The Spinners – The Rubberband Man
“The Rubberband Man” is a song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed, and recorded by American vocal group The Spinners. It was released in August 1976 as the second single from their album Happiness Is Being with the Spinners. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart. It also became a gold record.
Background and composition
“The Rubberband Man” was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. The song is a mid-tempo soul ballad about a man who is able to overcome any obstacle because he is as flexible as a rubber band. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of overcoming adversity.
Recording and production
“The Rubberband Man” was recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song was produced by Thom Bell.
The recording features lead vocals by Philippé Wynne. Wynne’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“The Rubberband Man” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed.
- It was released in August 1976 as the second single from The Spinners’ album Happiness Is Being with the Spinners.
- The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart.
- “The Rubberband Man” has been covered by many artists, including The Temptations, Bruce Springsteen, and Elton John.