The RASCALS: Band History part three |

[@patrickross9889]

The Rascals were one of my favorite groups from the 1960s Miss them much😢😢😢😢

[@kevindeibert3369]

The Rascals music is great, soulful & underrated !

[@paulcarpenter999]

Hat's off to Steven Van Zandt for giving them one of the rarest things in music for a band, a satisfying ending.

[@docsavage8640]

Too bad he's such a horrible person

[@plophlegm]

RIP Dino Danelli, top rank ~ just watch him, one of the greats!

[@antarcticorb9197]

Listening to the Rascals is pure youth DejaVu!

[@Bigchet1223]

Great series you have. Rascals are a great band.

[@jltrem]

Great multi-part history, Matt. One of your best.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you! This was a fun one to do.

[@jltrem]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Very fun to watch.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

@@daytripper9222 you can contact me through the Pop Goes the 60s Facebook page if you'd like.

[@daytripper9222]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Got it

[@robinstevenson6690]

Agree, this was one of the best, maybe even the best so far.

[@lindapriorirish8]

I still love them. RIP Dino. Groovin is my favorite song...

[@groverbaker6404]

Phenomenal job!! Of the greatest white soul band in American history

[@BobSchusterMusiccom]

Well done. The Rascals ( young and not so young) were a seminal act and one of the most important bands to come out of the tri-state area. Island of Real is one of my desert island discs. Too bad Columbia Records promo department didn’t work it harder.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Glad to hear some love for Island of Real! I appreciate the comment.

[@michaelrochester48]

Felix Cavaleri’s solo hit, “only the lonely heart sees”, charted in the early 80s, much higher than previous Rascals Singles

[@JackTheSkunk]

I was blown away the first time I heard it. Lovely melody.

[@tomgebarowski8156]

I saw Felix live once, talked to him after show & even got his autograph. Very nice guy, and great musician.

[@robheiler4841]

I saw them in Once Upon A Dream in Rochester, NY. Great show(!) and great energy. I had met Gene Cornish a few years prior and was hoping to meet the other 3, but, oh well. Eddie Brigati, after the show, was very gracious and friendly with some people after the show. A musical highlight for me! Thanks for rekindling that memory!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I envy you, Rob. That is one show I would have liked to have seen.

[@KneeAches]

Felix Cavaliere produced Laura Nyro’s Christmas and the Beads of Sweat in 1970. Very cool LP.

[@erickmaganja]

Hey Matthew, I know I sound like a broken record by know, but damn dude, you blow me away with every video you do! You hooked me with The Beatles videos because they are my favorite, but you are showing me new music that I always wanted to find. I knew The Rascals not by name, but by their popular songs. I never gave them much thought to be honest. They are really diverse and touch on a variety of different music genre You totally opened my eyes to them and the album Peaceful World is a crazy cool listen! I love seeing bands like this evolve throughout the years and you always document them so perfectly, always with love dude.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for the nice compliment, Erick! Plenty more coming so stay tuned!

[@kylechinault1]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Erick, I didn't know much about The Rascals beyond the hits either. Matt's videos made me have to check out those later albums, incredible stuff! In my other comment below part two, I mention two other great albums by sixties bands The Animals and The Turtles that I don't think are very well known, but have been playing on repeat in my house. They're known for the singles, but there are no albums by all three of these bands in the Rolling Stone's top 500 albums. One of the finer things in life, discovering awesome "new" old music!

[@davidholiday4494]

As an Italo/American I can concur: "They must have been Italian!!!" MATT: Thank you so much for such a wonderful trilogy of videos covering the history of The Rascals. I used to love their singles growing up in the Bay Area in the 60's and had some of their albums too. Your videos reminded me why i had liked them so much - though I haven't listened to them in years. Eddie Brigati (and David) such superb vocalists. I really loved their more R&B/(almost) Motown sounding music very much. That organ was magnificent. Ireally must go back and order some of the goods you described - it would be nice to hear them again. A bit of a sad ending but even the Columbia excerpts you played sounded good to me, That's life!!! Further, I really must commend you on your posts - I have never been disappointed and have felt continuously interested throughout each video. Thank you so much for your work and research - it is greatly appreciated.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Very kind words, thank you David. Plenty more to come!

[@davidholiday4494]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Thank you!! I am waiting.

[@clifford7594]

The Rascals were everyone's favorite band in my Jersey days, impressed to see them play in our high school and be the first audience to hear Groovin'. Respect.

[@johnpendarvis7885]

I loved the two albums Buzz Feiten played on, especially Island of Real, which also featured the great Pops Popwell on bass.

[@rickpearce9239]

Great video. I saw "Once Upon A Dream" In NYC and it was a real treat for me since as a musician and long time Rascals fan, it was one on the bands I thought I would never get to see. I had seen Felix and a few of his solo bands over the years and I saw The Gene Cornish band in the mid 80's and while they were very professional and I enjoyed them, neither felt like the Rascals. On Broadway in their reunion show, I saw and heard one of the greatest live bands that ever existed. They were tight, soulful and a lot of fun and lived up to all of my highest expectations.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

You were very lucky to see them! Thanks for the comment.

[@francismickus2866]

It has been said you can measure the greatness of an era or a movement by the caliber of its secondary artists. Sisley proves the evocative power of Impressionism. The Rascals are proof of the creative genius of the mid to late 60's...

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Well stated. Thank you, Francis.

[@mikecushing7276]

Great post the verbage I wish I was that good

[@kz.m4251]

You are the #^&%in' man Matt. Thanks again! This series was a great watch... and listen.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Mike!

[@larryshelton5456]

The Rascals were in the top 5 influential bands for upcoming bands of the time. We all wanted to be like them. Dino is one of the reasons I took up drums in the mid 60's. This is a well done history and hats off to Van Sant for bringing them back for a closing out tour while they could still perform at a quality level.

[@achord9204]

My friend was living with Dino. I met him a few times. He was very down to earth and kind. He didn’t make me feel inferior. Just a very sweet guy

[@jeanie4176]

The Young Rascals ..My high school music years. “How Can I Be Sure” best love song ever…”Ain’t Gonna Eat out my Heart Anymore” , “Beautiful Morning” so many greats! I learned so much about them from these videos . Loved that they wouldn’t play for segregated crowds. Ahead of their time. Thank you for the history lesson!

[@donaldmoore4412]

what a great band. Great memories too. thanks Matt!

[@davidlitchke4964]

Congratulations on a great presentation of the Rascals. Learned a lot. especially concerning the later portion of their careers. Thanks much!

[@kathiec1333]

Well done, Matt. I was one of those Rascals fans who had to get older before I fully appreciated their last couple of albums.

[@richm7410]

Excellent insight into one of my favorite bands. Thanks Matt for another fine presentation.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

You’re welcome, Rich!

[@dagsouleyedblue407]

I always though the Rascals being spiritual kin to the incomparable Laura Nyro sharing that New York Streetcorner Soul thang with an individual twist. Sure enough at least Felix and Laura were dear friends. Anyway, this 3 parter is essential man, i loved it. Imho Ray of Hope is one of the best blue eyed soul songs of the 60ties.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I agree about Laura Nyro. Thanks for the comment!

[@doccyclopz]

I never realized that they were so prolific on the Album front. Great job as always !

[@Bobbr3]

I've watched all three parts. Spectacular! Your insights were wonderful. You've given these fellows their due. Those who didn't grow up in the era have missed an amazing expression of talent. People who know...KNOW. 😉 Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm enriched. God Bless You!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Bob!

[@martinsplichal1581]

Great. I am glad you did this one. There was a lot I never heard before, leaving me more impressed with their output then I already was.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Martin. Part of the reason I started this channel was to introduce people to some of the lesser and unknown tracks, which sometimes rival the singles.

[@kylechinault1]

Great conclusion to The Rascals Trilogy! It's like Christmas morning discovering classic albums that I never knew existed by bands that I've always known existed. See, Search And Nearness, and Peaceful World-I'll be looking for on vinyl. I'm looking forward to the Beatles videos coming up!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Kyle!

[@timothyflyte9443]

I've got a live cd of one of their reunions . recorded 4/24/2010 Its called " A night to remember " Broadcast of Sirius radio . the original 4 with added bass player & david brigatti & susan lovell ( Eddie's wife ) Also on Good Lovin , Bruce & Van Zandt join in . Its a pretty good cd.

[@nathananthony7517]

Wow. I only knew about 2% of what you presented across these three videos. Thank you so much for this education into the Rascals.

[@samanello3382]

Awesome job. Thank you for doing a band history on one of my favorite groups. I saw them on the Once upon a dream tour and it was excellent. Yeah thr song Lucky day was really catchy. I think if it was released in 68 or 69 it would have been a hit. To me the Rascals are a much underrated band. Everyone knows the hits but they were so much more. I really enjoy your videos. Have you done one on Simon and Garfunkel? Another one of my favs.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hey Sam. I do plan to cover S&G eventually, but my list is long! You were very fortunate to see Once Upon a Dream. Thanks for the comment.

[@lilajagears8317]

I have to start by saying that I was never much of a Rascals fan, I was more into Hendrix, the Doors, Cream and Jeff Beck. But I watched all three parts and thouraghly enjoyed learning about the band. I will be looking for to more ( Canned Heat would be interrsting) Thanks again.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Lila!

[@scottmeli]

Matt, thanks for another outstanding video re: The Rascals. After 1970 it was difficult to find current information about the group. Columbia Records quickly moved “Peaceful World” to the budget bins shortly after its release. You provided us with “the missing info”, greatly appreciated!

[@MrPorter7]

I really like the no nonsense way you do your videos. I'm glad I found you! Keep up the good work, Matt.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Mr. Porter!

[@johncollier9280]

Thanks for these great Rascal retrospectives. I've been a fan since the early days but missed out on much o' their later releases. I appreciate your bringin' me up to date with one o' the best 60's bands.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks for watching, John!

[@strose2002]

Great job on the 3 part Rascals video! You got me listening to their greatest hits cd. Thanks Matt. Well done!

[@syater]

Matt, I truly appreciate this trio of videos you've put together on the Rascals. As usual, well researched giving a good sense of the arc of their career. I believe I have most of the albums in one form or another but not Peaceful World, which I now need to find. Thanks! --Stuart

[@sugadelicsavagesoul8623]

Man, what a great series! I love the Rascals and I really learned a lot in this series. I had no idea about these later albums, and from your sound bite snippets now I wanna check 'em out! For some reason I thought Freedom Suite was their final one! That later mellower stuff sounds amazing! Keep up the great work--i love these minidocs! I absolutely cannot wait (& hope) till you get to do a Monkees series--hopefully a 3 parter as well! Fingers crossed!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I do have the Monkees on my list so stay tuned!

[@robinstevenson6690]

A compliment: What a terrific way to end the review, on a positive note! Thanks for going into enough detail that I now know where to look to find some great music that I wasn't aware of! Really - - thank you. I didn't expect episode #3 to be even more enjoyable than episodes 1 & 2. Way to go - you deserve kudos for this!

[@robinstevenson6690]

By all means, I hope you'll keep ending your series on a high note the way you did with the Rascals.

[@robinstevenson6690]

Your narrative arc shows something more developed and evolved. To use the metaphor of a winery, these series and episodes are gradually becoming more and more like fine wines, revealing subtler notes and tones that can be savored and even contemplated.

[@larrydow9883]

Wow. Amazing job from start to finish. Can't thank you enough for this three-part gift!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

My pleasure, Larry. More to come.

[@elirosen1391]

Great video coverage! You made the Rascals' history super interesting!

[@Wayner71]

Thanks for this documentary Matt. This has really put meat on the bones of my memories of this band's music. I had only ever heard a handful of their singles previously but always appreciated their contribution to the Late 60's zeitgeist.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

It was my pleasure. More to come!

[@kt9166]

Thank you for the great look, in three parts, at the Rascals. Once of my all-time favorite bands. Rhino did a nice CD box years ago with all of their Atlantic LPs, called ALL I REALLY NEED. Great set, long out of print, numbered, limited, all that sort of thing. I still have it.

[@cometogether999]

Another band breakdown that is well done, Matt. Thank you. I wasn't familiar with any of their latter releases.

[@stevescott2903]

Nicely done Matt, and ya, 50yrs later their music still sounds fresh. One of the many who created the Soundtrack of several generations, really broad appeal.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Steve!

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

Wow. Kudos to you for the quality of your work.

[@rydermike33]

Excellent and well researched series Matt. Most enjoyable, many thanks.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks Mike!

[@417DrumBob]

Matt, you get every detail exactly right. I have met all the Rascals, even Dave Brigati, except for Eddie, and he lives a half hour from me!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I would have loved to sit and chat with Eddie and David! You are very lucky, Bob!

[@DrDooDah]

Thanks Matt!

[@brooklynbob8910]

EXCELLENT 3-part story. Thanks!

[@AlvaroCordova-c7r]

The Rascals made the sound track of my late teens 67- 69, today at 76 l have fond memories. But most important, l am a fully active drummer playing rock from the golden years as well as jazz and other styles of music. Dino has been an early inspiration in my career and as of today l think he was a great drummer. RIP Dino.

[@jcamisa50]

Brings back good memories. I was in Garfield High School at time of the bands birth. Eddie came to my neighbors house for a visit cuz he new the family. Omg I was shock to see Eddie from the Rascals. All my friends grew up with all the songs the Rascels put out when they were just starting out. But all things come to an end. Rascals were great , loved the music, , like HOW CAN I BE SURE, GOOD LOVIN ,I could go on n on.

[@buzzawuzza3743]

You nailed it again! Well done. Excellent intro for people new to the music of the band.

[@robinstevenson6690]

Wow! So glad you chose to add another episode to cover this phase of their career. I probably never would have heard any of this music, otherwise. Thank you!

[@jeanmenard3060]

Excellent ! Extremely well done ! Thanks Matt !

[@denisrodrigues1455]

Thanks, Matt, for one more great historical-video-musical narrative. I hope coming soon the next. Congratulations!

[@fiercefeline5096]

A great comp is The Complete Singles A's & B's. This is what they were the best at.

[@genebrenner855]

I saw the Broadway show and it was fantastic. Big chills when they closed the show with '"People Got To Be Free." On your feet!

[@docsavage8640]

These videos have been revelatory for me. Having been disappointed by their early filler-packed albums, I assumed the Rascals were pretty much a singles act. Now I've got some bids in on eBay for some of their later-period LPs. 👍 👍 👍

[@williambill5172]

Outstanding...such a fan of your channel...always!o

[@c.keefer332]

Very well done!! Love this channel.

[@nrod66]

Thanks, Matt, for these Rascals videos. They were a great band, no doubt about it. Nelio.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks for the comment ameliorate!

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Thank U, again! U hit a homerun w/the Rascals. There are many fans here in Hawaii, so again, thank U! Aloha.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

You are welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@Badgerbeads]

Matt, we found your channel and are hooked! Just found the full Once Upon A Dream concert, astounding. My British husband was only peripherally aware of the band, and I, a teen in the 60s, had forgotten how good they were. Thank you!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

My pleasure Diana. Thank you for the comment!

[@kskoog2019]

Thank you for making these videos! I’m new to your channel and have been binge-watching your content!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Welcome, K Skoog!

[@markeggins890]

Definitely one of your best Matt, very enjoyable, one of the few bands I think that even on their downward slide made a lot of great music that is still worth investigating. I didn't know about that Rolling Stone cover controversy...yes a bit like the Doors and also reminded me of the way Robbie Robertson kind of appeared to 'take over' the Band despite the other members being equal contributors and superb musos in their own right...

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yeah, egos, money, people whispering in your ear - all contribute. Thanks for the comment, Mark!

[@terryahlstrom5423]

Thank you so much again.Wonderful!

[@stephenbaker1362]

I saw the Once Upon a Dream Show at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. My wife never was a big fan, but this show changed her mind

[@antoniodalfonso]

This was such a pleasure to watch. Matt, you are doing a great job. Thank you.

[@jblassio]

First thing I watch on KZbin today! Thanks Matt!

[@Longboy4]

Thanks for your perspective on the historical timelines of these rock and pop artists!

[@johngammon963]

Love the videos, you have an excellent voice to chill out and listen to 👍 I wasn't familiar with The Rascals, however I am now 👌

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for watching!

[@DennisAlvarezMusic]

Hi Matt, I just finished watching "Once Upon A Dream". It popped up after I watched your 3 part series (which I enjoyed very much). You are doing some great work here Matt. And I loved "Once Upon A Dream"!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Dennis! I appreciate the comment.

[@nomehdrider]

Great job, thank you.

[@prezakid9]

Matt, such a comprehensive and informative piece you produced. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to watching your other work.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Octava!

[@ivanceltichr]

These videos are outstanding!

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Great video!! It's a shame that the Rascals didn't connect with a more...college crowd?...heading in to the 1970s. As I recall, those last three albums put the group in a "damned if they do, damned if they don't" category. Radio was only playing the established hit singles of the group, but there was no "nostalgia" circuit for any group yet. If the group tried to put out blatant reconstructions of their old sound as singles (aka: trying to sound like themselves) they'd be scrutinized. By the same token, when they tried to break away and adapt to a different sound...they were scrutinized. As a result, their albums SEARCH AND NEARNESS, PEACEFUL WORLD and THE ISLAND OF REAL were seemingly disregarded by fans, and the record labels they were issued on. Copies seem to be immediately put in the $1.99 bin, or used as placemats at fast food restaurants. 😆Fortunately, their entire catalog was reexamined by the late 1980s, much to the band's credit.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Good point about damned if you do or if you don't. Several 1960s bands were passe by 1970 and fans just didn't want to know. Thank you for the comment, Mark!

[@karlsinclair9918]

After watching this I grabbed tracks from all these later albums. I have to say, peaceful world is beautiful. This was obviously a direction the keyboardist was heading in for the last 2 years and to me it makes sense. There's some really good stuff on the Island of Real too, chuck rainey on bass too, I believe. Next up I'll check out the solo and post rascals stuff.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, Peaceful World is really a great listen - very relaxing.

[@karlsinclair9918]

@@popgoesthe60s52this morning I tried the post rascals stuff and...I was disappointed. Didn't find 1 great track. Tried the brigati bros album...not too bad...and a slice of tracks from Felix cavaliere.. they were very disappointing...and then just as uninspired was the band Bulldog. Oh well.

[@wyliesmith4244]

Matt, Big thanks for another great series. I had not heard of the Rascals signed with Atlantic, but it showed that the band were smart enough to trust their own instincts.That "Groovin'" was released against Atlantic's wishes just proves that the Rascals knew what they were doing. I thought making "Once Upon a Dream" was a smart move as it proved they were not just a singles bnad. Not that any inteeligent listener could miss the fact that these guys were musicians firts and foremost. And, like Matt, I thought/still think that "See" was their best album. Watching these three episodes was certainly not time wasted!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I appreciated you getting through all three and for the kind comment!

[@edwardmulholland7912]

Thank you! I enjoyed this series of videos.

[@Bigchet1223]

I always thought they dressed in those weird knickers was to look like the little rascals.

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Excellent job you did here in this series of the Rascals. I was not aware of some of their later albums that I will definitely look for to purchase, as the bits you played would be great listening. Thank you for this series.

[@larzybernard9617]

Great site. Thank you!

[@davidterry4952]

Good work as always. Now, the Left Banke please.

[@geldofpunk32]

Love your channel, especially this series! Keep up the good work, it's perfect for binge watching!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I appreciate the feedback Chris - thank you!

[@rzorbit]

Just discovered this, Immediately subscribed! Very well put together show don't know why I haven't seen this years ago 👍

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Welcome, Rusty! I've only been at this for 2 years so I still feel new. Glad to have you aboard.

[@jjquinn2004]

Thanks, Matt for a very informative series. When I watch your videos about the history of bands, I do so with pen & paper nearby so I can take notes. I certainly remember the band as I was 11 years old when they had their first hit single in 1965. But in trying to remember what happened to them in terms of what bands I followed, I think they became irrelevant (at least to me and my music-listening friends) as the 60s wore on and we grew older. By the later 60s, we were listening to Cream, Steppenwolf, and Iron Butterfly. But even other established groups like The Beatles and Rolling Stones had changed their style of music. The Rascals may have changed their style in later years, but by then they had fallen off our listening radar. Maybe not having any top 30 hits pushed them off as AM radio was king back then. Thanks again for a great series.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, the Rascals fell along the wayside with scores of other 60s groups who couldn't transition to the 1970s. Thank you for the comment, John.

[@jjquinn2004]

@@popgoesthe60s52 The mid-60s groups who were vying for the irrelevance category, didn't help themselves if they were wearing outlandish uniforms, e.g. Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs, and Paul Revere & the Raiders. The Young Rascals weren't quite as bad with their britches, but . . .

[@NanciMarani]

Bittersweet information but truly enjoyed listening to all parts of this!!. Always love your insight and all the wisdom you impart on the bands that influenced while we were growing up!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for the kind words, Nanci.

[@davegofstein801]

Thanks again for another great 3 part series. You mentioned Bulldog. I remember that band had a hit single (at least it got airplay in Boston at any rate) called "No". I always liked that song but had no idea it was related to The Rascals in any way. It's always cool connecting the dots, ain't it?

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

I was waiting for this.

[@DodgeDartSongs]

Great series! Learned a lot…

[@startupbusinesscoaching]

Thank you for the series! Subscribed!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Welcome betheboss!

[@StephenSchnee]

Another great series! I'm surprised I missed this when you first posted... but better late than never! Another stellar look back!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Stephen!

[@patrickmoreau7592]

Very good video

[@ZaragonTrimaximalist]

Buzz Feiten formed the jazz-rock-soul band Full Moon, which put out a good album in 1972 and a second in 1982. The first Fotomaker album had some knockout tracks ("Two Can Make It Work", "Say the Same For You", "Lose at Love").

[@TheMacasso]

bought this on vinyl when I was 15 years **** after I got booted outta school....

[@Rollietom890]

Loved the Rascals history you did. I'd really like for you to do one on The Move. They had a string of hits in England and their albums were adventurous and fun but they were relatively unknown in the US before they evolved into ELO.