The Rascals

The Rascals (originally billed as the Young Rascals) were an American rock and soul band that rose to fame in the mid-to-late 1960s. Formed in New York, the classic lineup featured Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish, and Dino Danelli, and they became known for punchy blue-eyed soul, tight harmonies, and an upbeat, organ-driven sound.

They scored a run of enduring hits including “Groovin’,” “Good Lovin’,” “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “A Girl Like You,” and “People Got to Be Free,” with albums like *Groovin’* and *Freedom Suite* capturing their shift from radio-friendly soul-pop toward a more ambitious, socially aware rock feel. Their influence has been widely recognized, and the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Genres

Pop

Rock

R&b

Jazz

Soul

Garage Rock

Psychedelic Rock

Funk

Classic Rock

Blue-eyed Soul

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The Rascals

Album - 11 Tracks - Released February 8, 2005