Tag: The Young Rascals

Original v. Cover — #73 in a Series

Tornado Over Kansas, 1929

This week’s selection was performed by an East Coast blue-eyed soul group that enjoyed its initial wave of popularity from 1965-1972, which peaked from 1966-1969. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on May 6, 1997, which was also the first time that the original band members had appeared together in years, during which time they performed their three #1 hits and their #4 hit. They were later inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2010.

In April, 2010, all four members of the original band reunited for the Kristen Ann Carr benefit, held at New York’s Tribeca Grill.  Bruce Springsteen and Steve Van Zandt joined the band for their closing number.