Time Has Come Today

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About Time Has Come Today

"Time Has Come Today" is a hit single by the American psychedelic soul group the Chambers Brothers, written by Willie & Joe Chambers. The song was recorded and released as a single in 1966 by Columbia Records. It was then featured on the album The Time Has Come in November 1967, and released again as a single in December 1967. The 1967 single was a Top 10 near-miss in America, spending five weeks at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1968. It is now considered one of the landmark rock songs of the psychedelic era.  


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Time has come today young hearts can go
Their way can't put it off another day
I don't care what others say they say we
Don't listen anyway time has come today, hey

The room has changed today I have no place to stay
I'm thinking about the subway my love has blown away
My tears have come and gone oh, Lord I got to run
I got no home no, I have no home

Now the time has come nowhere (place) to run
Might get burned up by the sun but I'll have my fun
I've been loved, pushed (put) aside I've been crushed
By tumbling tide and my soul has been psychedelicized
Now the time has come there are things to realize
Time has come today Time has come today

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The Chambers Brothers

The Chambers Brothers is a soul-music group, best known for its 1968 hit record, the 11-minute long song "Time Has Come Today". The group was part of the wave of new music that integrated American blues and gospel traditions with modern psychedelic and rock elements. Based on their Southern roots, the brothers brought a raw authenticity to their recordings and live performances that was missing from many other acts of that era. Their music has been kept alive through heavy use in film soundtracks. more »

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Written by: JOSEPH LAMAR CHAMBERS, WILLIE MACK CHAMBERS

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13 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"Time Has Come Today" is a song by The Chambers Brothers that was released in 1967. - Despite the initially slow response, the song eventually hit number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Length
The original album version is over 11 minutes long, a revolutionary concept at the time.
Genre Influence
The song is considered one of the earliest examples of psychedelic soul - a blend of soul and psychedelic rock.
Instrumentation
Featuring washes of guitar feedback and an insistent cowbell, the song's progressive instrumentation was unique for its time.
Controversial Lyrics
It contains lyrics that are sometimes considered protest material, reflecting the political and social changes during the 60s period.
Recording Process
The song was recorded at Columbia Studios in Los Angeles and produced by the renowned producer David Rubinson.
Version Differences
The single version of "Time Has Come Today" is significantly shorter - at just under 5 minutes it was considered more radio-friendly.
Popularity in Media
Over the years, the song has been featured in numerous movies, commercials, and television shows, including "Remember the Titans," "Cold Case," and "The Simpsons."
Personal Details
The music and lyrics were created by two Chambers brothers, Willie & Joe Chambers.
Iconic Sound Effect
The song's ticking clock sound effect, meant to represent the passage of time, has become iconic and instantly recognizable.
Inspiration
The Chambers Brothers reportedly drew inspiration for the song from their time touring the American South, encountering racial prejudice and societal upheaval firsthand.
Legacy
"Time Has Come Today" is now considered a classic in psychedelic rock and soul genres, and it is often associated with the anthems of the counter-culture movement in the 1960s.
Acclaim
In 2009, it earned a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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