“A Girl Like You” is the upbeat opener to The Young Rascals’ third album Groovin’ (July 31, 1967), a lively blue‑eyed soul song written by members Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati. Released as a single on July 3, 1967, it danced its way to #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the band’s signature blend of soul, rock, and irresistible shuffle rhythms. The track sets a joyful tone: beginning with a soft piano intro, it builds into a full, horn‑augmented band burst on the chorus (“I’m in love with a girl like you”), driven by Dino Danelli’s energetic, jazz‑inflected drumming.
A Girl Like You
Charting Success: Peaked at #10 in summer 1967—one of six Top 10 hits for the band .
Album Context: As the opening track on Groovin’, it contributed to the album reaching #5 in the US and #2 in Canada; the record also earned RIAA gold status
Musical Style: Blends blue‑eyed soul, doo‑wop, and pop, lifted by Cavaliere’s organ, tight harmonies from Eddie Brigati and Gene Cornish, and bracing drumming from Danelli
