Today's Best Song Ever: "5-4-3-2-1" - Manfred Mann

A harmonica- and organ-driven rave-up, this killer single hit #5 on the British charts in February 1964--right around the time the U.S. was first meeting the Beatles. Too bad, we yanks took so long getting up to speed, because we really missed out. (Especially those of us who weren't born yet). The group's "Do Wa Diddy," however, hit #1 over here in July '64.

The tune, co-written by keyboardist Mann, singer/harmonica-ist Paul Jones and drummer Mike Hugg, was a theme song of sorts for the Manfred quintet. It was later picked up as the intro piece for Britain's "Ready, Steady Go" pop TV show.

The great thing is, anyone who can count backwards can shout along with the chorus. But you gotta be able to do it fast!

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See them sing it on YouTube


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