From groovin to this - YOUNG RASCALS - how can i be sure REACTION - First time hearing

[@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 "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore", "You Better Run", "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "Good Lovin'", "Groovin'", "People Got To Be Free", "A Beautiful Morning", "A Girl Like You", "It's Wonderful" .

[@HarriBestReactions]

Looks like theres a lot for me to check out

[@joannerichards1750]

@@HarriBestReactions Every song on this list is a home run! Ooops! - that's Americanese for a smasher!

[@philpartynski3125]

@@HarriBestReactions Top notch band! Move on with “People Got To Be Free” and go from there. Enjoy!

[@raycewilliams3300]

I do recall them being called "The Young Rascals". Back then groups like Chicago Transit Authority were forced to change their name due to lawsuits.

[@luislaplume8261]

Every time I hear this song from 1967 when I was a boy, this should be in a romantic movie. I picture in my mind now Jenny Mc Carthy playing an accordion sitting on a short stone wall in Central Park in NYC and wearing a green beret, green plaid dress and skirt and smiling directly at the audience in the movie theater with the opening credits to the movie in an anthology of romantic movie for Valentine's Day.

[@joannerichards1750]

Eddie Brigati sings this lead wonderfully! The accordion-like sound is an Italian concertina.

[@nicksylvester426]

I thought it was felix cavalere

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Yes, he does! There's so much passion in his vocals that I get teary eyed everytime I hear it. Rascals forever!

[@TahoeSnowbird]

@@nicksylvester426 This one is Eddie. He had a beautiful voice. He was 22 when this came out.

[@JerisEve]

This is a gorgeous song, but you can't say you've done the Rascals without doing Good Lovin'.

[@robertbright2057]

When I was a kid I couldn’t wait until 77 WABC AM played this, it was a MEMORABLE TIME AND SONG THAT LIVES ON WITH TIME. The accordion along with the vocals, piano and beautiful arrangements makes HOW CAN I BE SURE one of the GREATEST SONGS RECORDED IN THE 60’s and THE RASCALS ONE OF THE GREATEST GROUPS.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

Bruce Morrow and Cousin Brucie............77-WABC (NYC station, I was over in N.J. listening) with you.

[@josephpavone4574]

77 am brings back a lot of memories 66 with Imus in the morning

[@steveullrich7737]

Exactly when you tuned in and waited to hear your favorite songs unless you had bought the 45 usually top songs would be played about every hour. Also, the DJ, Murray the K, was another one I listened to. He was on the competing radio station, WINS. He invented and used that pig Latin speak he called Me-eus-urray".

[@phill1537]

Also listened to 77 WABC as a child in NY. Great memories f the radio sitting in the kitchen

[@phill1537]

@@chuckgrenci6404Great memories of listening to Cousin Brucie.

[@debbiechang5781]

I was 13 when this came out. It’s in my DNA now along with the Beatles entire catalogue (and a few others)! Great old stuff 🌺✌️

[@andreaschmall5560]

A group with two great lead singers...Eddie Brigati and Felix Cavaliere.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Yes, yes, yes! Full of soul & groove!

[@marilynwhite6785]

Love this so much. "More" by the Rascals was the first dance for my late husband and mine wedding in 1972. To this day I start each day by sitting on my porch watching the sun rise drinking my coffee and listening to the Rascals "Beautiful Morning"💜🙏✌

[@violetjm]

💜

[@robing9278]

OMG. I haven't heard this in decades! I love it. Thanks so much!

[@tgforty5]

You Brits gave us some great music in the 60's, but we Yanks held our own too. The Young Rascals were one of the best!

[@54nomore]

To me it was the greatest decade in Rock & Roll music. The amount of talent that came out of the 60's is extraordinary. You can never go wrong in going down the 60's Rabbitt Hole. Great reaction...

[@Madminute1968]

For me June 67 to June 68 wasn't too much fun, I spent that year in Qui-Nhon, Pleiku Vietnam, but Thank God I made it back home alive with all my limbs, so I shouldn't complain. lol

[@54nomore]

@@Madminute1968 A Navy veteran here. Thank you for your service. Even though back in the 60's it was involuntary via the Selective service draft. Take care brother.

[@Madminute1968]

@@54nomore Thank You for your service, be well and stay safe.

[@jimallison6125]

Love the Rascals. Their catalog is awesome and brings back great memories of my high school days. Do more of them.

[@suzie4417]

It’s a Beautiful Morning & Good Lovin are two other fantastic songs from The Young Rascals / The Rascals (later on) 🌸 😻☮️🎶

[@michaelobrien8219]

the waltz time, the concertina...yet somehow this was psychedelic soul in 1967 - it fit somehow...so incredibly romantic

[@maajorkv]

One of the best fast songs of All-Time is their "People Gotta Be Free".

[@buddyvilla7393]

Hello besties and Hello Scunthorpe! For once Eddie Brigati was allowed by Felix to sing the lead. Heartbreaking ly. Beautiful. As late as 2016 Eddie was still out there on the road. Eddie an awesome and incredibly underrated singer from the swinging sixties!!!!!!!!!!

[@jackies5481]

They were music of my youth. I feel the need to point out as they got older they went from being the Young Rascals to being just the Rascals! Good song!

[@Mark-iv7np]

One of my all time favorite groups probably started in 66. Eddy Brigatti did lead vocals usually it was Felix Cavaliere. Both had great voices. Had big hits Good Lovin, Beautiful Morning, People gotta be Free, A Girl like You, Lonely too Long. Their in Rock and roll Hall of Fame sure deserve it.

[@WendyJoJohnston]

I was seven years old when this was released, and it has been part of the soundtrack of my life. A+++ ❤

[@ArniePorter]

There’s something about good 60’s music. So pure and innocent.

[@susieq9801]

The Rascals were a tremendous live act and could burn up the stage on their fast songs like "Good Lovin' ", "Lonely too long", "Ain't gonna eat my heart out", "Beautiful Morning", "People Gotta' be free". The lead singer/pianist was Felix Cavaliere, guitar Gene Cornish, drummer Dino Danelli and singer Eddie Brigati. Have a look at "Good Lovin'" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYaxe5WMe7xohtk Cheers!

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Amen! Their live performances blew everyone away & w/ just 3 instruments & the dab soulful vocals, they set the bar very, very high!

[@markwilliams5606]

Just a Great Band from New York City

[@cojaysea]

I recommend A girl like you my favorite Rascal song . Fun fact the Rascals were the first American band to not play in front of a segregated audience . The Beatles were first but the Rascals were the first US band to do it . They were Italians Americans from New Jersey where I come from and we really loved them,, New Jersey has some big stars by the way like Bon Jovi , the four seasons, Bruce Springsteen and of course Frank Sinatra .

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

You also might have heard the Young Rascals' song "Good Lovin' " (like "Groovin' " was a No. 1 pop hit in the U.S.).

[@patrickvecchio8138]

This band is so great.In fact,I would say they are underrated.

[@donnabruhn6907]

Everybody of this era loved the Rascals. Totally fun and great music, we loved dancing. Check out American Bandstand

[@fredmarinovich5477]

Young Rascals.....It's a beautiful morning

[@americanaforever6725]

“Beautiful Morning” is wonderful

[@joelliebler5690]

Great tune and band with superb vocals and balanced instrumentals.

[@DeeVet1]

That’s Eddie Brigati on lead vocals. He and his brother, Dave, grew up in my hometown of Garfield, NJ. I’ve known the brothers since we were kids. Dave, whose high vocals you hear in the background, was also with Joey Dee and the Starlighters whose, “Peppermint Twist” topped the charts in the 60s. The Rascals were more popular in the UK than The Beatles. Great reaction! Subscribing!

[@MarieProvost77]

A band that continues to bring me joy since I first marvelled at hearing them on the radio in 1967. This, in particular, is one of the band's masterpieces, a beautiful standout in a decade of groundbreaking sounds.

[@georgeralph8031]

The greatest use of a double alliterative homophone ever recorded (How's the weather? Whether or not, we're together...).

[@mrb4749]

This is Eddy Brigatti usually Felix Cavaliere does lead. Two great singers. Great timeless song. Eddy came from Joey Dee and Starlighters big hit early 60s Peppermint Twist. Love the Rascals inducted into Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and sure deserved it.

[@BeeLineEast]

Good Lovin next. by the Young Rascals. Might be surprised by this one Harri.

[@susanaltman5134]

I am a Rascals fan and love this version. You might also want to check out how Shelby Lynne sings this. It's lovely too.

[@lovcymaribeth4081]

Thank you for reacting to this song. It seems to be overlooked too often. I was 17 when this song was released in 1967. Oh my, I am really dating myself!🙄 I am 72 and love music, all genres.

[@827dusty]

I was around 10 or 11 back in 67 when these guys were on top. I was just a kid (I'm now 65) back then, but These guys were so damn good. Funk, Rock, Pop, you name it, they could play it. Felix Cavaleri was the heart of this Band. I believe they were from New Jersey. Great 60s Band. Thanks, Harri

[@realcoolbreeze]

I remember they were big in 1968.Light rock type band I d say. I bought their albums. They were very cool at the time - popular as they made some great songs to dance to and sing along to. Most garage bands did covers in club like settings of their music. Good times but went by too fast.😊👍

[@danielvolk237]

Great choice and greater group. Let No. Thanks Harri.

[@skydogfan4671]

Their drummer, Dino Danelli, was one of the greatest drummers of all time. Just check him out and watch when they were on the Ed Sullivan Show live and played Mickey’s Monkey, Been Lonely Too Long and Good Loving.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Amen& amen!!

[@nealtoglia4356]

We didn't realize at the time how good this song was. I grew up with it but now appreciate it more than ever. It captured the uncertainty that came along with young love. Very nostalgic.

[@frugalseverin2282]

I've always loved this song, well sung, very nice arrangement and now I'm wondering what else they have in their catalog. Thanks, Harri.

[@kathiec1333]

Try "Come On Up", and their you tube videos from the Ed Sullivan Show.

[@maryellenazack4466]

Thanks harry, more RASCALS♥️♥️♥️

[@nancysmith38]

Thanks for doing this one-- it’s such a great song. Classics IV ‘Stormy’ or Spooky’ would be great. As a collector of about 10,000 vinyl and CD’s I’m always interested to see what’s next on your list and what people recommend

[@mrb4749]

This is the great Eddy Brigati usually Felix Cavaliere takes lead. What a great group. Their in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and sure deserve it!!!!

[@kenpatton8761]

Another 60‘s group you should check out is „The Dave Clark Five“. Their song „Because“ is a personal favorite. There’s a video clip of them singing this song on the tv show „American Bandstand“. Beautiful tune. Cheers

[@famat161]

I feel as if I am listening to this in Paris.

[@cathyortiz1280]

They're very versatile. They even had a gospel/soul type song on the album I had of them.

[@souvenirjpgr]

Pure 60’s bliss. Thanks Harri

[@patrician7445]

Loved every one of their songs and had their album, too.

[@davidcochran6291]

These guys were so good. Felix Cavaliere was the brain trust behind this band. He has hosted one of those hour long commercials selling music collections. I danced to their songs a lot during lunch dance times and after game dances. These bnds like this kind of offered a musical road out of the drug soundtrack that some of us started down but were lucky to find a different way. Loved their sound.

[@kustomdeluxe8489]

Still have their 45 of "See", probably their most rocking song.

[@beeseewill2407]

This music I grew up on is some of the best music ever.Wow the 60s were great musically.The song just makes me feel good everytime I hear it. These guys were always on the shows back in the day.

[@teri7398]

Good 60's band. Groovin is a cool song and many more that other will list here in the comments.

[@chetstevens4583]

LOVE this song! Trivia, they used this song on an episode of Bull with Micheal Weatherly doing lip sync and the rest of the cast doing musical theater behind him. (season 5 end of ep 1)

[@erdossuitcase7667]

One of my favorites.

[@queenslanddiva]

Another fab song from my past. Thanks for this. David Cassidy also did a nice version of this one. Have a listen to Mark Lindsay's "Arizona". Love it

[@wayne_twentyfive]

This is a great song by a great band, Harri .. I was originally introduced to the song via David Cassidy's excellent cover .. Worth checking it out, as well as a few of his other hits .. He had a big teeny bopper following, thanks largely to his role in the Partridge Family TV series, but he was a very good and under-rated singer .. Try "Could It Be Forever", "Cherish", or some of the Partridge Family hits.

[@cathyortiz1280]

Yes. I love David's version too. 💕

[@ronpotter9810]

Here is the story behind the song: "How Can I Be Sure" was one of several songs inspired by group founder Felix Cavaliere's girlfriend Adrienne Becchuri, a Pelham (New York) high school student Cavaliere met in 1966 the year he turned 24: (Felix Cavaliere quote:) "I fell madly in love with this woman who actually turned out to be a muse...[R]eally the only reason she was in my life [was to] spark that kind of emotion and feeling that generates those types of songs." They remained a couple for a year, with Felix first celebrating her in the Rascals' hits "Groovin'" and "A Girl Like You", and then with the introspective "How Can I Be Sure" expressing doubts about the relationship - they had recently become engaged-, and despite the positive resolution of the song he said “I woke up one day and said: 'What the hell am I doing? I’m going out with a kid.'"

[@nebbindog6126]

Lushful strings. I like them too!

[@jonnno243]

Yes. I love this song. And The Young Rascals too. Dusty Springfield did a superb cover of this song, but I think you may be surprised how well David Cassidy sang it too. And after seeing David sing this, please go to" David Cassidy Stevie Riks " where Stevie impersonates David singing this song, very well .And as a bonus Stevie performs as David Essex singing "Hold Me Close"

[@jamessceeles4397]

Great find haven't heard this in awhile anything by this group would be welcomed. Thanks Harri 👍🏽❤️&🙏🏻

[@dougnelsin1480]

Love this band!!

[@terereynolds698]

I love Eddie Brigati's angelic voice, he even looks innocent and the way he holds up his hands after the song is finished, what's there not to love about Eddie.

[@fayedeutsher9387]

I'm so lucky I was born at the right time and grew up with all this wonderful music - loved the Rascals as a kid ❤

[@kentinatl]

truly brilliant...

[@tonyx2802]

This song is now a standard surely? My memory is of Dusty singing her soul into this song. Bit tearful hearing it again 🥺🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎...ps. Check out 'Groovin'.

[@MisterWondrous]

This is the sound of early Rascals. Not unlike the Moody Blues' first album, which still had some 50s-ishness about it. "Good lovin'" is a lot like Allman Brothers' "Revival" and both are celebration of the new spirit blossoming in the '60s. "Groovin'" and "It's a Beautiful Morning" are more representative as well as having a leading role in the new spirit, crowned by the advent of ubiquitous color TV, which screamed for more color. See if you don't also like the later work. Cheers!

[@andrewwells3367]

I only knew the David Cassidy and Dusty Springfield covers of this song; had never heard this, the original. Thank you.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Harri, I actually have thought about this, and I think it really should've been used in a movie ... something similar to what you would've heard in West Side Story, The Sound Off Music, etc. BTW, the orchestra you were referring to was the Danish National Concert Orchestra, as opposed to the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, who also has a very popular video floating around KZbin. In that one, they performed a PERFECT rendition of the title theme to the movie, The Good The Bad & The Ugly. It was stellar as well !!!

[@redeemed6955]

Well said young man, soul has no color.

[@betseyr.9081]

Favorite back in the days of Jr. High! Now you need to add a whole bunch more to your list. I'll start you off with a few other great bands from this era. 1.The Turtles: "You Know What I Mean", "Happy Together", "She's My Girl" & "You Showed Me". 2. Donovan: "Wear Your Love Like Heaven", "Sunshine Superman" & "Mellow Yellow". 3. Jay and the Americans: "This Magic Moment". 4. The Lovin' Spoonful: "Do You Believe in Magic" & "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice". 5. Tommy James and the Shondells: "Crimson and Clover", "I Think We're Alone Now" & "Crystal Blue Persuasion". 6.The Association: "Cherish", "Along Comes Mary" & "Never My Love". 7. Blues MaGoos: "We Ain't Got Nothin Yet". 8. Jackson 5: "I'll Be There", "Never Can Say Goodbye" & "Got To Be There". That will keep you busy for awhile.

[@maryellenazack4466]

Yes, yes all above are 🔥

[@jmms429]

I was 6yrs old, the youngest of four when this song came out. Made an big impression on me apparently. Had a lot of of influence from older siblings.

[@damonhines8187]

Great band, lots to explore, an orchestral setting would be perfection. You should give a listen, btw to Procol Harum's 'Conquistador' with the Edmonton Symphony. Mid 70s genius pairing, radio hit, at least on the FM stations I frequented, lol.

[@EmLIPPY]

My amazing cousin ❤

[@robjohnson5872]

Nice call @ Let No. Thanks for the reaction Harri. One of those songs you may have forgotten, but really liked.

[@lxhobson]

Love this one!

[@celinehermosilo529]

Thank you for sharing and critiquing this masterpiece. I loved watching my parents dance to this every weekend ❤ Despite my Dad having brain cancer, they still do, and will, forever ♥️

[@jvsmith7888]

The (Young) Rascals had such an incredible string of hits in the 1960's. Check out "I've Been Lonely Too Long."

[@CB-gr1uk]

You did it again Harri! What a great group and song! Check out Good Lovin, another great one! Groovin is one of my top songs!

[@HarriBestReactions]

🖤✌🏾

[@rubroken]

Where have the years gone? No complaints, but I miss the innocence of youth, got a lump in my throat listening to this song

[@dipaknadkarni62]

Brilliant group. Memorable song. What else can you ask for.

[@letno3662]

Thank you Harri!

[@davidwalsh7128]

I've always loved Gene's voice on this song..

[@John_Chu]

Eddie Brigati sang lead on this. Gene sang lead on the B side, "I'm So Happy Now."

[@davidwalsh7128]

@@John_Chu Thanks JC..

[@theresagallagher9161]

👍💥... fantastic song.... if you get a chance listen to Good Lovin'... makes ya wanna get down....

[@ajaxfernsby4078]

I’m reliving my youth through you Harri. Their rendition of “Mustang Sally” is my favorite. Check it out!

[@HarriBestReactions]

That sounds interesting 😉

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Oh yeah...luv their rendition. Felix has it goin' on w/the lead vocals!

[@ralphascariot105]

Thank you HarriBest for your reacts-- These guys one of my favs from late 60s along with Motown. Its a beautiful Mournin etc.🤩🤩🤩😃😃😃😃

[@denisetinto1828]

One of my favorite groups in my early teens. 🇨🇦🔥💯🤗💖

[@carollittle1059]

Oh Harri, they were so good!!

[@ChuckHackney]

Yes, this is a feel good, innocent romance, summer type feelin' song. Good stuff from the 60s.

[@bowtangey6830]

The concertina (not accordion) was genius! It worked perfectly!

[@bobmessier5215]

I've heard this tune my whole life and I'm 63, but I never knew who sang it until now (and I thought I was an expert on classic rock music) lol This song always made me think of cafes in Paris or even double decker buses in London during the Swinging 60's. I visualize a romantic encounter on a European vacation. Another tune that gave me that same vibe was called "Window Cleaner" not sure who originally this song either, but a recent English retro psychedelic rock band called Purson does this excellent cover...(2) Purson - The Window Cleaner - KZbin

[@rkm3]

This has always been a favorite love song. Felix Cavaliere was the driving force/composer.

[@caroleathenacosta-songwrit9193]

This is my favorite song by the Rascals. FYI the instrument you're hearing is a concertina, sort of a mini-accordion.

[@william7108]

Love the ending I'll be sure with you awesome

[@amb6899]

This great singer is Eddy Brigatti. Felix Cavaliere usually does lead. Loved the song back then. Still do?

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Such a gr8 song. Still listening in 2022. Forever an iconic song written by Eddie & Felix.

[@sventextor1309]

Dino their drummer was their secret sauce.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Dinoooooo!

[@jimmayors2315]

RRHOF inductees!

[@2cute1230]

My college love and I song, great memory.

[@Kat-gx3se]

This belongs in a Stephen Sondheim musical. I get a Broadway musical feel from this. Never thought about it before....you made me listen with new ears. :)

[@dougdaniels21]

Another great band from the day (well, for me...).