"Can't Find the Time" is a song originally recorded by Orpheus in October 1967, and released December 1967. It was the first release from their eponymous debut LP. The writer and lead singer is Bruce Arnold. Session drummer Bernard Purdie, who would later befriend Arnold and collaborate further, is among the musicians on the recording.
Originally released in early 1968, the song charted very minorly in the U.S., but reaching #15 on WMCA in New York City. The single was re-released in late 1969, with somewhat better success. It reached #80 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #72 Cash Box. It was more popular in Canada, where it reached #63.
Rose Colored Glass cover Dallas pop rock quartet Rose Colored Glass covered "Can't Find the Time" in 1971. It was a non-album single. Their version charted only in the U.S., but considerably higher than the prior releases, reaching #54.Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - The song also reached #30 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart.
Chart history Orpheus original Chart (1968)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Bubbling Under the Billboard Hot 100 1959-2004111U.S. Cash Box Top 10088 Chart (1969)PeakpositionCanada RPM Top Singles63U.S. Billboard Hot 10080U.S. Cash Box Top 10072 Rose Colored Glass cover Chart (1971)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot 10054U.S. Easy Listening (Billboard)30U.S. Cash Box Top 10053
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