Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle joins Paul Cashmere on Noise11 to reflect on the 60th anniversary of their classic hit ‘Red Rubber Ball’-a song co-written by Paul Simon and Australian legend Bruce Woodley.
In this Noise11.com interview, Don Dannemann shares the incredible story behind how the song came to the band in New York’s Greenwich Village, and how it went on to become a global smash. He also opens up about working under Brian Epstein and touring with The Beatles during their historic 1966 US tour.
Don Dannemann recalls emotional scenes from those concerts, including witnessing the intense fan reaction firsthand, and shares personal moments with George Harrison. He also reveals that The Cyrkle’s name was suggested by John Lennon but admits he threw away the handwritten note.
One of the interview’s highlights is Don Dannemann’s candid reflection on turning down what would become Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’, a decision he still questions decades later.
Beyond The Cyrkle, Dannemann discusses his successful second career writing iconic advertising jingles, proving his musical legacy extends far beyond the charts.
This is a must-watch interview for fans of 1960s music, The Beatles, and classic pop history-packed with rare insights, humour, and unforgettable stories from one of the era’s insiders.
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