The Rascal King (song)
"The Rascal King" | ||||
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Single by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones | ||||
from the album Let's Face It | ||||
Released | 1997 | |||
Format | CD maxi single | |||
Genre | Ska punk | |||
Length | 2:46 | |||
Label | Mercury Records | |||
Writer(s) |
Dicky Barrett Joe Gittleman | |||
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones singles chronology | ||||
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"The Rascal King" is a song by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the second single from their 1997 studio album Let's Face It. "The Rascal King," the follow-up to the lead single, "The Impression That I Get," reached Number 7 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by James Michael Curley, a former Mayor of Boston and Governor of Massachusetts.[1]
Charts
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
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US (Airplay) | US Mod. |
UK[2] | AUS | CAN | CAN Alt. | ||||
"The Rascal King" | 68 | 7 | 63 | 40 | 65 | 4 | |||
References
- ↑ Nelson, Chris (1997-08-29). "Crooked Boston Mayor Inspires Bosstones’ New Hit". MTV News. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 363. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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