Time Has Come Today
The Chambers Brothers, Ibrahim Maalouf
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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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Written by: JOSEPH LAMAR CHAMBERS, WILLIE MACK CHAMBERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Song LengthThe original album version is over 11 minutes long, a revolutionary concept at the time.
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Genre InfluenceThe song is considered one of the earliest examples of psychedelic soul - a blend of soul and psychedelic rock.
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InstrumentationFeaturing washes of guitar feedback and an insistent cowbell, the song's progressive instrumentation was unique for its time.
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Controversial LyricsIt contains lyrics that are sometimes considered protest material, reflecting the political and social changes during the 60s period.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded at Columbia Studios in Los Angeles and produced by the renowned producer David Rubinson.
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Version DifferencesThe single version of "Time Has Come Today" is significantly shorter - at just under 5 minutes it was considered more radio-friendly.
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Popularity in MediaOver the years, the song has been featured in numerous movies, commercials, and television shows, including "Remember the Titans," "Cold Case," and "The Simpsons."
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Personal DetailsThe music and lyrics were created by two Chambers brothers, Willie & Joe Chambers.
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Iconic Sound EffectThe song's ticking clock sound effect, meant to represent the passage of time, has become iconic and instantly recognizable.
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InspirationThe Chambers Brothers reportedly drew inspiration for the song from their time touring the American South, encountering racial prejudice and societal upheaval firsthand.
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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.
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AcclaimIn 2009, it earned a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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