WEBMack the Knife. " Mack the Knife " or " The Ballad of Mack the Knife " (German: "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer") is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their 1928 music drama The Threepenny Opera (German: Die Dreigroschenoper ). The song tells of a knife-wielding criminal of the London underworld from the musical ...
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Bobby Darin – Mack the Knife Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
WEBMack the Knife Lyrics. Oh the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear. And he shows them pearly white. Just a jackknife has old Macheath, babe. And he keeps it outta sight. You know when that shark...
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The Meaning Behind The Song: Mack The Knife by Louis Armstrong
WEBAug 26, 2023 · The lyrics of “Mack The Knife” tell the story of a notorious criminal, Macheath, also known as Mack the Knife. The song portrays Mack as a dangerous and cunning figure, who is not to be trusted. It describes his criminal activities and the fear he instills in those who cross his path.
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Bobby Darin - Mack the Knife (Lyrics On-Screen and in Description)
WEBJul 27, 2012 · Bobby Darin - Mack the Knife (Lyrics On-Screen and in Description) - YouTube. Z. 11.5K subscribers. Subscribed. 33K. 4.7M views 11 years ago. No copyright intended. On a personal note, this...
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Bobby Darin - Mack the Knife (Live 1970) - YouTube
WEBtommy194070. 76.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 149. 18K views 13 years ago. Recorded in 1958/Released in 1959. The No. 5 song of the 1955-1959 Era. No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 14th most popular...
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Louis Armstrong – Mack the Knife Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
WEBMack the Knife Lyrics: Dig, man, there goes Mack The Knife! / Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear / And he shows them, a-pearly white / Just a jackknife has Macheath, dear / And he...
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The Life of a Song: ‘Mack the Knife’ - Financial Times
WEBJan 15, 2016 · At the heart of the story of “ Mack the Knife ” is a great irony: a song about a cold-blooded serial murderer written by a Marxist playwright and a leftwing composer for a musical that aimed...
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Mack The Knife – Unveiling the Layers of a Classic Tune
WEBJan 24, 2024 · The timeless rendition of ‘Mack The Knife’ by the Louis Armstrong All Stars, serves as a compelling testament to Armstrong’s indelible impact on jazz and pop culture. But beneath its snappy tune and Armstrong’s charismatic delivery, the song harbors a depth that often eludes the casual listener.
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What’s the story behind “Mack the Knife”? - The Straight Dope
WEBApr 1, 2004 · What’s the story behind “Mack the Knife”? By Straight Dope Staff. Mar 31, 2004, 10:00pm PDT. Dear Straight Dope: What’s with the lyrics to the song “Mack the Knife”? I heard a radio report a couple of years ago describing it as a song about the real life Detroit organized-crime scene. Is it really about the Detroit mob? Harmon Everett.
