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   Who wrote the song 'Mack the knife'?

   • “Mack the Knife” was originally a German song called “Die Moritat von Mackie Messer,” written by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht for their 1928 play “The Threepenny Opera.” The song tells the story of Mackie Messer, a notorious criminal in 19th-century London.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin

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   What is the meaning of 'Mack the knife' by Bobby Darin?

   • The main character in the original German version of the song "Mack the Knife" is a murderer and rapist. The translation to English watered down some of the harsh realities of the original. Let’s look behind the meaning of “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin.

   Behind the Violent Origins and Chart-Topping Success of "Mack the Knife

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   When was 'Mack the knife' a hit?

   • The most famous version of “Mack the Knife” was recorded by Darin in 1959 and was so successful that it earned him Best New Artist and Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards and was the best-selling record of 1960. The last big hit of the swing era, the record captivated audiences with lyrics about a creepy, sinister criminal named Macheath.

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   Was Mack the knife based on a true story?

   • By Stephen Basdeo, a writer and historian based in Leeds. The popular song Mack the Knife was based upon the story of an eighteenth-century highwayman named Captain Macheath. This post traces the literary life of this fictional character.

   Mack the Knife: The “True” Story Behind the Song | Stephen Basdeo

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   Who wrote 'Mack' in The Threepenny Opera?

   • Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht wrote this song in 1928 for the German play The Threepenny Opera. "Mack" is Macheath, the title character, portrayed as a criminal. The light melody can make this feel like an upbeat song, but it contrasts sharply with the lyrics, which are about a murderer.

   Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin - Songfacts

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   Who sang 'Mack the knife' - a theme from 'the Three Penny Opera'?

   • An instrumental version of "Mack the Knife" titled "Moritat – A Theme From "The Three Penny Opera"" was recorded by Dick Hyman, and it performed better than Louis Armstrong's vocal version that charted around the same time, reaching No. 9 on Billboard ' s Top 100.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mack_the_KnifeMack the Knife - Wikipedia

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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.

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   Oct 28, 2017 · The popular song Mack the Knife was based upon the story of an eighteenth-century highwayman named Captain Macheath. This post traces the literary life of this fictional character.

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   Feb 1, 2024 · The main character in the original German version of the song "Mack the Knife" is a murderer and rapist. The translation to English watered down some of the harsh realities of the original.

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   This song is the a cover of the original by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weil, first performed in their 1928 anti-capitalist musical drama, The Threepenny Opera. The song has become more famous for ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · “Mack the Knife” was originally a German song called “Die Moritat von Mackie Messer,” written by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht for their 1928 play “The Threepenny Opera.” The song tells the story of Mackie Messer, a notorious criminal in 19th-century London.

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   Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht wrote this song in 1928 for the German play The Threepenny Opera. "Mack" is Macheath, the title character, portrayed as a criminal. The light melody can make this feel like an upbeat song, but it contrasts sharply with the lyrics, which are about a murderer.

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   Mar 24, 2016 · The stripped-down song, accompanied by only a rinky-dink barrel organ, lays out all of Macheath’s dastardly deeds, from rape to theft and murder. Mack The Knife (original) Watch on