The Rascal King (song)
1997 single by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones
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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 seven on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Canadian RPM Alternative 30.
| "The Rascal King" | ||||
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| Single by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones | ||||
| from the album Let's Face It | ||||
| Released | 1997 | |||
| Genre | Ska punk | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
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Inspiration
The song was inspired by James Michael Curley, a former Mayor of Boston and Governor of Massachusetts.[1]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1997–1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 40 |
| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[3] | 4 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[4] | 52 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 63 |
| US Hot 100 Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 68 |
| US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[7] | 7 |