The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today (Audio) 

I am a 74 year old woman and I bought this "album" when it came out AND I still have it..loved it then..love it now..

I just turned 70. Why does this still sound so damn good?

I'd just like to say to all you ole salty Nam vets....THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE....GOD BLESS YOU ALL...🇺🇲🤙💯

I wanted to roast a turkey last Christmas. The recipe called for fresh thyme and I searched all over town looking for some. Every store seemed to be out. Finally tried Whole Foods. One worker told me they were out too, and had been for a week or more, but to check with Steve who was just putting out a shipment of herbs that came in that morning. I ask Steve if he's got any fresh thyme in the box, and he searches around and hands me a container. I smile and say, "Thyme has come today!" I figure he's a Millennial and will never get the reference, but he smiles and says, "Thyme!" and goes back to work. I can see his head bobbing to the rhythm. It kind of made my day.

1969, im 19 and in vietnam.. listened to this a lot.. great song, good memories.. also alices resteraunt, i know every word.. friends never came home, i did, home wasnt there.. the music and the memories, the friends that i never saw again, i never forgot..

I heard this on the radio today. I’m 71 and this still makes me think of the Vietnam War. It was a protest song. Prayers for all those that served and survived and for those that didn’t.

my bro died sunday morn in his sleep good bro always liked this song thank you all god bless

I’m 70 and wow would love to go back to what I was doing when I heard this

This song is just not a song, this song is an experience.

If you listen to this in the 60's, and again today, then you have had Time on your side.

I was 12 years old when this came out I am now 68. Time! Has come today!

The line 'I have no home.' Said twice, but differently. The first time, with the tone of surprise, second with the tone of realization. It's subtle but heavy. I like that and love this song.

"And my soul has been psychedelicized" Yeah. I'm 73yrs old and i grew up in the times when psychedelic music started the 60's Era. I loved it. I still do. The Chamber's Brothers are great. Time is one of their best! 🎶🎵👍💯

My father died recently, and I remember him saying he loved this song. This song totally fits his personality. Groove to this song in honor of my dad, dammit!

The other day I came home and my boy was listening to some of my old albums. He kept listening to this song over and over. Watching him appreciate this incredible music made my heart swell. Thank you Chambers brothers for this timeless classic!

71 now and still remember this like it’s yesterday. Peace to my brothers and sisters who served in Nam, those who didn’t return and those who returned scarred for life. Love.❤

One of the essential rock songs of all time.

I can't believe how old this is now. I can't believe how old I am now.

My 72 year old sister just died. This was her song. O my time.

I am 65 and this will never get OLD. The Time has Come. God bless us all.

Wow! Just a scared 20 year old CW2 UH-1 (Huey) pilot in 68 with the 101st Airborne. Served until 70. PHM (2), BSM (with V device(2) , Air Medal (6). I would do it all over again!!! Yes, that was the highlight of my life. This song puts it in perspective!! God Bless All Listening!!!

I am Vietnam Vet 74. Old the greatest song ever !!!!

Who's here because of the TV show; Will Trent "?? This song was playing in the background of the show this week I remember hearing this song on the radio as a kid and it STILL ROCKS God bless ❤

Song explained the 60s. Drugs, music, a year in RVN 69-70, alcohol, all helped psycheldelize me for life 80 Years old can only use drugs and alcohol in moderation. BUT the music is forever. One of the best songs ever

Blending rock, soul, and psychedelica, this song may represent the 60’s better than any other.

If you were there, no explanation is necessary, If you weren't there no explanation will suffice. Edit; 9/19/20 - Thank you all. I'm humbled by the responses. Please understand, I'm not trying to sound like an elitist. But there was so much going on back then it just seems impossible to describe the turmoil to someone that has no point of reference to what it was like to actually live in that time. So many wonderful things mixed in with so many terrible things, So much joy, so much sadness, all soundtracked by the best music ever. The music is the link. Try to understand. Try to pass it on. Peace. Love. Rock on.

An extraordinary, iconic composition and timeless message. Peak psychedelic music, I've loved this song for over 50 years.

Us old hipppies never die, we just go on another trip

One of the greatest rock songs of all-time. Period.

I'm 66 years young and I wouldn't b without this song.🎵🎼🎶🥁,bass guitar. Not a war vet, GOD BLESS Nam Vet's and their families, and ALL WHO SERVED!!!!! 1♿️ Marine🔧Vet.

I'm 76 and yes my soul was psychedelicized.

TIME! This came from a time when no matter what was going on in this country, black and white musicians played together and loved each other in bands! Will forever miss those days.

I'm an old hippie gal and I loved playing this song on my father's state of the art stereo system at the time, 1968-9. He hated it at first, didn't understand it but learned to love it as much as I. He passed 10 years ago. Blessed man he was and blessed our family by his hard work.

Imagine living back in 1967. On the radio, you have happy fluffy flower stuff like The Monkees, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, The Beatles....and then, THIS song comes on. How many minds were blown, wide open, irrevocably changed? How many people's jaws hit the floor, in utter awe of the power of this song? Fifty some odd years later, when music has evolved to an age where things like black metal, grindcore, and harsh noise/industrial music exist, this song STILL blows minds wide open.

My Dad was in Vietnam when this song came out. I was about eight. It is still stellar after more than half a century.

These guys MOST DEFINITELY belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Prophetic, so prophetic. Every era, every decade had a song or two with a profound message. This is one.

I listened this in 1970 in Vietnam constantly!

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 rules have changed today (Hey) I have no place to stay (Hey) I'm thinking about the subway (Hey) My love has flown away (Hey) My tears have come and gone (Hey) Oh my Lord, I have to roam (Hey) I have no home (Hey) Now the time has come (Time) There's no place to run (Time) I might get burned up by the sun (Time) But I had my fun (Time) I've been loved and put aside (Time) I've been crushed by the tumbling tide (Time) And my soul has been psychedelicized (Time) (Time) Now the time has come (Time) There are things to realize (Time) Time has come today (Time) Now the time has come (Time) There's no place to run (Time) I might get burned up by the sun (Time) But I had my fun (Time) I've been loved and put aside (Time) I've been crushed by tumbling tide (Time) And my soul has been psychedelicized (Time) Time [x4] Yeah

Every once and a while I come back here and crank up the volume like I did 50+ years ago and risk what little hearing I have left. I can't help myself.

I may be old,but I got to see the best bands ever.

I am 75 years old & first heard this 'psychedelic bonanza of a tune', in 1966, pouring out of a home in a side street of my 'quiet' neighbourhood (in Cohen Avenue, Glenwood, Durban SA), while walking home one afternoon. I was immediately rooted to the spot & stood outside the house captured, until the tune had ended. Little did I know that 2 guys inside that house had just bought that Chambers Brothers album, smoke a joint & decided to listen to the ultimate track on the album, full volume. As the tune ended, one of them happened to glance out of the window to see me still rooted to the spot. I guess he recognised a 'fellow traveller' & came onto the front balcony to chat. Noticing that U had snapped out of my 'state of capture' he burst into laughter & invited me inside. Needless to say, a replay was required, which cemented a friendship which lasted until my folks & I moved into a different suburb. An experience which I am reminded of, everytime I listen to this track. One of the first 'Freak out bands & tracks of that era'. Hooray for the Chambers Brothers & psychedelic music which was to follow. 😂🎉❤

1979. At a buddies house getin high. He had a party room painted all black even windows. Killer Hi-Fi Kenwood system strobe. And black lights. Posters to match. This song played after smoking from a six person bong packed with ice and Columbian Gold. There was 10 of us faces frozen in place with each blink of the light. The posters seemed to come to life. This song was playing it seemed to play forever laughing and tripping and I freaked out had to find the door but we was so high finally found door handle hauled ass through house out the front door. Seemed like we was in there for hours but realized looking at my watch it had only been about 30 minutes and I was just tripping out. I never went back in that room shit got too crazy. Laughed about it next day at school never will forget that day.

We had a going away party for two brothers on there way to Nam. They loved that song. They both died there..song means alot. I'll always remember them

50+ years later and STILL great

I'm 72 and it has always sounded good. This is from the days when music WAS music.

I was born in 1975. I can still remember my mother dancing to this in the 80’s and 90’s. She used to teach me all her moves 🥰 She passed 11/30/22 and she’s still the one of the coolest chicks I’ve ever known!

Son of a Vietnam vet, grew up listening to great music of my dad's generation as he always had it playing. Miss him dearly, and these songs reconnect me to the time we had.

"There are things to realize." Amen, Brothers.

Dude I'm 18 and I can feel this song the new generation of music will never be able to achieve such artistic greatness

at 72... I remember this song - always put me at ease & smile on my face... was first time in love... first time with drugs... so young... so foolish... SO HAPPY!

Born in 59 still listening in 2021 I praise and salute all veterans especially Vietnam veterans

Rest in peace, George Chambers.

One of the greatest songs ever written, IMO.

When I listen to this song so do my neighbors

First time I heard this song it reached out from my stereo speaker and grabbed me by the throat. I'm 66 and it still hasn't let go.

I'm 73.and wish the 60's music could return.

Best cowbell ever...just saying for a friend✌️

Someone owes them a lot of money. Not too mention respect.

Originally from Carthage Mississippi, The Chambers Brothers ( George,Joe, Lester & Willie) along with Brian Keenan on drums left their indelible mark for Time in memorial. “ Time Has Come Today” will live on forever. ☮️

USMC 1966-69 / RVN 1968-69 /DAV 1969-Present. Love this song!

70 y/o and still diggin this classic!

10 year old kid listening to this in the dark on his transistor radio under the pillow. What a freakin' brilliant recording... and yep diff'rent times. We were indeed tuned in.

A Viet Nam classic. White guys, Black guys. Everyone loved this song.

Found a NEAR PERFECT copy of this album in a thrift store... First thing I did was play TIME HAS COME TODAY.

I totally love this song. I first heard it in 1967 and didn't appreciate the whole song till years later. I'm still getting it

Was a senior in h.s. When this came out. Always loved the line.....”and my soul’s been psychedelicized”. I know my soul was....many, many times. Even to this day. Nothing wrong with having your soul psychedelicized every once in a while.

I was born in 1980. My parents were and still are hippies. This song is part of my personal soundtrack. Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong decade, man.

Heard a bit of this great song on "Will Trent" tonight and was instantly taken back to when I first heard this and loved it immediately! 75 now, where have 55 years gone?

❤ I Y'am what ...,what I Y'am...a 72 young feller.... played this song in a band myself....of course I was so much older then I'm younger than thAt now

This was one of the songs that defined the 1960s!

"I've been Crushed by Tumbling Time and My Soul Has Been Psycodelizised"!.....years later I FEEL IT!

Anna our time has come today and our time should come every day

Far Out Turn it up I'm 72 and still jammin ✌️😎

How 'bout a killer 11 minute song of Psychedelic Soul? Yes, there was a time when that was possible, children.

This song never gets old, unlike me!

this is another underrated classic. loved it when it came out and I love it now

71 years old here and yes my soul HAS been psychedelicized . Need reading glasses though.

After all this time, this song still kicks ass across the universe. Black psychedelic masterpiece, not to mention rare musical form even in the period.

It's really sad to think how far music has sunk ever since the days when they had music like this.

It was number 11 on the charts in the fall of 68. Unique and interesting. Great percussion! "My soul has been phycodelicized"

A timeless classic. Definitely one of my top ten songs because of the many memories associated with it and the talent level of all the band members. No fake computer generated BS. Real music with real musicians.

53 years in, and I never get tired of hearing this song. Pure genius. And to all who served and sacrificed, we owe you a debt of gratitude that you never got and that we cannot possibly repay. Thanks.

Even the Chambers Brothers know. We all can be brothers and Sisters if we choose to be.

My brother, now deceased, bought the Album. I loved it, and I was 11.

Just sent this song to my three-year-old granddaughter. She'll rock it.

Yes we hippies still enjoy this song it is the top of my list. 80 years old and listen to this a lot . This album is in my collection.

One of the greatest songs of all time... time... time...

It was 1967-68 or so. I was a student at Fremont High School, Oakland California. School is over and now I'm out on the sidewalk, Foothill Blvd. Something was different, I could feel it. The air had changed, there was some kind of a positive charge - it was palpable. A girl I knew was walking by I said "Hey, what's going on?" - She looks at me and says : "Chambers Brothers played at Berkeley today." I have remembered that all these years. Now I'm 72.

I'm just about 68 but I don't think it matters how old someone is to appreciate and feel the vibes, have the music of old resonate with you. Rock on brothers and sisters!

I was 18 in 1969 and Loved this song! Always will! This moves the body and the soul! Peace y'all.

A timeless masterpiece 🍄- They are jamming 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I was 10 in 1967 when I first heard this masterpiece. It was the echo chamber that grabbed my attention. For some reason I thought the name Chambers was a connection somehow. This song will always be legendary.

this is not a song. Its a trip!

Oh man, what a time! Kids today just don't know......... Well ok I stand corrected by some, but it was a way different era. I am sure my parents probably thought the same.🤔

I Hope This Song Never Dies!!! ✌️🖖🙏🇺🇲🦅🌹🤣 Madness!!!

74 🎉and still digging it. Saw live in concert 67ish, fantastic opened for the Door's who sucked so bad masses of people walked out .

Memories of concerts past but what did I have for breakfast? “Oh LORD, we thank thee for the music” Psalms 151.

One of the greatest songs ever recorded

Saw these guys in 1968 and when they finished with Time Has Come Today (nearly 30 minutes) everyone was exhausted. they put everything they had into this concert!