15 More Songs Where U Know What TIME 🕕 It Is | Playlist

15 More Songs Where U Know What TIME 🕕 It Is features songs by Artemas, Beyoncé, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, The Weeknd, and The Zombies.

Ah, the T-I-M-E has come! For what, you ask? For another scintillating playlist, on the T-M-H, The Musical Hype, of course! 15 More Songs Where U Know What TIME 🕕 It Is marks another instance where TIME is a factor, and keyword. 15 More Songs Where U Know What TIME 🕕 It Is serves as a follow-up to 13 Songs Where U Know What TIME  It Is (2023). Even before the 2023 playlist, time has long been a source of playlisting on my humble music site. 15 More Songs Where U Know What TIME 🕕 It Is features songs by Artemas, Beyoncé, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, The Weeknd, and The Zombies. So, without further ado, considering “time is moving on at a threatening pace”, let’s jump right into 15 More Songs Where U Know What TIME 🕕 It Is, shall we?!

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1. Artemas, “time alone w u”	2. Beyoncé, “End of Time”	3. Miguel, “Always Time”
4. Bonnie Raitt, “Nick of Time”	5. The Weeknd, “Timeless” (Ft. Playboi Carti)	6. The Delfonics, “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”
7. Matt Maltese, “Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow”	8. Jordin Sparks, “One Step at a Time”	9. Prince, “Sign O’ The Times”
10. Kierra Sheard, “One Step at a Time”	11. mgk, “times of my life”	12. Ledisi, “Quality Time” (Ft. Butcher Brown)
13. Dr. John, “Right Place Wrong Time”	14. Betty Everett, “There’ll Come A Time”	15. The Zombies, “Time of the Season”

 

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1. Artemas, “time alone w u”

“time alone w u” » Artemas » 2025

Assertive, sex-positive English singer-songwriter Artemas drops another surefire bop driven by the bedroom. He penned and produced “time alone w u”. What makes “time alone w u” the cat’s meow? The sound is dark and sensual.  Even though it’s dark, it’s set in a major key.  It commences with an unforgettable, striking synth riff.  Colorfully assertive, hard-nosed synths accompany Artemas.  The beat provides a mean anchor.  With sublime musical fuel, Artemas excels with his naughty-sounding vocals.  He sings in an undertone, but the presence of horniness and lust is keenly perceptible.  “I know you want me,” he sings in the first verse, and adds, “You tell me with that look in your eyes that you still love me.” Oh, snap! The second verse, excerpted earlier, is also a surefire vibe… and sexual. Notably, Artemas ascends into his upper register.  I love the contrast compared to when he sings in an undertone. The chorus is the crème de la crème.  The melody is tuneful, while the lyrics are unforgettable.  Unsurprisingly, matters of the bedroom drive the narrative.

“All the things that I would do

For some time alone with you

Can’t stop looking at your face

We should make out in your room

We could go the whole way, too

Swear you always act so rude

Until we’re on our own, time alone

Time alone with you.”

Beyond the chorus, there is a bridge and an outro, both of which emphasize time alone with you… her, specifically. Once more, Artemas excels at S-E-X on “time alone w u”.  He’s been hornier and more overt in the past, but remains a naughty boy on this brief single released at the tail-end of 2025.

Appears in:

Striking Bops from January 2026

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2. Beyoncé, “End of Time”

4 » Columbia » 2011

Woo! Even music superstars have underrated and undervalued albums and songs. For Beyoncé, that underrated album came in 2011 with 4 (her fourth studio album).  4  was still a massive success for the Grammy-winning diva; it was certified quadruple platinum in 2022 by the Recording Industry Association of America. Yet, for whatever reason, this jam-packed LP seems to get less notoriety.  One of the songs from 4 that I even underrated back during the album cycle was the single, “End of Time”.  I was not the only one not to give the seventh single from the LP love. To be fair, when you’re on an album’s final single, the allure of the project is wearing off. But it is shocking that “End of Time,” which was certified platinum in 2022, failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.  That is very un-Beyoncé-like 👀!

Thanks to our favorite viral app, TikTok, “End of Time” got new life. But, revisiting this song before the addictive, entertaining app, it deserved more love regardless of its virality. Bey, The-Dream, Diplo, and Switch produced this ear-catching number.  What makes it ear-catching, you ask? Primarily, it is the mammoth-sounding drums and those biting, menacing, mean-sounding horns. The horn arrangement is superb. The ear candy is R-E-A-L! Not only does the instrumental scream ‘bold,’ but so is Beyoncé. The girl is F-I-E-R-C-E, fierce, hunty! Following the kick-ass instrumental intro, she impresses with the chorus (excerpted earlier), vowing, “I will be the one to kiss you at night / I will love you until the end of time,” and encouraging him to, “Say you’ll never let me go.” Later, in the breakdown section, she keeps imploring him to NEVER let her go. Bey has love on her mind, encouraging him in the second verse, “Baby, come on, get up on it / Show me that you really want it.” Can I get a hell yeah? More could be said about “End of Time”, but the big takeaway is that this epic pop and R&B should have gotten its ‘just due’ in 2011.  It speaks to the artistry of Beyoncé, who always has many musical tricks up her sleeves.

Appears in:

Beyoncé, End of Time: Bangerz N Bopz No. 54 (2025) 13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End (2025)

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3. Miguel, “Always Time”

CAOS » ByStorm Entertainment / RCA » 2025

From the beginning of “Always Time” Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel (Miguel Pimentel) ‘keeps it real.’ He is authentic, honest, transparent, and vulnerable. He continues singing in the first verse, “Rocky past, lessons learned / Don’t say it’s too late, I thought there was always time.” Pimentel produced the reflective 11^th track from CAOS alongside Jeff Bhasker, David Andrew Sitek, Ray Brady, and Jerry Duplessis. The second verse is similar to the first, finding Miguel reflective of his experiences. He does not go into details but sings with incredible expression and nuance – you can ‘read between the lines.’ In the chorus, the centerpiece, he sings, “When you love this hard / And you fight this hard / But it’s still not enough / Maybe this time love means / Letting go, letting go, letting go.” Perhaps, Miguel, perhaps.  In addition to a strong vocal performance – his upper register is gorgeous, while the vocal effects are cool – and personal lyrics, the musical accompaniment is another selling point. It consists primarily of guitar and programming (strings), with percussion arriving in the final seconds. “Always Time” finds Miguel sounding as fresh as he did when he entered the game years back.

Appears in:

21 Randomly Curated, Amazing A Songs (2025)

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4. Bonnie Raitt, “Nick of Time”

Nick of Time » Capitol » 1989

Comebacks are possible. Bonnie Raitt experienced a significant comeback with her 1989 album, Nick of Time.  Following marginal success throughout the 80s, the Grammy-winning musician struck gold. Nick of Time eventually peaked at number one on the Billboard 200. It was certified multi-platinum. It won the most prestigious Grammy, Album Of The Year. “Nick of Time” also won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. Raitt wrote “Nick of Time” while Don Was produced it. It dented the pop charts, peaking at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. The song is better than its commercial performance.

 

Bonnie Raitt sounds sublime on “Nick of Time.” Her performance feels authentic and sounds expressive, nuanced, and well-rounded.  The voice is distinct. She brings thoughtful lyrics to life, pairing the memorable text with tuneful melodies. “A friend of mine, she cries at night / And she calls me on the phone,” Raitt sings in the first verse, continuing, “Sees babies everywhere she goes / And she wants one of her own.” You can guess what Raitt’s friend is fighting against… TIME (“She is scared / Scared to run out of time”).  The situation is different in the second verse, but the antagonist remains the same: TIME (“I see my folks are getting on / And I watch their bodies change…”)  In the bridge, Bonnie wisely sings, “Life gets mighty precious / When there’s less of it to waste.” The third verse is more optimistic: “You opened up my heart again / and then much to my surprise.” Guess what? In the chorus, she found love… Love in the nick of time! Raitt is supported by a smooth, groovy pop/rock backdrop (keys, bass, guitar, drums, and percussion) and sweet, soulful backing vocals (Harry Bowens and Arnold McCuller). Approaching 40 years after its arrival, “Nick of Time” remains epic.

Appears in:

Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time: Throwback Vibez No. 130 (2024) 15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s (2025)

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5. The Weeknd, “Timeless” (Ft. Playboi Carti)

Hurry Up Tomorrow » The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc. » 2025

The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) enlists Playboi Carti (Jordan Carter) on the timeless song, “Timeless”. “Timeless” is the 13^th track from The Weeknd’s 2025 album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.  The collaboration between these two popular artists impacted the pop charts.  “Timeless” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent 41 weeks total. A collaborative composition,  The Weeknd wrote “Timeless” with Pharrell Williams (!), MIKE DEAN, Twisco, BBYKOBE, BL$$D, Ojivolta (Mark Williams and Raul Cubina), and Keith Lawson. Williams and Ojivolta produced the dark, minor-key record, which features colorful keys, synths, and lit drum programming.

The Weeknd performs the intro on “Timeless,” which sets the tone – establishes the vibe. Playboi Carti takes the reins in the first verse, with some ad-libs from The Weeknd.  His performance is playful, with what could be described as various vocals. “Ever since I was a jit, knew I was the shit… / Shawty keep wanna come ‘round, she wanna get hit,” he raps confidently, and continues, “She think she the main because I keep her by my side / Double-O, bust down the watch, she know that I’m timeless.” Ooh-wee, Playboi Carti! Throughout the verse, he references superficial and sometimes sketchy ‘hip-hop’ things: drugs (lean, specifically), guns, drip, and sex.  Concluding his verse, he asserts, “I’m wrestlin’ all of my demons, I feel like The Rock.” The Weeknd performs the crowning achievement, the chorus, where he references a woman tattooed with his label (XO), as well as Carti’s label (Double-O). Once more, we hear about being a jit, which Carti spat in the first verse (“Ever since I was a jit, I been legit”).  Following the chorus, Tesfaye performs the second verse.  The pop culture he serves up is alluring: “Feel like Skateboard P, BBC boys on the creep / Feel like ’03, Neptune drum with a beam.” That is quite Pharrell-ean to say the least! Also alluring is the toxicity his girl inherits from him/his lifestyle, including love for money and the scene.  The toxicity affects The Weeknd, who, after being heartbroken, looks to his faith… or something along those lines (“And I got a priest, he got a cross / Get out of line, send him to God…”). From there, The Weeknd performs the final chorus and the outro. “Timeless”, which has been played more than 1.37 billion times on Spotify alone, is intriguing.  No, it’s not a traditional duet, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t dazzle, nonetheless.  The personality-laden performances by The Weeknd and Playboi Carti are what make it cook.

Appears in:

The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, Timeless: Dazzling Duets No. 9 (2026)

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6. The Delfonics, “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”

The Delfonics » Arista » 1970

Oh, the love is lit! Well, at least from the perspective of the man, he gave his best… What is indisputably lit is the legendary Philadelphia soul collective, The Delfonics.  The Delfonics scored two top-10 hits during their career including the Grammy-winning song at hand, “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”, which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the R&B songs chart.  This special song was penned by Thom Bell (who also produced) and lead singer William Hart, both of whom died in 2022. Fittingly, “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” appears as the opening track of The Delfonics’ 1970 album, The Delfonics.

There are so many reasons why “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” is mind blowing 🤯. It begins with the lush production, with an orchestral backdrop, exemplifies the Philadelphia soul sound of the 1970s. The warmth of the signature, opening French horn sets the tone of this amorous classic.  Next, what about the vocal chemistry within the collective? The Delfonics sound nothing short of utterly sublime. This includes the lead vocals, which sell the matters of the heart in convincing fashion.

“Ten times or more

Yes, I’ve walked out the door

Get this into your head

There’ll be no more.”

The harmonies during the chorus, the centerpiece, shine particularly bright (“Didn’t I blow your mind this time / Didn’t I”). So much more can be said and spotlighted about “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”.  All told, stellar, relatable songwriting, from the lyrics as well as the melody, harmonic scheme, the vocal performance, and the production make this one of the elite soul classics. Now that is, indeed, mind-blowing 🤯.

Appears in:

The Delfonics, Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time): Throwback Vibez No. 184 (2023) The Delfonics vs. New Kids On The Block: Head 2 Head No. 52 (2023) Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 4 (2024) 13 Songs Where THIS is Crucial (2024)

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7. Matt Maltese, “Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow”

Hers » Tonight Matthew / The Orchard »  2025

Matt Maltese is crazy about her in his marvelous song, “Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow”. “Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow” is the fourth track from his sixth studio album, Hers, released in 2025. Even at the most inappropriate and inopportune time, he thinks about her particularly physically. The London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 singer/songwriter composed and produced “Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow.” The song has many positive attributes.  The songwriting is terrific.  Maltese writes honestly and vulnerably; he’s incredibly relatable. In the centerpiece, the chorus, he sings:

“Anytime, anyplace, anyhow

You’re allowed to call me to your hotel suite

I don’t care who you’re with or where you’ve been

Anytime, anyplace, anyhow

You’re allowed to treat me like a piece of meat

I don’t care if it’s been a year or if it’s been 16.”

Man, oh, man.  Beyond the clever songwriting (“I’m apoplectic looking at the stars”), with its dedicated, romantic, and sentimental vibes, Maltese delivers gorgeous, distinct vocals.  He sings with incredible expression yet never gets too low or too high. The melodies he brings to life are tuneful from start to finish. The harmonic progression and the musical underpinnings add to the excellence. The production work is stunning; Maltese is backed by gorgeous musical accompaniment.  There is a clarinet solo, which you rarely hear in popular music. Matt Maltese ‘put his foot into’ “Anytime, Anyplace, Anyhow” capturing longing, love, and lust. Bravo!

Appears in:

21 Randomly Curated, Amazing A Songs (2025) Bops That Pop: Jan, Feb & March 2025 (2025) A Hodgepodge of Place Songs (2025)

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8. Jordin Sparks, “One Step at a Time”

Jordin Sparks » 19 Recordings Ltd. » 2007

Ah, it’s all about patience, something Jordin Sparks marvelously emphasizes on “One Step At a Time”.  “One Step At a Time” appeared as the second track and third single from the American Idol winner’s 2007, self-titled debut.  The thoughtful, uplifting pop track was penned by Lauren Evans and producers Jonas Jeberg, Cutfather, and Robbie Nevil. From start to finish, Sparks is locked-in and sounds authentic, energetic, and refined.

In the first verse, Sparks mentions being unable to touch a dream or goal. In the pre-chorus, she speaks about the world not knowing your name yet, and “feeling more and more frustrated” with those doors that keep slamming.  Despite the adversity, the chorus prudently speaks the importance of being patient, living, and learning.  Besides its message, the chorus is tuneful to the nth degree.

“We live and we learn

To take one step at a time

There’s no need to rush

It’s like learning to fly

Or falling in love (Just falling in love)

It’s gonna happen when it’s supposed to happen

Then we find the reasons why

One step at a time.”

“Da-da-da-da-da-da,” preach, Jordin! “It’s your faith that makes you stronger!” Nearing two decades in age, “One Step At a Time”, a top-20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100,  remains an inspiring and uplifting pop record. No rush – take it one step at a time!

Appears in:

Jordin Sparks, One Step at a Time: Music Lifts No. 15 (2024) Step Up with These 11 Step Songs (2024) 11 Songs Associated with Number One, Vol. 3 (2025)

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9. Prince, “Sign O’ The Times”

Sign O’ The Times » NPG/Legacy Recordings » 1987

Thought-provoking lyrics from the late, great Academy and Grammy award-winning musical icon, Prince (1958 – 2016). The lyrics hail from his 1987 hit, “Sign O’ The Times”, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. “Sign O’ The Times” was written and produced by The Purple One (duh) and appeared as the opening track from – wait for it – Sign O’ The Times 🤯!

“Sign O’ The Times” is uniquely Prince – a great way to characterize this gem.  Minimalist, “Sign O’ The Times” thrives thanks to an electrifying, funky groove.  As the song progresses, it expands the instrumentation but never delivers a ‘wall of sound.’ Besides the groove, there are stellar guitar riffs and a funky bass line.  The star of the show is Prince, who delivers marvelous vocals. He sounds authentic, expressive, and nuanced. He brings political, socially conscious, and thoughtful lyrics to life superbly.  In the first verse, he references AIDS, an epidemic in the 80s, and gangs (“In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name”). In the second, he references a historic deadly hurricane, the effects of poverty, the space program, and drug use (“Sister killed her baby ‘cause she couldn’t afford to feed it / And we’re sending people to the moon”). In the third verse, he references nuclear weapons (“But if a night falls and a bomb falls / Will anybody see the dawn”).  Throughout his career, Prince wrote and performed songs that provided food for thought and a call for action.  Later songs like “Baltimore” and “Welcome 2 America” come to mind. While the happenings referenced in “Sign O’ The Times”  have improved (AIDS, namely), in the 21^st century, we still have plenty of work to do to improve the times.  What doesn’t need improvement is this song, which remains dope nearly four decades later.

Appears in:

Prince, Sign O’ The Times: Throwback Vibez No. 111 (2024)

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10. Kierra Sheard, “One Step at a Time”

All Yours » Karew Records & Ent, LLC » 2023

So, who is the vibe that Grammy-winning gospel artist Kierra Sheard mentions on “One Step at a Time”? That vibe is GOD, PERIOD. The 11^th track from her 2023 album, All Yours is fresh to the nth degree.  It features ultra-contemporary production – think R&B and hip-hop as opposed to traditional gospel.  Even with a secular-sounding backdrop produced by Eric Dawkins and Warryn Campbell, Sheard has the Most High on her mind.

“While I was sitting up in my room,” Sheard sings in the pre-chorus, adding, “It became so clear to me / What You give is all I need / In You, I move.” Now that’s uplifting! Later, she sings in the second verse, “I’m building this to last / Strong foundation, You’re my rock / You make up for what I’m not.” The ‘refrain’ separates itself from the verses and chorus:

“Whenever I’m with You, my world’s slow spinning

Whatever I go through, with You, I’m winning

Nothing can come, come between us

We’ll be together ’til the end.”

Throughout, Sheard sings beautifully, never forcing things.  Her riffs are compelling throughout.  By the end, she ‘lets loose,’ ascending into that dynamic, powerful upper register.  Ultimately, “One Step at a Time”, the Grammy-nominated musician is building and strengthening her relationship with God 🙌.

Appears in:

Kierra Sheard, One Step at a Time: Music Lifts No. 14 (2024) Step Up with These 11 Step Songs (2024) 11 Songs Associated with Number One, Vol. 3 (2025)

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11. mgk, “times of my life”

“times of my life” » EST 19XX, LLC / Interscope » 2026

Noted, mgk (Colson Baker).  In 2025, mgk unveiled a pop album, lost americana.  At best, it received mixed reviews, with All Music fiercely panning it. In an age of doubling down, mgk released the single, “times of my life” which appears on the 2026 deluxe edition of the album. Mgk penned “times of my life” with Travis Barker, Dark waves, and Jacob Kasher.  Barker, Dark Waves, SlimXX, BazeXX, and No Love For The Middle Child produced it. It is… um… lackadaisical.

“Times of my life” commences with cliché rhythmic guitars. Yeah, I said it. The sound is familiar: nothing brand-new or particularly innovative. Piano enters the mix as mgk sings in his lower register initially. While those low-register vocals by mgk are inoffensive, they are also colorless, monotone, and unexciting. Dull. He sounds better when he ascends into his middle and upper registers at the end of the first verse. By the time the pre-chorus arrives, he’s back in the deep end… and it’s still dull. Mgk sounds better during the chorus when he sings in his middle-upper register:

“The best times of my life

Were the ones that had you

I had to bury them inside

To get me through.”

Word. The second verse adds a consistent drum groove to up the ante, contextually speaking. Like in the first verse, mgk begins the second in his soulless lower register.  Bummer.  Again, he sounds better when he gets out of those depths! Once the second chorus arrives, there is additional color to the sound palette with strings.  At best, “times of my life” is a meh song. Does this forgettable bonus track from the deluxe edition of lost americana bring anything new to the table for mgk or the album itself? Nope.

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12. Ledisi, “Quality Time” (Ft. Butcher Brown)

Good Life » Listen Back Entertainment, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC » 2024

Relatable to the nth degree, Ledisi (Ledisi Young). “Quality Time” is the eighth track from the Grammy winner’s 2024 album, Good Life. Ledisi penned the record with Corey Fonville, DJ Harrison, Tennishu, Morgan Burrs, and Tish Hyman. Featured musician Butcher Brown produced it.  The musical accompaniment sets the tone with its smooth, soulful vibes.  Those vibes, rather, instruments, include lush keys (DJ Harrison), robust bass line (Andrew Randazzo), rich guitar (Morgan Burrs), and sweet, anchoring drum groove (Corey Fonville).

The star of the show is Ledisi, who brings the heat consistently from start to finish.  Beyond the premier section of the song, the chorus, she wows with her nuanced vocals in the verses, pre-chorus, and bridge. Sometimes, she brings more of a legato approach melodically, while at other times, the melodies are more rhythmic.   The tunefulness and memorable nature of the lyrics are undisputed. “I used to think, love wasn’t a real thing / ‘Til I found you,” she sings in the first verse, and adds in the second, “Everything I feel with you’s divine and undefined /It will just be us two standing at the finish line.” Given their love, what do they need? Quality time, of course.  If you didn’t know, “Bodies explode on impact, on and on and forth and back, oh yes.” Ooh-la-la! The outro marks one of the biggest selling points of “Quality Time”, where Ledisi repeats the lyric with incredible sincerity, “I need more.” Ultimately, this is a sexy R&B ballad that more folks around the world need to hear and add to their sex playlist 😈.

Appears in:

Ledisi, Quality Time: Midnight Heat No. 79 (2025) A Quirky Collection of Q Songs (2025)

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13. Dr. John, “Right Place Wrong Time”

In The Right Place » Atlantic Recording Corp. » 1973

Woo! Six-time Grammy-winning, New Orleans musician Dr. John (Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., 1941 – 2019) was one of a kind. The biggest hit of the versatile singer and pianist’s career was “Right Place Wrong Time”, the opening track from his 1973 album, In the Right Place. Notably, John only charted four songs on the pop charts. “Right Place Wrong Time” is his only top 40 hit, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Rebennack wrote “Right Place” while the legendary Allen Toussaint (1938 – 2015) produced it.  

“Right Place Wrong Time” is funky as albeit from the beginning.  The opening keyboard riff is killer.  Adding to the lofty musicianship is a robust bass line, warm organ, mean-sounding horns, and an epic groove comprised of drums and percussion.  Throughout, the riffs kick ass and take names.  Dr. John delivers an honest and playful vocal performance infused with plenty of personality. “Just need a little brain salad surgery (oooh) / Got to cure this insecurity,” he sings, adding, “Slipping, dodging, sneaking, creeping, hiding out down the street (oooh) / See me life shaking with every ho’ I meet.” The lyrics are memorable to the nth degree.  The crème de la crème – the crowning achievement – is the chorus, which is varied throughout:

“I been in the wrong place, but it must have been the right time
I been in the right place, but it must have been the wrong song
I been in the right vein, but it seems like the wrong arm
I been in the right world, but it seems wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong.”

Not only are the vocals and lyrics playful, but so is the music.  One of the best features of “Right Place Wrong Time” is the rad electric guitar solo 🤘. Dr. John put his foot into this classic, which wasn’t even one of his six Grammy wins or 16 Grammy nominations.

Appears in:

Dr. John, Right Place Wrong Time: Throwback Vibez  No. 87 (2025) A Hodgepodge of Place Songs (2025)

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14. Betty Everett, “There’ll Come A Time”

There’ll Come A Time » Geffen » 1969

Sad but true, Betty Everett (1939 – 2001). Everett earned her third-highest charting hit with “There’ll Come A Time”, which peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number two on the R&B charts. “Time” is the ninth track from her 1969 album, There’ll Come A Time. Floyd Smith (1917 – 1982) and Eugene Record (1940 – 2004) wrote “There’ll Come A Time.” Hillery Johnson, Leo Austell, and Archie Russell produced it. “There’ll come a time when the heart won’t take no more / She’ll have to cry, cry, cry, cry, baby,” she continues singing in the first verse.

Matters of the heart drive the narrative of “There’ll Come A Time.” The lament continues in the second verse with Everett asking, “Why you want to go away and leave me,” and pleading, “But oh baby, if you’d please / …Please come back to me.” The chorus is the centerpiece, filled with tears:

“You see the rich has to cry

The poor has to cry

You’ll have to cry

And I gotta cry sometimes.”

Everett delivers dynamic lead vocals over a stunning musical backdrop. The ear-catching excellence commences with a dramatic, tone-setting intro.  The intro showcases an elite orchestration featuring lush strings, articulated horns, a tight rhythm section, and vibe-laden vibraphone. Specifically, the horn and drum riffs are epic. Besides the underrated Everett’s top-rate vocals, she gets awesome support from background vocals, upping the ante. Ultimately, “There’ll Come A Time” is another memorable moment from her fabulous music catalog.

Appears in:

Betty Everett, There’ll Come A Time: Throwback Vibez No. 60 (2025) 15 Unforgettable W-I-L-L Will Songs (2025) 13 Mo’ Compelling Come Songs (2026)

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15. The Zombies, “Time of the Season”

Odessey and Oracle » Zombies Partners » 1968

Indeed! The Zombies released a song for the ages with “Time of the Season”. “Time of the Season” is the closing track of their 1968 album, Odessey and Oracle. “Time of the Season” was a huge success in the U.S., reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Shockingly, the song didn’t chart in their native country, England 🤯! Rod Argent (b. 1945) penned this sexy (“Give it to me easy / And let me try with pleasured hands”), important, psychedelic classic. Colin Blunstone (b. 1945) sings the lead.   

Part of the charm of “Time of the Season” is the instrumental.  The groove is infectious.  The bass line, which is often compared to the Ben. E. King (1938 – 2015) classic, “Stand By Me”, and those breathy vocal effects are part of the allure and charm. The section to beat in “Time of the Season” is – drum roll, please – the chorus! There are slight lyrical variations, but one lyric remains tried and true: “It’s the time of the season for loving.” Yeah! The harmonized vocals and emphasis on this titular lyric make the song.  Besides the chorus, the second verse, which is repeated following a cooking organ solo by Argent 🤘, stands out. “What’s your name? / Who’s your daddy? / Is he rich like me?” Blunstone sings, continuing, “Has he taken / Any time / To show you what you need to live?” Notably, the lyric alludes to a famous lyric from the George Gershwin, Porgy and Bess classic, “Summertime” (“Oh, your daddy’s rich / And your ma is good lookin’”).  So much more could be said about this three-and-a-half-minute masterpiece, sigh. Given the unique sound of the instrumental and the timeless chorus, it’s not surprising that “Time of the Season” has been sampled by many musicians. The final pop hit by The Zombies, the band put their foot into this one.

Appears in:

The Zombies, Time of the Season: Throwback Vibez No. 62 (2024)

 

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