| "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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| The Mighty Mighty Bosstones singles chronology | ||||
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| "The Rascal King" on YouTube | ||||
"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[edit]
The song was inspired by James Michael Curley, a former Mayor of Boston and Governor of Massachusetts.[1]
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
| Chart (1997–1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 40 |
| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[3] | 4 |
| Scotland (OCC)[4] | 52 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 63 |
| US Radio Songs (Billboard)[6] | 68 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
Year-end charts[edit]
| Chart (1997) | Position |
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| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[8] | 35 |
References[edit]
- ^ Nelson, Chris (August 29, 1997). "Crooked Boston Mayor Inspires Bosstones' New Hit". MTV News. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Rascal King". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3308." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "RPM '97 Year End Top 50 Alternative Songs". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
