Felix Cavaliere - The Rascals

Episode Summary

Felix Cavaliere is Rock 'n' Roll Royalty! He was a co-founder, singer, composer and Hammond B3 player with The Rascals, one of the greatest bands of the 1960s. His voice can be heard on so many #1 hits including "Good Lovin" and "Groovin". He's in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Felix and I discuss his career both before and with The Rascals, and we do a Songfest that will have you dancing in your seat!

Episode Notes

Felix and I discuss his  life and career, from 3x a week classical piano lessons for 8 years, to playing in various bands including Joey Dee and the Starliters, to forming The Rascals. And we do a Songfest featuring some iconic Rascals’ hits.

My featured song in this episode is “Yeah Yeah” from the Project Grand Slam album PGS 7. Spotify link:

https://open.spotify.com/track/3hxm3BBYbSkB8DAIfp73KB?si=m6iH338NSQ2PlpWrveoRNA

---------------------------------------------

In this episode Felix and I discuss:

  • His mother's influence

  • Taking classical piano lessons

  • His early career track to become a doctor

  • How he met Joey Dee at the Raleigh Hotel and joined the Starliters

  • Performing in Europe with the Starliters; The Beatles as the opening act

  • Dealing with the draft

  • Forming The Rascals

  • Performing with The Rascals at Murray The K’s shows

  • Atlantic Records

In the Songfest portion of the episode we listen to and discuss:

  • “Good Lovin”

  • “Groovin”

  • “A Beautiful Morning”

  • “People Got To Be Free”

If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.

Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap

 

Connect with Felix at:

Mainwww.felixcavalieremusic.com

Facebook: felixcavalieremusicmusic

Twitter: @felixcavaliere

YouTube: Felix Cavaliere's Rascals

 

onnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcast

Email Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com

Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com

Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453

Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Previous
Previous

SPECIAL EPISODE: Robert on Better Call Daddy

Next
Next

SPECIAL EPISODE: Mark Stein’s “There’s A Light”