Rubber Ball

Bobby Vee

About Rubber Ball

"Rubber Ball" was an early 1961 hit for Bobby Vee on Liberty Records. It was the record which made Vee an international star. The song was recorded on August 12, 1960, in a four-song, three-hour session at United in Hollywood. It was produced by a 19-year-old Texan, Thomas "Snuff" Garrett, arranged by Ernie Freeman, and was co-written at the Brill Building in New York by Gene Pitney, using his mother's maiden name (Orlowski), and by Aaron Schroeder. Veteran session drummer Earl Palmer played drums at the session. The record marked Vee's first use of overdubbing his second vocal. 


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Rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you

I'm like a rubber ball
Baby that's all that I am to you (bouncy, bouncy) (bouncy, bouncy)
Just a rubber ball
'Cause you think you can be true to two (bouncy, bouncy) (bouncy, bouncy)
You bounce my heart around (you don't even put her down)
And like a rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you

If you stretch my love till it's thin enough to tear
I'll just stretch my arms to reach you anywhere
And like a rubber ball, I'll come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I'll come bouncin' back to you

You bounce my heart around (you don't even put her down)
And like a rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you
(Bouncy, bouncy) (bouncy, bouncy)
(Bouncy, bouncy) (bouncy, bouncy)

I'm like a rubber band
When on my shoulder you do tap (bouncy, bouncy) (bouncy, bouncy)
Just a rubber band
Because my heartstrings, they just snap (bouncy, bouncy) (bouncy, bouncy)
You go and squeeze me till I'm all aflame
(She calls you by some other guy's name)
But like a rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I'll come bouncin' back to you

Rubber ball, I'll come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I'll come bouncin' back to you
Rubber ball, I'll

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Bobby Vee

Robert Thomas Velline (born April 30, 1943), known as Bobby Vee, is an American pop music singer. According to Billboard magazine, Vee has had 38 Hot 100 chart hits, 10 of which hit the Top 20. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Cliff

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11 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Rubber Ball" was released by American pop singer Bobby Vee in the year 1960. The song became highly popular and reached 6th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Gene Pitney, an American singer-songwriter, and Aaron Schroeder, who had also co-written 17 songs for Elvis Presley.
British Charts Success
Though an American song, "Rubber Ball" performed exceptionally well in the UK, reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
Canadian Success
The song also managed to top the charts in Canada, securing the number 1 position in the RPM Chart.
Cover Versions
"Rubber Ball" was later covered by a host of artists, including Del Shannon, Marty Wilde, and Billy J. Kramer. The song was also famously covered by Australian rock band 'The Avalanches' and punk rock band 'The Dickies'.
Musical Composition
The song is characterized by its bouncy tune and major chord progression, which contributed to its popularity as a pop song.
Use in Films
"Rubber Ball" was utilized in a 1973 film called "That’ll Be the Day," which was a British rock and roll drama film.
Bobby Vee's Career
"Rubber Ball" was one of the early hits of Bobby Vee, establishing him as a popular teen idol of his time, and contributing significantly to his music career.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Rubber Ball" draw an analogy between a rubber ball and the singer's heart, suggesting however far it strays, it will come bouncing back to its genuine love.
Song Duration
The original studio recording of "Rubber Ball" has a duration of 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Record Label
"Rubber Ball" was released under the Liberty Records label, which was known for its rich catalog of pop, jazz, and rock music during the 50s and 60s.

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