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The Rascals

Perhaps the best blue-eyed soul group of the '60s, this East Coast group is best known for the pop perennials "Good Lovin'" and "Groovin'."

Biography

The Rascals, along with the Righteous Brothers, Mitch Ryder, and precious few others, were the pinnacle of '60s blue-eyed soul. The Rascals' talents, however, would have to rate above their rivals, if for nothing else than the simple fact that they, unlike many other blue-eyed soulsters, penned much of their own material. They also proved more adept at changing with the fast-moving times, drawing much of their inspiration from British Invasion bands, psychedelic rock, gospel, and even a bit of jazz and Latin music. They were at their best on classic singles like [roviLink="MC"]"Good Lovin'," [roviLink="MC"]"How Can I Be Sure," [roviLink="MC"]"Groovin'," and [roviLink="MC"]"People Got to Be Free." ~ Richie Unterberger