FIRST TIME REACTION - The Young Rascals "I've Been Lonely Too Long" with singer Felix Cavalieri

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Referring to Felix Cavaliere as a singer is a vast understatement. He is a composer of some great music. Music that changed the world. He is an organist who also played the bass parts with his feet. Felix is a pioneer.

[@JamesKerwin-k5p]

This may be one of my favorite 60's songs. Simpy briliant.

[@FloridaHiker619]

I like the direction this channel has taken.

[@naturecurry1331]

Your channel is freakin' fantastic. Thanks for having Felix on.

[@magneto7930]

I love Felix and the Rascals. He could talk all day and I'd listen!

[@joannerichards1750]

We love you, Felix Cavaliere! We love your former bandmates too - Eddie Brigati (superb lead vocalist on "How Can I be Sure?", percussion), Dino Danelli (drums), Gene Cornish (vocals, guitar).

[@magneto7930]

I'd really love for them to check out How Can I Be Sure? But they might only be doing songs with Felix on lead.

[@tinydancer62]

That's my favorite Rascals song.​@@magneto7930

[@susanliltz3875]

I could listen to Felix all day!! Man he’s got a ton of stories, tons of history!!

[@kennethjinkins8967]

they had a great drummer

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Dino Danelli was his name and yes he was legendary.

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

Amazing drummer! Impeccable timing with his technique.

[@jeffkatt]

I always loved watching Dino play, especially when he twirled those drumsticks!! 🥁🥁🎶❤️

[@phillydog57coupe]

Been a fan of the Rascals and Felix forever. Thank you!

[@susanliltz3875]

A lot of great hits that still hold up after all these years!!

[@LeilaBelleWarner]

MAJOR treat! Thanks for bringing on such a TREASURE from the greatest decade in music! What a cool guy!

[@richardmartin9565]

The Rascals were a staple of the local Friday night dances. Great interview. "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore"

[@tinydancer62]

That song has major attitude. Great song.

[@darinmetzger9346]

Top notch singer/songwriter. Love watching him watching his younger self 🙏🙏

[@surlechapeau]

Felix on lead vocals, co-songwriting, song reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Co-lead singer/co-songwriter Eddie Brigati Jr also played percussion. Eddie sang lead on their hit "How Can I Be Sure" !! I read that Felix wrote the music, and Eddie wrote the lyrics on their songs.

[@flash1660]

This guy has had a ton of great songs. They were very very good. I love them. Keep it up. You guys are doing great fun hearing these stories.

[@cojaysea]

Another great Rascal number . You need to hear A girl like you .

[@tinydancer62]

Love that song.

[@kalterkaplan1993]

Also, How Can I be Sure.

[@rosek2967]

One of my very favorite groups. Watching this I'm singing along and dancing. "A Girl Like You" would be another one to check out. Watching Felix watching these videos must bring back such memories. Love this music!

[@andymageen5308]

Felix is so entertaining and humble in these conversations, these stories are such a good reminder of how good those times were, and we just thought it was normal to have fabulous music being presented each and every week in such a stunning variety ✌️

[@cashus68]

My childhood !!!!! i love this band !!!!!!!! born 8/5/68 !!!!

[@DianeTaylor-m9c]

Check out How Can I Be Sure by the Rascals

[@gkiferonhs]

This has been wonderful. I find out that one of my favorite bands was headed by a really nice guy. Thanks for the review.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

I can see Felix as he is listening to his song leaning in playing air organ to his hit. Pure musician.

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty-I remember that song. It was one of my favorites. I remember doing my chores and signing this song.

[@dianesafer3047]

I loved dancing to their music

[@helendunbar1845]

What a coup! Love the Rascals ❤

[@rockmygypsysoul9553]

I never forgot this one. I loved it then, I love it now. To get the stories along with the music makes it all the more enjoyable! Thank you Rob Squad you are the BEST!!

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

Never could forget this young time in my life and this great song

[@gregoryhurtt1557]

Thank you so much for giving Felix the exposure... The Young rascals music doesn't get enough credit... If you're ever feeling low listen to the bells starting off in it's a beautiful morning listen to the words and let your spirit fly..."ain't no good if the sun shines and you're still inside shouldn't hide

[@tmrozzer]

Keep Creators coming! Our rich heritage of music is worth knowing. Peace

[@DonnaNable-s2g]

Rob Squad is amazing!! Thank you so much!! Geez I miss those days!! It was so much fun to sing and dance, back then! Sigh...

[@debramyer-bn4zd]

Reminds me of my older brother. We both thought we were so grown up.😊😊😊😊

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

Yeah I was hoping he would get to intro the band during the reax! Cavaliers & Brigati - what a dynamic blue-eyed soul team!

[@Reyne-fb7mj]

Will definitely read his book. So interested in his music education, influences and how the band was created. Thank you Felix! ❤

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

The very best of Blue Eyed Soul from Felix, Eddie, Gene and Dino.

[@kona883]

Dino was such a great drummer!and of course Felix playing organ incredible!

[@user-bq9tw8lt5l]

Y'all should check out the live version of this song on the Rd Sullivan show

[@tomtortolani8082]

Their most Motown tune. Rob Squad has redeemed themselves for overlooking Felix and the Rascals.

[@billpudim5067]

I was a teenager in love when the Young Rascals emerged, their music meant so much. Loved it!

[@dorisgutierrez7800]

❤❤ Have always loved the Young Rascals’ music

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

Felix is the best! Amazing man and an amazing songwriter.

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

I love Rob Squad Reactions! I love the Creators giving their insights into the music they make. Jay and Amber are such a delight.

[@joncoward2122]

Thank you!!

[@waltw4537]

Soul! Great Otis story. "Wicked" as it were. Thank you Felix. Thank you, guys.

[@fmtalks1386]

My favorite track by them! 💯🔥

[@robt7199]

Thank you sooooooo much for featuring Felix.

[@debibailey2968]

Absolutely lovin' the stories!!! Such a great time! Thank you Felix, Jay and Amber!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@richsalm7474]

I love watching Dino on the drums!

[@BeckyLStoutWriter]

"I like new songs that are fifty years old." Hmmm, yeah, I might have to "borrow" that line to weave into some of my own song lyrics. Don't worry, Felix. I will definitely give you credit for it. 😊

[@cathyortiz1280]

Love this song! They sounded very soulfull! David Cassidy covered this song in his "Rock Me Baby" lp. His version of "Cherish," was his 1st big solo hit.

[@Markrealguy51]

Must play love is a beautiful thing,and ain’t going to eat out my heart anymore and midnight hour

[@jessicalee7119]

Thank You, FELIX !!!! It's so great to hear you talk about the music that we all loved back in the 60's and still do today!!!!

[@hherrer5]

Freaking Awesome videos of The Rascals

[@alpetrocelli4465]

Great to see & hear from a founding member of one of my favorite ’60’s bands. Thanks for your music, it still takes me back.✌️❤️🎶.

[@KathleenDoorley-tj3nd]

Really showed a lot of Dino in that video. Made me very happy.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Their best song.

[@wpollock1]

This is my favorite Rascals song along with "How Can I Be Sure". LOVE this interview with a great!

[@cs19575]

In communication with a " Legend" Way to go Rob Squad! ♥♥♥

[@325diane]

One of the biggest bands of the late 60's and definitely one of the greatest. Felix, Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish were so damn talented...and a loud shoutout to one of the most under-appreciated drummers ever, RIP Dino Danielli!

[@christarpley6861]

I like the 60s that's what my dad listened to

[@DavidHenley-x6c]

I had Rascals, Ray Charles, Aretha and Zeppelin records, all on Atlantic label. It must have been exciting for Felix during recording and then hearing the song on the radio, not to mention the girls lol. Great song❤

[@steveullrich7737]

Great interview this song brings back memories of my teen years and hearing their songs on the radio! Thanks guys.

[@piedmontish]

A string of terrific songs, and he is absolutely your most engaging, entertaining and funniest guest! I could listen him just tell the Back stories all day! (And yeah, I’ll bet you, Donny Osmond and Tom Jones would come on if you could schedule them! They’d be entertaining as hell too!).

[@mrmusic248]

One of my favorite storytellers in the music business. That left foot of his on those organ pedals wasn't bad, either

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Love ya, Felix! This is great music!!!❤❤❤

[@rrailguitar2211]

Felix was such a great singer and also a terrific keyboard player. He was good enough to be asked to play as a session keyboardist with Solomon Burke (or one of those Atlantic records artists) when the producer could bring in the best NYC session men. Watch Dino's left hand in these film clips! Others Rascals suggestions: "A Girl Like You" "What Is The Reason" "Midnight Hour" "Carry Me Back." Also a shout out to Felix's solo hit "Only A Lonely Heart Sees."

[@memorast]

❤❤ ❤ thank you thank you thank you for bringing him on and keeping good music alive❤❤ ❤❤❤❤

[@SanKings_Patti]

Pleasant reaction, Thank you❣️

[@northernlight2598]

You gotta hear Eddy sing, the little guy with the tambourine. Felix wasn't the only Rascals singer. They're both terrific!

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

So soulful. What a classic song from The Young Rascals. Definitely get some Motown vibes from this song!

[@chavamor4473]

Honestly, I didn't know the guy. He is hilarious! Of course, I new the song, but didn't know who sang it. So cool. Thank you Jay and Amber for this one. I would love to hear more of his stories, please invite him back soon.

[@pilesovinyl]

This was my favorite of theirs. Felix was so great. And Dino Danelli on drums who sadly passed not to long ago.

[@Cboy2023]

Legend!

[@dons2318]

Being a keyboard player thanks Felix reconfirming my thoughts when I saw the organ thinking I'm hearing Hammond, but that wasn't a Hammond in the video, which Felix stated it was a stage prop organ for the video and not a Hammond

[@pegatheetoo1437]

I loved this song when it came out! ❤😅

[@BenjaminLukoff]

You got to talk to Felix? So cool! As long as you’re doing some of my favorite songs I would love to hear you do “Carolyn’s Fingers” by the Cocteau Twins sometime. And anything by the Clash though I’m partial to “Clampdown” and “Train in Vain”…

[@russwalker3119]

these were such good songs to listen to, they had a message, and they were good to dance to, also the local garage bands could learn them fast, and we danced to these songs at High School dances the same year they were released, so we were able to dance to live covers of these songs while they were on the top 40 hit list.

[@TheMartins-m2h]

Love it Rob Sqd. Great interview

[@blairt3973]

My favorite was one of their lesser hits, "A Ray of Hope."

[@jam6242]

Love The Rascals. Had a crush on the drummer, Dino Danelli. Thought he looked like Paul McCartney, lol.

[@mjt5576]

One of the great American bands! And how cool was Dino Danelli as a drummer?

[@rickjend6667]

Next... How Can I Be Sure!

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

Did you guys do Groovin’ yet?! If not, it’s such a chill GOAT tune! Oh, and please do How Can I Be Sure! It’s an absolute beauty, w/Eddie on lead vocal!

[@helindove2237]

I love soulful voices that are fifty years old. 🙂 Too bad that soulful voices are on the verge of extinction these days. But speaking of Otis Redding, have you ever heard of The Teskey Brothers? Check out their song “Rain”. You will hear that all is not lost.

[@LeilaBelleWarner]

Be sure to listen to "A Beautiful Morning" by the Rascals (1968) and "Groovin" (1967). And you HAVE to check out this video of 19-year-old Felix performing as a member of "Joey Dee and the Starlighters." The song is "Peppermint Twist," and the year was 1962. Of the three singers standing side by side, Felix is the skinny little guy on the right: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqXdd6htf5yeitEsi=pez-VLLGOJqF-iHD

[@lreed1040]

They have reacted to "A Beautiful Morning" and "Groovin'". Check out their reactions 👍

[@LeilaBelleWarner]

@@lreed1040 ~ That's great! I'll go watch those. Thanks!

[@rickroden7666]

Felix was so hot when he was young. very hot. Now I'm 74 and still think he's great.

[@ronmartin4212]

When I first heard them back in the Sixties,I thought they were black,and they were the first white group Ahmet(Ertegun)assigned to Atlantic and not Atco,the sister label.They were always awesome!!

[@dougca7086]

You got to react to everybody's got to be free and groovin also you got to react to Black and White by Three Dog Night

[@paulyoung8108]

Btw, led Zeppelin was signed by Atlantic records, when Dusty Springfield told the president he better sign them before some other studio did, the rest of course, is history, Atlantic records was wonderful for it r and b artists

[@michaelmorris8273]

I thought you guy's started another channel for the creators?

[@surlechapeau]

you found it