The Seekers - Red Rubber Ball, Special Farewell Performance

Written by The Seekers' Bruce Woodley & Paul Simon, this was a hit for The Cyrkle but also recorded by The Seekers for their album 'Come The Day' in 1966. This live version was recorded in Melbourne during their 2013/14 Farewell Tour and is available on their 'Farewell' DVD.
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The Seekers concluded their Golden Jubilee tour in New Zealand in November 2014, and Judith Durham began her farewell tour there in April 2016. Visit www.TheSeekers.... and judithdurham.com for more info and news, or join us on Facebook: / 99634296559
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[@JohnLomax-fu9qj]

This version of the song rings truer than that of the Cyrkle. The Seekers give it that touch of bitterness that the cheerful, bouncy version lacks. There is a profound sense of loss in the song. The Seekers unleash it.

[@janetboyer23]

I’ve loved this song since it was a hit for The Cyrkle!! I love it even more knowing the story behind it AND having The Seekers sing it!!! ❤☀️🔴☀️❤️

[@michaelhayden725]

What is not known is that for nearly 10 maybe 20 years Simmon failed to give Bruce writing credits. I believe it took a few legal letters to amend the record and pay Bruce what he was owed.

[@michaelpriddy1780]

Rest in paradise Judith. One of the greats.

[@clarkrobertson7982]

What a completely excellent group!

[@123Goldhunter11]

The Cyrkle opened for the Beatles in Shea Stadium in 1966. This week I've watched everyone do it thru the magic of KZbin. Great song.

[@prezakid9]

What a treat this is!

[@spinnettdesigns]

I’ve listened to list about 20 times in a row, I can’t get enough of it…just beautiful and their harmonies are impeccable. What a pleasure to listen to!!! This had a painful connection for me when my husband was about to leave (20 years ago) and now I love it more than ever. Ive always loved the groups upbeat and bright music, it’s wonderful to hear positivity in this negative world. You all look great, too! ❤

[@TheWolverine-ff2rs]

It not often that there is a song where Judith is not featured. She blends in very well and it is always a joy to see them perform live. Thank you.

[@JohnLomax-fu9qj]

Every good singer knows how to sing harmonies, but I must say that Durham's harmonies in this song are strikingly inventive and effective.

[@hemmay]

RIP Judith, thank you for the music....

[@more.power.]

Thanks Rich this song has lived the passing of time and we a blessed to have the Seekers sing it to us.

[@kimmillard9445]

Wow!! What a great performance!! Wasn't expecting it to be that good live!!

[@ranjitkundu7919]

Beautiful, wonderful song that brings back that beautiful, rich, experimentally cross functionally fecund/ fertile period & era ...of the growing global era of folk music.. - plus SEAsia, India, Ceylon, etc etc the entire British colonial world incl the Carribean, SE Asia N America - and even esp far flung British outposts scattered across the planet..Malaya, Singapore, HongKong, plus places like the Philippines with a mixed but rich musical heritage.. Salud ! Gracias ! 🍀🗽🙏🏼

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

I needed this song tonight, Rich. I certainly didn't know that Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley wrote this song together. Despite the quite fierce lyrics there's gentleness and trust in life, not just that the sun will keep rising despite....the morning sun Is rising.

[@Birdwatching754]

I never knew the story behind this song. Loved it then and love it now.

[@stevemoore9951]

GREETINGS FROM THE USA THEY ARE MY ALL TIME FAVORITE GROUP ❤🇺🇸

[@petersvan7880]

What a band, wonderful to see them again!

[@khamfa2073]

Nice song

[@macmac8249]

There aren’t enough terrific words to describe this performance. At least I don’t have them. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece..Mac

[@GregCooper-i8y]

An incredibly beautiful lady

[@seekerkeeper4503]

Love Judith on that tambourine! 😍

[@adrianp242]

„She played the most dangerous tambourine in town“

[@Doones51]

It's amazing to me that even a touch of percussion can add so much to the rhythm of the song

[@Yesica1993]

That's the biggest tambourine I've ever seen, LOL! So adorable.

[@woonsocket686]

@@Yesica1993 Check out the late Bruce Langhorne's huge Turkish tambourine; a photo should be on Bruce Langhorne's website. It was said to have been the inspiration for Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man." Langhorne played beautiful accompaniments on Dylan's 1965 "Bringing it all Back Home" album, among many other tracks.

[@Yesica1993]

@@woonsocket686 So cool, thank you!

[@johnmarlin7269]

So wonderful how well they blend with no one dominant. Top class musicians and entertainers.

[@joey_bonin]

I knew Paul Simon wrote it, but I was unaware of the co-author. Very nice rendition.

[@cirrus1964]

Me too!

[@tritom1955]

Great harmonies....very well done!

[@clarkrobertson7982]

So fitting a tribute. I am moved.

[@Jymster46]

Gave me chills. How wonderful. Thank You!

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

And Great to hear Bruce soloing.

[@dawnstonerock4253]

I loved this song so much!!!❤

[@jennastorm4785]

I think for many Americans the first Seekers song they heard was "Georgy Girl", thanks to the movie. But for me it was "Red Rubber Ball". I actually heard their version before I heard The Cyrcle's version. So of course I liked it better. And to this day I like it better. RIP Judith Durham.

[@user-tb4el1sr1q]

A favorite song of the entire family 💖💖😍💖💖💖😍💖😍😍💕😍💖💖💖😍💖💖💖

[@Mulberry2000]

Lovely

[@werobertv4]

GRAN CANCION .....LINDA BANDA.....saludos desde Bogota - Columbia.......

[@SpringfieldGuy]

EXCELLENT!!!! I like this rendition MUCH better than the Cyrkle's. With the perspective of time, I appreciate the Seekers now more than ever.

[@barryh.4220]

Yeah, me too .....

[@jackcarothers3421]

I was 8 when o fist heard this

[@squashycandle13]

Thank you for the upload of this fantastic song rich!!

[@fabiolaburbano9118]

Thank you guys!!!! One of my forever favorites.

[@davewheeler7679]

Brilliant and thanks for posting. Love the Seekers. Judy's voice was pitch perfect.

[@simonagree4070]

I think I like this version better.

[@torquewrenchmax]

WOW ..... Thank you......❤❤❤

[@jayturner3397]

Still choked up, June '23 uk 🇬🇧 😢

[@terrypfahlert2177]

Me too❤🙏🏻

[@Felipe_Ramone]

Amazing!!

[@参河屋喜三郎]

This is an early work by the great Paul Simon! written by Bruce Woodley of The Seekers and Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel

[@singulairnguyen6822]

❤❤

[@laurenmontera9516]

Funny how Bruce's speaking voice is raspy, but he sings the same as he did back in 1967.

[@princephilipecheng3014]

❤ Malaysia

[@paddypigs9893]

Written by an awesome composer… John Carter

[@michaelprimeau4900]

Judith you are so missed. I bought the Live CD of the Farewell Concert, the only problem......they cut out all the stage talk between songs......please put it back in!

[@rich963]

Best way is to use the audio from the DVD & make your own CD...

[@otacirminino]

Essa é a formação original?

[@christopherappleby8525]

It most definitely is!

[@daviddawber1111]

Sorry Bruce but it didn't get to no. 1 in the Billboard chart in US.

[@Frisbieinstein]

Huh, just like the flag of Japan.

[@02887727356]

nice one rich

[@ivannovotny4552]

Thank you rich963 for sharing this stunningly beautiful video presentation with all of us.

[@mikemcmanus116]

I didn't know the history of this song. Thanks

[@ThomasWise-du4si]

A phenomenal remake !!!

[@terrypfahlert2177]

Great play, great find. Keep it up. Lovers of JD and the Seekers never get enough. I loved the history told, and I agree with one of the others comments that even when JD is not featured, there's no group that's better.

[@SurfCityVideo]

God bless you Judith. You are an angel.

[@johnmarlin7269]

Oh, and thanks so much for posting this. Lovely performance.

[@jeanhall1850]

Wow-what an amazing performance!

[@rodbottomley4514]

Three grey haired guys that look their age and some lady in the middle who hasn't aged a day. Cough Cough!

[@clydepink]

I get ear bugs frequently and this song has been staying with me for a couple months. A true hit.

[@kennrothman205]

I have to ask. We S A D L Y lost Judith in 2022...and this states above this was done in 2023? What am I missing from across the pond?

[@christopherappleby8525]

This video is from 2014; I think it was first posted in 2023.

[@kathy-942]

I loved this song from the first time that I heard it. It was the first song that made me think I was grown-up. I still love it and bore my kids and grandchildren making them listen to it. 😊😊

[@semabarecky72]

👉❤️👈👍