Interview: Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals Talks Writing Iconic Songs, The Beatles @ Shea Stadium, Rascals Break Up & His New Album
LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day VinylShow Notes
In this episode of LEGENDS Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson interviews Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Felix Cavaliere, singer of the classic 1960's band The (Young) Rascals. With a decorated history that includes induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame and Grammy Hall of Fame, Cavaliere dives deep into his musical career and shares anecdotes surrounding some of the most important moments in early Rock and Roll History including the recording of "Good Lovin" & "Groovin," the writing of "People Gotta Be Free," (a song Springsteen called the defining of his generation), changing the bands name from 'Rascals' to 'Young Rascals' and finally back to 'Rascals,' The Beatles Shea Stadium concert & Cavaliere's vivid recollections working in the Atlantic Records studio. Cavaliere is a true LEGEND and his life and music made a profound impact on rock and roll history. Follow @alldayvinyl on Instagram and please like and subscribe after you watch this video.
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