words can't fully express the depth of my love for you
I'll only live to love you more each day
Every day, I will only love you more and more, and that will be my primary purpose in life
More than you'll ever know my arms long to hold you so
I want to hold and embrace you more than you could ever imagine
Until I'll be in your keeping, waiting, sleeping, laughing, weeping
I will be there for you at all times, whether you need to talk, laugh, cry, or just be in each other's presence
Longer than always is a long, long time
Forever is an extremely long time
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
Our love will extend beyond forever, and I will always be there for you
I know I'll never live before
Without you, my life would be incomplete and meaningless
And my heart is very sure
I am completely convinced of my love for you
No one else will love you more
No one in the world will ever love you as much as I do
Until no one else will love you more
My love for you will continue to grow until there is no possibility of anyone loving you more
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.