Introduction
The catchy title “Rubber Ball Man” by ABBA might lead you to believe it’s a long-lost hit from their pop heyday, but the truth is a bit more interesting.
“Rubber Ball Man” is actually an unreleased snippet – a musical curiosity forABBA fans. It never received a full recording or official release. However, it has a place in ABBA’s history and hints at the band’s creative process.
The brief snippet appears in the “Abba Undeleted-Medley” on their compilation album “Thank You for the Music.” This medley features various unreleased snippets and outtakes, offering a glimpse into the band’s songwriting and recording sessions.
While details about the origin of “Rubber Ball Man” are scarce, it likely dates back to the early 1970s, a period of prolific songwriting for ABBA. The bridge section of “Rubber Ball Man” was reworked and used in their 1982 song “Under Attack,” so “Rubber Ball Man” potentially served as a stepping stone for a later hit.
Though just a brief glimpse into their creative world, “Rubber Ball Man” shows ABBA’s knack for crafting catchy melodies and offers a chance for fans to hear a piece of ABBA history that almost was.