THE YOUNG RASCALS GROOVIN REACTION | Didn't see that coming at all!

Reaction to The young rascals song Groovin.This is a soul classic and the singer once again proves that soul is not about color.He totally fooled and shocked me!
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[@jjo154]

"Soul has no color". Exactly!

[@sissybushnell7959]

I’m a 67 year old black woman who grew up with the Rascals. Good music is music all day long

[@dalem8332]

The Rascals were a FANTASTIC band! Groovin' was a huge #1 record. They had so many great hit singles! Good Lovin'... How Can I Be Sure.. A Girl Like You.. Beautiful Morning... People Got To Be Free...all FANTASTIC songs! One of my Favourite groups of the 60s!!♥️♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@cojaysea]

Oh I don’t believe it ! Finally! Someone reacted to the rascals ! Thank you .. what a great band out of New Jersey , Italian Americans who worshipped Wilson Picket . They combined soul with their own style . Fun fact : the Rascals were the first American band to not put on a concert if black people were not allowed . Listen to A girl like you , people got to be free etc etc . Man they have great songs .

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

When buddy holly first played in harlem.,s great theater in 58,they were expecting a black group and when curtains opened there was a silence,as portrayed in the movie.he broke the ice with.well I didn't expect you all either.and next they were dancing in the isles.

[@gregorywilliams5105]

Good for them!! Standing against racism in the mid 60's. Obviously admired the great black artists of the time.

[@donnasharpe3451]

They were the first white group to sign with Atlantic Records.

[@Waynet126]

Hari, I'm glad you found out that good music is not judged by color. In fact when this song first came out, I was not thinking or wondering what color they were. No, I only knew I liked it. Whether they were black or white meant nothing to me.

[@martyemmons1859]

Thanks for reminding about "People Got To Be Free"! I'm definitely going to listen to that song. That is Harri doesn't react to "People Got To Be Free".

[@jam6242]

The lead singer is Felix Cavaliere, who is Italian-American. I think the majority of the band, except Gene Cornish, who is playing the harmonica, are also Italian-American.

[@Mark-iv7np]

Thxs for the good information! Eddie Brigatti I know How can I Be Sure maybe A Girl Like You. Both great songs He was in Joe y Dee & Starlighters, Peppermint Twist. I believe he and Felix are still performing.

[@joycewalbert1413]

Dino Danelli on drums and Eddie Brigatti vocals too.

[@karenpowell6063]

You are correct

[@jam6242]

@@joycewalbert1413 I had a crush on Dino. Thought he looked like Paul McCartney.

[@susieq9801]

jam6242 - Gene was Canadian. Born in Ottawa, Ontario.

[@michaelmolloy6697]

This was a terrific group in the mid sixties. They have a long list of hits to include People got to be free and many more. Way underrated at the time probably because of the popularity of the British Invasion. Brings back many memories for me!

[@stevenw4549]

They were big at that time. Still one of my favorites.

[@sondrawhite3853]

Oh yeah forgot about that one, people got to be free is awesome

[@vickielewallen3799]

Another great chill, feel-good song, same era, is "Its a Beautiful Morning" by the Rascals. Its one of the songs on my "morning" playlist, helps me start the day in a great mood. Love the channel and reactions, Hari, thx!

[@cathyortiz1280]

I second that emotion!

[@timtravasos2742]

I agree

[@John_Chu]

People Got To Be Free & Ray of Hope are must listens, now as impactful as they were 50 years ago. Felix Cavaliere is an unsung genius.

[@billr3724]

"Ray of Hope" definitely a great song by them.

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

People Got to be Free is their masterpiece of blue-eyed soul... though Groovin' and It's a Beautiful Morning are also masterpieces.

[@MsAppassionata]

Love “People Got To Be Free”!

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Yes, Felix is a genius. So very gifted.

[@wrongwaypete]

Hey, Harri... Try the ballad by the Rascals, this time with Eddie Brigati singing lead: "How Can I be Sure."

[@erdossuitcase7667]

That’s one of my favorites.

[@joelilley6603]

@@erdossuitcase7667 mine 2 👍

[@craigreid7178]

I second that! It's a great song, one of their best.

[@TheDivayenta]

Exquisite. Patti Austin sings it magnificently too.

[@ModSquads]

@@TheDivayenta Thanks for that. Love that song. Real musicians

[@SK-lk3iu]

"Good Lovin" and "People Got to be Free" are fun songs by them!

[@bobmessier5215]

"I thought they were black." Many people said this about the Righteous Brothers too!

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Buddy Holly and the Crickets

[@custardflan]

Another Rascals songs are Good Loving and People Got to Be Free.

[@ralphgomez6251]

This is Blue-Eyed Soul.

[@randygabbert7831]

Blue eyed soul. The Rascals were great, part of the soundtrack of my youth!

[@TomGorham]

One of my favorite groups at that time.

[@jmelio1]

'A Beautiful Morning', 'People Got to Be Free', 'How Can I Be Sure' just a few more of their classics

[@MuzacMark1960]

The two guys in the band that wrote this song are in the songwriters hall of fame this is one of the greatest American bands of the 1960s and they are Italian Americans

[@Caldostanite19]

The guy who played Silvio in the Sopranos once said at their rock&roll hall of fame induction that their the most “black sounding Italians in the music business”

[@martyemmons1859]

DeBarge is a mighty Italian soul band, too.

[@craigmccausland1183]

Try Ferry Cross the Mersey and Don't Let the Sun Go Down On You by Gerry and the Pacemakers

[@Cookies_crumbs]

I think you mean “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying”

[@tgforty5]

The Rascals and the Righteous Brothers is where the term "blue eyed soul" came from. Fantastic time for music.

[@calrowles9790]

I think the most relevant quote is by Mac Davis...'Music is the universal language, and love is the key'. Mac Davis wrote In the Ghetto by Elvis. You should check out I Believe in Music by him. He truly believed in the oneness of humanity.

[@paulhammond2784]

Some of the songs you play are 50 and 60 years old and still sounds great 👍

[@HarriBestReactions]

Imagine that????

[@Glittersword]

Great music will ALWAYS be Great music.

[@jalawoods1192]

Music of the 50s 60 70s '80s '90s a little bit part of the 2000"s Timeless Legendary 🎶🎶🎶 ! Just Sayin

[@stephenbaker1362]

The Rascals recorded on Atlantic Records. They did a lot of covers by Black Artists that could be played on Southern stations, as many stations would not play music by black artists.

[@thomasmanning829]

They remind me of The Drifters. And The Drifters had a pile of GREAT HITS!

[@patrician7445]

Love The Rascals (The Young Rascals when I bought their first album)!

[@garyspeed8961]

one of the most beautiful songs put down,, People Got to Be Free

[@jimremedes8576]

Welcome to "blue-eyed soul". The sixties were probably the greatest time in music with melodies and lyrics. AND singers who could ACTUALLY SING!! No autotune and computer gimickry!

[@jimmayors2315]

Three Italians and a Canadian.... Dino Danelli was a phenomenon on drums (especially to watch)

[@MisterWondrous]

This song was a favorite when it came out in my grade school days, when Mike, my neighbor, like Leslie, and I liked her sister. So that line always served as a double entendre for "That would be ecstasy, you and me and Leslie."

[@mr.marcus3123]

Hey Harri! Check out 'How Can I Be Sure?' They will blow you away! Melty

[@jcox4904]

You are not the only one my man . All my early life I thought the same thing . And I'm a musician , been in three bands , first time I saw this I flipped. I was like I thought they were black ......Damn . You go my man ! LOVE THE SONGS YOU BEEN GETTIN IN TO BRO .

[@zerores2005]

Yes, It's a beautiful morning is another one. When this came out I was about 9 years old, but I had a sister in High School and she had everything. I listened to all her music and the radio was just great! So, a lot of Groups back then were just flat-out talented!!! We didn't go by race, it was by sound!

[@fast4wood]

My older brothers favorite song . RIP Big Bro. And thanks you for the great reaction.

[@Sp33gan]

One of the greatest aspects of the music of the 1960s is that almost everyone had so many influences from so many different sources. The Rascals/Young Rascals began as a powerful R&B based group and that influenced so much of what they released. Keeping in mind that the popularity of Blues in modern culture is the result of the form's being embraced by countless UK kids who brought it back to America, where Blues was either ignored or largely forgotten. For a look at this band showing their love for R&B, check out an early hit, I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore, the smoking hot Good Lovin' or even their later song, See. Music should be a lesson to all of us. Music knows no colour. Take care and stay safe, Harri. Peace, brother ♥

[@zachary8196]

I've always like "How can I Be Sure" and "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore"

[@dagrizz-ek4ih]

Amazing comes from where you don't expect. Just embrace it and be Grooving on a Saturday afternoon!

[@KevinRCarr]

Yes. It's a Beautiful Morning is a song that always leaves me smiling, ever since I was in about 4th grade, when it was in the regular radio song list rotation. It would be a good next song for this band.

[@katylied24]

"A Girl like You" is terrific, it sounds like a Steely Dan song.

[@karlpatterson8437]

I am an old man now and I have come to learn that when it comes to athletic and musical talent, you never know were you are going to find it and who it will be. There is no accounting for talent. It is just there.

[@corneljones867]

This song 1967 was play on all the soul station on the radio. Every body love it and I wanted to sing ,now after many years I got it down ,people love to hear me sing this song because it is Grovin all the way.

[@suzie4417]

Takes me back to the 60’s, listened to this one a lot! Loved that this American group wouldn’t play a concert until black people could attend ! They are part of the blue eyed soul I grew up with, like Tommy James ! This is very Motown, soulful. Thanks so much Harri, you made my day & I’m Groovin 😊💎💜💋🇨🇦☮️ How is your harmonica playing coming along Harri 😊 can’t wait to hear you playing!!

[@gregorywilliams5105]

Much respect for the group not tolerating racism!

[@RayyanKesnan]

That makes me so happy! I didn't know they did that. Respect.

[@ervklein6086]

Harri, I love your reactions. Your face is so expressive! I love your comment, "Soul has no color." Exactly. I've felt for years that the respect musicians and athletes show for each other has always been the cutting edge of improved race relations. Thanks for your comments

[@lonniekay3506]

This was one of my favorites as a teen. I’d like to suggest Sly and the family Stone “Everyday People “.

[@SailorBarsoom]

@@esdel1955 There's this one about mice and elves...

[@personalcheeses8073]

Not one of their best. I play If You Want Me To Stay almost everyday and sometime on repeat after 40 years. Now that is a tune

[@MsAppassionata]

@@SailorBarsoom Hahah. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).

[@SecTechie]

It's one of the most beautiful songs both written and sung ever. Excellent band, songs and lyrics.

[@jrdlabs]

Happy to say all 4 Rascals are still with us. They even had a reunion tour several years ago.

[@hope24ful1]

The Young Rascals/Rascals are an awesome group, plus they were tremendous advocates for kindness and equality!! So smooth and soulful! ❤

[@Mark-iv7np]

Felix is one of the greatest singers ever. Im a big fan of theirs since 67. Had many hits Good Lovin, Beautiful Morning, People gotta be Free. Eddie Brigatti guy in green shirt sang A Girl like You maybe How can I Be Sure. Their in R & R Hall of Fame. Agreed, it's a beautiful timeless song. Keep up the good work

[@kens32052]

Felix is a classically trained pianist.

[@danamaguire4285]

Blue eyed soul. My song to start the day right is “Beautiful Morning” by the Rascals. The backup singer, Eddie Brigati also has a wonderful voice. Check him out singing lead on “How Can I Be Sure”

[@bobgee3876]

Love your reactions Harri, this one just goes to show we are all the same regardless of skin colour.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Exactly what i thought ✌🏾

[@sourisvoleur4854]

This was so different from their usual rock groove that the president of the record company (Atlantic) wasn't going to release it as a single. Murray the K told him he was crazy and it was a for-sure #1 hit. They released it. MtK was right.

[@debzvideos]

Love the Rascals. So smooth & soulful.

[@richardryan5826]

The (Young) Rascals were a wonderful group in the mid to late 1960s. Great reaction/review; thank you.

[@827dusty]

Felix Cavelliere, is Italian-American. The Rascals were one of the most popular groups in the world in the mid to late 1960s. So many huge hits! I know if you played more of their music, you'd be saying "OI know this song!" "Good Lovin'," "It's a Beautiful Morning" and many more. Still one of my favorite "Classic Rock" Bands.

[@d.j.starling3559]

One of my favorite groups from my teen years. So many great songs! My favorite is How Can I Be Sure. Good Lovin' was their first #1 hit, People Got To Be Free was their last #1 hit. You'll enjoy any & all of their songs.

[@MsAppassionata]

Love the Rascals. Glad to see you reviewing them. They had a string of great hit songs.

[@stephanieo2509]

So glad to hear you react to them! They're a great band with a very underrated drummer. It's a Beautiful Morning, Good Lovin', People Got To Be Free are some other great ones. (Another great 60's band that no one reacts to--and should be--is The Lovin' Spoonful. Summer in the City, Daydream, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind, Nashville Cats

[@MsAppassionata]

Along with Tommy James And The Shondells and Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels.

[@Peggi109]

Finally!! Thank you for this! Hope you listen to People Got To Be Free.

[@dougca7086]

The used to be called The Young Rascals and then they became the Rascals you should react to Good Lovin and also Everyday People

[@rubroken]

WOW! Harri, another great 60's group and song

[@kirpalite]

It's amazing how we all have pre-conceived cultural notions of how people should look and sound, especially since we have been brainwashed by the media. When I first heard this when it came out I gave no thought to skin color--I just loved it and thought it very soulful.

[@tvgator1]

The MEDIA has nothing to do with it Samuel; when you hear black groups sing, they have a certain sound. That's it. Don't bring politics into this. There's plenty of examples of songs where people thought the singer was black...or white, and the MEDIA didn't tell us anything.

[@kirpalite]

@@tvgator1 Perhaps I did not say it correctly. I won't try. I agree with what you have said.

[@samolevski1119]

@@tvgator1 sorry, but in a way politics has, in my opinion, polarised young people today. We never bothered about who sang certain songs, or more importantly who 'owned' a particular genre....but I am British Maybe in the states you had a different view for all sorts of reasons, like Watts riots and what was behind all that stuff

[@tvgator1]

@@samolevski1119 Sorry Sam, but when people hear, for example, Bobby Caldwell sing "What You Won't Do (For Love)" most think he sounds black. That has NOTHING to do with politics, only the sound of his voice to them. Stop looking for layers here. The husk in that guy's voice sounds like a black dude singing it. I only knew it wasn't because I already knew the group. But others who haven't are certainly entitled to their opinion without being judged for being 'political."

[@StaceyBeryl]

The 60's and 70's were an awesome time for music. Soul has no color :)

[@APBT2022]

I remember the first time I heard Groovin. Since then it has been my all time favorite along with Crystal Blue Persusion by Tommy James & the Shondells.

[@jalawoods1192]

Crystal Blue Persuasion Offf The Hoooook 😍 Timeless 🎶 this new generation don't know nothing about music ! The music of today to me I consider it as garbage ! They sound all alike the females the male singers even in their dialects of singing in their voice it sounds the same along with its music !! And the music type I'm talking about is this Rap music. Old school Rap back in the Day sounds better than what they putting out now !!

[@joelliebler5690]

One of my favorite tunes of that era! A big hit that definitely had a Motown feel!

[@andythrush3341]

Rascal's were a good lite rock group. They made feel good toe tapping songs and were on the radio all the time. This song, for me, has the same vibe as "Up on the Roof" and "Under the Boardwalk" by the Drifters which was written by Carol King and ex-hubby. Harri, both these songs are worth a listen to. Boardwalk is one my all time favorites. Thanks for sharing this groovin' song.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Yea thanx Andy..i know both songs

[@byron8304]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@willowb1527]

Yeah they should have been on Motown too The rascals and the righteous Brothers. They should have been on Motown. ♥️❤️

[@davidhattman7649]

Good lite Rock Group? Seriously. The are straight ahead Rock N Roll. Listen to Come on up, I Ain't Gonna Eat out my heart, Mickey's Monkey, Lonely Too Long, Good Lovin, A Girl Like you etc...

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

@@davidhattman7649 Amen!

[@jimsealy9489]

One of my all time Favs still play this often have a listen to Aaron Neville Original version of Tell it like it is

[@JerisEve]

Felix Cavaliere had an extraordinary voice. I think How Can I Be Sure showed it off best. Good Lovin' was for a long time considered the best song so far by Rolling Stone magazine, but it was eventually replaced, as was the song that replaced it. Their songs are still as great as the day they were recorded, and when they come on the radio, I'm excited to hear them. They eventually shortened their name to the Rascals. Felix was my favorite, along with Gene Pitney, until Steve Perry. All of them for the same reason. Smooth tones and perfect technique.

[@susanaltman5134]

Eddie Brigati sang lead on How Can I Be Sure?

[@pattymesagal2654]

love the rascals i wore out an album and cassette listening to them anything they did was good -- thank you so much for this reaction love and smiles -- found another group you might be willing to react to Playing for Change totally different way to produce music around the world and worth listening to please react if you can and if not please give them a listen --- love and smiles to you

[@fidge54]

From his bio - The classically trained pianist, born in Pelham, New York, idolized Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Sam Cooke

[@darweshiblackwell2588]

Msrvin gaye remade groovin.

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Oh my takes me back to 16 years old, driving for the 1st time, hearing Groovin on the radio

[@letno3662]

Great choice! I love the Rascals!

[@stevecampbell6294]

SIMPLY A CLASSIC

[@stephenbaker5431]

The Rascals did many covers of Black Artists for Atlantic Records to be played in the 60s South.

[@joelilley6603]

I saw another reactor say the same thing about KC and The Sunshine Band. "WE THOUGHT THEY WERE BLACK!!" 🤣🤣🤣 The Rascals made great great music. Felix reminds me of the great Smokey Robinson singing "Baby let's cruze........ away from here". Listen to more of them. 👍

[@edwardm6071]

Actually, Smokey did say that "Cruisin" was inspired by "Groovin".

[@joelilley6603]

@@edwardm6071 Yeah I wasn't making any claims about who inspired who. Just that listening to Felix sing this song right now reminds me of Smokey's Cruising.

[@joelilley6603]

@@edwardm6071 Yeah I wasn't making any claims about who inspired who. Just that listening to Felix sing this song right now reminds me of Smokey's Cruising.

[@StevesFunhouse]

There you are, doing another great song reaction. Love it. Keep 'em coming. There's a LOT of these out there ... why the phrase, "oldies, but goodies" was coined. Can't wait to see you discover more.

[@helgar791]

I had the pleasure of seeing these guys one during their big hit days. One of the original blue eyed soul bands. At one point these guys were almost has popular as The Beatles here in the US. Try "How Can I Be Sure", "Come On Up", "A Girl Like You", "Lonely Too Long" and "Good Lovin' ". It's a shame more people don't react to this great band.

[@CB-gr1uk]

Dude, one of my favorites! Great song!

[@lauriejones8082]

I agree Harri - the song is so very soulful. Pulled me in the first time I heard it way back when. And yes, you are right, “soul has no color”. 🙏❤️

[@billr3724]

Classic feel-good song. Has been covered by different bands like Booker T & the MGs, WAR and El Chicano. The Rascals even did versions in Spanish, Italian and French.

[@lindakessler8768]

My first concert when I was in 7th grade. STILL a great song. 👍❤

[@markjernigan9291]

That's just another example of blue eyed soul and I love it

[@user_t_o_m_i_c]

Felix had an awesome voice !! Lots of great memories for me! Thanks much Harri !🙏🎶🎸🎤🎧

[@susannekalejaiye4351]

they fit in the "blue-eyed soul" category. Dino Danelli is an amazing drummer, Gene Cornish so talented on guitar and harmonica, And Felix and Eddie doing most of the solos. (Gene was the only one with blue eyes)

[@ModSquads]

Soul was really Soul be it brown or blue eyed. The 60's crushed it. All those songs I heard as a pre teen are now out of Pandora's box for me to really appreciate in my senior maturity.

[@richardmartin9565]

The Rascals had 2 lead singers.

[@rvprossjjlrzar]

This is one of my favorites too...it makes you feel like your floating on the clouds.

[@DSanto-bk6oq]

The first few rock records in my collection when I was growing up in Chicago were by Dave Clark Five, Herman's Hermits, the Four Seasons, the Beatles (of course) and the Young Rascals. I heard the Rascals' version of "Mustang Sally" long before I heard the original Wilson Pickett record. Wicked Pickett certainly did the definitive version of that song, but Felix Cavaliere's rendition was a close second.

[@MsAppassionata]

I agree. Love their version of “Mustang Sally”.

[@webbtrekker534]

I have always liked this song from the day it came out. So mellow, so sweet, so calming!

[@bobr4987]

You know what that means ..."Blue Eyed Soul"! Kind of like that Bobby Caldwell song, "What You Won't Do For Love". Great stuff! I grew up listening to the rascals so it's nostalgic. Thanks Harri!

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Been a fan since '67 & still a fan. Felix just oozes soulfulness. He has an incredible voice & he & Eddie B. wrote awesome music. Btw, Felix is 78+ yrs old & still has that soulful voice. Born gifted. Will always luv the Rascals!

[@MelindadelosSantos]

I’m with you: his unique voice and delivery, accentuated by birds and the harmonica, and bongos. It never grows old. 😊

[@sandyleewhite]

I remember being a very young girl, sitting in my Mom's kitchen, with the portable radio on, the sun shining, and my Mom dancing and singing to this song.......this was one of the first songs, that I fell in love with!!! Thank you Harri, for bringing this song back into my life again 😊

[@beeseewill2407]

This group was a shock to many people when they came on tv.The song was always playing on the radio. They had a lot of great songs.Check out "Its a Beautuful Morning."I love his voice and the music was so nice.The Rascals or Young Rascals whatever they called themselves at the time.Very very nice.Similar to The Cornelius Bros. and Sister Rose.

[@russelbarnes7235]

Appreciate your love of music and your knowledge also. Keep doing what you do Harri. Please consider "It's a Beautiful Morning". I'll look forward to that, and thank you for this great reaction. Peace.

[@jimnicosia5934]

Group from New Jersey. Very talented. Many talented groups originated from New Jersey and NYC at that time, black and white.

[@clifford7594]

The Rascals aka the Blue-eyed Soul Brothers. Loved 'em best as a Jersey kid.

[@kenrutherford1109]

This song reminds me of an overcast day. To associate that kind of weather with this song almost brings tears of joy to my eyes 🥲🥲🥲

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

All of their songs were soulful due to Felix's voice. My fav soulfulest song by them is their cover song of "Temptations 'Bout to Get Me". Y'all must hear it. Vocals are amazing & vocal arrangements are incredible. Felix sings one line & Eddie comes in w/the next line. Goes back & forth that way thru'out the song. Chills, baby!

[@charsibaba6960]

How about “Grazing in the grass” by The friends of distinction in 1968

[@darweshiblackwell2588]

Some funk with jazzy singing.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

One of my favorite songs from the late 60's

[@jameskoralewski1006]

Next time you have a question about a 60's or 70's group, just ask me. This is the era that I grew up in and I have played their music many times and own almost all their music on CD.

[@HarriBestReactions]

You are a legend James!

[@jameskoralewski1006]

@@HarriBestReactionsNo, not a legend, Just Old!