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

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   31 August 1928. (1928-08-31) " 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 ...

2. www.straightdope.com › 21343290 › what-s-the-storyWhat’s the story behind “Mack the Knife”? - The Straight Dope

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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. He’s no longer the Robin Hood type, he’s an underworld cutthroat, the head of a band of street ...

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4. reynolds-news.com › 2017/10/28 › mack-the-knife-theMack the Knife: The “True” Story Behind the Song | Stephen ...

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   Oct 28, 2017 · The song Mack the Knife does not appear in Gay’s opera, but appeared Brecht’s Three-Penny Opera. While in Gay’s earlier play, Macheath is a jovial and relatively good-natured fellow who flinches from using violence, Brecht gives us a Macheath, or a ‘Mack the Knife’ who, it is hinted, has a darker side to his character.

5. genius.com › Bobby-darin-mack-the-knife-lyricsBobby Darin – Mack the Knife Lyrics - Genius

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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 ...

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7. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-mackThe Meaning Behind The Song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin

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   Apr 23, 2024 · The Story of the Song. “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. Despite his murderous ways, he manages to charm the ...

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8. www.songfacts.com › facts › bobby-darinMack The Knife by Bobby Darin - Songfacts

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   * "Mack the Knife's" nine weeks at #1 were not consecutive; between its 6th and 7th week in the top spot, "Mr. Blue" by the Fleetwoods moved into the #1 position for a one week stay. Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On September 4th 1959, due to two recently stabbings in N.Y.C., the city's radio station WCBS-AM decided to banned from its playlist all versions of "Mack the Knife"...

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   What is the story behind 'Mack the knife'?

   • Released in 1958, it quickly became a hit and has since been covered by countless artists. But what exactly is the story behind the song and its catchy melody? “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 Meaning Behind The Song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin

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   Where did the song 'Mack the knife' come from?

   • The song “Mack the Knife” dates back to 1928, when it was written for a German play. It was first known as “Theme from The Threepenny Opera ” or “Die Moritat von Mackie Messer,” which is German for “The Murder Ballad of Mackie Messer.” Kurt Weill supplied the music with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht. The main character is a murderer and rapist.

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

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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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   Why is Macheath called Mack the knife?

   • In fact, the reference is to London, not Detroit, and to politicians more than street gangs. The character of Macheath, later to become Mack the Knife, first appeared in The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay (1685-1732). Gay was a popular English playwright and poet, a friend and collaborator of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope.

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   Does 'Mack the knife' have a dark side?

   • In any case, there’s no denying the impact that “Mack the Knife” has had on pop music. It remains an iconic song that continues to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Despite its popularity, there’s no denying that “Mack the Knife” has a dark side. The lyrics describe a violent criminal who preys on the innocent and evades justice.

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

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   Is Mack the knife a 'penny dreadful'?

   • Later anonymously-written penny dreadfuls include a long running serial in the magazine Tales of Highwaymen (1865–66), as well as Captain Macheath: The Prince of the Highway (1892), which is a virtual plagiarism of Egan’s earlier novel. The song Mack the Knife does not appear in Gay’s opera, but appeared Brecht’s Three-Penny Opera.

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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. Let ...