The Chambers Brothers "Time Has Come Today" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@sixbladeknife44]

The crowd deserved the full version, a song that truly defined the era.

[@sunandsage]

That's what I was thinking.

[@greasyflight6609]

@@sunandsage Up North...poor bastards...Republic Of South Vietnam

[@robertcartwright563]

No they don't it's Sullivan at least it's live. Time is expensive!

[@AndrewVOdom]

@@robertcartwright563 exactly …it’s great that he had them on. Save the extended long versions for the FM album oriented rock stations that started to come about at this time.

[@workingtheworld68]

True perhaps but advertisers hold the stop watch

[@floridayankee812]

The Only Song Ever Recorded That Does Not Need More Cowbell

[@marymichael1211]

😂

[@Dadsman]

When I was a kid I used to hide a transistor radio under my pillow so I was the only one who could hear it when I put my head on the pillow. Then I’d pray this song would come on.

[@waldoparsnip1025]

Ha ! I had a little red Sears Silvertone with ONE earjack and if the wind was just right , I could pick up WLS out of Chicago ( the Loop ) or The King Biscuit Flour Hour out of New York . I had a tough childhood , mean stepmom , and that little radio seemed like my only friend sometimes , it got me through some tough times . I loved that little radio , wish I still had it .Thanks for reminding me of a good memory , have a good one .

[@1sttvbn]

I always fell asleep and the battery would die. A lot of radio mystery theatre with host EG Marshall.

[@amir4r803]

That transistor radio is worth a lot of bread today...used to get them from my Grandmother as gifts

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

Seems like we all had the same idea. I ran down a lot of batteries that way falling asleep.

[@alin02919]

Great hippie era song, anthem.

[@Kelley32]

This was taped at the newly opened Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas. I was with my parents watching this performance from the balcony.

[@kfUNC1]

That sounds awesome

[@DCGuy1997]

I've always wondered where this was. You can see the slot machines at 01:54. Thanks for filling the blanks!

[@truebetold65]

Was there a lot of people in the audience, what was the mood, and by the way you are a legend for just attending and your story.

[@Kelley32]

@@truebetold65 Thanks. First off, I remember that we were disappointed that Sullivan wasn't there personally to do their introduction. I remember that an off-stage announcer did the duties. Obviously the number was simply spliced into the actual show with Ed's intro. The audience (probably around 200), were enthusiastic and seated in folding chairs around this makeshift stage in the middle of the casino. I remember we moved on shortly after the Chamber's number because this wasn't like a normal show with one act after another introduced by Ed.

[@truebetold65]

@@Kelley32 Thanks you for your reply and it's still a legendary moment in history 👍🇺🇸

[@amir4r803]

Who is still rocking to this jam in 2024 ?

[@I_Know228]

HomeFront (2011)!

[@littmad]

Word dude

[@GDawg826]

Me, born in ‘57….rock on. Bless Mr Chambers 🙏💥💯👍

[@patrickvigil5863]

me

[@D.B._CooperMLMC]

Me 2024 I'm 75 this song came out in 68, I was 19, a year before I went active duty in 69

[@handsomedan1997]

The tone of his voice is otherworldly awesome. Perfect pitch with just enough gravel at the end. One of the best songs ever. Great singer great band.

[@okrafeet]

Well said!

[@fuckinnumber2house]

Massively underrated band

[@brianmoore8001]

They call his voice whiskey salt. Janis Joplin had the female version of whiskey salt. JUST AWESOME!!!!

[@AndrewVOdom]

Rest in peace, Joe Chambers…

[@irishtino1595]

Hands down, one of the greatest psychedelic rock songs of all time. Sadly, this band is overlooked by most of the ranking lists for the past 50 plus years.

[@chrisshenzo2594]

You said it! They were just so exciting,in a way on the SLYville level from the shows I saw!

[@FunFunRene]

I am a child of the Era and know all the music of that Era, but I am shocked never heard of this band. The eleven minutes version of this song is mind blowing

[@bobthebear1246]

I know; it's crazy.

[@brucep9729]

I guess the drummer was a Brother of a different mother😊

[@ronluckenbach9492]

Yes, and the line ‘my soul’s been psychedelisized was censored by that old fogey Ed Solomon. 😢

[@godnoomgodnoom]

It is NOT possible to have "more cow bell." Iconic song.

[@joannatornes9785]

I was thinking the same

[@mjpanicali]

You win the comments section

[@battleborn8658]

I mean really... Explore the space!

[@waynesilverman3048]

A bit in dance music a lot in this song

[@pegasus5287]

​@@battleborn8658oh man, you have me cracking up.

[@njhollywood]

I saw them open for Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix at the Singer Bowl in NY in Aug. 1968. What a f'n concert!!!

[@catherinecrow5662]

right on !!

[@mjimih]

lucky :-)

[@amir4r803]

Sweet: hopefully you still have the ticket stub

[@anthonystone5231]

BEYOND epic ...(bowing to you now, as I am not worthy)

[@markmorris8532]

Wow 🤩!

[@felixmadison5736]

One of the greatest songs to get high to when I was in Vietnam. It always brings back those memories of 1969.

[@valnaples]

thank you for your service!

[@felixmadison5736]

@@valnaples Thank you!

[@margaritaramos3393]

Thank You, for Your Service!❤

[@felixmadison5736]

@@margaritaramos3393 Thank you.

[@gemini6406]

Thank you for your service

[@shabadoo24]

Brian Keenan was a criminally underrated drummer

[@kitkat914]

Agreed!!

[@throwingstick]

@@kitkat914 You mean Elton John? That's Elton John behind the kit

[@chesterstewartdrawers5149]

Yes, it is@@throwingstick

[@kamuelalee]

@@throwingstick I thought it was Micky Dolenz from the Monkees.

[@traycefoster9369]

OMG yes! His drumming is incredible!

[@bassreeves2410]

one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@shabadoo24]

One of the greatest song endings of all time. A criminally underrated drummer that can keep time with the brothers..

[@GOTTshua]

Truly timeless.

[@journeyon1983]

I totally agree.

[@journeyon1983]

@@shabadoo24 The drummer, Peter Keenan, died young from a fatal heart attack, Oct. 5th 1985 at age 42.

[@demdebsf]

Wow!!!! So good live!!! Love ❤️ this song!! Thank you Ed Sullivan for having them!

[@watchcity2068]

Ed Sullivan was the Man! He debuted so MANY groups for the first time, like the Beatles, the Stones, etc etc

[@chrisbacos]

Yes. He bridged the generation gap

[@marymichael1211]

Yes, and the culture gap to get the "new" 1950s - 1960s music, and involving race, onto television, which was then only mainstream. Rather than judging him for what he couldn't do, by understanding the context what he did do can be appreciated. And most of the acts were live not lipsynced. And there's a lot of video available of the musical performances, including this wonderful one.

[@niccoarcadia4179]

Try to imagine Ed Sullivan allowing the long version....

[@muffs55mercury61]

My guess is the network wouldn't allow it. The LP version is 11:04 long.

[@gritzgravy1760]

Rest in peace to the great Joe Chambers

[@rox006]

These guys were on another level.. freaking epic. One of the best songs of the era.

[@charlo8664]

probably one of my top three songs of that era.

[@amir4r803]

Sho'nuff

[@NilsamNY]

The best of the best appeared on the Ed Sullivan show for decades, playing live without lip synching.

[@joshuakatzman4560]

One of the true anthems of the 1960's. Check out lead singer Lester Chambers when he sings and repeats the line "I have no home." Really moving.

[@sirfrancisdrake4285]

This song burned the radio down. Fire.

[@thehaughtcorner]

My God, what a fabulous song. And a terrific performance here. It was great then and still is today.

[@josephharnett5075]

Best use of a cow bell ever great tune

[@urgdaddy]

Haven't heard this in 60 years. Keep that beat.

[@pmcclaren1]

These are the COOL CATS of our generation. Listen to them sing 'PEOPLE GET READY'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sistasunshine1697]

He'll yeah❤😊

[@dotconnector1418]

There’s a train ah coming

[@withgoddess7164]

I heard this song on an album 58 years ago. It absolutely blew me away.... Such an innovation

[@Michel305]

1963?

[@mjlotus]

@@Michel305 So much happened in the 60s that the years count double

[@Bear2man858]

Love this song. Haven’t heard it in years. Hell yea

[@tombrown1898]

Back in Athens, Ohio, in 1980, a local AM radio station, on Thursday nights, featured a disc jockey called "Boss Groover." Each week, at 8:00, he would play "Time Has Come Today," and my buddy Jesse and I would pull out the wine and other substances. RIP, Jesse. Those were some good times.

[@amir4r803]

Thank you for sharing

[@cedergrenpeter]

Saw these guys live in 1974 ... awesome concert.

[@kathleenpulis]

When everyone was "whisper thin" because we all danced to awesome music like this.

[@VegetabIeMan]

and LSD.

[@sku32956]

This dude's voice is really magic in this song ,heavy lyrics too!!

[@LolaTea-38]

Great song and a great band. People had more talent back then. They really knew how to play instruments and sing. They didn't have to pre-record or alter the sound of their voices. This was real talent. You're awesome my cousins!!

[@rbraxley]

Don't know that people had more talent, but I think they really worked at maximizing that talent.

[@rkardos4220]

Great songs stand the test of time

[@jackflash5659]

Every band should have a cowbell guy.

[@rockdrumr2772]

We need more cowbell!

[@3John-Bishop]

Nothing says soul like a cowbell

[@shabadoo24]

Lester Chambers on cowbell

[@germanenglishengineer2054]

@@rockdrumr2772 Ahhhh Saturday Night Live. Christopher Walken!

[@VeI_2.0]

GOTTA HAVE MORE COWBELL!

[@chrisyasus8912]

What a smokin voice. I just love it What a song and great spirit. Thabk you for your service to America George

[@J.R.Psych74]

Too short 😢 My soul hadn't been psychedelicized.

[@ronluckenbach9492]

thank Ed Sullivan for thank censoring.

[@J.R.Psych74]

@@ronluckenbach9492 Huh?

[@edgarsnake2857]

I saw them do this live many times. Great stuff.

[@traycefoster9369]

The C Brothers had a unique sound, true standouts, underrated! The regular/long version of Time was in heavy rotation on FM and AM

[@PauKolloch]

Killer song loved it the first time the thousandth time and again today

[@sistasunshine1697]

Hell yes✌👍

[@sistasunshine1697]

. First heard it 40 years ago. Still blows me away.

[@rickneal4967]

This sounds fantastic

[@elliotjones3098]

this is the kind of song that once you hear it, it changes your whole perspective on music. I remember hearing it for the first time, and it's still great

[@MaryBlanche]

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. In Canada, the song reached No. 9. It is now considered one of the landmark rock songs of the psychedelic era. 😊

[@Cynthia-ue6sc]

Everybody was so slim back then compared to now.

[@divacdiva01]

That voice! Loved it then, love it now.

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Joan how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@mikekretmar4923]

The Lyrics are divine

[@onezitman]

wow...live!

[@jamesm.3967]

8 min song…2 mins on tv. That was the world I grew up in. 😮😢

[@ianfromnh3652]

Now it's a 2 minute song and 15 seconds on tick-tock

[@sistasunshine1697]

Fuxkin amazing😊😊😊

[@jeremyhayden2878]

Steve Earle does a pretty awesome version of this….but NOTHING compares to the original. What a ferocious band!

[@michaelbaja1854]

Oh, the cowbell...FANTASTIC!

[@yvesbodson7230]

Pas d'autre mot.....

[@stommyboy]

I Remember watching this on the Ed Sullivan show when I was a kid. I remember my uncle saying “I always wanted to play lead cow bell in a band”.

[@roysuttontv]

This was a great record and these guys were a great band.

[@tmoore7049]

AWESOME ❤❤❤

[@alvanwalls8371]

Damm that Rocks

[@Large23collectibles]

Time Has Come Today is a great song off a great album.

[@shabadoo24]

I like their cover of In the Midnight Hour, Romeo and Juliet written by Lester Chambers, the guy on the cowbell.

[@philbrown1474]

Great drummer.

[@amir4r803]

He kills it

[@davestephens8033]

Looking back at the Ed Sullivan show, its amazing how bands had to cram long songs into TWO MINUTES. At least we got to SEE amazing bands, but can you imagine the stress of having only 2 minutes to make your mark in the world?

[@PhilZaza23]

There version of People get Ready on this album is unsurpassed in my opinion! Great Album and an excellent Band!

[@jamesdolen5132]

I’ve always liked So Tired, a slow bluesy tune. The Brothers natural harmony blends perfectly to reflect the sad, weary mood of the song.

[@robertwalker4962]

Absolutely agree!

[@Will-de6uk]

I grew up listening to this song, and it's still one of my favorites!

[@PtolemyJones]

The correct amount of cowbell. Much love...

[@charlenemack7040]

This song is playing on my radio right now November 1, 2023 at 3:54 PM. I love it I love it I love it. 😊❤

[@bigskycountry]

Rest in Peace, Joe.

[@tarheelred]

*In my early 40s. I’ve always liked this song. I’ve just recently watched Roman J. Israel, Esq. This song appeared during the supposed vehicle chase scene that concluded in the desert. I finally looked the song up on You Tube and was taken aback to see black guys singing this track on the Ed Sullivan Show. I love this song even more now.*

[@cbroz7492]

...the Chambers Bros cane to Seton Hall University in 1971..their puctures are in my 1971 yearbook, The Galleon...

[@amir4r803]

Too cool...thank you for sharing

[@Jangocat]

That was awesome, so glad it is preserved for all TIME!

[@bretstephensen8821]

Love this song! I will never forget it!

[@ctjbush7655]

I saw them perform at the NewportPop Festival in 1968. It was an experience to remember!😊

[@yardleybottles6025]

Got to hear this once at 2 a.m. while taking a ride on Dr. Leary's orange spaceship. Definitely an "Experience".

[@pauldouglas4158]

Saw them in July of 69 at Newport 69 at Devonshire Downs in the San Fernando Valley. They tore the place up

[@basslinger]

Love this tune

[@petechau9616]

For those that weren't around I saw these guys in concert four times in South Florida and each time they put on a great show. They truly are brothers from Mississippi.

[@WeThePeeps13]

This song ignites my rebel spirit....this seems as, good a time, as any. Godspeed, y'all.

[@waldoparsnip1025]

This was the best year for me , I was 16 , got my drivers' license , the N.Y. Jets and Joe Willie Namath ( the man ) won the Super Bowl , the N.Y. Mets came from last place to win the World Series , Woodstock , and I hate to say it , Manson . The Vietnam war was on the news every night , every young American boy watched closely . I got my draft number two years later , " 46 " , I was going to be " somewhere in Saigon " , but the 2nd best President ever , Richard M. Nixon , stopped the draft . Saved me from making that decision of Vietnam or Canada ... other than that , a pretty good year . Ha !

[@amir4r803]

My surfing buddy Hippie Wayne had the same luck; he was drafted and sent to Germany as a mechanic instead of 'Nam...thank you for sharing

[@multicaruana]

Wow!

[@jeffkrysan8940]

Cowbell guy is killin it!

[@rafehr1378]

They had another Mind blowing tune too. Love, Peace & Happiness.

[@MrStevos]

When I saw this, & it said 2:07, I was thinking what the heck? BUT they sure packed it in & delivered ! And that stage !!!

[@MrMoisheLebowitz]

They play this song at my local Walgreens located on East Sunrise Blvd in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. It is played over the PA system in the store between the hours of 4 and 7 pm which is when they play music from the 60's. I guess they do it at all the other Walgreens stores as well. To say that it's an iconic song is an understatement. It takes me back to a time in which I hadn't even been born yet. It sounds crazy but it does. An amazing band from the 60's these Chamber Brothers.

[@spyderlogan4992]

I saw them in Washington, D.C. at the Ambassador Theater when this song was a gigantic hit. Though you won't see it in any tour archive, I assure you they were there. It must have been a quick pick up gig during their East Coast run...A quick look says they played D.A.R. Constitution Hall, but that's not where I saw them.

[@jamesfrost7465]

This was the short version of this fabulous classic.

[@adammarkowitz7944]

One of the great voices, from perhaps the greatest era, perfectly performed. Magic.

[@patakel]

Always loved this song!

[@Stigggs]

My favorite from that album. The instrumentals remind me of the Ventures. You were wrong George RIP. Cool song. Thanks buddy.

[@stvolo]

1966 ~ Brother Marco and I played this when we were bored.. Mom used to yell at us to turn the damn RADIO down.... I don't know how we got this album we never had any money anyway... and so we survived our childhood.

[@tshandy1]

This is a good song. Everyone recognizes it. But I think the most remarkable thing about the song is the iconic studio version -- the production quality was excellent. It just had that vintage late sixties sound.

[@floydwilson8606]

I have just rediscovered this song, love just watching him sing it.

[@gerry.shafer6101]

THIS. IS. A. GREAT. VIDEO. OF. EM. LIKE. IN. 1970. WHEN. MY. NAVY. BUDDY. MIKE. AND. I. SAW. EM. 🎵

[@jerrycoleman5448]

Great song--powerful drummer who has a Mickey Dolenz vibe about him!

[@annf1804]

Great voice. 👏👏👏

[@tipsymcstagger4194]

"and my soul has been psychedelicized" great line.....

[@ngirchoskarngirchoskar8218]

i have never heard their songs before, what a loss for me.

[@guitarhero6584]

Every band should Rock like these guys

[@jamesmunday2708]

one great tune from my younger days! Awesome song!

[@timothyball7502]

9-30-2022. Memories from Albuquerque. A radio station would play this song once a month.

[@mtcats]

The best music EVER. We need to scrap today’s music and reprogram these songs for radio stations.

[@jaykaysr9225]

A smokin' band. Too bad we didn't get the long version of this song.

[@Meme-zc4cw]

Probably would have been a little too spooky for the Ed Sullivan Show with all those diabolical screams lol.

[@shyman99]

We didn't even get the short version

[@edtruitt5803]

@@shyman99 Missing at least one verse.:(

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

jaykayer. On NATIONAL TELEVISION?!!! with commercials?? I have some: SCREEN DOORS ON A SUBMARINE"! that I`m sellin. Interested?!

[@King45Dre]

Epic

[@johnthompson2721]

THe music is great! One of the greatest live performances!

[@Mama_Mushroom64]

Omg lived this❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marenasusinno4524]

The guy that played bass on the record played at our wedding! We knew the music store they used to come to in Brooklyn. All musicians & the mom made their first outfits!

[@TerryDrumCovers1951]

loved this song and the drummer is great.

[@jean-francoisfournier5182]

Just the ideal amount of cowbell.