In April 1972, “Columbia” label released “The Island of Real”, the ninth and final Rascals (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Felix Cavaliere.

Personnel:

• Felix Cavaliere – vocals, keyboards, ARP synthesizer
• Howard “Buzz” Feiten – guitar, ARP synthesizer
• Annie Sutton – vocals, backing vocals
• Robert Popwell – bass
• Dino Danelli – drums, percussion
• Kwasi “Rocky” Dzidzornu – conga
• Ralph MacDonald – conga
• Jack Scarangella – conga
• Daniel Ben Zebulon – conga
• Joe Farrell – saxophone, flute
• David Sanborn – saxophone, horn
• Jon Smith – saxophone, horn
• Steve Madaio – trumpet
• Hubert Laws – flute
• Manny Stamm – flugelhorn
• Woodstock Horns – horns
• Louis Colin – harp
• Molly Holt – backing vocals
• Arthur Jenkins – arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Felix Cavaliere, except where noted.

1. Lucky Day
2. Saga of New York
3. Be on the Real Side – Robert Popwell
4. Jungle Walk – Buzz Feiten
5. Brother Tree
6. Island of Real
7. Hummin’ Song
8. Echoes
9. Buttercup
10. Time Will Tell
11. Lament