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Related: About this forumRed Rubber Ball, The Cyrkle
1966. Thanks Tom Hanks for remembering this fun Oldie!
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Red Rubber Ball, The Cyrkle (Original Post)
appalachiablue
Jul 2021
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cutroot
(876 posts)1. I have the 45 of that
appalachiablue
(41,197 posts)2. Good song, fun to listen to it after years.
cutroot
(876 posts)3. Thank you for the video. I had never seen the band before
appalachiablue
(41,197 posts)8. Same here
malthaussen
(17,235 posts)4. Opened for the Beatles 14 times in 1966.
Pretty good year for them.
-- Mal
appalachiablue
(41,197 posts)9. I had forgot this one, such a fun song
Beatlelvr
(623 posts)5. A little side story
These guys opened for the Beatles at Hollywood Bowl in 1965.
appalachiablue
(41,197 posts)10. Cool, recall the fun song but never knew
about the their popularity. Talented group.
Upthevibe
(8,105 posts)6. I LOVE this song!
I play it at least once a week. It was written by Paul Simon.
Thanks for the post!
appalachiablue
(41,197 posts)11. Good for you, what an upbeat song.
I didn't realize Paul Simon wrote it, or that they were so popular.
Thanks again to Tom Hank's playlist reminder.
NBachers
(17,182 posts)7. I saw them with The Beatles in Toronto in 1966. $5.00. Still got my ticket.
appalachiablue
(41,197 posts)12. Wow, terrific and lucky you.
malthaussen
(17,235 posts)13. Five bucks to see the Beatles.
Imagine, if you will, an alternate universe where they were still all alive and performing together. Wonder how much that ticket would be.
-- Mal
NBachers
(17,182 posts)14. Along with The Cyrcle, Buddy Hebb (Sunny), The Ronettes, and The Remains
malthaussen
(17,235 posts)15. I'd say you got your money's worth. n/t