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Felix Cavaliere (The Rascals)
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Felix Cavaliere is a singer and piano player most known for his time in The Young Rascals/The Rascals, with whom he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also played with Joey Dee and the Starliters, future Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent (in Treasure) and was part of Ringo Starr's All Star Band along with Mark Farner, Randy Bachman and others. In this episode we'll discuss playing on the Ed Sullivan Show, segregation of the 1960s, the stories behind some of the Rascals biggest hit songs, the influence of the Beatles and more! 00:00 - Intro00:32 - Leary of this Podcast 02:20 - Playing with Soul 03:40 - Blue Eyed Soul & Otis Redding 05:53 - Segregation in the 1960s07:35 - Learning from Joey Dee & the Starliters09:20 - Opening Band- The Beatles 11:30 - Starting the Rascals 14:13 - Good Lovin' & Record Deal 18:06 - How Can I Be Sure19:28 - Groovin' & Latin Influence 21:05 - It's a Beautiful Morning & Songwriting 23:05 - People Got to Be Free & RFK 24:15 - Black & White Music 27:32 - Great Music28:22 - The Ed Sullivan Show 32:15 - Playing with Peers 35:30 - Treasure with Vinnie Vincent 38:10 - Ringo Starr & His All Star Band 43:35 - Music for Commercial Use 47:00 - Memoir of a Rascal & Music Career 54:25 - Neil Young Pulling Music off Spotify 57:55 - Salvation Army & St. Jude's Hospital 58:45 - Wrap Up / Outro Felix Cavaliere website:https://felixcavalieremusic.com/homeSalvation Army website:https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/St. Jude's Children's Hospital website:https://www.stjude.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the show
Released:
Jan 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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