I think recent RB versions use rhythmbox-client instead.
Does rhythmbox-client --play work for you?
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yes it does - problem solved...thanks
** Changed in: rhythmbox (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed = Rejected
** Changed in: rhythmbox (upstream)
Status: Unconfirmed = Rejected
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** Changed in: rhythmbox (Ubuntu)
Importance: Untriaged = Low
Assignee: (unassigned) = Ubuntu Desktop Bugs
** Also affects: rhythmbox (upstream)
Importance: Untriaged
Status: Unconfirmed
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commands from terminal no longer work
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confirmed, here also doesn't work
** Changed in: rhythmbox (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed = Confirmed
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