Rubber Ball
Bobby Vee
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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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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.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Gene Pitney, an American singer-songwriter, and Aaron Schroeder, who had also co-written 17 songs for Elvis Presley.
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British Charts SuccessThough an American song, "Rubber Ball" performed exceptionally well in the UK, reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Canadian SuccessThe song also managed to top the charts in Canada, securing the number 1 position in the RPM Chart.
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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'.
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Musical CompositionThe song is characterized by its bouncy tune and major chord progression, which contributed to its popularity as a pop song.
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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.
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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.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe 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.
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Song DurationThe original studio recording of "Rubber Ball" has a duration of 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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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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