What was the countdown that TMBG used during the John Henry tour?
Previously, the debut album countdown was here. This is the actual countdown that was used during the John Henry tour, as recited by John Linnell. As you can see, it’s a little different. 10! Your ten fingers reach into the air. 9! Your nine toes wriggle in anticipation. 8! Already you’ve forgotten what you ate for dinner. 7! Seven stagehands reach for the one remaining beer. 6! You feel six. 5! Only five seconds remain until They Might Be Giants hits the stage over and over again. 4! No one seems to know what this is for. 3! Only three things stand between you and this evening’s event and 2! of them are huge security guards. Which means the 1! obstacle remaining is the 0! holding up the show with this countdown. I don’t mean to be the -1! but you’d be -2! if it weren’t for the fabulous show you’re about to enjoy.
