A Beautiful Morning - The Rascals | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

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[@mikevalenza]

The Rascals recorded some of the most beautiful songs ever. This song, of course, along with "Groovin" and "How Can I Be Sure", (recorded in waltz time) are all essential songs to listen to.

[@daviddragavon7555]

Mike Valenza is right, in my meaningless opinion. Their greatest hits album, was 12 actual hits! "How can I be sure" is lovely and features a French Accordian. They also do a nice cover of "Mustang Sally", and delve into rock with "You Better Run", covered by Pat Benater.

[@pjg58x]

Definitely How Can I Be Sure. Great song.

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

"Groovin'" IS the greatest of the summer laid back songs. It hit #1 for the Rascals, as did also "People Got to be Free" and "Good Lovin'".

[@proudmoon3]

"How Can I Be Sure" is a song like no other! SO good.

[@daviddragavon7555]

Good loving! Totally misplaced that in the cellar of my brain! That is a fun one! Thanks!

[@hamiltonburger4574]

After reading nothing but crap every day in the news for the past few years, hearing this song again was like a breath of fresh air on a beautiful morning. I think I'll go for a walk outside. Thanks for hitting this one guys. It was just what the doctor ordered.

[@generic53]

"And just smile."

[@user-cb1og8pc7n]

I concure😂

[@scottg9447]

One of the most feel-good songs ever recorded

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, you'll love their "Good Lovin' ", "Groovin' " , "People Got to Be Free" and “How Can I Be Sure?”!! Main lead singer Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati wrote "A Beautiful Morning". Eddie Brigati sang lead on “How Can I Be Sure?” and did backing vocals and percussion on their other songs.

[@troilusand]

Yes! All of those songs you mentioned!

[@nanvolentine9110]

The Groovin' album is a treasure, every song is a beautiful part of the soundtrack of my childhood.

[@donnakubiski5572]

"How Can I Be Sure?" is one of my all time favorite songs. It's a beautiful classic.

[@bobrob2004]

I'd also throw in, "I've Been Lonely Too Long" in that mix. They had several really good songs. I really hope they hit them again.

[@paulpaluscio3094]

Good Italian boys from NJ. Such a smooth sound. Many folks don't realize the amount of hits they had

[@edwardmason930]

I'm over 60. It's great to see young people appreciate a song from my generation.

[@ChicagoPadre]

I got you beat...I'm over 70!! I could be there grand parents! Oh DAMN !!!!!!

[@dariaiannitti488]

You’ve got to do more Rascals! They were originally The Young Rascals. Love love love them!! 🤩

[@johnjesberger5676]

The Rascals were one of those bands that when they hit, it went over the fence. How Can I Be Sure is one of my all time faves. In a lot of ways it's odd, not least because of it's use of accordion that sounds like something you'd hear from a busker on the streets of Paris. They were terrific.

[@TheJm129]

Absolute yes to "How Can I be Sure". Also in the discussion is "People Gotta Be Free". Personal underrated pick is "It's Wonderful", although I understand people not caring for the weird ending.

[@danmayberry1185]

Yes, and Felix Cavaliere (now 80) deserves way more recognition.

[@gigantor62]

"How Can I Be Sure" is an absolute masterpiece.

[@falcongal63]

‘How Can I Be Sure’ needs to be next up to bat. Such a great song.

[@crowsinging]

@@danmayberry1185 I very much agree. He does a fantastic cover of Mustang Sally that I'd love to see a reaction to.

[@ronnie237]

Eddie Brigati and Felix Cavalieri had fantastic voices.

[@scotstevens5263]

The Rascals, Buffalo Springfield and Lovin’ Spoonful were all in the same genre. Fantastic bands in there day with fantastic songs and hits on the radio while a day at the beach in the summer time. Hey. “Hot Fun in the Summertime” 🌞🏄🏼‍♀️🏊‍♂️🏖️⛱️

[@rollomaughfling380]

"Buffalo Springfield" really? Nothing like romping around the beach hearing "Expecting to Fly" on someone's radio . . . 👀

[@nancy9478]

Yes!

[@scotstevens5263]

Expecting to fly, great song!

[@timothyburns815]

People Got to Be Free...always gets me even after all these years. The Young Rascals/ Rascals discography needs to be heard by the young 'uns.

[@alansmith7626]

You said it, I was thinking the same thing!

[@MissAstorDancer]

100%!! I plan to introduce my young "surrogate grandson - nearly 18 - along with as many other greats from my era as he's willing to listen to!

[@alanmusicman3385]

"People Got to be Free" is indeed a great song - though I do prefer Dionne Warwick's version.

[@fmtalks1386]

"A Girl Like You" "People Got To Be Free" "Good Lovin" "I Ain't Goona Eat My Heart Anymore" "Ive Been Lonely Too Long." Their catalog is great!

[@cindyp1033]

Yes please ❤

[@jediwalker6785]

💕A Girl Like You💕

[@williamkats5446]

Thanks for the shoutout, gentlemen!!!!! What a nice surprise. There’s more there from this group.

[@surlechapeau]

perfect springtime song.

[@Keith-if6zv]

Great description of the band and song!

[@jossoaktree]

Perfect!

[@JamieDavisBooks]

Great choice dude. Thanks for recommending it.

[@tomtortolani8082]

Awesome, awesome band, rock and roll hall of fame, huge in the 60s. So many tunes worth hitting. "Good Lovin", "How Can I Be Sure", etc. In fact, I would suggest a complete album review of their '67 album "Groovin".

[@ecclesrice9789]

My god I miss the 60's and 70's, hits like this one after another on the radio as we cruised the countryside. The light beer didn't come until the 80's my dudes

[@burmajones803]

Wrong. Light beer was invented in 1967 and Lite debuted in 1975. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_Lite#:~:text=Miller%20Lite%20was%20the%20first,Chicago's%20Peter%20Hand%20Brewing.

[@cindyknudson2715]

Mid 70s.

[@ecclesrice9789]

Burma and Cindy I was thinking about the first popular light beer, Bud Light. Coors actually had Coors Light out in the early 1940's and discontinued it at the start of WW2 and brought it back in 1978. I stand corrected, I didn't think Miller started until the early 80's

[@nj1639]

None the less, Lite beer for light weights, though most that I see drinking it could lose a few pounds.....

[@nancy9478]

My brothers drank Schaeffer. My oldest brother got Miller if he had a party. No one drank lite beer.

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

Just take in some clean fresh air.. ❤

[@lloydbraun6026]

This, the 59th Bridge Street sing by Simon and Garfunkel and Grazing in the Grass by Friends of Distinction always put me in a good mood

[@MrDarkMagnus]

Grazing in the Grass heads my Playlist named Happy! I'm adding this song as well as your S&G suggestion. A kind of obscure song but with a similar vibe is Fancy Colors by Chicago Happy, trippy,groovy.

[@Meandmymirror]

Tingles

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Hey Lloyd! Got any gum?

[@philpartynski3125]

Another great reaction! The Rascals had several A+/S songs, starting with “How Can I Be Sure” and many more others listed below. They were a fantastic band, with the smoothest vibe.

[@rubroken]

When this came out, my brother and I would go for a Sunday drive in my dad's convertible, top down(instead of church). This would come on and it was almost heaven

[@karenmanemeit7803]

They have some great music, Lonely too long, A Girl like you, I Ain’t gonna eat out my heart anymore ❤

[@gaylegifford]

Love: Aint gonna eat out my heart anymore.

[@karenmanemeit7803]

@@gaylegifford I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore / Lyrics Main Results Yea I admit you've got the biggest brown eyes And you know how to Part your lips to tantalize Sure You can get any man you want going and ya do it And don't say you don't know Ya do Well baby I ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore I ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore - so quit it I love you I love you I do girl But you ain't gonna cheat on me I need ya I need ya I do girl Choose is it him or me Yea Suppose I ain't been saying girl You should be ashamed of what I been seeing Bad Yea You better watch your step or girl you can bet your gonna loose the best Thing You've ever had Well baby I ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore Ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore Quit it I love you I love you I do girl But you ain't gonna cheat on me I need ya I need ya I really do girl Choose is it him or me Well baby I ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore I ain't gonna eat my heart anymore Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Lori Burton / Pam Sawyer I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

[@karenmanemeit7803]

@@gaylegifford me too!

[@stephanieo2509]

Dino Danelli, their drummer, is absolutely fabulous. To me, this song is just totally evocative of a beautiful summer day.

[@cindyp1033]

Sadly, he passed away recently. RIP💔

[@donnabruhn6907]

The Rascals were the quintessential feel good Good vibes band of the 60's, good dance music too One of my favorites from this decade. Try Come on up, ❤ and more but not remembering the titles right now lol

[@vincentp149]

Felix Cavaliere has such a beautiful voice. "Groovin'" is another good one. Also "Daydream," by The Lovin" Spoonful, "Summer," by War and "Everyday People," and "Hot Fun in the Summer Time," by Sly and the Family Stone. If you've hit any of these already then you already know how good they are.

[@stevezeidman7224]

There’s a treasure trove of stuff with the Rascals. Aka, The Young Rascals. “A Girl Like a you”, “I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore”, “Groovin”

[@StatsJedi]

Got to do "Groovin'" next. Soon!

[@mitzifrancis9843]

I looked forward to the moments when ANY tune from The Young Rascals/The Rascals would begin playing on my transistor radio! Keep exploring them with Groovin, People Got to Be Free, and How Can I Be Sure. It's iconic 1960s for sure and I still love every second of it 💓.

[@paulkeahtigh2]

More Rascals please! Thanks 👍😎

[@Shadowrider1872]

GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY! ☮️💟♾️

[@catbutte4770]

@John H Hello John!

[@allisonreed7682]

Hey @John H! It's Friday!!! 😎🥳

[@raycewilliams3300]

This song almost sounds "stripped down" to an extent. It came out in 1968 and who knows what sort of recording process was used. It's basically a "feel good" song. The band broke up a few years later for various reasons. They had a few hits besides this one including " Good Lovin' " which got a ton of air play.

[@Scapegrace74]

After 80 years, Felix Cavaliere is still with us, still healthy. "A Beautiful Morning" was released in 1968.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Yes, Felix is still healthy & still performing. Saw him in Jan. 2023 in Honolulu. He still got that soulful groove goin' on & the show was FANTASTIC! A nite for all of us to remember. Gene Cornish made the trip w/him & their band members are simply groovy! Aloha.

[@Scapegrace74]

That's good news. We hear too much about "The 27 Club," the ones who lived recklessly and flamed out early. There's plenty to be said for taking care of your health and living a long, full life. Peace.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

@@Scapegrace74 Amen!

[@catleeper]

I remember being at Lee Park in Dallas, this song blaring from someone’s car, wearing a hip hugger long skirt and dancing in the grass. What a great time to be young!

[@mjwaldrep]

Great group that's been mostly forgotten about. Groovin, Good Lovin, I've Been Lonely Too Long, How Can I Be Sure, A Girl Like You are all recommended from them. They do the original version of Mustang Sally, which is good, but I like Wilson Pickett's version a little better.

[@otisdylan9532]

My take is take your next 2 Rascals songs should be "Good Lovin'" and "Groovin'". I would do "Good Lovin'" first, because "Groovin'" is kind of like "A Beautiful Morning", but "Good Lovin'" is different, so do "Good Lovin'" next for the sake of variety.

[@louisdellavalle2159]

“It’s a beautiful morning, think I’ll go outside a while, and just smile “. The most organically beautiful thing I’ve ever heard (I was 10 when this song came out)

[@allisonreed7682]

Y'all should check out the 1968 song "The Letter" by The Box Tops. Your mind will be blown by a 16yo Alex Chilton (later of Big Star) singing with the weathered soul of a 40yo.

[@moonlitegram]

Their song "Good Lovin" was on one of your recent polls but unfortunately only came in 4th. But that one's an absolute banger. Definitely need to hit that one.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

The Rascals were fire! I don't believe anybody had blue eyes, but the hood loved them. Certainly underrated, without a doubt. How can I be Sure, Groovin', Good Lovin", fire, every one!

[@Raittway]

Their song I ain't gonna eat out my heart anymore is cool too. Groovin is one of my favs!

[@cindyp1033]

I use this song if I ever need a wake up alarm ❤

[@raymiller8555]

Well, for more than a year now I have asked for the Rascals (originally called the Young Rascals). It’s A Beautiful Morning was one of two songs hat have been my favorite from them. To me, Groovin is even a better spring day song. So next time around, that’s the one to hit. So psyched to have you react to them.

[@mrmaticuluos]

Persistence Pays off, eh?

[@no2all]

This made my morning...

[@RenR70]

Just good wholesome Pop music, they have several hits but “Groovin’” is my favorite & worth checking out.

[@Jules-um4yy]

Great way to start the weekend guys! The Rascals had a string of hits. Check out "Groovin", "How Can I Be Sure", "Lonely Too Long" etc. Easy listening at it's best🌿I like your comments, always honest with your perspective. Thanks for reacting to this oldie!🦋

[@chrismiller8046]

Grew up on Long Island in the 60’s where the Rascals cut their chops. Saw them live twice: once on LI and once in Denver. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. They had their own Broadway show. Dino Danelli was one of the greatest jazz/rock drummers of all time. Great song writers and musicians. Hit after Hit. A&A, listen to some of their other stuff as recommended.

[@jayjay8]

this song reminds me of being 3 yrs old coloring in my living room with sunbeams shining through the window, my Mom was cleaning & my Dad put this album on while he set up his photography equipment. Those were wonderful days. This whole album is the soundtrack of my childhood

[@scottingram7634]

Love memories like that, especially the part about the sunbeams. Funny how some things stand out decades later.

[@dawncheryl4855]

Takes me back to the Summer of Love 1967.

[@alanmusicman3385]

"Groovin'" and this one were their best singles IMO - though I always thought this one needed another verse as the ending sounds very padded to get it up to even the short length it has. Cavaliere and Brigati wrote a lot of great songs, but often other people made more of them.

[@falcongal63]

I don’t see many people mentioning Come On Up but it’s a banger. Groovin’ will put you in a great mood. It’s summer in a song.

[@davidschecter5247]

Could never figure out why they aren't more well-known. They wrote great songs. So many more to listen to.

[@charlesburris6314]

"Lonely Too Long" is a hidden gem.

[@jimreadey4837]

I like Alex's perspective -- I think you heard its essence the way many of us did. In 1968, most of us were exposed to only the radio version of this great song -- and that listening was on a cheap mono hi-fi, transistor radio, or car speaker. So we wouldn't have noticed a difference in production quality had there been any. An *easy A+.* 📻

[@sjd5750]

Criminally under-rated group..Grew up with this music...They were first 'The Young Rascals", before just " The Rascals."

[@danielkelleher2419]

Definitely an underrated group! Felix Cavaliers Is the lead singer! They have some cool feel good songs!

[@waltw4537]

Glad you are checking out the Rascals. Lots of great tunes by them. Thanks.

[@Richard2003]

Great song!!!

[@michaelknight2118]

You guys got it, great. Groovin', one of my favs. Many good suggestions. Thanks for the smile guys.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Love that blue- eyed soul and the Rascals, earlier the Young Rascals, had a lot of great music. This gem is so relaxing and definitely puts in you the mood for spring. Being a 60's and 70's guy it also brings back a lot of memories.

[@hannyland2939]

And "Groovin'" from the Rascals is a great summertime song! You have no idea how great this band was!!

[@rghilino6734]

The Rascals catalog of music is incredible.

[@christopherpohl8743]

The Rascals had their many hits during my high school years. Started out days listening to them…made the day start off good.

[@terrylucaspoetrycoach4489]

Early 1968. I used to listen to this on the AM radio in my 65 Mustang. Takes me back...

[@troilusand]

LOVE the intro with the wind chimes, so unique!! You might hear them when you walked out the door on a beautiful morning. Coming out in early 1968, it was the group's first track released after shortening their name from the Young Rascals. The single was one of the earliest released in stereo. I would add, "Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" to the list of other great songs suggested below.

[@dagmar.6954]

Another one of the great 60's groups I grew up with. They started out as "The Young Rascals" but later were just known as "The Rascals". They were considered rock & blue-eyed soul. They had a lot of hits such as "Groovin'", "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore", "You Better Run", "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "Good Lovin'", "How Can I Be Sure", "People Got To Be Free", "A Girl Like You", "It's Wonderful" etc.

[@christinewaide5249]

Every morning, for years..when I walk outside and it’s beautiful..I literally sing this song. ❤

[@williammurray1341]

I had my parents old clock radio set on the AM station and I heard it start up with this song as the sun was shining into my window awaking me and my girlfriend. I go back 50 years to that morning every time I hear this. Almost makes me cry.

[@daddyguerrero]

The Rascals are a deep dive. They put out some of the most amazing music in the 60’s. Felix Cavellari was the lead on most of their hits, but Eddie Brigatti chipped in with a few of his own. How Can I Be Sure is one of the best ballads to come out of the 60’s. They also had one of the best drummers around.

[@pattyduke3079]

Groovin' On A Sunday Afternoon is true blue eyed soul song. It has so much soul, I didn't know they were White, until I saw them on TV.

[@clannad99germany70]

I was a kid, nobody of my friends knew this song, I was the only one who were listening to the US Top 100 charts then, and I liked this song of The Rascals so much, my favorite song of that band.

[@woojoke]

They were super good live too!!

[@itsobvious2]

The Rascals had a nice group of blue eyed soul top 50 tune. Starting off as the Young Rascals with Good Loving, a 60s banger. Check that one out as well as Love Is A Beautiful Thing, Groovin', People Got To Be Free, among others.

[@mikemacferren9096]

This group recorded some of the best music of that time period. Every song produced was one I could listen to over and over to again and again.

[@Shmoozo55]

I don't think that "A Beautiful Morning" was released as anything but a single until their greatest hits album.

[@craigbustin1293]

Can't recall if you guys have done any (Young) Rascals songs before this. If not, "Good Lovin'' is the standard-bearer, followed by "People Got to Be Free," "How Can I Be Sure," "Groovin'", "I've Been Lonely Too Long," "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore", "A Girl Like You" and "You Better Run." and many others. You'll like all of them, I think.

[@snowbirdlady8496]

I just loved the Young Rascals from the first time I heard them way back. This is a perfect beautiful Spring song. Glad you listened!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Great example of Sunshine Pop. Makes you smile all over.

[@jefffinn1105]

"East Coast Blue-eyed Soul" is what they were exactly, very R&B influenced. "Good Loving" is their R&B cover, during the British Invasion, a stone R&R classic that EVERY local band played. "People Gotta Be Free" is an anthemic upbeat 60's "message song". Their drummer Dino died a few months ago & was one of the first great r&r drummers, Bonham named him as an influence - see live Ed Sullivan on YT for his big beat.

[@nancy9478]

My childhood. Imagine riding in the back of a 60s era station wagon, windows down on a summer rmorning. This comes in the radio as you near your destination: Palisades Park. Best days ever.

[@elijahFree2000]

With me the beach in New England. This song transports me to 1967 every time. (In a 1966 Dodge Station Wagon)

[@nancy9478]

@@elijahFree2000 this made me smile. We had the LI and Fire Island beaches, summers were the best at the shore. Your New England beaches are beautiful too.

[@andreaschmall5560]

The Rascals had hit after hit. Their greatest hits album covers 3 discs. I kissed Felix a an outdoor concert I attended a few years back just because they were such a large part of my pre-teen and teen years.

[@trishalou592]

My only complaint is the song needs to be longer. Great chill out vibes.

[@sirslice7531]

Great band with Felix Cavilari on lead vocals and keys. The started making hits as The Young Rascals... then they got a few years older and became The Rascals (although Felix kept wearing the cap). .

[@valelavidavivir5842]

What an awesome song. They definitely need to be recognized more. They have some good grooves. Thanks for giving them some props.

[@bwheeler1970VB]

If you like the Rascals your next song needs to be "People Got To Be Free"

[@daveking9393]

You guys just keep impressing me more and more I am so happy to be a part of this channel Thanks for all you do

[@deantait8326]

Around 1978, (I was 29ish) this was on the car radio as I pulled into the driveway. Just sat there and enjoyed this song. Made me smile

[@jerrytannhauser1541]

The first group I ever saw in concert. Great time!

[@samanthanickson6478]

good lovin is a nice hyper song by, i believe they were called the young rascals at the time of that recording. if you want to get a group hyped up for a run, to clean the car or get a room painted - without killing each other, this is the song. just a great song to give a good feeling with a killer organ.

[@colinbenidt9052]

The Rascals have a bunch of great songs. Next one you should hit is Good Lovin’. SUCH a groovy danceable banger. And of course Groovin’ is great too (though it feels SUPER similar to beautiful morning. They make a great double feature of chill spring/summer songs to listen to in the morning).

[@DannyD714]

this came out when i was in elementary school,and i still remember hearing it all the time on 93 KHJ in the summer of '68 while swimming in our pool. talk about a soundtrack to your life! this one is right in there.

[@joannwengreen8661]

I was 9 when this song came out. I've loved it ever since. Once I retired, I decided to put it as my first song on my exercise playlist. Wonderful way to start the day!!

[@jml-rj5re]

Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati et al. Great stuff. Incredible harmonies. Well produced and written. How Can I be Sure is highly recommended.

[@heartsamessgaultier8562]

This song and Groovin' are my Dad's all time favorite songs.

[@kevinmauch5622]

Their drummer, the recently departed Dino Danelli was a fantastic musician. He gave the band a jazzy swing.

[@Cavie1974]

Every time I hear this song it takes me back to the summer of 1968. Great group, wonderful arrangement. Dino Danelli was an early influence on me as a drummer. He had a great pocket and was very much a showman too.

[@fredinaz]

Saw Felix at a great venue about a year ago, and it was great. The Rascals were before my time, but his stories and the music were amazing!

[@suzannedawson6330]

Loved the Rascals! Still do. Still makes me feel good hearing this number. I wouldn’t want it recorded any other way. Even a lifter 50 years. Love love love

[@patriciacrowell5922]

I read that a third-grade teacher played this song every morning come rain come shine. Talk about putting a smile on your face. It was a student from her class that posted the statement.

[@ronrago2696]

Another great hit from The Rascals is Good Lovin' (apostrophe) and also a good springtime song... (oh btw, Billy Preston also played with the Beatles on the rooftop)

[@cwiii3378]

Such a great time to be growing up then. Music was coming alive and times were so great to be alive.

[@danmayberry1185]

In '68 hit AM radio music was transmitted and heard mostly through one speaker - kitchen radio, car, portable transistor radios (there's a mindf*** for the youngsters - they looked like a fat IPhone and had a dial where the screen should be).

[@robbielux8353]

Rascals were one of the best bands of their era and very underrated..please do more of them

[@christarpley6861]

The songs from the 60s were mostly short and sweet but they were good and this is a good group as well they had several good songs