stackyFACTSPop music safely relies on an entirely predictable four-beat rhythm so you can easily tap your foot. Yet, somehow, the most universally recognized jazz single in history became a global smash hit despite aggressively utilizing a disjointed five-beat timing that makes casual dancing incredibly awkward.
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