The Rascal King (song)
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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 7 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by James Michael Curley, a former Mayor of Boston and Governor of Massachusetts.[1]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[2] | 4 |
| US Radio Songs (Billboard)[3] | 68 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 7 |
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 40 |
| Scotland (OCC)[6] | 52 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 63 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1997) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[8] | 35 |
References
- ^ Nelson, Chris (1997-08-29). "Crooked Boston Mayor Inspires Bosstones' New Hit". MTV News. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3308." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Rascal King". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "RPM '97 Year End Top 50 Alternative Songs". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
