Red Rubber Ball

The Cyrkle

About Red Rubber Ball

"Red Rubber Ball" is a pop song written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley of The Seekers and recorded by The Cyrkle, whose version reached № 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and in South Africa and New Zealand. In Canada, the song reached № 1.


Year:
1989
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I should have known you'd bid me farewell
There's a lesson to be learned from this and I learned it very well
Now I know you're not the only starfish in the sea
If I never hear your name again, it's all the same to me

And I think it's gonna be all right
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball

You never care for secrets I confide
For you I'm just an ornament, somethin' for your pride
Always runnin', never carin', that's the life you live
Stolen minutes of your time were all ya had to give

And I think it's gonna be all right
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball

The story's in the past with nothin' to recall
I've got my life to live and I don't need you at all
The roller-coaster ride we took is nearly at an end
I bought my ticket with my tears, that's all I'm gonna spend

And I think it's gonna be all right
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball

Oh, oh, oh, I think it's gonna be all right
Yeah, the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball

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The Cyrkle

The Cyrkle was a short-lived American rock and roll band active in the mid-1960s. The group charted two Top 40 hits, "Red Rubber Ball," and "Turn Down Day". They still receive significant airplay on oldies radio stations across the United States. more »

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Written by: Paul Simon, Bruce Woodley

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10 facts about this song

The Song Writing
"Red Rubber Ball" is a pop song written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley from "The Seekers". It was initially released in 1966.
First By The Cyrkle
The song became popular when it was first performed by an American pop music group, "The Cyrkle".
Climbed the Charts
"Red Rubber Ball" was The Cyrkle's debut single and their most successful song, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
The Seekers' Version
Later on, the co-author of the song, Bruce Woodley's group, The Seekers, also recorded their version.
Performance Achievement
The song "Red Rubber Ball" was also The Cyrkle's only Top 20 hit on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number six.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Red Rubber Ball" convey a message of moving on from a past relationship and embracing optimism about the future, metaphorically depicted as a red rubber ball rising in the clear blue sky.
Cultural Impact
The song was so popular that it's been covered by numerous other artists, including Neil Diamond and Eggchair.
The Beatles Connection
Before their success with "Red Rubber Ball", The Cyrkle were primarily known as a band that opened for The Beatles during their 1966 American tour.
Paul Simon's Contribution
Paul Simon, of Simon & Garfunkel fame, was a co-writer of "Red Rubber Ball" although he never recorded a version of the song with his musical partner, Art Garfunkel.
Legacy in Media
"Red Rubber Ball" continues to be played on oldies radio stations and has been included in various compilation albums throughout the years, reinforcing its status as a classic 1960s pop song.

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