“54-46 (That’s My Number)”

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“54-46 (That’s My Number)” is a classic reggae song by Toots and the Maytals, widely regarded as one of the genre’s most influential and enduring tracks.

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instanceOf single
song
alsoKnownAs 54-46 NERFINISHED
54-46 Was My Number NERFINISHED
artist Toots and the Maytals NERFINISHED
composer Toots Hibbert NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Jamaica
culturalStatus reggae standard
roots reggae anthem
genre reggae
hasChorusLyric Give it to me four time
Give it to me one time
Give it to me three time
Give it to me two time
hasCoverVersionBy Aswad NERFINISHED
Sublime NERFINISHED
The Clash (live medleys and references)
hasInfluenceOnGenre reggae
rocksteady
ska
hasInstrumentation bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
horn section
organ
vocals
hasLivePerformanceStapleFor Toots and the Maytals NERFINISHED
hasRefrain 54-46 was my number
hasSampledIn various reggae and hip hop tracks
hasTitle 54-46 (That's My Number) NERFINISHED
inspiredBy Toots Hibbert's prison sentence
isClassicOf reggae
isRegardedAs one of the most enduring reggae tracks
one of the most influential reggae songs
language English
originallyReleasedBy Toots and the Maytals NERFINISHED
performer Toots and the Maytals NERFINISHED
producer Leslie Kong NERFINISHED
recordedBy Toots and the Maytals NERFINISHED
recordLabel Beverley's Records NERFINISHED
rhythmicStyle offbeat guitar skank
syncopated bass line
theme imprisonment
personal struggle
police and justice system
vocalist Toots Hibbert NERFINISHED
writer Toots Hibbert NERFINISHED

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Toots and the Maytals notableWork “54-46 (That’s My Number)”