Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:
Curious Hair wrote:
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:
Just tell him it's 10 after 4 and move on.
Then he would be 35 or 36 minutes late!
You were in band, weren’t you?
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
This has bugged me for decades and I just heard it again. And then I'm done for the night. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is The guy just asked you what time it was. He's probably trying to get to a train. I don't think he wants to stop and chat and have a philosophical discussion about the nature of time. Just tell him it's 10 after 4 and move on. Get over yourself. And he did it twice...possibly three times!! Yes. Someone does know what time it is. |
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| Author: | Spaulding [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Once Twice Three times a lady |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Just tell him it's 10 after 4 and move on. Then he would be 35 or 36 minutes late! |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Curious Hair wrote: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Just tell him it's 10 after 4 and move on. Then he would be 35 or 36 minutes late! You were in band, weren’t you? |
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| Author: | tommy [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
I find it more disconcerting that a hot rich chick stops to talk to him and he blows it by questioning why she cares. In those situations, what she likes is now what you like, at least for a coupla years. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
I mean, the guy admits he was wearing a watch at the very beginning of the song. He clearly does care. He’s just being an asshole. |
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| Author: | tommy [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: I mean, the guy admits he was wearing a watch at the very beginning of the song. He clearly does care. He’s just being an asshole. Maybe he's one of those, "Yes, I wear a watch, but I can truly appreciate time, whereas you idiots can't." |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Curious Hair wrote: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Just tell him it's 10 after 4 and move on. Then he would be 35 or 36 minutes late! You were in band, weren’t you?
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 8:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
I thought the correct time was 25 or 6 to 4:00. Edit: Will leave this post to remind myself to pay better attention. |
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| Author: | Jaw Breaker [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 8:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
GJ playing checkers while CH plays chess. |
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Sat Apr 04, 2020 8:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Jaw Breaker wrote: GJ playing checkers while CH plays chess. Yep, it's early. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
I just heard this song again and I have additional issues. Why do you assume people are immediately crying? The guy just needs to know what time it is. He's not interested in wallowing in your weird sorrow. He's got to get to that train. Get out of your own head!! Just tell him what time it is. We'd accept within 1 or 2 minutes. Greatest band with songs about time. I'll give them that. Seem like weird dudes, though. |
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| Author: | Telegram Sam [ Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
For your sake I hope you never hear "In the Year 2525." |
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| Author: | Drunk Squirrel [ Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Telegram Sam wrote: For your sake I hope you never hear "In the Year 2525." Damn you... I shoulda just gone to sleep but noooooo... check the boRd and find a damn ear worm. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Telegram Sam wrote: For your sake I hope you never hear "In the Year 2525." I won’t be alive. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
I never knew what was so remarkable about a man who danced with his wife until I was married with kids for over a decade |
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| Author: | Heisenberg [ Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
The song became appropriate a few years ago when they had that horrible “Chi-Town Rising” New Year’s Eve downtown. Chicago was playing that song at midnight, but the timing was messed up on the Rising Star, so it didn’t apex at midnight as planned. So, they didn’t really know what time it was—prescient. |
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| Author: | BigW72 [ Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Of all the songs to nit-pick and over-analyze the lyrics....this one is not worthwhile. Can we just focus on the fact that the horns are awesome and make the song memorable? |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
I mean they had to be coked out of their minds when they produced this, right? With that guy whispering nonsense in your ear through most of the song. It's creepy. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Tue Apr 07, 2020 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
tommy wrote: I find it more disconcerting that a hot rich chick stops to talk to him and he blows it by questioning why she cares. In those situations, what she likes is now what you like, at least for a coupla years. Yes. Now, let's consider this next verse in the song. The pretty lady just mentioned that her diamond watch was broken. But, she didn't ask him what time it was. But, this guy just can't give it up. It's all he talks about. He cares more about time than any crazy bastard I've ever met. |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 1:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
"Introduction" is a really good song. The entire "hey everybody, we're a band, and we're here to say..." song premise is a terrible one, but those horns and that guitar solo, good stuff. I still have fond memories of listening to the whole Buckhannon suite from Chicago II on Downes's show one morning when I was TAing for band and had nothing left to do the last two weeks of the year. "Colour My World" was kind of a sign of schmaltz to come but I like the rest of it a lot. Also, I was able to put together that the paint store "Fancy Colors" in Rolling Meadows where my parents always bought paint was a Chicago reference. Cute. |
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| Author: | Jaw Breaker [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Curious Hair wrote: Also, I was able to put together that the paint store "Fancy Colors" in Rolling Meadows where my parents always bought paint was a Chicago reference. Cute. Saxon JC Licht Dick Blick |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Saxon! I remember that place too! I think it was in Southpoint. It's gone now, of course, because it was in Southpoint, a cursed strip mall. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
So, let's take a look at that final verse. They are pushing and shoving you because they do know what time it is. You even said they were trying to beat the clock so you clearly know what time it is also. Don't be so artsy. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Fuck that Sinatra guy. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ws9Xclse94&list=RD6ws9Xclse94&start_radio=1 You know, back in the day the music video could really be an art form. They were interesting mini stories (sometimes) and I understand why all us goofs watched them. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Alright, so now let's deal with that next verse. Just kidding. I don't think there is one. Thanks for indulging me. I'm done now. But, what is now? Does anyone really know? Probably done. But don't bet on it. |
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| Author: | HawaiiYou [ Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
Thread after my own heart. Saturday, In the Park, I THINK it was the 4th of July No thinking this year. The 4th of July is on a Saturday this year. And what is the Italian song the man selling ice cream is singing?? |
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The guy that wrote that Chicago song |
HawaiiYou?! Do you have any idea what time it is? |
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