Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Chicago
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As I was walking down the street one day A man came up to me and asked me what the time was that was on my watch, yeah And I said Does anybody really know what time it is Does anybody really care If so I can't imagine why We've all got time enough to cry And I was walking down the street one day A pretty lady looked at me and said her diamond watch had stopped cold dead And I said Does anybody really know what time it is Does anybody really care If so I can't imagine why We've all got time enough to cry And I was walking down the street one day Being pushed and shoved by people trying to beat the clock, oh, no I just don't know I don't know And I said, yes I said People runnin' everywhere Don't know where to go Don't know where I am Can't see past the next step Don't have time to think past the last mile Have no time to look around Just run around, run around and think why Does anybody really know what time it is Does anybody really care If so I can't imagine why We've all got time enough to cry
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14 facts about this song
Musical Genre"Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" is classified under several music genres including Jazz Rock, Pop Rock, and Classic Rock.
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Album BackgroundThe song is featured in the band's 1969 debut album "Chicago Transit Authority."
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Song CreationThe song was written by Robert Lamm, the keyboardist for the band.
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Chart SuccessDespite being one of Chicago's earliest songs, it ended up ranking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1970.
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Live PerformancesThe song is usually performed with a piano intro by Robert Lamm, which was not included in the radio version.
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AccoladesThe song was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Song's ThemeThe song carries a philosophical theme, questioning the nature of time and individual perception of it.
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Notable CoverIn 1997, the song was covered by jazz saxophonist David Sanborn in his Album "Another Hand."
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Cultural ImpactThe song is frequently used in various media including film, television, and commercials due to its timeless theme.
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Reissues and RevisionsIn 2002, the song was remastered and reissued in the band's album "The Very Best of: Only the Beginning."
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Noteworthy CollaborationsThe song has been performed with guest artists including Al Kooper and The New York Rock And Soul Revue.
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Music VideoThe band created an official music video in 2011, over 40 years after the song's original release.
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Unique AspectUnlike many of their hits, this song features a brass-heavy arrangement, showcasing the band's distinctive blend of rock and jazz influences.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded in Columbia Recording Studios in New York and Los Angeles.
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