A Beautiful Morning
"A Beautiful Morning" is a song written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati and recorded by the Rascals. Coming out in early 1968, it was the group's first track released after shortening their name from the Young Rascals. The single was one of the earliest released in stereo, as 7-inch singles generally were in mono. Together with the Doors "Hello, I Love You", it's credited with changing the industry standard of singles.
| "A Beautiful Morning" | ||||
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| Single by The Rascals | ||||
| from the album Time Peace: The Rascals Greatest Hits | ||||
| B-side | "Rainy Day" | |||
| Released | March 22, 1968 | |||
| Recorded | March 6 & 8, 1968 | |||
| Studio | A&R Studios, New York | |||
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| Length | 2:32 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati | |||
| Producer(s) | The Rascals | |||
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The song continued the theme of carefree optimism that had distinguished the previous year's "Groovin'". It was written one morning in Honolulu, Hawaii when the band was invited to perform there by promoter Tom Moffatt. It became a big hit in the United States, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also reaching number 36 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart. It was RIAA-certified as a Million Seller on June 28, 1968. The first album on which the song appeared was Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits.