Pop Meets Oz: The Fifth Estate's Magical Musical Twist In the swirling, psychedelic soundscape of the 1960s, few bands took a bolder leap into the unexpected than The Fifth Estate with their brilliantly reimagined version of "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead." Originally from The Wizard of Oz, this classic tune got a full-blown pop makeover in 1967—complete with harpsichord flourishes, medieval musical motifs, and a rock 'n' roll heartbeat that made it feel both nostalgic and brand new. The track cl