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TIL the 1960s Young Rascals songs "Groovin'", "A Girl Like You", and "How Can I Be Sure" were inspired by the 24-year old lead singer's 16-year old girlfriend. He eventually woke one day and said: "What the hell am I doing? I'm going out with a kid."

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