"Bad Time" is a song written by Mark Farner and performed by Grand Funk. The song is featured on the band's 1974 album, All the Girls in the World Beware!!!. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 the weeks of June 7 and 14, 1975.Billboard Hot 100, Week of June 7, 1975 – Billboard.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.Billboard Hot 100, Week of June 14, 1975 – Billboard.com. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
Jimmy Ienner produced the song, and it was arranged by Tony Camillo. It was the group's fourth and final single to reach the Top 10, and their final Top 40 hit in the U.S.
"Bad Time" marked the end of the group's two-year run as Grand Funk, during which time they scored all their major hits. Following this release, their name reverted to Grand Funk Railroad.
Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (1975) PeakpositionCanada RPM Top Singles3New Zealand (RIANZ)19U.S. Billboard Hot 1004U.S. Cashbox Top 100 5
Year-end charts Chart (1975) RankU.S. Billboard Hot 10062U.S. Cash Box Hot 10076Canada46
Other versions The Jayhawks released the track on their 1995 album, Tomorrow the Green Grass. This version went to number 40 on the UK Singles Chart.
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