WE THOUGHT THESE GUYS WERE BLACK!!! THE YOUNG RASCALS - GROOVIN' (REACTION) 

Soul has no color. God gives you your voice and God ain't picky. ❤

Bobby Caldwell moment! Hey girl, don't apologise. Not necessary at all. We are all here for the love of great music, no matter what colour it is or sounds like.

Shawn put his finger on it, "music doesn't have a color ". Bless you both and let's let music bring us all together.

I'M A BLACK PERSON, BUT MY MOTHER'S MUSIC 🎶 WAS EVERY RACE AND WE WERE JAMMING SO YES INDEED SOUL MUSIC HAS NO COLOR 💯 💃🏾🎼🎵🎶

No need to apologize Mel. Actually you gave them a great compliment! Black Soul and R&B set a gold standard that some non-Black artists aspired to. The Rascals got there! Gotta check out The Rascals - It's A Beautiful Morning!

No School like the Old School ‼️💯 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

As a 67 year old who grew up with this music it is all colors that make up great music. Our Radio Stations played it all, as long as it was good. Don't let anyone tell you different. 👍👍👍

They were consistently on the black R&B/Soul charts during the 60's and 70's. They were the one white band that always charted on those charts. They were awesome!

Another one of the great 60's groups I grew up with. They started out as "The Young Rascals" but later were just known as "The Rascals". They were considered rock & blue-eyed soul. They had a lot of hits such as "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore", "You Better Run", "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "Good Lovin'", "How Can I Be Sure", "People Got To Be Free", "A Beautiful Morning", "A Girl Like You", "It's Wonderful" etc.

The lead singer of "The Young Rascals" was Felix Cavaliere. He had a great soulful voice. Brilliant!

Blue eyed soul. NOTHING BETTER!!! Like Shawn says, music has no color!!!❤

Yes growing up in black in Brooklyn. We didn’t believe at first but that song was playing everywhere.beautiful then beautiful now.

"How Can I Be Sure" is another FANTASTIC song by the Young Rascals.... the vocals will blow your minds. And sadly, your mics are way too low today, I can barely hear your voices. The music volume was fine.

Don’t feel bad guys. They have a beautiful soulful sound. ❤

A must by them : How Can I Be Sure? One of the most gorgeous pop songs ever written.

One of my favorite songs of all time. Rascals were dubbed as blue eyed soul. As soon as I hear it I stop everything I'm doing. I close my eyes and just smile and relax. Loves the bird sounds, the harmonica, the tambourine, the bongo and the overall melody. 'How Can I Be Sure' is another classic of theirs.

They had so many great hits, Their wonderful drummer Dino passed away late last year.

This song was number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 the day I was born -- June 26, 1967. The Summer of Love, baby!!! It spent 4 weeks on the top of the charts and ended up as the 9th biggest single of the year. What a chill soulful vibe this is! Sounds as a fresh as it did the day it was released. :)

It's called "Blue Eyed Soul". The Rascals, The Righteous Brothers, Dusty Springfield, all of them fell into that category. Mel, don't apologize, they had most of us fooled.

Groovin was one of the Young Rascals big hits back in the day. Good music has no color barriers, first time I heard the Righteous Brothers on the radio I thought they were a black group. Until I seen them perform on T.V. I said Wow! We were blessed in the 60's and 70's with so much variety of music.

One of the best drummers from any of the 60's groups. A master of the drums! The whole group was exceptionally talented.

Wow - I'm old, and I didn't know this wasn't a black group. Great song and vocals!

They were one of my favorite bands in the sixties. Felix is such a soulful singer. This was a big hit for a long time

Don’t you be sad Mel!! You are 2 of the nicest kids (I’m 75 so I can say that😅) on the ‘reaction scene’. You are thoughtful, kind and genuine and Shawn is a real gentleman. ‘Groovin’ is a great song I’d gladly teach Mel how to do the Cha-Cha to. (Shawn you can watch and then take over) Thanks to Dagmar for listing a bunch of the songs I would have forgotten to mention. THIS is a DEEP rabbit hole kids!! She did leave out their version of Midnight Hour, which is the version I like to play on my guitar, and is a little more hard hitting than Wilson Pickett’s version. I have to elaborate….I grew up loving Motown. First time I heard the Rascals I thought they were black as well! Then I found out the truth, and I then gave them my own personal label, which to me was the greatest complement: “these are a bunch of white guys from Long Island who sound black!” Every song listed by Dagmar is a winner, I guarantee you will agree! GO DOWN THAT HOLE kids!!! You’ll be glad you did!!

You all should do more Rascals for great 60's music.

I agree with reacting to their song - It’s A Beautiful Morning.

Italo-Am's from NY, Cavaleirre and the Rascals. They could produce the black sound like no other.. We all have soul y'all. Love you guys

Classic 1960s Rock right here. Felix Cavaleri (Organ/singer) had so much soul. I was 11 yrs old when this came out. Greatest era of Rock, soul, or R&B was the 60s.

The first high school my husband went to in Chicago was about 96 or 97 per cent black so one day while in gym class one of the "brothers" looked at my hubby and said, "Hell, I thought they was white!' My husband said he couldn't do anything but laugh!! So we understand you!! LOL!!

Groooovin on a Tuesday Afternoon

It was called Blue eyed soul back in the day.. do not be embarrassed, you two are awesome and fun... Rascals were very soulful.. ❤

This is classic rock gold, it will never die, it sounds as fresh today as it did in 1967, it was a huge hit. You surely know that white kids were really affected by black music styles, and black music has been emulated by white musicians for generations and was a major part in ending discrimination. Black blues music was the main ingredient in the development of rock&roll. Love your reactions!

Growing up in the 60's you take this amazing music for granted but looking back comparing to whats playing today you realize you were living in a time of the greatest music ever !!

This was out when I was VERY young and I thought they were Black also until I was older. PLEASE listen to "It's a Beautiful Morning" by them.

These guys grew up listening to artists like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles, the Drifters and early Motown, and it influenced them greatly. They were beloved by many audiences. Thanks for sharing, and please turn up your mics next time.

I was lucky enough to spend my younger days growing up with this music, when lyrics actually meant something positive that you could relate to. A time when young love and romance had a great soundtrack to nurture it. It’s time to introduce the younger generations to these golden oldies, which music reactors like yourselves are doing here on RU-vid. My husband and I are in our 70’s and we subscribe to your channel and enjoy watching you enjoy and comment on this music. 😊

“Who does it sound like”? It sounds like Felix Cavaliers from Long Island NY. This band was kick ass back in the day! Btw, love your channel!

HaHaHa Love it ! Us white folks got soul too ! I am 68. Grew up listening to all kinds of music on the radio. Before the internet, social media , mtv etc. The only way we knew what color the band/singers were was if we saw the album for sale in a record store or saw pictures somewhere. Some groups made it to Ed Sullivan show and one of my favorite shows, Soul Train. We didn't care. We loved the music. You guys are great !

Eddie Brigati the one with the tambourine has an equally soulful voice. Check out "How can I be sure" By them. A pretty soul ballad.

They have a number of really good hits. Like their first, "Good Lovin'." Or "I've Been Lonely Too Long." Or "It's a Beautiful Morning." Or their protest song (everybody had one in the '60s), "People Got to Be Free." Or "A Girl Like You." Or "How Can I Be Sure." You can't go wrong listening to any of them. The lead singer is Felix Cavaliere.

Yes I remembered this song from my teens

Great, great, great reaction. I'm 76 years old, and this song was big while I was in the service.... It's been on my play list for years, in 8 track and cassette tapes CDs and MP3s. I used to work on several college campuses... one of which was an HBCU. Had this song playing in my truck as I worked one day and several students wanted to know which "Mo-Town" group this was. They were shocked that it was a white group from the 60s.

ONE OF THE MOST UNDERATED BANDS OF ALL TIME,THEIR SOLEFUL SOUND AND EXCELENT PLAYERS WERE THE SONGBOOK OF MY YOUTH GREAT BAND!

Omgosh I am white and I also thought they were black. That goes to show WE ARE ONE! We are the United States! Great Song. Love you guys 🥰🥰👌

I fell deeply in love with The Young Rascals (then The Rascals) the moment I heard them. You'll be moved and impressed by many of their other songs others have recommended already. My personal favorite is How Can I Be Sure.

I was a hippie back then. We were groovin' to The Young Rascals. More please! I love your reactions to the music of my generation.

Love you guys!! 'The Young Rascals' quickly transformed into 'The Rascals'. Great songwriting and performing.

This has to be one of best reactions I've ever seen. The look on Mel's face was priceless. Thank you beautiful people for sharing your videos with us.

So love this song. Many summer days riding my bike down town, growing up in my home town listening to this song. Everytime I hear it now, it brings back so many wonderful memories!

It doesn't matter if they are Black or white, good music is all that matters. This is an awesome song. I was about 11 years old when this record came out. 🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️

Felix Cavaliere is one of the greatest singers ever. Also there's another great singer that was on the tambourine, Eddy Brigati. Many very good songs. Good Lovin How can I be Sure. I've been lonely too Long. A Beautiful Morning, People gotta be Free. Were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and sure deserved it

Music doesn’t have color I love good music and so do you ! This song puts a Smile on your face and heart ! It’s there to ENJOY !

"GROOVIN' " always makes me think of when I was going into my Junior year at Kent State University....it ALWAYS takes me back to that period when this was released in July of 1967...it was still on the radio when I started back at Kent in September. My roommates and I used to "groove" in our dorm to this song ( there were 4 of us with a common room where our desks and chairs to relax in were located, and them off of that were two bedrooms each with bunk beds, closet and dresser) GREAT TIMES!

So glad you found The Young Rascals! Imagine being a 16 year old cruisin around with my boyfriend in his 58 Chevy listening to this, on a Sunday afternoon. That was me! The best of times!! Y'all must listen to more of them!

Love you guys... I'm 70. These were all the songs, musicians, bands of my youth. Nobody thought twice if it was black, white or mixed. 60's-70's. That's all lost now. WTF happened...???

I always loved that song since I was young. It reminds me of skating with a boyfriend back in Junior High at our hippodrome and hearing it coming from the overhead speakers. But it also carries this depressing melody underneath. Thanks for the reaction Shawn and Mel. ❤🙏

"Motown", definitely Motown sound. One of the most epic songs EVER recorded.... hands down! A timeless classic that has the ability to make a bad day feel great. Thanks for reacting guys.... love the channel. Next up from this group is Its A Beautiful Morning.

CLASSIC!!!💓💓💓😁

That was one of the best summer songs ever, and the "mood" fits exactly what it was like growing up in Calif in the 60s and 70s. Such great times back then!

One of my teenage years favorite bands! As soon as I hear the start of this big hit, I am taken back to a wonderful,beautiful time, thanks for making my day … I’ll be singing this all day. Mel no need to feel bad, The Rascals were part of the blue eyed soul era right up there with Motown 🥰💜☮️ Thanks again, I’m dancing !

I remember this..yes, friends, I am that old! It was a great blue lights in the basement slow drag song. It was very popular on WVON in Chicago (VON was the acronym for Voice of the Negro) the only “urban” radio station in those days.

I'm English, white and 64. I remember this from the first time, and only watching you today I learned they were white. You're not alone, and no one should be apologising. Keep up the great work, and helping to educate the world. 👍❤️

Music back in the 60s and 70s had no color, no boundaries, no racial barriers....❤

The Rascals and The Righteous Brothers were earlier defined as Blue eyed Soul. Here Felix Cavaliere does the lead and plays keyboards. Other great songs by the Rascals are Glory, Glory,' People Got To Be Free' and 'Temptations About to get Me'. Most of their music is great. Thanks for your review and honesty.

I was 13 when this song came out. We'd walk around school singing Grooving. Our generation always wanted to know who sang what. We bought 45's they came in sleeves alot had the pics of the band. So we knew. But never apologize just live and learn.

I had the great pleasure of seeing these guys twice back in the middle and late 60's. Unlike some groups which seemed to appropriate black music at the time for monetary gain, these guys added to the genre. They were soulful, respectful of other artists in the genre, and a fun band to watch. The first real blue eyed soul group. They had a lot of hits listed by some here, but my favorites were "Lonely Too Long", "A Girl Like You", and "Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore". Do more of this great group.

Thank you for reacting to this group. I grew up listening to this group. They have awesome songs. My favorite is How Can I be Sure.

Never apologize for thinking they were black! I adore both your reactions 😆 just shows the fabulous vocalists out there. I grew up in the 70s and was fortunate enough to listen to music from the 50s on up from my brothers and sisters. As a white Canadian chick, I became addicted to the Motown sound.

Please don’t apologize, a lot of folks thought the Rascals were a black group. THANK YOU, for diving into their wonderful body of work. Keeping great music alive and relevant MATTERS.❤️✌️😎

Love Your Reaction to this Band....part of my Era. Check out they're other beautiful music.

What a song I remember as a child never grows old great lyrics 👏

There is no need to feel ignorant. That is the beauty of music, especially before MTV. We heard wonderful singers on the radio and never knew what the ethnicity of most were. Music was the great unifier for many of us.

I can’t believe how many years have gone by since the songs from the Rascals were out, I’m now 74 yrs old. Wish I could relive these years again, I wouldn’t take all of our wonderful music for granted, thinking they would always be here. 😪😥

The funny thing is, if you grew up with this music, we never thought whether they were black, white, or whatever. Today, we've gotten more fixed in our expectations on what folks have to sound like based on their culture...

This is that blue eyed soul that a handful of groups pull off beautifully.

I remember when this song was popular. I've always liked it. Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸

So glad you two reacted to The Young Rascals. They were a great band from the 1960s. I recommend reacting to People Gotta Be Free next by them. Also, if you want to see just how great their drummer is react to The Young Rascals on the Ed Sullivan Show (song called Lonely Too Long).

"I have a dream that one day bands will be judged by the kick-ass music they create and not by the color of their skin".🤣 Just kidding; love you guys. Great reaction!

This band seems overlooked by those reacting . They had several big hits . Their secret weapon was 2 great lead vocalists , and fine songwriting . They did some psychedelic albums later on . A New York band .

Right there with you guys. I'm white, and I thought for SURE they were black!!! Shocked. You either have soul within you, or you don't, no matter the color of your skin. Excellent reaction guys!!!

Hi Guys. One of my favourites from the 60s. Thanks for playing it. Mel, you felt this was a black band. Well, if you haven't heard it before, pleas listen to UB40 and "Many Rivers To Cross" , and any other UB40 song.The lead singer, Ali Campbell is a white singer, but many people thought he was black. Try to get the video in church.

The Rascals were amazing. You should also listen to Good Lovin’, A Beautiful Morning, People Got To Be Free, I’ve Been Lonely Too Long, and How Can I Be Sure. You will love them all.

You two make me smile everytime I watch y'all break down the feel and real of music...keep grooving, please!

The soulful Felix Cavalieri doing lead. I saw them several times back then and saw Felix about 8 years ago and he still sounded good. A great band with a great fantastic catalog of music.

I really think the 60's were more color blind than today, this was the soundtrack of Boomers lives and music we loved, we equally loved Motown but knew this music and loved it, didn't matter what color the performers were

To me this song is freaking romantic! I'm absolutely in love with it! Also "It's a beautiful morning! And people got to be free are pretty awesome!" Thanks for sharing peeps!👍

Love the 60s. Takes me back to my teenage years. Music is for enjoyment. Thanks for reacting to this music video.

The Rascals had a soulful groove w/in them in all their songs from the beginning. IMO, their most soulful performance was " Temptation 'Bout to Get Me" which truly showcased their blue-eyed Italiano soul vocals. Unbelievable vocal instruments by Felix & Eddie. Pls give a listen. Will blow y'all away. Mahalo & aloha!

The best music ever came in the 50s and 60s and they were black and white. Teenagers did not see color they just heard great 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶.

They have so many great songs!! I wish they were recognized more. Mel would like “It’s A Beautiful Morning!”

Felix Caveliere had that voice. There’s a great live performance of them doing People Got To Be Free & he is testifying!

this is where music can change the world Let's Do It!

One of my favorite songs from my high school years. Thanks! You thought they were Black? LOL! Love you guys.

Hey, I love you guys, and as always, I enjoy your reactions, the best on RU-vid! I enjoy being a member of the S&M Squad. Don't feel so bad, Mel. The band was signed to the Atlantic label.

"Old School," now... Felix Cavaliere on keyboard and vocals. We were blessed to have grown up during this era. Music was the best ever...

One of the great groups of the '60s. They combined rock, soul and blues. Excellent harmonies with great lyrics and also their.own style when they covered a song. Their 'Time/ Peace' album is a collection of their greatest hits. You could react to all of them.

Wow. Hardly anyone gets around to reacting to these legends. And yes, Felix can blow. Please, please react to 'People Have To Be Free' by them (studio version), or a good, flawless live performance like this one.

So glad you guys are back. And I just love when you react to “blue-eyed soul” groups. And don’t feel bad Mel, I’m 62 years old and never knew The Soul Survivors were white. Please react to their song Expressway to Your Heart!

I remember this song being played daily on the radio. Great memories

There are GREAT musicians from all colors !