The Rascal King (song)

"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"
Single by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones
from the album Let's Face It
Released1997
GenreSka punk
Length2:46
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones singles chronology
"The Impression That I Get"
(1997)		 "The Rascal King"
(1997)		 "Royal Oil"
(1997)
Music video
"The Rascal King" on YouTube

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
  1. Nelson, Chris (August 29, 1997). "Crooked Boston Mayor Inspires Bosstones' New Hit". MTV News. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  2. "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3308." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  3. "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  4. "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  5. "Australian-charts.com – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Rascal King". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  8. "RPM '97 Year End Top 50 Alternative Songs". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
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