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 7 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

"The Rascal King"
Single by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
from the album Let's Face It
Released1997
FormatCD maxi single
GenreSka punk
Length2:46
LabelMercury Records
Songwriter(s)Dicky Barrett
Joe Gittleman
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones singles chronology
"The Impression That I Get"
(1997)		 "The Rascal King"
(1997)		 "Royal Oil"
(1997)

Inspiration

The song was inspired by James Michael Curley, a former Mayor of Boston and Governor of Massachusetts.[1]

Usage in media

The live version from their album "Live From The Middle East" is used in the PlayStation video game "Rogue Trip: Vacation 2012" by SingleTrac.

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[2] 4
US Radio Songs (Billboard)[3] 68
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[4] 7
Chart (1998) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 40
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[6] 52
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7] 63

Year-end charts
Chart (1997) Position
Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[8] 35

References
  1. Nelson, Chris (1997-08-29). "Crooked Boston Mayor Inspires Bosstones' New Hit". MTV News. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  2. "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3308." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  3. "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  4. "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  5. "Australian-charts.com – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Rascal King". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  8. "RPM '97 Year End Top 50 Alternative Songs". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
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