Im African American and this group despite what you call them was a top soul group of the 60's and 70's. What a great talent. You cannot find music like this anymore. Coltrane, Stan Getz, Dave Brubeck, Credence Clearwater Revival, Jimmy Hnedrix, Earth Wind and Fire. All gone and can only be duplicated but never mastered. I was only a kid during the 70's but what a wonderful time it was.
WHAT DOES YOUR COLOR HAVE TO DO WITH MUSIC??? MUSIC IS TO THE EAR & BROTHER WE ALL BLEED ONE COLOR RED!!! Peace, from your Italian white mix !! GOD BLESS THE 70'S xox
The 60s brought us extraordinary pop, rock, soul and R&B. The Rascals however, above any other band, were the HEARTBEAT of that era. Thanks fellas. And thank you Utube for keeping them alive.
Back when ,He was sopken about Extremely Highly. You ,will hear more now . He's, gone Sadly , The backbone of this Band. -w/o Him .The music would never happen like it did. Peace.
I too am african american and this group was played everyday in my house especially this song because we had the Young Rascals greatest hits. This is one of my favorites along with a girl like you. and Good Loving and Groovin and its a Beautiful Morning were played quite a bit on black radio. CCR, the Carpenters(who sang the original Superstar that Luther covered and made his) Doobie Bros. I am a child of the 60s and a teenager in the 70s. these blue eyed soul groups were Great and what an Era.
@@lastnamefirst4035 ---- Back in the 60s, there were some black radio stations (most of them in cities with large African American populations) that played Motown music and other R&B African American artists from other labels that did not get played on the major radio stations that played Rock & Pop music. After hearing their music on the radio, I remember when my brother & sister bought some 45s of The Rascals' songs (" Groovin", "Good Luvin" and "How Can I Be Sure") and played the heck out of those records; and then seeing them play on the Ed Sullivan Show was such fun--- those were some memorable times and great music--- the Rascals were such a talented group.
One of the greatest songs in Rock history by one of the greatest bands in the world. Lonely Too Long should play on Classic Rock radio every day for 100 years.
@@hawkinsa90 They were considered a "blue-eyed soul" band. Me and my black friends and relatives loved them back in the day when we were growing up. The singing duo The Righteous Brothers was another favorite in the hood back in the day, with many of us thinking they were black at first.
@@bholaoates1542 That's one thing I love about music. Brings us all together. I was a white rural kid came up loving all the Motown acts. Also enjoyed the story about the Shangs hired to open for James Brown because the promoters thought they were black, and Brother James cracked up laughing.
@@mikekydd8818 You're right, Mike. Harmony is contagious. You and I are two sides of the same coin since I was a black kid who grew up listening to lots of the rock music of my time in addition to soul music. When it came to music, color didn't matter.
Watch the drummer on this track. He is one of the best of his generation. Dino started out as a JAZZ drummer and slide over to soul-rock with THE RASCALS where he excelled.
I lived in Garfield N.J. for years I was dating Eddie's cousin Paula, she introduced me to Eddie & David. What an honor to meet them two totally cool guy's!!
Just a killer song !! That voice, Dino's drumming. THIS is what got me into a professional career as a drummer. Share this with everyone you know ! :-)
My favorite Rascal song. ONLY FELIX can sing it like that!!!! The Rascal's were my favorite band in the 60's , however,Felix has always been my favorite singer of all time.. I only wish that The Rascal's would reunite at least for 6 month's or so!!?? Please guys??!! Love you guys. f
Amazing group. One of the greatest of all times. When listening to their music at mature age and in a more "analytic" way I really understand what a rhytmic "engine" Dino Dannelli was (is). Outstanding drummer!! In my youth I was not fully aware of this because his role came in the background of the fantastic melodies and vocal performances by Eddie and Felix.
This awesome band is a true gem to come out of the 60's. Felix Cavaliere is one of the greatest vocalist of all time imo. I love everything about his style, tone, and timber of his voice. He's so melodic and expressive too.
+Buelligan88 I agree 100%. This is my favorite Rascals song but I pretty much like all their material. They don't get mentioned often enough as one of the best acts from that era.
The subtle ebbs and flows that built up to ecstacy were beyond belief. This music takes me back to a simpler time I lived through with great emotion, which the Rascals radiate. Keep going forever, guys!
Still listening in 2019.Such a wonderfully talented group of men. Definitely a part of my happy childhood Deserves tons more viewers than this!! To The Rascals ; I love you guys 💕Thank you for the memories
Hilton Driver WOW!! You are so right!!! The lead singer in the song “Express Way to Your Heart “sounds just like Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals!! I have to wonder.....
@@hiltondriver5335 There is a video on youtube of the Soul Survivors playing with Felix. While I love both groups, it was like Felix did not pick up on the same grove the survivors were in. Both were great groups on their own.
I had completely forgotten about this great 60s group[. Took me a minute to recall history and relocate them in my memory. Then i recalled, their hit, "GROOVIN' and remembered how great this band was. Now i am listening to their soundtracks,to catch up.
Felix…one of, if not the greatest pop vocalists ever, and Eddie wasn’t far behind. Dino on percussion and Gene carrying the lead, kicking-in with back-up…this group was truly awesome, a term I rarely appoint.
A special song for a special time in my life. Things were a lot better back in the 60's. If we had only known what the future would hold I would have frozen time.
On this day in 1967 {February 12th} the Young Rascals performed "I've Been Lonely Too Long" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'... Two weeks earlier on January 28th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #16 and spent 14 weeks on the Top 100... It reached #17 on the Canadian RPM Tracks chart... R.I.P. Mr. Sullivan {1901 - 1974}...
Great music from a magnificent band. I heard that The Rascals were so much into the spirit of the times that they at some point would not perform for a show if the audience did not have a significant number of blacks in attendance. Probably a bad marketing decision, but what heart!!! Respect to the max: from another African American!!!
These guys are far from forgotten, trust me. Was fortunate to have seen them on the Once Upon A Dream reunion tour, as well as a couple of times over the years from back in the 60's. Internal fighting sadly destroyed the band yet once again after the 2013 reunion.
I only really know this song of their's but this takes me back to my youth like it was yesterday. The lead singer's voice is great (Ican hear that now, not clouded by a youthful judgement). For me it was "this world of beauty, everything I do brings ecstacy," - Powerful stuff when you are in your teens.
I was a kid in the 60's and a young teenager in the 70's. We did not have white black radio stations, we all listened to the music that appealed too all of us.
Im African American and this group despite what you call them was a top soul group of the 60's and 70's. What a great talent. You cannot find music like this anymore. Coltrane, Stan Getz, Dave Brubeck, Credence Clearwater Revival, Jimmy Hnedrix, Earth Wind and Fire. All gone and can only be duplicated but never mastered. I was only a kid during the 70's but what a wonderful time it was.
hail mary+
WHAT DOES YOUR COLOR HAVE TO DO WITH MUSIC??? MUSIC IS TO THE EAR & BROTHER WE ALL BLEED ONE COLOR RED!!! Peace, from your Italian white mix !! GOD BLESS THE 70'S xox
Exactly, i agree 100 percent, im also African, Native American, Irish and French! Its incredible, how all that talent , coming from a 15yr
I can hardly follow where you went but I can appreciate that tears of joy
Yes sir!
The 60s brought us extraordinary pop, rock, soul and R&B. The Rascals however, above any other band, were the HEARTBEAT of that era. Thanks fellas. And thank you Utube for keeping them alive.
Dino Danelli was the best drummer who never gets talks about!
Back when ,He was sopken about Extremely Highly. You ,will hear more now . He's, gone Sadly , The backbone of this Band. -w/o Him .The music would never happen like it did. Peace.
Dino Dinelli has got to be the most unappreciated drummer of all time !
He's not unappreciated. Great group.
I agree , him & Liberty DeVito have a great panache !
Another that no one mentions is The Hollies Bobby Elliot !
TOTALLY AGREE i FIND MYSELF WATCHING HIM
He is amazing on the drums.
RIP
@@tedszweb5268 don’t forget Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge. All great drummers!
I too am african american and this group was played everyday in my house especially this song because we had the Young Rascals greatest hits. This is one of my favorites along with a girl like you. and Good Loving and Groovin and its a Beautiful Morning were played quite a bit on black radio. CCR, the Carpenters(who sang the original Superstar that Luther covered and made his) Doobie Bros. I am a child of the 60s and a teenager in the 70s. these blue eyed soul groups were Great and what an Era.
I hear u pagan baby ccr
Me 2 im n love with this song music dnt have no color just goodness!!!!!
Steven Stephen Love that, Steven!!
Wait a minute...there was black radio?
@@lastnamefirst4035 ---- Back in the 60s, there were some black radio stations (most of them in cities with large African American populations) that played Motown music and other R&B African American artists from other labels that did not get played on the major radio stations that played Rock & Pop music. After hearing their music on the radio, I remember when my brother & sister bought some 45s of The Rascals' songs (" Groovin", "Good Luvin" and "How Can I Be Sure") and played the heck out of those records; and then seeing them play on the Ed Sullivan Show was such fun--- those were some memorable times and great music--- the Rascals were such a talented group.
Lov these 60's music. Rock on
College days. No better group in the sixties. Great variety.
65 now.big hit in mid sixties!!!
66 here❗️
Ah, the 60s comes alive! Best American band of the era...never gets old...
Story of my life. Luv u rascals. Alwys mke me happy. U r the best💞
I've loved the Rascals for fifty-five years... this is my favorite Rascals song.
And David Cassidy makes a superb version of it.
Mine also. Then I have to say How can I be sure is next. Oh my goodness I like all their song. One of the best bands to come out of the 60's.
I would never be Cavalier about this, Felix is such an excellent musician.
One of the greatest songs in Rock history by one of the greatest bands in the world.
Lonely Too Long should play on Classic Rock radio every day for 100 years.
One of my favorite groups of all time. Just a phenomenal group of musicians
The most unappreciated soul band. I love them as much now as then.
Soul????
@@hawkinsa90 They were considered a "blue-eyed soul" band. Me and my black friends and relatives loved them back in the day when we were growing up. The singing duo The Righteous Brothers was another favorite in the hood back in the day, with many of us thinking they were black at first.
I still love the Rascals, one of the first albums I ever bought. My band played all their music, poorly I might add. Peace ☮️
@@bholaoates1542 That's one thing I love about music. Brings us all together. I was a white rural kid came up loving all the Motown acts. Also enjoyed the story about the Shangs hired to open for James Brown because the promoters thought they were black, and Brother James cracked up laughing.
@@mikekydd8818 You're right, Mike. Harmony is contagious. You and I are two sides of the same coin since I was a black kid who grew up listening to lots of the rock music of my time in addition to soul music. When it came to music, color didn't matter.
Watch the drummer on this track. He is one of the best of his generation. Dino started out as a JAZZ drummer and slide over to soul-rock with THE RASCALS where he excelled.
I lived in Garfield N.J. for years I was dating Eddie's cousin Paula, she introduced me to Eddie & David. What an honor to meet them two totally cool guy's!!
Eddie Brigati -- the singer with the easiest gig in rock and roll! What a great band.
That voice is so great it's part of the sixties sound really!!
Love it brings back great memories indeed blessings
MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE
This is way ahead of its time.
Felix is KING. Only the greatest rockgods sing/play this hot...
A classic 60's hit.
Saw the Broadway show last night. Two hours of The Rascals. Loved every minute of it, and they still sound as great as ever.
Legendary Hall of Fame Masterpiece from the Rascals
Just a killer song !! That voice, Dino's drumming. THIS is what got me into a professional career as a drummer. Share this with everyone you know ! :-)
I saw Dino and he blew me away at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium
He could easily be in Frank Sinatra's band.
This is an oldie song the good music to listen to I'm always listening to oldies those are my favorites❤❤❤❤😊😊
My favorite Rascal song. ONLY FELIX can sing it like that!!!! The Rascal's were my favorite band in the 60's , however,Felix has always been my favorite singer of all time.. I only wish that The Rascal's would reunite at least for 6 month's or so!!?? Please guys??!! Love you guys. f
Love Eddie's moves.
This IS greatness defined. The Rascals were the best!
Amen. It was a magical time. It was awesome then, and had we known it wasn't going to last, we might have enjoyed it even more.
Great song!! A classic!!
Best group ever. Wish i had seen them in concert!
I saw them in concert in 1967 at Fairleigh Dickinson University when this song just came out.
My first concert in 1968 and still the best. Felix is the GOAT!!
I still love you guys.
A significant band in its day, with great songwriting, musicianship, and Felix's incredible vocals.
Amazing group. One of the greatest of all times. When listening to their music at mature age and in a more "analytic" way I really understand what a rhytmic "engine" Dino Dannelli was (is). Outstanding drummer!! In my youth I was not fully aware of this because his role came in the background of the fantastic melodies and vocal performances by Eddie and Felix.
This awesome band is a true gem to come out of the 60's. Felix Cavaliere is one of the greatest vocalist of all time imo. I love everything about his style, tone, and timber of his voice. He's so melodic and expressive too.
+Shane Anthony One of the great voices in American popular music. Not to mention a very talented musician and songwriter.
+Buelligan88
I agree 100%. This is my favorite Rascals song but I pretty much like all their material. They don't get mentioned often enough as one of the best acts from that era.
Agree
Shane Anthony you right
The subtle ebbs and flows that built up to ecstacy were beyond belief. This music takes me back to a simpler time I lived through with great emotion, which the Rascals radiate. Keep going forever, guys!
Great band, great song, as a matter of fact, all their songs are great.
Love them.....always will......I was born on Long Island.....proud Of their sound
ONE OF MY FAV SONGZ OF ALL TIME!!!!
GREAT MUSIC FROM MY YOUNGER DAYS GOOD TIMES AND HOT FAST CARS!
Still listening in 2019.Such a wonderfully talented group of men. Definitely a part of my happy childhood Deserves tons more viewers than this!! To The Rascals ; I love you guys 💕Thank you for the memories
Never will get old in my book
Commenting do you know the Philadelphia soul survivors sound similar to New York rascals
Hilton Driver WOW!! You are so right!!! The lead singer in the song “Express Way to Your Heart “sounds just like Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals!! I have to wonder.....
@@hiltondriver5335 There is a video on youtube of the Soul Survivors playing with Felix.
While I love both groups, it was like Felix did not pick up on the same grove the survivors were in. Both were great groups on their own.
what a soulful voice. Felix had a sensational voice!
The drummer wow
2 nice
Nicholas Maxwell Felix still has that sensational voice...a real blue-eyed soul singer!
Always felt sorry for Eddie Brigati Jr. for not having a real role in the band. Maybe he should have learned the bass.
He's tapping into his inner Bobby Darin on this one. Darin should have recorded it.
So many good groups back then always something good to listen too
simply magnificent
Awesome song! Amazing band!
I loved that I really lived this great music. I was 18 and now so old but this song will stay with me until I am not here anymore.
I was born in 87 but this was my youth.... Those vocals anyone else moving their hips
Very good
The Rascals also should be in the Motown Hall of Fame, too...These Jersey Boys have lots of soul.
Yeah along side the soul survivors they had similar sounds
Can get an Amen? Damn right!!!!!!
So many of their songs were my favorites when I was young and just starting to dig music.
Just one great song after the next...what a band..
I lived this era and all the money in the world can't take me back there!
Real cuties luv the Rascals glad I grew up with them
Totally agree w/U. Will always luv the Rascals!
Thanks for posting this classic. Great memories ! One of the best two minutes & forty nine seconds in music history.
Absolutely Magical... today's record company's would never tolerate natural creativity,without over-producing it..
The greatest rock band of all time.Long live the 60s.Rock On.
I had completely forgotten about this great 60s group[. Took me a minute to recall history and relocate them in my memory. Then i recalled, their hit, "GROOVIN' and remembered how great this band was. Now i am listening to their soundtracks,to catch up.
Felix…one of, if not the greatest pop vocalists ever, and Eddie wasn’t far behind. Dino on percussion and Gene carrying the lead, kicking-in with back-up…this group was truly awesome, a term I rarely appoint.
Dino a great underrated drummer!!!
He, was un ratable . Forget about under. "Over The Top"
The GREATEST GET DOWN in NYC - Young Rascals SOULIN' ... explosively!
The young rascals are fantastic. 👑🚀👍😄
Best times...best music
Felix Cavaliere --- greatness.
The Rascals had a quality that was charismatic. Pop yes but memorable and good for young children. Cool, bros!
My favorite Rascal song Lonely to long
Love it like I herd it when it came out.
Great song, great singer.
Loved living in these times of music and just cool stuff.
Did you ever listen to the soul survivors from Philadelphia they similar to the rascals
One of many good-time songs from back then. Time it was...
Dino was my favorite drummer growing up...plus he was from Jersey city like me
A special song for a special time in my life. Things were a lot better back in the 60's. If we had only known what the future would hold I would have frozen time.
That song took me back to high school. Loved the Rascals.
Did you ever listen listen to the soul survivors from Philadelphia they were similar to sound of the rascals
On this day in 1967 {February 12th} the Young Rascals performed "I've Been Lonely Too Long" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'...
Two weeks earlier on January 28th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #16 and spent 14 weeks on the Top 100...
It reached #17 on the Canadian RPM Tracks chart...
R.I.P. Mr. Sullivan {1901 - 1974}...
Nice !!!
Love this song my Favorite Lonely to long ,the Rascal s ,,such a true song ,lost my Dream men he was my world ,
Felix is epitome of cool. That scissors gesture was beyond cool. Great song.
Best blue eyed soul band ever
I love the rascals to this day.
Great music from a magnificent band. I heard that The Rascals were so much into the spirit of the times that they at some point would not perform for a show if the audience did not have a significant number of blacks in attendance. Probably a bad marketing decision, but what heart!!! Respect to the max: from another African American!!!
Felix is a damn genius. Love it !!!
And very deservedly these guys are in the RHOF.
as a teenager every local band could play this song...some great memories.
Eddie Brigati is amazing, and his brother David is another blast from the past..
Priceless memories. Cheers!
These guys constantly turned out impressive music. I never tire of listening to them.
Thank God I'm from this generation of MUSIC. Hear that people?.......MUSIC!!!!!
racals music had alot of soul in their music.
Love this group ❤️❤️
This song makes me wanna DANCE!!!!
That dude can sing-sang. My mom played all there tunes, I learned the lyrics as a African American kid. Me stil like them all.
Yes, Felix C. can "saaaannnggg".
these guys will never b forgotten
Another great song from a great band that is all but forgotten these days. I believe they wrote their own songs too.
These guys are far from forgotten, trust me. Was fortunate to have seen them on the Once Upon A Dream reunion tour, as well as a couple of times over the years from back in the 60's. Internal fighting sadly destroyed the band yet once again after the 2013 reunion.
I have always love this group still singing love you guys always.
I only really know this song of their's but this takes me back to my youth like it was yesterday. The lead singer's voice is great (Ican hear that now, not clouded by a youthful judgement). For me it was "this world of beauty, everything I do brings ecstacy," - Powerful stuff when you are in your teens.
Great Band . Great Songs . GREAT !!!!!
so many great songs amazing band loved every song they produced which is unusual that every song is great
Brings back my teen years 69! I was in love with Kirk Bond
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing
Felix just another Italian singer from New York and greeeat.....
I was a kid in the 60's and a young teenager in the 70's. We did not have white black radio stations, we all listened to the music that appealed too all of us.
I agree...best days ever..