The Rascal King (song) explained

The Rascal King
Cover:The Rascal King.jpg
Type:single
Artist:the Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Album:Let's Face It
Released:1997
Genre:Ska punk
Length:2:46
Label:Mercury
Producer:
Prev Title:The Impression That I Get
Prev Year:1997
Next Title:Royal Oil
Next Year:1997

"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 seven on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Canadian RPM Alternative 30.

Inspiration

The song was inspired by James Michael Curley, a former Mayor of Boston and Governor of Massachusetts.[1]

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. News: Crooked Boston Mayor Inspires Bosstones' New Hit. https://web.archive.org/web/20181110160027/http://www.mtv.com/news/1082/crooked-boston-mayor-inspires-bosstones-new-hit/. dead. November 10, 2018. Nelson. Chris. MTV News. August 29, 1997. October 23, 2015.
  2. RPM '97 Year End Top 50 Alternative Songs. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. May 19, 2018.