A VIBE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Young Rascals - Groovin REACTION

[@belindareese9453]

So glad you guys finally dived into the Young Rascals! "A Beautiful Morning" , "Good Lovin", " I've Been Lonely Too Long" , "How Can I Be Sure" and "People Got To Be Free" are some of their really good songs.

[@SK-lk3iu]

All great, and "Good Lovin" is more of a rocker than their others.

[@heavenlysonshine]

Yea! About time for The Rascals.

[@donnagonatas3155]

There is not one song on this list that I don't love! I had all of this of course on vinyl. ✌️♥️

[@denisetinto1828]

So many great hits and memories as a teenager in West Palm Beach FL. 🇨🇦🥰🔥💖

[@bgallagher8129]

They started out as the Young Rascals and even wore attire that looked like the original Little Rascals, but they dropped the outfits and the name Young and just became known as the Rascals. Might have been due to trademark concerns.

[@armadillotoe]

Many radio stations in the way back would start your day with their "It's a Beautiful Morning."

[@SingOnStreet]

This song will never get old ❤💓💞 Nice perfect song 😍😉💘

[@rubroken]

"It's a beautiful morning", great song, great Sunday morning drive song

[@colibri1]

One of the iconic songs of the sixties was the Rascal's "People Got to Be Free" from 1968. 1967's "How Can I Be Sure?" was also a big hit for them. A big hit song with kind of a similar message and feel as this one was Simon and Garfunkel's "Feelin' Groovy" from 1967, and another sixties song with the word groovy in it is the Mamas and the Papas' "Somebody Groovy" from 1965.

[@bobbyd968]

The Harper's Bizarre version of Feelin Groovy was better in my opinion since it became a hit and was longer than the Simon and Garfunkel version. Of course kudos to Simon and Garfunkel for writing such a great song.

[@ajruther67]

@@bobbyd968 I prefer that version as well.

[@robertlanciani7458]

Yes, that's Gene Cornish on the harmonica. This song came out in the Spring of '67. Graduated high school and entered college that year. Whenever I hear it I think of those carefree days. Did lots of groovin.......not just on Sundays.

[@epicycles700]

Felix Cavaliere, the songwriter and usually lead singer of this group, had toured in Europe in 1963 as the organ player for another group and guess who else was on the bill? The Beatles! Felix took one look at that and headed back to the States and put this band together. Lots of great songs in the mid-to-late Sixties: "I've Been Lonely Too Long," "A Girl Like You," and "People Got To Be Free," among others.

[@jimeiden2360]

People Got To Be Free has an epic horn chart

[@bert_towle]

Yep, Joey Dee and the Starliters.

[@TubeMySwag]

Always loved this song. But I especially love how raspy and soulful the singer’s voice is. He has a beautiful tone as well.

[@catmanpc9166]

Felix Cavaliere. One of the best ever.

[@jackiec859]

@@catmanpc9166 As a kid, I fell in love with his voice, and the sweet, sweet harmonies.

[@TubeMySwag]

@@jackiec859 yes…pure bliss to my ears

[@mkenific]

Saw him a few years ago on an oldies tour and he still sounds the same. Great voice

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

@@mkenific Yea, Felix still got that soulful groove goin' on!

[@bloppysloppy2283]

This song really sets a laid back mood. We need music like this today.

[@R.POWELL]

Loved this song ever since it came out. What a great feeling I get everytime I hear it !! 💗👍

[@sheilameyers152]

“Groovin’ was one of my favorite songs! When Sundays roll around I always think of this song! Definitely a soulful groove to chill on! “Life will be ecstasy you and me endlessly!”

[@R.POWELL]

@@sheilameyers152 Summer Breeze is another one that moves me !! 👍

[@theeloquentbaby]

“Never My Love” by The Association is a very nice one from 1967 that you might enjoy.

[@BarredCoast0]

@@R.POWELL Summer Breeze is fire!

[@petercourtien4581]

Definitely a vibe. “Good Lovin’” and “Beautiful Morning” are great too!😊❤

[@FuturologyTheMusical]

Another Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group with a lot of hit songs to discover.

[@theresariga9015]

The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning, also gives the same vibe.

[@simplemanplan409]

I love that song A Beautiful Morning it’s such a relaxing song

[@RabbiSteve]

Thanks for the reaction. The Rascals were some of the dukes of 60’s “blue-eyed soul”. They were first The Young Rascals, and then they dropped the “Young”, and just were “The Rascals”. And as so many have commented, they have so many gems in their catalog. Enjoy!

[@valeriebelback]

It's about time!!!!!

[@wpollock1]

“How Can I Be Sure” is really special - they have many great songs as many have mentioned.

[@blackprix]

One of my favorite groups of the 60’s. This was a chart topper! What positive memories 😊😊

[@boxerpaws55]

ditto. brings back a ton of memories.

[@rayniecox7683]

My first year as a teenager..... I'm smiling so big. Loved the Young Rascals and such good memories! Thanks 😎😎😎😎

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the smoothest tunes and sweetest ones of that era!❤

[@dennisloveland498]

One of my favorite Rascals songs of all time (BTW, by the time Groovin' came out, the band had dropped the "young" from their name and became simply The Rascals) is "How Can I Be Sure?", as well as their biggest overall hit, "Good Lovin'".

[@kokomojoe6552]

This and 'How Can I Be Sure" are my Favorite Rascal's Songs

[@bloppysloppy2283]

"Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore".

[@janethernandez724]

This song reminds me of those lazy hazy dog days of summer, the weather would be just right in the 70s, sunny skies with just a smattering of clouds., chilling out in the yard with easy groovin' music playing and grilling, enjoying good company! That's what this song brings to my mind whenever I hear it. I am so very glad you enjoyed this song too! Enjoyed your reaction! ☮💕👍👏

[@MN_Cozy]

Me too!! Exactly!!

[@jeneanmcbrearty4747]

San Diego....summer of 1964 &65. Perfection. I was young, d\free, and unencumbered.

[@jodyjackson5475]

Yes!!! Blue skies..no chemtrails good times

[@Zebred2001]

Even The Beatles' Penny Lane and The Monkees' Pleasant Valley Sunday evoke these great days!

[@marygaul4384]

This is what came to mind for me too. Good times.

[@dennissmith9259]

When I hear "A Beautiful Morning " I'm transported to my mom's kitchen. NYC, mid-summer 1968. She had a small table radio there and that song was in heavy rotation. We didn't have A/C, the windows are open and the air was warm with it's own early morning smell. It was going to be a hot day, I was on vacation from school, and the day held many possibilities.

[@thomastimlin1724]

The Band was first called the Young Rascals, then they dropped the Young and just called themselves the Rascals. that IS a harmonica.

[@velvetbees]

Did you notice it is not the original? There were no birds in the original, and there is a spot where they are singing acapella. That never happened in the original song. Somebody made their own remix.

[@louisb5563]

Oh yes, Rascals baby! This is Blue Eyed Soul peeps! They were dudes from Jersey, 3 out of 4 were Italians!👍🏻😃 If you can catch the live performance of them on The Ed Sullivan Show doing, "Mickey's Monkey" and "Lonely Too Long" you would really see how they were one of the greatest live acts of that era!✌🏼🙂

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Oh yeah, saw their live performances on Ed Sullivan. What high energy w/ just 3 instruments! Sounded better singing live & they set the bar quite high. Luv'd Felix's rockin' soulful vocals, Eddie & Gene's harmonies, & of course Dino's dynamic drumming!

[@louisb5563]

@@jo-annkawakami3373 My thoughts exactly!👍🏻😃

[@rosannerizzo3070]

Finally! The Young Rascals and later just The Rascals. Please try A Beautiful Morning. It always put me in a great mood. Love it. Love them.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay *& Amber, you'll love their "Good Lovin' ", "A Beautiful Morning" and "People Got To Be Free"!!

[@cog4life]

All these are amazing! Yes!

[@lindaadcox8274]

Amber people got to be free is going to knock your socks off

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

" A girl like you"

[@richvitale8405]

3o

[@richvitale8405]

3 of their best

[@d.j.starling3559]

The Young Rascals (later, The Rascals) was one of the great groups of the 60s. How Can I Be Sure is their most beautiful song. When their first hit, Good Lovin', was released in early 1966, I was in 6th grade & the group has been well-played on the soundtrack of my life. Another great song, People Got To Be Free, was The Rascals' entry on the long list of protest songs of the late 60s. Great group to hear again. And again.

[@u.s.veteranandpatriot7511]

this song is great to listen to when ya`ll take the kids out to the lake-picnicing- watching the kids playing- that`s living

[@jameskennedy721]

These guys ruled the charts in the late 60's . The band boasted 2 fine singers , and could handle different kinds of moods . Bar bands still sing their first hit , GOOD LOVIN .

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

One of my favorite tunes ever!!

[@docmason9677]

I played this cruising in my 1964 Chevy SS Impala back in the late 60's before they were turned into lowriders. It's a cruising song like it says on a Sunday Afternoon with your girl or buddies. Good Memories.

[@joannevincent2035]

Rascals are a forever group...Once you've heard them, you never forget!

[@827dusty]

What a great "Classic Rock" song from the 60s. These guys (Felix Cavaleri) had so much soul in their music.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Amen!

[@SG-js2qn]

"Groovin'" (1967) reminds me of "Cruisin'" (1979) by Smokey Robinson.

[@comicus6769]

Smokey was inspired to write Cruisin after he heard Groovin.

[@bobbyd968]

Back in 67, I saw them in concert along with the Who and the Cream on the same show. The Rascals introduced Groovin for the first time that day at the 59th Street Playhouse in NYC.

[@thepunadude]

HIGH SCHOOL DAYS ... YEP, IM 73! BEEN THERE DONE THAT AND HAVE THE WAR WOUNDS TO PROVE IT ... GREAT VOCALS!

[@daddyguerrero]

Finally!!! I’ve been begging for this group!!!

[@jtbear70]

A beautiful morning, your next pick with this band.

[@Cynthia...]

Oh what a great song this is The Young Rascals have some great songs. People Gotta be Free, A Beautiful Morning. ❤

[@lisarainbow9703]

"How Can I Be Sure" by The Young Rascals will blow your minds with their vocals..

[@robertaistrope9602]

The Young Rascals, later known as The Rascals where a fantastic group from the 60's both incarnations of the band deserve to be explored!

[@aarongoldstein7614]

“How Can I Be Sure?” is my favorite Young Rascals song with Eddie Brigati on lead vocal.

[@karlsmith2570]

The Young Rascals are among a number of recording artists that John Mellencamp name dropped in his song "R-O-C-K In The USA"

[@keithbenson2627]

I Love the Rascals ! Groovin is a timeless Classic that will never go out of style !

[@Noelle0026]

This is one of the songs I sang along to for my late husband the morning he passed away. The Rascals are such a good band that doesn’t the recognition like they deserve.

[@peggyp5844]

One of the coolest vibe songs ever written.

[@williamlocasto5019]

This was the number one song the day I was born, June 26, 1967. Soooooo cool!! Summer of love, baby!!!! LOL😂😄👍

[@kken7764]

Every time I hear their songs I go right back to my teens. Now you have to dive in to their other songs they are all so good, A Beautiful Morning is a must hear!

[@davidkanagawa5220]

Aloha, Finally you guys got to The Young Rascals. In Hawaii, we loved this band because they wrote a song about our islands. "Oh Hawaii"

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Wished they had included us in their reunion tour in Hawaii. Lots of fans here!

[@marybaillie8907]

One of my all time favorites. There is not one particle of this song could be perfected upon. Takes you back to a time when the world seemed perfect, complete with birds. How wonderful. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@caryriggs5719]

A beautiful morning and How can I be sure. So good. And they have more...

[@jeffmalone5557]

Love both of those songs. Gloria Estefan covered "How Can I Be Sure" that was really good also.

[@dougstevens6257]

The Young Rascals who became the Rascals were a hugely talented group who had numerous hits. You might want to check out: "Good Lovin'", "How Can I Be Sure", "See" and "Love is a Beautiful Thing". Absolute perfection!

[@Fairygrl_TW]

One of those bare foot, loungin' in the tall grass, wind blowin' Mello fello...Makes u appreciate nature and music of the time...Thanx again for the soothin' memories, Keep Goovin' Peace and Blessing

[@carollittle1059]

They were HUGE in the 60's

[@karendoss6026]

My boyfriend, now my husband, would ride around on Sunday afternoons playing the radio and loved hearing this when it would come on.

[@deelindastimac7359]

Yeah its like laying in the grass looking up at the clouds ⛅️ relaxing

[@magneto7930]

People Got to Be Free, How Can I Be Sure, A Beautiful Morning, Good Lovin, so many great songs from this band!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

My hippie soul is smiling 😊

[@rosemarywatson1231]

I always loved tis group and I never get tired of listening to them.

[@StevenW1958]

Drummer Dino Danelli is playing the bongos. When you listen to their next song, Good Lovin’, you will see Dino Danelli in action playing the drums. One of the greatest drummers, period!

[@danvanlandingham3854]

That was recorded when The Rascals changed their style.Previously,this group showed their "Joey Dee and The Starlighters" roots.When they changed styles,arranger Arif Mardin,was brought in the write the new arrangements.

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here...Soooooo Awesome..!! Love Love this song!!...Positive bright side..The Bird and the Pace...Perfect Description!🥰

[@tonyguarascio4901]

Thank you Thank you!! The Rascals had a TON of hits! Im so glad you opened this vault!

[@fermisparadox01]

Another song from the 60's by Jay and the techniques. "Apples peaches pumpkin pie." You will love it

[@kaafromoz]

Ty Guys for finally getting around too this group, The Young Rascals who became The Rascals had a big catalogue of hit songs in the 60's and 70's my favourites are "A Beautiful Morning", "How Can I Be Sure" "Good Lovin' " So I do hope you dig into some more from this fun and talented group. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@bluengrey1]

"Beautiful Morning" and "How Can I Be Sure" are other songs by them that I recommend.

[@domenicgervasio2451]

Jordan and Amber, in my day 60's and 70's we spent all our summer days at the seashore. I'm from New Jersey and we have awesome beaches. Besides our boardwalks are so cool. That's where we did most of our grooving. In NJ we are so blessed. Wish I could bring you back to my time. We were so spoiled, the music, the food , the people from all over the country etc.

[@commentatron]

My feelings for this song are colored by two things: 1) hearing it when it came out in 1967 as a child of 8, with the extra magic that comes from hearing with a child's ears, and 2) hearing it in the musical and social context of the times.

[@patticrichton1135]

I HAVE that VERY album! I bought it when it came out in July 31st, 1967 (well NOT on that exact day) I bought it before I went back to start my Junior year at Kent State University. Played it like MAD in my dorm room. It always reminds me of Sept. 1967 at Kent, I JUST LOVE this song. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@judyblackburn3421]

One of the best groups from the sixties

[@jjflash1645]

It’s about time you got to listen to this group. Good Lovin’ is a MUST.

[@jackiesconiers4230]

The vibe to this is amazing! Smiling!

[@kevinpolito1529]

In the late '60s, on a Sunday afternoon we'd cram 9 kids into my friend Mike's GTO convertible and go cruisin' with this on the radio.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

I've heard this song countless times, but I've never seen what the artists look like. I was very surprised. They look nothing like what I had expected! Great song, great groove.

[@marynelson288]

You missed them on the Ed Sullivan Show? 😱

[@jamiemacdonald436]

@@marynelson288 I'm 47, so yeah I missed EVERYBODY on The Ed Sullivan Show.

[@rustybarrel516]

You mean white? Yeah, I’m glad I’m not the only one surprised after all these years! 😂

[@jamiemacdonald436]

@@rustybarrel516 Bingo!

[@tjtampa214]

Groovin'...on a Sundee after-noon. 🎵🎵 LOVE this so much. Stands the test of time. "Chill" - baby. ✌😎🌼

[@blackletter2591]

Their best hit ever was the astonishing "How Can I be Sure." Totally different sound, European vibe. Eddie Brigati's vocals will recall Freddie Mercury's - he even resembled him a bit. "

[@gerryvinci3025]

On Apr.24th 1970 , The Rascals performed at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem.Funk is funk!

[@larryg7126]

I'm from the NYC/NJ area and the Rascals came up in the clubs and were a highly polished act by the time they started recording and only got better. "Good Lovin'" is a hard edged rock feel, "A Beautiful Morning" is closer to Groovin'. You called it with the soulful feeling. They also were concerned with events in the news with "People Got To Be Free". Their last two albums "Peaceful World" & "The Island Of Real" are actually very soulful/funky/jazz fusion, I don't think they sold as well because their audience was more rock oriented but I really like these albums. Their earlier albums though did have the strongest material.

[@kokostevens1071]

Saturday in Philly at Fairmount park, up on Belmont Plateau. Cars cruising, parked cars jamming to the WDAS FM so we're grooving to the same vibe. This is the vibe I still feel when I hear this song.

[@christaballerinarukavina6034]

"People Got to Be Free" is THE song you need to hear ...and the story behind it. It is ICONIC.

[@georgecharles941]

when I was in high school, before Woodstock happened, this was one of our favorites songs...

[@happymethehappyone8300]

An Uplifting True Smooth Soul Groove,, The Blackbyrds "Walking In Rhythm"

[@blueBlackpurple]

" Groovin " is one of my favorite songs by The Young Rascals, along with " "A Beautiful Morning "

[@cog4life]

Oh I love this song!! Was really groovy!!! Groovin’!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ It’s a Beautiful Morning is another positive good vibe song!!

[@slypark6998]

This song is great morning, noon or night. Groovin! Oh lawd! Cruising down the El Camino Blvd in Cali at night, crossing the plains of the USA, sitting on the side of a river anywhere. Groovin. Great times!

[@caretaker158]

Yep, harmonica. They come in different keys... check out videos by Blues Traveler...John Popper has a vest made just to hold all his different harmonicas. Oh and in Neil Young's live version of "Heart of Gold" he's actually talking about having to find the harmonica with the proper key for the song.

[@1234uz]

People Got to be Free and Good Lovin are 2 of my all time FAVS for the Rascals

[@howzt]

Young Rascals spent ALOT of time here in Hawaii and we use to play this tune especially after a long surf session then just hangn out on a kanakapila (jam session) sunday playn music, grinding some ono(good) foods and putn a few back.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Aloha from a 4ever Rascal fan.

[@stephenbaker1362]

That is Gene Cornish on the Harmonica. He is the only guy of Non-Italian heritage in the group. Saw them do their Broadway show a few years ago The held their own during the British Invasion.

[@donnabruhn6907]

This is my teen years of the 60's, Takes me back. Beautiful memories 💓☺️🤗

[@dannylast8707]

loved it always,, remember all those songs being released.. saw and listened to some of the greatest music..it was a new era in music

[@kennethjohnson2967]

As a kid around 10 y o i always loved this song ! Raised by my grandparents , had an aunt and uncle around playing some of the best music ever !

[@deanhockenberry9268]

Takes me back to a 15 year old and summer on the Marblehead Peninsula. Early summer mornings out on Lake Erie in my uncle’s boat. Good times, thanks for the memories!

[@easyrolling]

One of the go-to 60s bands.. Blue-eyed soul.. Legends.. including a Broadway run a few years back.. unfortunately infighting sort of tore them apart .. Beautiful reaction.. they actually went psychedelic for a bit.. This album was killer. some real cool stuff to hear yet..

[@debraleesparks]

I’m almost 70 years old, and still have all my albums . My first one was The Beatles of course. But I LOVED my Young Rascals the best! Love Grandma Debbie

[@bloppysloppy2283]

"It's a Beautiful Morning", "People Got To Be Free", "You Better Run" (covered by Pat Benatar) "It's Wonderful", "How Can I Be sure", "I've Been Lonely Too Long". All are classics worth checking out by the Young Rascals AKA the Rascals.

[@shuroom57]

Nobody had background vocals like the Young Rascals (maybe the Miracles). Check out what they did with those voices on the song "It's Wonderful".

[@1CLAYTON67BROWNS]

My favorite morning song of all time. "A Beautiful Morning" I know you guys will want to play it a lot

[@claudiocarrara859]

One of the best American Groups of the 60's. Rascals had "blue eyed soul". Meaningful songs: People Got To Be Free came out Summer '68 as Russian tanks were used to repress hope of freedom in Czechoslovakia. Groovin', such a mellow, peaceful, feel good song that could be so enjoyed when Sundays were still a relaxful day for just about everyone. How Can I Be Sure, is still very relevant today to any relationship. A Beautiful Morning, is such an inspiring, feel good song to start the day off with.

[@andylawson87]

Now you should do the Rascals song It's A Beautiful Morning! Thanks for the great song choice!

[@TheCornishCockney]

This tune INSTANTLY takes me to summer.