NEW * How Can I Be Sure - The Young Rascals {Stereo} 1967

1967......#4 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #2 U.S. Cash Box Top 100, #1 Canada, #15 New Zealand
Original video edited and AI remastered with HQ stereo sound.
"How Can I Be Sure" is a popular song written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, and originally recorded by the Young Rascals for their 1967 album Groovin' with a single release in August 1967 affording the group their fourth Top 10 hit peaking at #4.
"How Can I Be Sure" reached #4 on the Hot 100 in Billboard in October 1967, ranking as the most successful (Young) Rascals' hit featuring a lead vocal by Eddie Brigati. The single's B-side, "I'm So Happy Now" (also included on the Groovin' album), was written and sung by Rascals guitarist Gene Cornish. Featuring a unique guitar phase-out ending, it was the first Cornish-penned song to appear on a Rascals single.
Of a rock-oriented band such as the (Young) Rascals introducing a traditional pop-style song such as "How Can I Be Sure" Cavaliere has stated: "The only reason we were brave enough to do that was [that] the Beatles did 'Michelle' and 'Yesterday'." (Cavaliere had an especial awareness of the Beatles, having toured Europe with them in 1963 when he was a member of Joey Dee and the Starliters; the Rascals would also open for the Beatles at Shea Stadium 15 August 1965). The track features the sounds of a trumpet, bass, piano, drums, and strings, suggesting the sounds of cabaret music as well as a concertina, chosen so as to add to the song the vibe of a French café. The song's musical styles include blue-eyed soul and pop.
"How Can I Be Sure" was one of several songs inspired by group founder Felix Cavaliere's girlfriend Adrienne Becchuri, a Pelham (New York) high school student Cavaliere met in 1966, the year he turned 24: (Felix Cavaliere quote:) "I fell madly in love with this woman who actually turned out to be a muse...[R]eally the only reason she was in my life [was to] spark that kind of emotion and feeling that generates those types of songs." Cavaliere and Buccheri remained a couple for a year, with Cavaliere first celebrating Buccheri in the blissful Rascals' hits "Groovin'" and "A Girl Like You", and then with the introspective "How Can I Be Sure" expressing doubts about the relationship — he and Buccheri had recently become engaged — and despite the positive resolution of the song Cavaliere did in fact discover that she was too young ((Felix Cavaliere quote:)"I woke up one day and said: 'What the hell am I doing? I'm going out with a kid.'").

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[BeatlesGirlKaren]

Always loved Eddie's voice on this classic - looks amazing!!

[KittyGrizGriz]

I was a lil’ girl but remember this song so well, love it 😍!!!

[themagicsinthemusic]

Gosh, what an awesome classic! We just had the greatest music in the 60's. I'm so glad I grew up those days. Thanks so much for this!!

[Marchris-uw]

It was a great song because it showcased Eddie’s amazing voice.

[debbieblaylock]

One of favorites songs by them. I remember seeing them on the Ed Sullivan show

[paulsto]

I was 13. Life was simpler, and care free.

[sandtalanders]

I like this song, not my favorite group. Thank you. 😊🎸🎤🎶💕

[jacob]

Very good matching the stereo to HQ video Sammy.

[sdgakatbk]

This is such a great song but it may not be the best the Rascals (or Young Rascals) ever made.