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02 Oct

884: “The Time Has Come Today” becomes a hit for the Chambers Brothers

The Chambers Brothers’ song “The Time Has Come Today” reached #11 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1968, catapulting the previously unknown interracial soul group to fame. The 11-minute epic also helped usher in the psychedelic movement, and featured cow bell, reverb, and an Echoplex.

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Read an interview with Lester Chambers on Soul-Patrol.com

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5 Responses to “884: “The Time Has Come Today” becomes a hit for the Chambers Brothers”

  1. 1
    Bruce Warren Says:

    I always loved this song…and was used very effectively in the movie Apocalypse Now….

    October 2nd, 2007 at 6:50 am
  2. 2
    Tom Phillips Says:

    I can not get enough cowbell. And wasn’t that “Coming Home”.

    October 2nd, 2007 at 1:10 pm
  3. 3
    Malcolm Says:

    Just love this song, where can one get the cd today?

    October 4th, 2007 at 4:32 am
  4. 4
    three Says:

    I think your thinking of the end by the doors

    October 5th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
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    tomba Says:

    It really doesn’t matter what movie it’s in, thisis just one great song that doesn’t get much air time on the classic stations

    October 13th, 2007 at 3:19 pm

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