this song is actually not written or sung by louis, the original singer was a German playwright called Bertolt Brecht it was for his play 'the three penny opera'
When I was a kid the 1920s weren't all that long ago. Now the roaring twenties are a century past and the hey day of Louie Armstrong is long gone but his music lives on!! RIP Louie!
You can find great young musicians in New Orleans who keep his music alive by playing it well. I am a 50 year old washboard player from Chicago who loves playing his music. I will do my best at doing my part with keeping the wonderful music alive.
This man louis is a one in a million he's style was amusing...as he was amusing and his voice was unique... there will never another Louis Armstrong....R.I.P brother.
Lyrics Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear And he shows them, pearly white Just a jackknife has MacHeath, dear And he keeps it out of sight When the shark bites with his teeth, dear Scarlet billows start to spread Fancy gloves though wears MacHeath, dear So there? s not a trace, mmm of red On the sidewalk, Sunday mornin', baby Lies a body, oozin' life Someone sneakin' around the corner Is the someone, Mack the Knife? From a tugboat, by the river A cement bag's drooppin' down Yeah, the cement's just for the weight, dear Bet you Mack, he's back in town Looky here Louie Miller, disappeared, dear After drawing out his cash And MacHeath spends like a sailor Did our boy do somethin' rash? Sukey Tawdry, Jenny Diver Lotte Lenya, Sweet Lucy Brown Oh, the line forms on the right, dears Now that Mack, he's back in town Take it, Satch
But none of them were the original from Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera). By Berthed Brecht, try his version or perhaps Lotte Lenya's version (wife of Kurt Weill). These give the best feeling of 1920/30's Germany. An accurate modern version comes from Ute Lempe.
This is a genuine gem. I was searching for Mack the Knife, hadn't known Louis sang it, but this song is perfect. Disappointed a lot of it was filmed at Louis' back ☹️Things weren't great for even the best black musicians back in the day. Glad we've evolved.
Tell me, if he had been white and poor and oppressed by other people, would he have been 'privileged' to have made it? Or just worked with talent to get there?
My father was born in 33 and grew up to this music, as did I in the 80s. This was our bond. He's been gone for 23 years but not too far as we still jam to this.
Just to point out to those calling this a cover Louis Armstrong was the first to release this as a song in it's own right (having been in the Three Penny Opera before) and he certainly sang it long before Bobby Darin or Sinatra who then covered it so due respect to the origin of the song and remember it was released in '56 so tastes and arrangements were not quite what your current taste may be.
Wow, thanks so much for that info...I never looked into the earlier versions of the song believing Bobby Darin, who basically is synonymous with the song, was the author...You learn something new every day! P.S from wiki..."Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht it premiered in 1928!
WOW!!! I find it amazing the nasty,evil, mean-spirited comments that ppl will post on social media....just awful....singing is all relative and left open to the listener's interpretation.....there are those that will love some singers voices while not liking others (MJ sold millions of records, but not everyone on the planet was a fan. Just because someone can hold a note does not mean that they can sing. a true singer is one who is blessed with charisma in their voice that will appeal to listeners n hold their attention....Louie Armstrong had a very unique singing voice and was an accomplished trumpet player...he is not talking the song he is singing the song....And he had far more than 2 hits...the man had a 40yr successful career and was one of the highest-paid entertainers of his time. not to mention that he did this as a black person during a time when segregation n racism was rampant.....Yes, ppl are entitled to express their opinion but to do it in such a nasty mean spirited disrespectful way is just uncalled for!!!
Louis Armstrong is one of a kind. never be another his voice is instantly recognizable and unique no one else sounds even remotely like him. R.I.P the great Satchmo .
Louis Armstrong was the best! My late mother told me about how she and some of her friends once got to meet him at a club where he was playing at back in her days of youth. She talked about how he came and sat down at the table with her group when he took a well deserved break from performing. She thought that he was so kind, funny, and polite.
Louis Armstrong, what a special man and talented performer. I just hope our youth of today and our future, experience his beautiful songs and celebrate his life for what he did for the music world and the entire world. GOD bless Louis Armstrong!
"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 has become a popular standard recorded by many artists, including a US and UK number one hit for Bobby Darin in 1959.
Thank you! The name "Mack the Knife" seems to refer to a murderer. Please, can you tell me if it would also mean some other type of social personage? For exemple, in some cases, certain champions are called "killer."
When I was a kid, I couldn't figure out how a guy with a voice like that could make a living as a singer. Obviously, he was primarily a trumpet player but listen closely. He hits those notes and his timing is perfect. On top of that, he infuses it with feeling and enthusiasm. Love you, Mr. Armstrong.
The best no one can do this like this very talented man. Music of yesterday year still brings a tear to eye. What a wonderful era I’ve lived music that’s hard to compete with. Such soul
Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear And he shows them pearly white Just a jackknife has Macheath dear And he keeps it out of sight When the shark bites with his teeth dear Scarlet billows start to spread Fancy gloves though wears Macheath dear So there's not a trace of red On the side walk Sunday mornin' Lies a body oozing life Someone sneakin' round the corner Is that someone Mack the Knife From a tugboat by the river A cement bag's droppin' down The cement's just for the weight dear Bet'ya Mackies back in town Louie Miller disappeared dear After drawing out his cash And Macheath spends like a sailor Did our boy do something rash Suky Tawdry, Jenny Diver Polly Peachum, Lucy Brown Oh the line forms on the right dears Now that Mackies back in town Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear And he shows them pearly white Just a jackknife has Macheath dear And he keeps it out of sight Just a jackknife has Macheath dear And he keeps it out of sight
Dig, man! There goes Mack The Knife Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear And he shows them, pearly white Just a jackknife has MacHeath, dear And he keeps it out of sight When the shark bites with his teeth, dear Scarlet billows start to spread Fancy gloves though wears MacHeath, dear So there's not a trace, mmm of red On the sidewalk, Sunday mornin', baby Lies a body, oozin' life Someone sneakin' around the corner Is the someone, Mack the Knife? From a tugboat, by the river A cement bag's drooppin' down Yeah, the cement's just for the weight, dear Bet you Mack, he's back in town Looky here Louie Miller, disappeared, dear After drawing out his cash And MacHeath spends like a sailor Did our boy do somethin' rash? Sukey Tawdry, Jenny Diver Lotte Lenya, Sweet Lucy Brown Oh, the line forms on the right, dears Now that Mack, he's back in town Take it, Satch
My dad brought me to see all the greats when I was a kid. When I was older I saw all the great 70's and 80's bands. Louie to Led Zeppelin. Dean to Def Leppard. Frank Sinatra to Marshall Tucker. Great memories and great music.
Louis Armstrong could sing my tax return filing and make it a great moment of art.
😂😂😂😂
Excellent analysis.
Louis Armstrong was just his own entire musical genre, wasn't he? What a great performer!
Yep. Kermit too.
jajajajjaa ! Yo escuchaba Louis Armstrong también
Papa was a wonderful performer. He's dearly appreciated!!
He was a great performer, but he competely missed the point of the song.
this song is actually not written or sung by louis, the original singer was a German playwright called Bertolt Brecht it was for his play 'the three penny opera'
THIS IS THE MOST ADORABLE MAN I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE
JP YEP he can get any girl by just singing to her 😊
Probably was the best grandpa.
JP YEP • One of the most endearing and iconic performers in history!
Craig St Cyr He did not have any children...
HOW DO YOU RETWEET YT COMMENTS lmao
When I was a kid the 1920s weren't all that long ago. Now the roaring twenties are a century past and the hey day of Louie Armstrong is long gone but his music lives on!! RIP Louie!
You can find great young musicians in New Orleans who keep his music alive by playing it well. I am a 50 year old washboard player from Chicago who loves playing his music. I will do my best at doing my part with keeping the wonderful music alive.
a singer, cyclcist, and trumpeter! I wonder if he continued all of his passions in the moon!
Wrong cyclist,that's Lance Armstrong and the astronaut you're talking about is Neil Armstrong soo...
RainySimmer T-that's the joke...
Oh, sorry I don't have a sense of humor xD
It's also a penis shaped cannon
@@dianil.c1043 r/wooosh
This is what I call a complete artist ... There are not many like him ... The best among the best!!!
Never a better song about a murderer
+Will M. Hustle Ha!
the beatles maxwell's silver hammer? 😆
possum kingdom
Tom K nope.
Glitch Fish love this one still,this one the grandpapoy that taught all those songs at it's knee.
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This man louis is a one in a million he's style was amusing...as he was amusing and his voice was unique... there will never another Louis Armstrong....R.I.P brother.
He defined jazz singing
@@artistryinglass943 ok
There was a Ukrainian that sang almost identical to him.
Louis Armstrong was one of the greatest jazz artists of all time
I'd say he was one of the best artists of any genre. I don't like most jazz, but I love Louis Armstrong
Loius brought jazz to life. This is a great rendition.
I see why people love louis armstrong now. this voice, is win.
He sang just like the trumpet he played. . .
I love his voice!
Lyrics
Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear
And he shows them, pearly white
Just a jackknife has MacHeath, dear
And he keeps it out of sight
When the shark bites with his teeth, dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears MacHeath, dear
So there? s not a trace, mmm of red
On the sidewalk, Sunday mornin', baby
Lies a body, oozin' life
Someone sneakin' around the corner
Is the someone, Mack the Knife?
From a tugboat, by the river
A cement bag's drooppin' down
Yeah, the cement's just for the weight, dear
Bet you Mack, he's back in town
Looky here Louie Miller, disappeared, dear
After drawing out his cash
And MacHeath spends like a sailor
Did our boy do somethin' rash?
Sukey Tawdry, Jenny Diver
Lotte Lenya, Sweet Lucy Brown
Oh, the line forms on the right, dears
Now that Mack, he's back in town
Take it, Satch
Maestro
thanks for the lyrics@@pepper7107
Gracias por la letra.
I LOVE how he _acts out_ the feeling of the lyrics.
As a child, I adored this man! I still do! That joyful smile could light up a room
What a stellar human being and gifted musician!
I've loved him since I was a child & I'm now 60 yrs old X
Terrific guy and performer. With a unique and instantly recognizable voice which no other singer would ever have.
Brought a smile to my face thank you Mr Louis Armstrong!
Louis Armstrong, what a phenomenal music talent.
Louie Armstrong was a classic person, never changed he had that special magic few have.
I love this song by Louis and Bobby Darin , different versions, just excellent
The best rendition of "Mack The Knife" EVER!!!! Louis Armstrong, you were magnificent, one of kind!!!
Bobby Darin's version was at least as good
But none of them were the original from Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera). By Berthed Brecht, try his version or perhaps Lotte Lenya's version (wife of Kurt Weill). These give the best feeling of 1920/30's Germany. An accurate modern version comes from Ute Lempe.
For comparison ua-cam.com/video/Lv3q7lpx97A/v-deo.html
Louis Armstrong was an incredibly talented singer/trumpet player/orchestra leader, I love his version of Mack the knife
dang, i can never forget that voice!! RIP Louis Armstrong!! this is one of my favorites by him...
love it...thank you Louis Armstrong.
😊 I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it 💖
Truly one of the greatest musicians of all time anywhere in the entire universe.
Byl to zpěvák který se nenechal ovlivňovat nikým prostě jeho duše... sláva mu ...
This is a genuine gem. I was searching for Mack the Knife, hadn't known Louis sang it, but this song is perfect.
Disappointed a lot of it was filmed at Louis' back ☹️Things weren't great for even the best black musicians back in the day. Glad we've evolved.
2020 anyone?
También...disfrutando una vez más...
Me
Disfrutando del mas grandee
Me
Brian Setzer band too!
Great song from a talented performer. Thank God we have these recordings.
A wonderful artist and a wonderful performance 👏😁
Now that's what you call music one of my all time favourite singers.
Just shows that old time songs are no less dark or violent they just aren't as loud about it.
king of jazz
The only thing I know is that i recognize his voice immediately.
L A you were unique and contagious.
Keeps me wanting to hear him more.
Truly a blessed&talented performer...his facial expressions says it all...R.I.P...Louie Armstrong
THANK YOU SIR MR. ARMSTRONG FOR GIVING US SO MUCH TALENT, GOD BLESS AMERICA!!🇺🇲❤️👍
Despite racism and opression this incredibile human being chose to enrich our lives with his voice and musical talent.
Tell me, if he had been white and poor and oppressed by other people, would he have been 'privileged' to have made it? Or just worked with talent to get there?
Louis Armstrong was one the most charismatics singers in the world.
My father was born in 33 and grew up to this music, as did I in the 80s. This was our bond.
He's been gone for 23 years but not too far as we still jam to this.
Just to point out to those calling this a cover Louis Armstrong was the first to release this as a song in it's own right (having been in the Three Penny Opera before) and he certainly sang it long before Bobby Darin or Sinatra who then covered it so due respect to the origin of the song and remember it was released in '56 so tastes and arrangements were not quite what your current taste may be.
Wow, thanks so much for that info...I never looked into the earlier versions of the song believing Bobby Darin, who basically is synonymous with the song, was the author...You learn something new every day!
P.S from wiki..."Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht it premiered in 1928!
Regardless it is a cover since he was not the first person to sing it due to it being in The Threepenny Opera.
Louis had a big hit with this in Australia in 1956. I believe it was banned in the UK.
the song is from kurt weil, a german tha emigrated to america later to create the modern musical...it's from 1928
P Darvill Incorrect. It was penned in 1928. It is a cover dude.
He was a great guy and a great person and he was a great singer and trumpet player
Magical !
WOW!!! I find it amazing the nasty,evil, mean-spirited comments that ppl will post on social media....just awful....singing is all relative and left open to the listener's interpretation.....there are those that will love some singers voices while not liking others (MJ sold millions of records, but not everyone on the planet was a fan. Just because someone can hold a note does not mean that they can sing. a true singer is one who is blessed with charisma in their voice that will appeal to listeners n hold their attention....Louie Armstrong had a very unique singing voice and was an accomplished trumpet player...he is not talking the song he is singing the song....And he had far more than 2 hits...the man had a 40yr successful career and was one of the highest-paid entertainers of his time. not to mention that he did this as a black person during a time when segregation n racism was rampant.....Yes, ppl are entitled to express their opinion but to do it in such a nasty mean spirited disrespectful way is just uncalled for!!!
Louis Armstrong is one of a kind. never be another his voice is instantly recognizable and unique no one else sounds even remotely like him. R.I.P the great Satchmo .
@@benbim540 AMEN!!!
Bobby Darin,Frank Sinatra,Louis Armstrong,all wonderful in singing Jack the knife.
For Karaoke I prefer to Armstrong style.
+村中登一 MACK the knife, not JACK
+star trek LMAO!
+star trek Funny malapropism (intentional? he jacknifed right into it).
+村中登一 Don't forget Lotte Lenya ! She was great ! the song was written for her .
who's that?
Yes...this voice....this is what I wish i had
This voice is unique. We won't have such great man with his voice and creativity.
Louis Armstrong was the best! My late mother told me about how she and some of her friends once got to meet him at a club where he was playing at back in her days of youth.
She talked about how he came and sat down at the table with her group when he took a well deserved break from performing. She thought that he was so kind, funny, and polite.
I love this!! I'm 14 years old and it saddens me to see the lack of appreciation for this type of music
Agreed
now you are 21 hehe
Noone performs like this anymore - too bad.
@@Maridun50 im 14 and this is deeeeeeeeeep
@@whoblin It's so perfect. He was actually 14!
It always gives me joy watching this talented man, always smiling and enjoyin' 200% what he's doing 💟
Louis Armstrong, what a special man and talented performer.
I just hope our youth of today and our future, experience his beautiful songs and celebrate his life for what he did for the music world and the entire world.
GOD bless Louis Armstrong!
Still today, it's a great song. telling a story, TIME LESS and FOREVER
It is the artist that tell the story
Always loved Loui Armstrong.I grow up with his Mucis.🙏♥️🎺
I love the sound of jazz from back in the day its much more different than todays sound. Gotta love Louis Armstrongs voice very unique. 👍👍👍
One of the great ones
None better...unique and unequaled. The best. The leading representative of a generation of Jazz/Blues greats.
This song is awesome RIP to armstrong he had a very unique cool way of singing
I'm a rocker at heart, but this tune has been under my skin since I was 3 !!!! Now I'm 61 :):). Lovely song indeed.
"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 has become a popular standard recorded by many artists, including a US and UK number one hit for Bobby Darin in 1959.
Very interesting thank you!
Thank you!
The name "Mack the Knife" seems to refer to a murderer.
Please, can you tell me if it would also mean some other type of social personage?
For exemple, in some cases, certain champions are called "killer."
@@carlosaroliveira5 In Brecht's Dreigroschenoper, the character Mackie Messer is a mob boss / notorious criminal.
@@shrinkhh79Thank you.
Thank you, Svein. Always love this kind of insight.
What a Gift. Masterful.
I love his voice 😊😇🎼🎤🎺
When I was a kid, I couldn't figure out how a guy with a voice like that could make a living as a singer. Obviously, he was primarily a trumpet player but listen closely. He hits those notes and his timing is perfect. On top of that, he infuses it with feeling and enthusiasm. Love you, Mr. Armstrong.
@buzz magister
Me too
Awesome ! Just a masterpiece !
if you can listen to this and not tap your toes, you must be dead.
You can not help a dead man...
Check my pulse!😛
His smile is everything 🤩 so much love on his face
O cara canta e sorri ao mesmo tempo, artista realmente já nasce pronto, não se fabrica
17/09/16) I begin cry, when i listen that masterpiece........
Unforgettable.
Happy new year everyone this song is always nice to listen too
Used to love dancing to this man and his music! Fabulous times!
Как же я люблю тебя, Луи! Почему ушел от нас так рано? Очень обидно, когда нет таких, как ты...
Благословенна твоя память🕯
Miss this type of music, glad I was around to hear it ,
The best no one can do this like this very talented man. Music of yesterday year still brings a tear to eye. What a wonderful era I’ve lived music that’s hard to compete with. Such soul
It doesn't get much better than this!! Note 😉 the vibration in the trumpet notes at the beginning! ! Wow!
One of my favorites by Louis Armstrong. Everything about this video is beautiful despite the lyrics.
Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jackknife has Macheath dear
And he keeps it out of sight
When the shark bites with his teeth dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears Macheath dear
So there's not a trace of red
On the side walk Sunday mornin'
Lies a body oozing life
Someone sneakin' round the corner
Is that someone Mack the Knife
From a tugboat by the river
A cement bag's droppin' down
The cement's just for the weight dear
Bet'ya Mackies back in town
Louie Miller disappeared dear
After drawing out his cash
And Macheath spends like a sailor
Did our boy do something rash
Suky Tawdry, Jenny Diver
Polly Peachum, Lucy Brown
Oh the line forms on the right dears
Now that Mackies back in town
Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jackknife has Macheath dear
And he keeps it out of sight
Just a jackknife has Macheath dear
And he keeps it out of sight
Harold Potsdamer is this available in germany ?
Simply sensational!!!
Lotte Lenya..... not Pollyanna Peachum
Why do people comment w- lyrics? What's the point? We can just look them up if they're not included w- the video.
@@scottdelong1 it's for lazy People like me, Mr. deLong, and I must say I'm very grateful to the OP too.
Dig, man! There goes Mack The Knife
Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear
And he shows them, pearly white
Just a jackknife has MacHeath, dear
And he keeps it out of sight
When the shark bites with his teeth, dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears MacHeath, dear
So there's not a trace, mmm of red
On the sidewalk, Sunday mornin', baby
Lies a body, oozin' life
Someone sneakin' around the corner
Is the someone, Mack the Knife?
From a tugboat, by the river
A cement bag's drooppin' down
Yeah, the cement's just for the weight, dear
Bet you Mack, he's back in town
Looky here Louie Miller, disappeared, dear
After drawing out his cash
And MacHeath spends like a sailor
Did our boy do somethin' rash?
Sukey Tawdry, Jenny Diver
Lotte Lenya, Sweet Lucy Brown
Oh, the line forms on the right, dears
Now that Mack, he's back in town
Take it, Satch
Thank you 💓
THIS IS JUST GREAT !!!!! LOUIS ARMSTRONG!!!!! I LOVE YOU !!!!!!
Sempre impecavel....anos dourados.
growing up I heard Louis and loved him then. there was a man who sounded like him his voice sounding the same loved it all
Love this guy and everything he did. Amazing career. Thank you
This never gets old
Impresionante .Como siempre cuando lo escucho,me emociona.GRANDE LOUIS.
Thanks for all the memorable songs
My dad brought me to see all the greats when I was a kid. When I was older I saw all the great 70's and 80's bands. Louie to Led Zeppelin. Dean to Def Leppard. Frank Sinatra to Marshall Tucker. Great memories and great music.
Love this. I came across Dinner Party Radio on Pandora and fell in love with this style of music. That say's a lot for me, since I'm a Metalhead.
What a natural showman! A great, great talent
I can't watch a Louis Armstrong performance and not smile. What a legend!!!
Absolutely fantastic
One of music's greatest geniuses... eternally wonderful!
Louis and his band is still my favorite version. I love this song.
Ella was better
The best version
Thanks
Gracias por subir este video. Que voz inconfundible que tenia este gran idolo. Me encanta escucharlo.
Nobody will never ever play the trumpet better than sachmo.!!
Distinctive voice, presence, and biography. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for share it
_Hello!_
_Thank you for the provided music!_ 👍👏
What an awesome man love his music.
A TRUE legend ❤️
Gracias por este magnifico video...
Thank you so much for sharing this. Awesome sauce.