Can't Find the Time


"Can't Find the Time" is a song originally recorded by Orpheus in 1968. It was the first release from their eponymous debut LP. The writer and lead singer is Bruce Arnold.
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.

Chart history

;Orpheus original
Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100111
U.S. Cash Box Top 10088

;Rose Colored Glass cover
Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 10054
U.S. Cash Box Top 10053

Other cover versions

In 2000, Hootie & The Blowfish covered the song, entitled as "Can't Find the Time to Tell You." It was included on the soundtrack of the Farrelly brothers film Me, Myself & Irene starring Jim Carrey and Renée Zellweger.