Chicago /CTA “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” This is a song written and sung by Robert Lamm and recorded by the group Chicago. It was included on their 1969 debut album Chicago Transit Authority and released as a single in 1970. According to Robert Lamm, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” was the first song recorded for their debut album. The song was not released as a single until two tracks from the band’s second album, “Make Me Smile” and “25 or 6 to 4”, had become hits.