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"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.

Inspiration

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

Charts

Weekly charts

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

Year-end charts

Chart (1997) Position
Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[8] 35

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