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

[@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.

[@brittongodman7769]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@Twinklez63]

*Brigati

[@velvetbees]

Eddie and Felix wrote this song. It's so pure and unspoiled. It's one of rock and roll's most beautiful love songs.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@kimmaedke2763]

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

[@alanarakelian5021]

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

[@ArniePorter]

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

[@JQ1960-inri1]

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

[@diannthomas5653]

A favorite. So beautiful

[@CharlesHoward-ud6qv]

How many know this is a waltz? So much diversity in music back then. The Rascals were awesome

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

Always loved Eddie Brigati's voice!

[@jimfrederick3907]

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

[@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.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

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

[@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 !!!

[@johnthegreek5836]

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

[@elizabethbrown6384]

Love love love this song❤.

[@darinmetzger9346]

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

[@dorisgutierrez7800]

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

[@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.

[@frandanco6289]

This man had a perfectly, well rounded, perfect vibrato control, and perfect feel and pitch...Thank you, Eddit Brigati, and the Young Rascals!!! Loved All your music !!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@arautus]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Dianne-warrior]

I loved that song from the very beginning 💓

[@gussiewilliam]

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

[@ubilo]

Classic rock. So much variety and quality. Stunning.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Tawni2]

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

[@Jody525252]

Yet another beautiful song from the 60's...

[@Mustangguy-cn6jz]

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

[@rosemarywatson1231]

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

[@bryanforis1839]

Great voice always comes though great live band

[@michaelspano2107]

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

[@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!!

[@arwiviv]

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

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

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

[@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 ❤

[@fmtalks1386]

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

[@Twinklez63]

He and his brother David Brigati wrote it

[@justmefl7045]

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

[@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 ☮️💜💎💋🇨🇦🥰

[@Really658]

Mel you describe the artist very well.

[@jowsmith1904]

their talent is rare you guys, my fav band when i was about 10...love em.

[@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! ✌️🎶💙

[@andreaschmall5560]

The Rascals were a phenomenon. So many hits.

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@carollittle1059]

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

[@SK-lk3iu]

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

[@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.'").

[@Bar-l7w]

Groovin by the rascals

[@christinewaide5249]

Everything they sing is great.

[@naudianeels1328]

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

[@ShadowHawk4219]

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

[@susanindy6406]

I absolutely LOVE this song, so beautiful. And his voice is fantastic. ❤

[@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!! 😁

[@davisworth5114]

You two are the BEST!!!!!

[@jalandacurry4585]

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

[@daddyguerrero]

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

[@WilliamBaglivo]

Love is wonderful I see the love between you two. GOD is LOVE.

[@TheDivayenta]

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

[@barbarahawkins7930]

Eddie with his tambourine and dancin around the stage memories !

[@robertray4377]

You two so into this song -- you just want to listen and listen through . That's the compliment .

[@carsondoran6994]

I’ve always loved this song. The changes are amazing

[@ChuckHackney]

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

[@jjsteel43]

One of the best bands during that time. My mother loved listening to them

[@steveaitch729]

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

[@tammyr7526]

Oh i love all their music. .the best

[@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.

[@alexcerdan4500]

I've always loved this song. Great vocals, great music.

[@christinelocascio7345]

Great song he is the voice💙🎶💙

[@christinalikoski4937]

I must have listened 🎶 to this so far 4 x 🤭 + the ads 🤪 He definitely has a. Beautiful voice he takes you with him Australia 💕 Christina

[@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 ❤

[@deborahjoyner6696]

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

[@jimnicosia5934]

Masterful.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lorigrif262]

Such a beautiful song. ❤

[@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.

[@blitztim6416]

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

[@donaldleider7382]

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

[@dennisflury6942]

BeUTIFUL

[@jamesanderson5268]

Well, you are deep, deep into the music of my teen years. I love it.

[@EastCoastGal66]

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

[@johnnacourtway8305]

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

[@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!!!

[@waltw4537]

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

[@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.

[@wallytverstol8627]

their best song

[@glennmorgan937]

Also greatest rock song love song ever written