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Bruce Eder, writing for Allmusic, rates the band's 1967 album Groovin ' as their best, noting the record's soulful core and innovative use of jazz and Latin instrumental arrangements.

It also boasted the monster hit of the same name.

However, 1968's Once Upon A Dream was the first Rascals album designed from conception as an album, rather than as a vehicle to package their singles ( eight of Groovin's eleven songs had been released as single A-or B-sides, most in advance of the album ).

Once Upon a Dream, which peaked at # 9 on the album charts, contained the single " It's Wonderful " plus many other strong songs, including " Easy Rollin '," " Rainy Day ," " My World ," and the title track.

Perhaps understandably, the album's song " My Hawaii " became a top of the charts hit in Hawaii.