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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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