“Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” is a song by the American rock band Chicago, released in 1969 as the first single from their debut album, “Chicago Transit Authority.” The song was written and sung by Robert Lamm, the band’s keyboardist and vocalist. It features a distinctive horn section and a jazzy, rock-infused sound that became characteristic of the band’s early work. The lyrics playfully question the concept of time and its relevance in modern society, reflecting the cultural and existential themes prevalent in the late 1960s. The song achieved commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and remains one of Chicago’s signature songs.
Recorded live at Wright Station – Springboro, Ohio
Reel2Real are grateful to be able to share the stage with the very best musicians around!
This recording includes:
Antonio Ortiz – Lead Vocal
Rachel Brown – Vocal Arrangement and BGVs
Stephen Hastings – Horn Arrangement and BGVs
Abby Carr – BGVs
JD Brown – Piano, BGVs
Dan Hyland – Guitar, BGVs
Frank Meade- Bass
Josh Riedy- Drums
Mike Pilkenton – Alto/Bari Sax
Joe Ulmer – Tenor Sax
Tim Dailey – Trumpet
Kyle Malesevich – Trombone
Photo Cred. William David Dice
Recording © 2023 Reel2Real
Directed by Rachel Brown
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Stephen Hastings