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The song tells of a knife-wielding criminal of the London underworld from the musical named Macheath, the "Mack the Knife" of the title. The song has become a popular standard recorded by many artists after it was recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1955 with translated lyrics by Marc Blitzstein.
Sep 12, 2010 · Louis Armstrong sings "Mack the Knife" - from Hollywood Palace 05/01/1965.
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Mack 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...
5 days ago · 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.
Jun 13, 2010 · The Andy Williams ShowIn my humble opinion, the best filmed performance of Mack.
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Jul 27, 2012 · On a personal note, this is the song that made me fall in love with Bobby Darin. Lyrics: Oh the shark, babe Has such teeth, dear And it shows them Pearly white Just a jack knife Has old MacHeath...
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Apr 1, 2004 · The main character is still Macheath, but Macheath transformed. He’s now called Mackie Messer, AKA Mack the Knife. (“Messer” is German for knife.) Where Gay’s Macheath was a gentleman thief, Brecht’s Mackie is an out-and-out gangster.
