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
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 Airplay (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
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References

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