THE LEAD HAS SUCH A SOULFUL VOICE!!! YOUNG RASCALS - HOW CAN I BE SURE (REACTION)

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[@wpollock1]

This song is one of my favorites of all time. I NEVER get sick of listening to this song.

[@garyjohnson7133]

Mine too ,excellent !

[@lisarainbow9703]

It's utterly timeless, isn't it? 💜

[@dennisloveland498]

One of my all-time favorite Rascals songs!!

[@Mark-iv7np]

Actually I never get sick to Groovin, Beautiful Morning I've been lonely too Long, Good Lovin'. Their in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and belong there. Two superb singer Felix and Eddy. WOHOO 🎉🎉

[@beeseewill2407]

Totally Agree.

[@reichensperger1847]

"sounds like grew up on Sinatra AND Otis Redding." Love it. It's comments like this that make us keep watching you.

[@njchas]

Mel, that is one of the GREATEST DESCRIPTIONS I’VE EVER HEARD!!! You nailed it girlfriend!!!!🤩

[@rlstrad2059]

Right on my man, that's how young folks rolled back then, we listened to it all...quality first.

[@edcastillo9342]

This is Eddie Brighati on vocals here. The lead singer on most of their songs was Felix Cavaliere....Gene Cornish was on guitar and Dino Danelli was the drummer...

[@wandasprinkle342]

The Young Rascals were one of the best bands of the sixties. People Got to be Free is one I think you would enjoy.

[@marks.3303]

"It sounds like he grew up on Sinatra AND Otis Redding". Nice! In fact three of the four members of the group are actually Italian guys from New Jersey -- Dino Danelli, Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati. Eddie is singing lead on this one.

[@donnabruhn6907]

The Rascals are my youth, as you guys say it's such a vibe. Music from 60's and 70's is pure Gold, love, beautiful vibes

[@pmccachren]

Very much YES!

[@beeseewill2407]

This group was just different.The songs they did make you feel a certain way.Once heard you will never forget them. They were young,and seemed very playful,but their music had that thing that was very touching. What a special time to be alive .The 60s had some of the best music ever.

[@joelliebler5690]

Oh so true!

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Such an iconic & timeless song. Eddie Brigati sang it w/ much passion that it sends chills. Btw, song written by Felix Cavaliere (music) & Eddie Brigati (lyrics) who were only in their early twenties when written. Amazing musicians.

[@kimmaedke2763]

Gives me chills too!

[@steveullrich7737]

Exactly, fantastic music and vocals that sadly we don't seem to have nowadays.

[@jalandacurry4585]

The Accordian and Waltz beat takes me straight to Italy!!! My heart is oozing love!! ❤❤

[@proudmoon3]

Yes! It feels like being serenaded while on a romantic date at an Italian streetside cafe!

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Felix cavallari a Brilliant musician and producer. Don't make them like him anymore.

[@GentlemanJim61]

Eddie Brigati is the lead singer on this song, Felix Cavilliere was the singer on It's A Beautiful Morning.

[@billr3724]

Felix sang most of their songs with that soulful voice of his, but Eddie was simply amazing on this one. One of my all-time favorite songs.

[@sassymess7111]

I NEVER knew that! Thank you. This is my favorite Rascals song. My Momma can sing the sh#t out of song!

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

Always loved Eddie Brigati's voice!

[@alanarakelian5021]

The Young Rascals' "A Girl Like You" came out right before this one and has a jazzy vibe. The band was so versatile.

[@user-cu9lb2ej5t]

I love this couple! They appreciate beautiful, soulful music because that’s who they are!!!

[@tomtortolani8082]

Great tune! More (Young) Rascals always welcome. "Good Lovin", "People Got To Be Free", "Find Somebody", "Lonely Too Long" to name a few...

[@pangaea90]

I love "people Gotta Be Free". The words still apply today.

[@ArniePorter]

60’s pop doesn’t get any better than this. 56 years later and it still sounds great and moves you.

[@fmtalks1386]

Eddie Brigati is the lead vocalist on this. He also wrote the lyrics.

[@forwardpeace]

Some amusing facts about this great song: the title was taken from a TV commercial. The record people didn't want to release it because it didn't have the usual rock beat of their other songs. (It's done in 6/8 time, not 4/4, like most rock songs; makes it harder to dance to, supposedly.) They said we're releasing it anyway, and it became a huge hit.

[@kimmaedke2763]

Such a pleasure to see the two of you loving this classic. It’s timeless.

[@barbarahawkins7930]

I was a 15 year old High School student when this song came out.... Going to the beach in the summer we always heard this song on the radio and my transistor radio at the beach. SOULFUL !!!

[@darinmetzger9346]

Italian boys from Jersey. Love that Sinatra/Redding reference. Great songwriting as well👍👍🙏🙏💯💯

[@54nomore]

The great lead vocals by singer/songwriter Eddie Brigati on this great hit "How Can I Be Sure" (1967). Felix Cavaliere was another singer/songwriter of the "Young Rascals" later to be named "The Rascals." "A Girl Like You" (1967). "It's Wonderful" (1968). "A Beautiful Morning" (1968). "People Got To Be Free" (1968). I've Been Lonely Too Long"(1965). "Good Lovin" (1966). "You Better Run" (1966).

[@pytube777]

Felix also had his own underrated hit with “Only a lonely heart sees”.

[@54nomore]

@@pytube777 Thank you for that info on Felix. This I did not know.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

@@pytube777 Yes, I just luv that song!

[@54nomore]

You are very welcome. They were Italian Americans from New Jersey who's records were charted on black R&B charts. They were one of the rare white groups to have been afforded that honor. They were awesome.

[@jimfrederick3907]

They had many greats, but this is the best! "People Got to be Free" is another masterpiece!

[@arautus]

"People Got To Be Free" is another classic by The Rascals.

[@arwiviv]

My state of NJ (53 yo and still here, born in Jersey City) has certainly produced some great talent.

[@user-cd7ds7cs3z]

My state too. Props to Passaic, Nj. These guys are from Garfield, right next door!

[@hollywoodjoe123]

THANK YOU 2 FOR LETTING THE WORLD KNOW ABOUT THE RASCALS !

[@njchas]

You know, I just made a comment but I have to add, Shawn frequently has stated that he’s jealous and feels like he missed out. Not to make you feel bad, you were just born at a different time and with technology and enough listening time, you will hear and see what you feel you missed. However, for us, this music was the norm!!!

[@s8150f]

You guys pick the best songs from this era. I was only a child but I used to fall asleep at night listening to these songs on the radio. There were two lead singers with the Rascals Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati. Eddie sang lead on this one. Felix was lead on Groovin and Beautiful Morning.

[@williamtauriello1581]

I was 12 when this came out. I’m 67 now and haven’t heard this masterpiece in years. Thank you! I’m glad you like it, too!

[@jalandacurry4585]

NOW YOU HAVE TO DO "LONELY TOO LONG" by The Rascals too. Talk about blue-eyed soul!!!!!

[@gary17509]

Beautiful words! And that is how I felt with my husband of 53 years. I wish the two of you that kind of sure.

[@zimjun7]

I think they have it!!

[@TheDivayenta]

Patti Austin does a gorgeous cover of this too! One of the most beautiful songs ever written!

[@johnthegreek5836]

Always loved The Rascals, great music, they had so much Soul! The 60’s and 70’s music had great lyrics

[@claudiocarrara859]

One of the best groups ever. So many songs with deep meaning. People Got To Be Free, A Beautiful Morning, Groovin ' ( On A Sunday Afternoon. Songs to endure test of time.

[@StevenW1958]

The track features the sounds of a trumpet, bass, piano, drums, and strings, suggesting the sounds of cabaret music as well as a concertina, chosen so as to add to the song the vibe of a French café. The song's musical styles include blue-eyed soul and pop. "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." Cavaliere and Buccheri remained a couple for a year, with Cavaliere first celebrating Buccheri in the blissful Rascals' hits "Groovin'" and "A Girl Like You", and then with the introspective "How Can I Be Sure" expressing doubts about the relationship - he and Buccheri had recently become engaged - and despite the positive resolution of the song Cavaliere did in fact discover that she was too young ((Felix Cavaliere quote:)"I woke up one day and said: 'What the hell am I doing? I'm going out with a kid.'").

[@dorisgutierrez7800]

This is one of my all-time favorites. Every time I hear this, it brings tears to my eyes.

[@danielc.8875]

Im glad i grew up in this time. Loves songs were everywhere, people got along, not so much hate. Prices were stable, no soaring inflation, no drive by shootings, no home invations, suicides were rare. Now not so much now. Usually as a country becomes more advanced, it becomes more civilized, but now the opposite has happened. We have regressed.

[@mitzifrancis9843]

I'm so thrilled you heard this song. It flew into my heart and soul the moment I heard it in 1967 on my little transistor radio tucked up right next to my ear. So many Young Rascals/Rascals songs for you to enjoy in the months to come! Next up? Groovin, Lonely Too Long, and People Got to Be Free.

[@jvsmith7888]

OK, you guys have got to react to 2 songs from these guys, "Good Lovin" and "People Got to Be Free." You cannot feel bad when you hear Good Lovin. This song will always lift you up and get your heart pumping and your foot tapping.

[@tvgator1]

These had such a lasting impact on music and yet still, they’re massively underrated. So many good songs and this is one of my favorites.

[@KennyY-bh3zl]

I can still remember being 13 years old and listening to this beautiful song on the radio in 1967. Eddie Brigati's voice on this record sounds as wonderful today and it did nearly 56 years ago. I love watching and listening to the two of you enjoying this great music from the '60s. Some other Rascal classics are - "People Got to Be Free', "A Ray of Hope", "It's Wonderful", "A Girl Like You", and my favorite "What is the Reason." Great stuff.

[@carollittle1059]

Ah, my teen years. The Rascals had some great hits.

[@KidBklyn]

They had such a great and unique sound. This song brings back memories of a babe that I was seeing. Good choice guys.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

This is one of my favorites by The Rascals. Groovin' is another one.

[@suzie4417]

Love The Young Rascals, they were big back then & I loved all their songs. The music they put out was fantastic for teenagers, great messages. Thanks for making my day playing songs from a favorite 60’s band ☮️💜💎💋🇨🇦🥰

[@Mustangguy-cn6jz]

A song from my childhood, and still beautiful and is making new fans today!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

The Rascals were great group...check out "Come On Up" and "Not Gonna Eat My Heart Anymore" and Its a Beautiful Morning, Good Login' all good😎😍

[@justmefl7045]

Yes.... I so glad I grew up in the days of these great songs...

[@robrobertson4619]

Love their song, “People Got To Be Free” I Got to listen to my older siblings records back in the 60’s. I was a lucky little boy!! 😁

[@daddyguerrero]

A Girl Like You is another blue-eyed soul classic form this great band.

[@harrilynaiwohi-fs3up]

The (Young) Rascals...one of my favorite ALL time groups. Thank you, arigato, salamat, muchas gracias and MAHALO! Love your channel and your reactions ❤

[@kathyrizzi8754]

The Rascals were one of the greatest bands out there, I miss them & so many other groups in my day’s of old.😪♥️🌺👍xoxoxo

[@stevenmurano7863]

Amazing song! Great reaction! This is the stuff i was hearing as a kid growing up (via the radio and my brother’s record collection) and hearing it always takes me back to those wonderful, innocent times. I always say…as much as it sucks getting old, i’m sure glad i grew up when i did. It was a magical time musically.

[@subwaygoddess1]

Thanks so much for reacting to this, my favorite by the Rascals! I was 10 years old when it came out and I fell in love with it! I love your reaction, brought tears to my eyes. You get it! ✌️🎶💙

[@davisworth5114]

You two are the BEST!!!!!

[@barbarahawkins7930]

Eddie with his tambourine and dancin around the stage memories !

[@robbielux8353]

Such a classic! The fact they wrote and performed it is amazing enough. Eddie Brigatti is the lead on this song and to hear another great song of his please do Baby Let’s Wait by the Rascals

[@andreaschmall5560]

The Rascals were a phenomenon. So many hits.

[@christinewaide5249]

Everything they sing is great.

[@JoeKentMagic]

I was fortunate enough to meet Felix Cavalerre (It's A Beautiful Morning) in Memphis back in the 80's. Sat and talked about Music and Elvis Presley with him and Sam The Sham (Wooly Bully) ... what great memories ❤

[@lorigrif262]

Such a beautiful song. ❤

[@arnoldzyphill3167]

that kinda music was the standard back in the day.

[@mizzcarla7191]

YES !!!!!❤

[@ShadowHawk4219]

IMO, one of the most beautiful songs from the 60's, take me back to my junior high days. Love it.

[@kareng1821]

I listened to the Rascals favorite hits album over and over as a teen. You never get tired of their sound!

[@greggross8856]

When this song came out, the world was indeed “constantly changing.“ Huge changes, far away and right where you lived. At times, everything seem to be in turmoil. It was hard to feel sure of anything, even who you were as a person. so this was a lot more than just a lovesong.

[@CPACK1]

You two are an inspiration. In this world today, it's nice to see a couple so dedicated to each other.

[@joelliebler5690]

A supremely memorable tune!❤I remember the first time listening to this from one of my older brothers mixed tape recording and instantly loved it. Later when I met my late wife I knew that was as perfect of a description of what I felt for her as could be❤🥲

[@deborahjoyner6696]

I am so happy you are discovering all this timeless music. They don't have anything close to this these days. Bravo!

[@michaelspano2107]

It's like a Piano Bar song with an Orchestra. It's the complete song. Voice is classic and priceless.

[@BB-yh5rd]

Otis Redding, one of my dad's favorites. Music connects thoughts, feelings and people like nothing else possibly can.

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

I love this song ! It reminds me of my time as a teen girl, it used to make me cry!

[@waltw4537]

So much musical experimentation going on in that era. Thanks!

[@naudianeels1328]

They don't make great music like this anymore. Such a shame. Great reaction btw 💔

[@bryanforis1839]

Great voice always comes though great live band

[@patticrichton1135]

THANK YOU for finally REACTING to this....no one else has.....it is my VERY FAVORITE "YOUNG RASCALS' song, in 2nd place is "GROOVIN'" FELIX CAVALIERE is the lead singer (the dark haired guy with beard in the photos, he was also the piano player in the band) Yet ANOTHER reason WHY I am SO GLAD to have been a teen and in my early 20s during the 1960's and heard SO MUCH FANTASTIC MUSIC on the radio, which most of TODAY'S music CAN'T compare with.

[@charlesc7950]

Love this song!

[@bobsam55]

I loved this group growing up in Brooklyn. This song was a big hit

[@steveaitch729]

i am lucky enough to remember hearing this new on the radio

[@brittongodman7769]

Grew up in Upstate New York. Three Italian Americans from Jersey and one Canadian dude. Some of the best music............ever.

[@diannthomas5653]

A favorite. So beautiful

[@donaldleider7382]

The Young Rascals/ Rascals were all over the transistor radio back in the day, hit after hit! Great group!

[@celinehermosilo529]

My mom and Dad danced to this song damn near every weekend and I’ll never come close to the finding the words to describe the love they have for each other and the 6 of us they created ❤ My Dad has brain cancer and after chemo and radiation, they still dance the best they can. I’ll never, ever, forget this song. Thank you for appreciating the feeling of love this song so perfectly captures ❤

[@SK-lk3iu]

I never felt like this was one of my favorites by them, by listening to it again now, Wow!!

[@cameronstestingart794]

Was 10 yo and loved it ever since. Love your appreciation for the vocals and the depth of music then. Magical 🎉

[@hymmj147]

It's not very often that a song that is actually a WALTZ hits the Pop charts. One of my all-time favorite Sixties tunes.

[@ChuckHackney]

Another iconic 60s pop/rock group from an era that was loaded with them.

[@ladybug6005]

In high school when I first heard this sweet song. "I can't seem to find someone who's as pretty and lovely as you." 🥰 Eddie Brigati sang this lovely song.

[@barbarahawkins7930]

I always liked one of their originals called I've been Lonely Too Long !! As they said in 1966 and 1967 GROOVY !! Felix Cavalier was an awesome Pianist and Organist and singer !! PROPS !!!

[@pompanomark2024]

You should watch him sing it live!

[@keith6485]

You don't hear many hits these days that feature a concertina. This is one of maybe two ever that I can think of in the last 60 years.

[@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'", "People Got To Be Free", "A Beautiful Morning", "A Girl Like You", "It's Wonderful" etc.

[@blitztim6416]

‘I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore’ by The Rascals. Same singer.

[@blueinfinite5940]

"It's like he grew up on Sinatra and Otis Redding." Perfectly said, Mel 👍

[@gussiewilliam]

One of the best songs ever. I can listen to this daily and never get tired of it.

[@elizabethbrown6384]

Love love love this song❤.

[@Tawni2]

I first heard this in 1967 when I was 15 and have loved ever since........Also, love the O's!!!!

[@njchas]

Kids, get out those shovels and keep digging in this wonderful RABBIT HOLE!!! LOVE your reactions to my favorite group!! Every song on the following reference PLUS those listed by Dagmar S! You won’t be sorry!!! What songs did Eddie Brigati sing lead on? He helped to compose "You Better Run", "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "Groovin'", "How Can I Be Sure" (with his lead vocals), "A Beautiful Morning", and "People Got to Be Free".

[@billyarnell8931]

Thank you for this video. As Paul McCartney once said, "That's the power of music." You and I are very different, but music brings us together.

[@peterfields4801]

Great band,great voice,so much going on in this song,superbly put together,absolute classic!

[@johnnacourtway8305]

Such a great song. The music in the background sounds like they are in Italy. It’s amazing! Such a classy, beautiful song!