FIRST TIME HEARING Bobby Darin - Mack the Knife REACTION

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[@stephenurso9267]

I remember Bobby Darin eating spaghetti in my aunt's kitchen when I was a kid.he was friends with my uncle who played the trumpet!

[@dabdella1460]

How cool is that . My mind went right to the picture of it ,neat memory to have. Thanks for sharing.

[@bugvswindshield]

that is soo freaken cool. A new guy at worked showed. We starting talking, really shy and reserved type of guy about 50. I ask him what has he done, anything cool. "well , i was in a john wayne movie once" I was FLOORED!! I was all my friend i would be telling everyone that !

[@tracypaxton1054]

Bobby was a class act, considerate to everyone. I would have loved to meet him.

[@urbanviii5103]

In those days, no electronic shit accompaniment. These were all live musicians, actually making a living accompanying, singers, movies, etc.

[@ms.j2309]

What a fond memory to have! My Father was friends with Bobby D as well. And Frank, Dean Martin, his favorite, Sammy Davis Jr, and a great percussionist, (Linoln Hampton?) I think. My Dad played drums for many well known bands such as Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey, on a regular basis, and The great Glenn Miller orchestra for a few seasons, and Benny Goodman, and was also friends with Victor Borge, Sarah Vaughn, Etta James, and the great one himself, Satchemo a.k.a. Louie Armstrong. My Dad's history was exciting and full of travel, then I came along and he got off the road to continue his normal job of a barber. Flat tops & Burrs were the style of the times in the early 60's. Sorry... got lost in my memories. And yes, I was a late bloomer.

[@markraven7316]

Young people appreciating a classic.... cool to see.

[@Woody-se7uk]

Isn't it just 🍀🇮🇪

[@ziyahmcgriff1555]

I'm 14 this has been my favorite song for years, they are hurting me they are just listening to these classic song

[@napamoonlight9997]

That's why we oldsters watch, to see and hear this anew through young folks eyes and hears.

[@johnandrews3151]

Another great tune by Bobby Darin is called Beyond The Sea. Also a classic hit!

[@damonopera4760]

Love that one!!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

John Andrews Charles owned this

[@barbarafleming9704]

Ahhhh...Beyond the Sea...such a great song!

[@swdw973]

Beyond the Sea has a special place for me. Used to listen to it coming home off patrol on a submarine. Knew my wife was waiting. Meant more to us than the average person. ;-)

[@holyspacemonkey]

Beyond the Sea was the first Bobby Darin song I ever heard, ages ago. I was hooked after that! Still one of my favorites.

[@atmoms2]

Bobby did not get the credit he deserved for his talent and he married the cutest girl in the world, Sandra Dee. I love seeing you young people appreciating this great music.

[@christinerobinson9372]

He could not have been more popular. He died too young, only 37.

[@atmoms2]

@@christinerobinson9372 ya i remember i was there, what im saying is he should be more o f a legend than he is

[@christophercattie]

Who remembers that moment when this went from being a snappy tune to "holy cow - this is about murder!!"?

[@marthahanley6650]

I don't know if *anyone* else can remember a macho "dare" activity that my older brothers did in the neighborhood. Maybe there's name of it I don't know it. Jack knifes out and had to keep feet apart. Then taking turns throwing them at the other guy's feet. It wasn't to HIT the foot but the closest went to the challenger. Yeah, probably were but I was just a kid. This was a "don't tell mom or I'll kill ya" activity. And yeah of course the kids circled around & that helped if some adult came close. Maybe I'm wrong about describing the game but sure doesn't sound pleasant to get a jack knife in your ankle.

[@robertsmith1860]

Martha Hanley Oh Yeah! “Numbly Peg”, we called it...extremely dangerous! In the early 60’s at a 2 week long Boy Scout Camp near Russian River, CA, a few of our Scouts from San Francisco Troop 15 would square off with this knife throwing game (we all carried Boy Scout Knives for whittling). The Scoutmaster ended one game by carrying a friend of mine away in his arms - the kid had a knife sticking out of his foot!! He was taken to a Hospital & didn’t return - he survived, but never returned to the Troop.

[@shannaobrien5454]

@@robertsmith1860 It is "Mumblety Peg", and there were several versions. Drop or throw a pocket knife as close to one's own foot and have it stick in the ground. Closet to the foot was the winner. Other, perhaps more daring, were that the knife was thrown as close as possible to the opposition's feet. Safest version was sticking a wooden peg or stake in the ground and using that as the target.

[@lesleymelendez5554]

oh snap!😳

[@TheQueenE2]

It shocked me as I listened to the lyrics as I got older. It was one of my favorites growing up.

[@chrissystrohmeier6821]

Not gonna lie these guys are getting me through these messed up days. Love these vids! Fav youtube channel.

[@ramonaestrada601]

Chrissy Strohmeier me too, I’ve been binge watching. I love all these old songs from my youth. I’m 74 and love all genres. From ZZ Top to ABBA.. but I gotta say I. Still a Chris Cornell fan.. flawless voice, rip my dear prince.

[@candyperris79]

These boys are so awesome to watch. They are listening to music from before they were born. Such respect from them. ❤️

[@joannemactaggart7889]

Me too! Life savers!

[@nan74-91]

Me too!

[@katemuccinogandhi]

I sit here with a giant grin on my face watching. Best part of my day.

[@holyspacemonkey]

Someone may have already mentioned this, but just in case - Bobby Darin had serious health problems his whole life. He had rheumatic fever as a kid (multiple times), and it weakened his heart, which caused him to have difficulty breathing that eventually became so bad that he had to breathe from an oxygen tank offstage in between songs. He was only 37 when he died. 😭😭😭 Now, about his music: he started out as a light-hearted pop/rock-n-roll singer, with a big jukebox hit called “Splish Splash” in 1958, then moved into jazz songs like this one, and became more of a lounge singer, still very successful. But he started getting political in the 60s, and he worked on RFK’s presidential campaign (brother of President JFK, who had already been assassinated). Darin was present at RFK’s assassination (which occurred live on TV, btw), and it deeply affected him, as did other world-shaking events of the era. He changed his whole image and style, writing and performing folk songs, country, etc. His incredible song “Simple Song of Freedom” came from this later era. Here’s a live version that you just have to check out! ☮️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4uUoJupntimoKc

[@p.a.muldowney3634]

Thank you for adding the history of the time. It's important to understand the music of the time.

[@carollipton4584]

Thanks for this amazing story about his life

[@marthahanley6650]

No there were many older fans who knew about ... anyway it was a panic for dad who died in 1970 at age 45. of a defective heart valve. His heart surgery was for an experimental artificial valve .. I can even remember the name Jarvic or Jarvik. He also caught rheumatic fever as a youngster. Grandma said that she had to carry dad around on a pillow because he cried in pain almost always when he was awake. The *joints* swell and ache you see. And no antibiotic to treat. Before open heart surgery he was in Detroit Henry Ford hospital for two weeks prior. He never woke up. Mom was left with six of us and VERY LITTLE insurance money. Dad worked in a factory but with his illness?? Getting a company to take you application and then the AMOUNT of the insurance after death. I know Bobby Darin's death from surgery was close to my dad's.

[@lauramalek3128]

I knew about the rheumatic fever, but not about his need for oxygen after shows. My uncle (also was my godfather) had rheumatic fever in his early teens and had FOUR open heart surgeries beginning at age 39, eventually succumbing at 66 - 20 years earlier than the family tree "average". He always believed he was living on borrowed time - so was Darin. RIP to them both.

[@holyspacemonkey]

@@lauramalek3128 I’m so sorry about your uncle.

[@laurahartmark5037]

You adorable babies! 🤣 As a 50 year old, I’ve known this music for 35+ years. Your enjoyment in discovery is infectious. Keep spreading this joy. Go get it! You’re about to invent a new genre: music vibing & appreciation instead of just music critique. GO GET IT! THIS is what the world needs now: effusive goodness!!!!

[@crowredeye8066]

The "crooners" were THE cool cats of their day. My father was a crooner in the 40s and 50s and met my mother in Hollywood. She was a dance instructor (tango, fox trot, mamba, samba, swing dancing, etc) and was in several movies in crowd dance scenes.

[@tracyroorda297]

This The classic Fox Trot.....done it many times. *sigh with a smile*

[@dmanwainright2132]

And the Rumba, I reckon

[@clarissabunales5498]

Do pay attention to the lyrics... do realize this is about some straight gangster, mafia activity... Bobby Darin is an OG!

[@Historian212]

A gangster, but not the mafia. The song was written in German (1928) for a musical ("The Threepenny Opera") that was adapted from an English play written in the 1700s. He was a gangster in the 1928 version, but not part of the Italian or Italian-American mob.

[@snouty9017]

The Threepenny Opera by Berthold Brecht and Kurt Weill. Two German communists who had to leave Germany in the 1930s. This has nothing to do with the real mafia. It's a very social critical opera.

[@conniepwll]

@Quiet Storm XIV Your ignorance is showing.

[@S.Pociecha]

On the corner One Sunday morning Lies a body Just oozing life - that is vivid stuff.

[@SandfordSmythe]

@Quiet Storm XIV Those that survived Hitler, wound up in Stalin's Gulag. Wrong kind of "communists".

[@jimfrederick3907]

Only 37 when he died. A Master entertainer. "Simple Song of Freedom", "Beyond The Sea"

[@jggrimm]

Beyond the Sea. I have it on a Darin CD. Special man, special talent.

[@jreyas6263]

How did he die?

[@jimfrederick3907]

@@jreyas6263 Heart Surgery complications

[@loveracing3580]

Another great voice!

[@dianemccrea3605]

No other music reaction channel did Bobby Daren except you. Spreading your wings.👍

[@AussieMarg]

Done by India Reacts

[@luv2dance866]

Our NEW and up-coming YOUNG Bobby was taken from us (due to a health problem) waaaaay too soon!!

[@christinerobinson9372]

Once one does it, they all follow.

[@827dusty]

Bobby Darin was flat out Cool. I'm not saying it was an act, he really was a cool guy, and other movie stars and singers knew it. He was a good person as well. So talented.

[@ms.j2309]

Gotta have that finger snap going on!!!. What a great song and man, I could tell you stories my Father told me of crazy times at the Brown Derby with this guy. My Dad was a drummer for several big swingtime bands. Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Benny Goodman to name a few. That was pure music back then. Nothing electric but the microphone and speakers. Thanks guys for appeasing us older crowd with your reviews and reactions of music from long ago.

[@citimutts3288]

@Ms. J I love hearing stories such as this! Thanks for sharing your father with us.

[@jeanjones1846]

Wow... shame the Brown Derby was torn down. That had to be a jiving place. WOW

[@bonniebickett4520]

Brian Seltzer too! A little big band a a bit of rap! But Bobby will always be the best! Seems these two have no idea what the song is about LOL

[@megferes9220]

"Mack the Knife" is one of those songs that you instantly love the first time you hear it -- instant ear worm!

[@zills2]

oh come on guys. Bobby was the king of cool...you must watch him sing this tune on a live video!

[@1920Janice]

Watch Bobby Darin’s Life story in “Beyond The Sea”. He had a bad heart and was told to slow down and take it easy. He didn’t! He kept right on singing and performing on stage and died in his 30s doing what he loved!! 👍

[@herbiesnerd]

You need to immediately watch this LIVE! Bobby Darin was an amazing showman.

[@allisonyoung4007]

And I don't care what anybody says about Kevin Spacey- He WAS Bobby Darin in " Beyond the Sea"! Made me a Darin fan & I'm more of a David Cassidy gal!😜

[@karolyn8644]

@@allisonyoung4007 Yes, Spacey was fabulous in that role. We can admire the art even if we don't admire the artist. With Bobby Darin, however, we can admire both art and artist.

[@allisonyoung4007]

@@karolyn8644 Absolutely!👍

[@lucysnowe31]

Yes! There's a fantastic live version of this floating around!

[@lauramalek3128]

I know Spacey wanted to do the role because he was such a Darin fan, which is very nice to know. I've not seen the movie but I hope Darin's son approves - since both Darin and Dee are now gone, no one else could aptly judge Spacey in the role.

[@pipey61]

Love your reactions! The song is from a German operetta called Der Dreipfennig Opfer, or Threepenny Opera in its English translation. It was written by Kurt Weill and is loosely based on Jack the Ripper. Of the women named in the last verse, Lotte Lenya was a real person. She was Kurt Weill's wife. Ella Fitzgerald made a famous live recording of it in Berlin where she forgot the words. Keep on exploring boys!

[@JuliaK-ve2rw]

I had no idea! I know the opera, but now I have to research that!

[@Historian212]

"Threepenny Opera" was based on a popular English play written in the 1700s called "The Beggar's Opera." The original character was called Macheath, a gentleman bandit like Robin Hood, and the play was a satire about the British government. Weill and lyricist Bertolt Brecht made the character more evil, to reflect the Weimar era in Germany, and he was a violent gangster rather than a serial killer like Jack the Ripper. They also renamed him "Mackie Messer," "messer" meaning "knife" in German.

[@jannetteberends8730]

And they were socialists.

[@lesliegolding7159]

Lotte Lenya wasn’t just Kurt Weill’s wife, she was an actor, best known in the English-speaking world for playing Rosa Klebb, the Russian agent with killer shoes in the James Bond film, From Russia with Love.

[@knityourdog586]

@Kathrin Kleinknecht danke! Sie haben mir eine Menge Zeit erspart, sonst hätte ich alles auch klären müssen! Auch gut zu merken wäre wie skandalös dieses Lied und das ganze Theaterstück war, als Brecht es auf die Bühne brachte, sorgte damals für unheimlich viel Aufruhr!

[@stebstebanesier6205]

That's music, a dude in a tux standing in front of a 20 piece band and just belting it out. Way to go guys, you're nailing it.

[@nateclarizio4071]

@TwinsthenewTrend You guys need to keep influencing the younger guys. There is so much in the old music that needs appreciation. I'm never going to stop putting it out there!

[@karolyn8644]

Bobby Darin scared the daylights out of Frank Sinatra. Frank thought he was so good that he might replace himself as the most popular singer of the day.

[@ramonaestrada601]

Karolyn might have but he died at 37 yrs of age, bad heart

[@karolyn8644]

@Sophia Agape I totally agree.

[@anniem.2303]

Frank publicly said he was only afraid of 2 people in his lifetime...his mother and Benny Goodman...LOL

[@davidhoward2487]

Sinatra also said the same thing about English singer, Matt Monroe...he's smooth as silk...

[@terryfarrar451]

He was that good had he lived I think he would've to me His best was Dream Lover. R.I.P. Bobby .

[@69smilex]

Linda Ronstadt "Blue Bayou" "Long Long Time" Beautiful voice

[@Roman8r1]

Linda Ronstadt amazing talent!!

[@kerrgal]

or “Heart Like a Wheel.”

[@michelem6852]

She has an AMAZING voice!!

[@Aumacsnigrand]

I love her cover of Chuck Berry's Livin' in the USA!

[@TJOOBI1]

Her version of Desperado is sublime.

[@geneval3151]

Only a few people like Bobby Darin can sing about a gangster and make it sound classy and sexy.

[@SteveInTheOC]

Bobby D was a connected guy. His dad was “big sam curly” cassotto. Bobby died at 37. But this song was huge back in the day. Used in many movies. 👍

[@antonellamR2D2]

It's from 3 penny Opera by Kurt Weill and Bertold Brecht. A masterpiece

[@leec5170]

Wow...yep, I get it. Lol

[@MAGICTOUCH1225B]

Bobby Died at age 47 not 37, and I don't believe he ever knew his dad.

[@l.plantagenet]

Bobby was sick his whole life and I mean all kinds of illnesses that could weaken his heart. His heart was weak, but I don't know if it was from the history of his health or just was anyway, but if I remember correctly at one of his last performances he was going back after every song just to get oxygen to keep singing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but he gave his life for his performances and although they had different circumstances, so did Judy Garland. My mom always told me that she was worked to death.

[@Historian212]

@@MAGICTOUCH1225B He was 37. Born 1936, died 1973. Way way too young.

[@deelb9462]

I'm an old woman and watching your reactions to this music is priceless. This was my music back in the day but I like seeing young people appreciate this.

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

Great reaction gentlemen, love the way you're so open to all genres of music.

[@nikkiskinnerteachernerd3767]

I've been watching a lot of their reaction videos. They are precious. It's good to rediscover this music through their eyes. I wonder if they get what the lyrics are about. It's too funny.

[@SallyRuckerllamalady]

My Dad bought me this album and a Tony Bennett album. They were my first albums and I still have them. He started me off right.

[@abenedict]

You guys did it again! I just love seeing young dudes like yourselves have such appreciation and respect for those ol’ time cats!

[@oscarrios6048]

You 2 have an awesome variety of music and I appreciate it and that alone made me subscribe. Keep the variety coming and keep your mind open to new music and I will keep watching and supporting your channel. ❤️👊✌️🙏

[@jillspillers5980]

“Mack the Knife” and “King of the Road”- love them both!

[@dockimble5315]

Bobby Darin was young when he passed. His final concert was fabulous, you should be able to find it on you tube. He was talented.

[@susansparks2433]

When I was in high school in the mid 80's, my dad picked me up from school one time and as we were driving down the road this song came on the radio. I started thinking to myself how I thought the song was probably from when my dad was in high school, and how he must be sitting there listening to it with fond memories. Then about half way through, my dad, who normally was very nice and even tempered, suddenly shuts off the radio and proclaims, "I always hated that song! A guy singing about his knife? So stupid!". 😂

[@KVNDV1]

Oh my God. Funny story! I think Bobby Darin would have loved this!

[@devonmeyers8213]

Hahaha! A+ story!

[@canadiangirl5159]

Wow, Bobby Darin, this is awesome.

[@kaekazakas4597]

Dion - The Wanderer

[@brandage]

Yessss one of my favorite classics!

[@raymondkidd2346]

Great choices.These boys are so open minded and its refreshing.

[@michekids]

Yessss

[@janesharp4341]

Thanks for showing some appreciation for old school. No other react channel is doing what y'all are. Keep it up.

[@audreykavanaugh8589]

I just love you kids! You’re so respectful and enjoy all the music.

[@larrylucas1079]

Please react to Jackie Wilson "Lonely Teardrops."

[@monicatorres6208]

Yo! I was thinking the same thing! Lol

[@lucyloo2520]

Did you know in the movie "Girls Girls Girls" Elvis has Jackie Wilson on the set when he sings "Return to sender'? Elvis loved Jackie's moves and had him help with the dance steps. Jackie is part of the movie audience. He is shown twice sitting down with his back to the viewer. He's the guy on the left sitting next to a blonde woman on his left. At the end of the3 song, Jackie is the guy who stands up and applauds. Notive Elvis and how he keeps smiling towards where Jackie is sitting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoaYqauearqLarc

[@sereneamani1713]

Also Jackie Wilson "Danny Boy". Great singer.

[@MinivanLee]

Unbelievable. I’m watching two young guys of today rocking to Bobby Darin. You are my favorite KZbin channel. Bravo.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

This would play on the radio my parents put beside my bed when I was three years old. I still like it, even though I also really like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Metallica and the like.

[@dabdella1460]

Thats music for ya, to spread those wings as far and broad as you like. Me to.

[@sgtjameslindsey2493]

A lot of the class acts had full orchestra's backing them up, some rythm and horn sections, and complimented the singers and the singers complimented the orchestra. It was a real rounded out sound. Welcome to my generation, please enjoy

[@abigailleffler3653]

Lloyd Price song Stagger Lee...old school cool you’ve never heard before

[@WhiteCheddar]

I second that.

[@maryberry2737]

This was one of my mom’s favorite songs. She was born in 1927. She passed away (too young) in 1994. When I hear it, I think of her. And now, I’ll think of you! You’re terrific! Love you! Mary

[@wsn0009]

Another awesome one, guys...love the variety of genres you cover. Here's some more oldies worth checking out: Dion - Runaround Sue The Spencer Davis Group - I'm a Man Patsy Cline - Crazy Fleetwood Mac - Black Magic Woman

[@suechurchill4121]

GREAT selection.

[@karolyn8644]

For Black Magic Woman I would prefer the Santana version.

[@digital2500]

I have won many a karaoke competition singing the version of Mack The Knife. Bobby Darin is one of my all-time favorite singers. He could see any type of style!

[@dianemccrea3605]

Buddy Holly, ( Peggy Sue ), ( Maybe Baby ), ( Everyday ) or ( That Will Be The Day ). Or Everly Brothers, ( Cathy's Clown), ( Bye Bye Love), (Dream Dream Dream), (Wake Up Little Suzy ), ( I'll Do My Crying In The Rain ). The Everly. Brothers had great harmony and were real brothers. Very popular in the late 50's, early 60's. Buddy Holly had a string of great hits late 50's. Tragically he died in 1959 at the age of 22 in an airplane crash while touring. In his short life he wrote many great songs. The Beatles , along with many other rock and roll artists say Buddy Holly influenced them more then any other artist. Buddy Holly along with ( The Crickets, his bass and drum players ) were the first to incorporate all Inclusive, meaning their (Own Unit ) to rock and roll . Thus started the beginning of the rock and roll (groups). Also Buddy was the first to make popular the ( Fender Stratocaster guitar) long before others used it as their signature guitar, including Jimmy Hendrix. P.S. Your subscribers are growing so fast. I'll be the first to purchase your Merchandise when, if you decide.☺👍

[@deborahgodley6980]

Those are some great song picks!

[@Saucyakld]

Old girl here! Loved the song when it came out. Cried when he died, never forgotten as I had the record put on a CD and will last until I die! Thank you for the memory!

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

Bobby didn’t have it easy . He was 😎! Had that old swagger too . Kevin Spacey the actor did a movie about Bobby .

[@sarafstop32]

This song is the upbeat version of a song from a 1920s German musical called the Three Penny Opera. He's singing about the characters and one of the original actresses in the chorus. Bobby Darin was a great talent who died in his 30s due to a heart condition he had since birth. He knew his time was short, so he made the best of it.

[@karahansen459]

I love that you did this. My father's favorite song right here.

[@lindagnat-mullin8108]

As a child, Bobby Darin was told that his grandparents were his parents, and his actual mother was his sister. When he found out the truth, he was shocked and brokenhearted. He also had physical heart problems all his life and knew that his time was limited.

[@SteveInTheOC]

Bobby D was a connected guy. Dad was “big sam curly” cassotto. Bobby died at only 37 years old. Great song, really popular back in the day and used in several movies.

[@faithwilson8740]

I love how this song wraps the violence in totally jazzy cheerfulness!

[@peteypete1216]

listen to anything by Louis Prima and enjoy it!!!

[@winnieskees9622]

OMG LOUIE PRIMA and Kelly Smith his wife w such a stone fave! Great couple - great videos and GREAT Music!

[@jenniferclayborn4833]

This was one of my grandparent’s favorite songs. I used to dance with my Grandad to this. That was 30 years ago, but hearing this made it feel like yesterday. 💜 Thank you! 😊

[@Tijuanabill]

"The line starts, on the right babe, now that Mack, is back in town"...that's some old school cold blooded trash talk. Love it. This dude might be the origin of the word mackin but I don't know.

[@denisestringer5249]

It's nice to see the young ones appreciate the classics. Bobby was one of a kind.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

This song may be part of the Great American Songbook.

[@janadogan302]

I love seeing you young men listening to this old music. It's great. I can't stop watching. You are wonderful and what the world needs

[@rebeccamasayon8014]

I recommend Bobby Darin's "Beyond The Sea"

[@marygoodson4920]

So happy you listened to BOBBY! He tragically died very young at 37, he had rheumatic fever as a child and knew he had a bad heart. I cried and cried as a kid when he died. He had his own tv show, check it out.

[@Salguine]

Check out "Sing Sing Sing" by Benny Goodman.

[@peggyryan2851]

Yes do the Fosse video of SING SING SING. Blow your mind.

[@donnapowers88]

You must try This song it is one of the best. 1940’ swing!

[@AnnArbaugh-Author]

OMG yes! The twins need to hear Gene Krupa! Parts I & II.

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

"Sing Sing Sing" is probably my favorite big-band song; it was written by Louis Prima, who most younger people may remember from his "Jump, Jive 'n Wail" song that was used in a Gap commercial in the '90s and remade by Bryan Setzer.

[@AnnArbaugh-Author]

@@LynnThompsonAuthor for me it was Glenn Miller's In The Mood. Heard it when I was about 10. Been one of my all time faves since then.

[@dalesides1655]

Mack the Knife is a song from a modern German opera called "The Threepenny Opera." It's classic social commentary stuff. This is one very jazzy rendition of that operatic standard. Bobby Darin was mostly a crooner type from the 60s, but he gets real down with it in this one.

[@mkg59]

Great reaction guys! This song was #1 when I was born in December of 1959.

[@TheNortheast207]

It is amazing. I remember my Dad and Mom dancing to this in our kitchen, tearing the linoleum off the floor. Your post honors their memory. Thank you.

[@ratwood4279]

Check out Bobby's versions of Lazy River and You Must've Been a Beautiful Baby. They are both INTENSE! Actually, check out everything Bobby ever did. He was the best!

[@MAGICTOUCH1225B]

He was a wonderful entertainer. Sing, dance, act, played multiple instruments, wrote and produced music, also arranged much of his music. Really and truly a one man powerhouse performer. May I also add, if you want to hear a little tribute to him, Louie Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, listen to Frank Sinatra's version of Mack the Knife. he pays a tribute to each in his version of the song.

[@prettymamacita9586]

This song is true story about a serial killer and his victims.

[@caligal1090]

i always wondered what this song was about...thought it was just catchy haha

[@wallabam]

Actually its about a play, macheath being the antagonist

[@robinmaclay2661]

It's a song from Three Penny Opera. Mac the Knife was more of a gangster hitman than a serial killer. Three Penny Opera was a production by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. These men were part of Berlin's arts scene in the 1920's They had to flee Nazi Germany in 1933 --both men were Jewish. Also, Nazis considered Berlin's musical theater "deviant".

[@robinmaclay2661]

Kathrin Kleinknecht In the song Bobby Darin sings, Mackie Messer is called Mac Heath. The @poopoo comment was not referring to Shakespeare or MacBeth.

[@robinmaclay2661]

Kathrin Kleinknecht No doubt your English is better than my German--since I speak no German at all! Does Brecht refer to Macbeth in Three Penny Opera? P.S. Fun to hear someone refer to records as "sides"! I haven't heard that in a long time.

[@annastinehammersdottir1290]

This song is from a German musical opera (1930's) called "Three Penny Opera". Mac the Knife was a super villain and the ladies he names are the streetwalkers he hangs with - Jenny Diver and Lucy Brown.

[@lizkearsing325]

You guys are a big "RAY OF SUNSHINE" ! I wish that you had a show on TV ! I saw you on FOX. Maybe with some more exposure on TV, you will be DISCOVERED by all! Stay well!😎

[@jerrymcdonald5866]

Remember it well. One of my dad's favorites, along with Nat, Frank, and Tony. I was a boppin little teen and I liked it too. All music is just transcendent and finds us where we are. What's old is new.

[@debbiescott9255]

aah... you babies' make me smile at your appreciation of the music from my memories....lol 😊🇦🇺

[@mickberry164]

So great to see. Not only is it terrific to see young people appreciating music before their generation, but it's great to see people just appreciating music in general. How many people just sit down and LISTEN? This is what music is all about. Thanks guys. Peace, and live long and prosper.!

[@byzinski]

Another great Italian singing 🎤 voice 🙌🏽

[@bethking9830]

Wow! Haven't heard that song since the Jurassic era, tune is really catchy but I didn't realize how alarming the lyrics were!

[@eyerobot6622]

If anyone ever complains that "today's music glorifies crime and violence" Mack's a hitman who spent his weekend casually kills three people in this song Marty Robin's "El Paso" is about murder and suicide by cop

[@DonnaLMcVey]

Yes! As a teacher kids always ask if I can play music while they work. I don't. I can't rust their music is safe and the Classic Rock I love is full of innuendo if not straight up talking about sex, drugs, violence, etc. What's the difference? A happier beat? More innuendo? Less crude? I don't know, because this one is pretty straight forward!!

[@sherrybirchall8677]

And don't forget all the murder-filled folk songs and old English ballads! Hang Down Your Head, Tom Dooley and Pretty Polly are two examples.

[@mikew9999]

The song, about a serial killer, is from a German opera of the 1920s called the Threepenny Opera. It was originally popularized in English as a jazz version by Louis Armstrong.

[@ericmartin6457]

Check out.. ain't no sunshine when she's gone. By Bill withers..

[@jillianlewarne8480]

You are both just way too adorable!! I’m obsessed!! You are just what the world needs right now. Thank you!!

[@Kathy91468]

Another song of his was Abraham, Martin and John about Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and John Kennedy. Please play it.

[@elegantgypsyrose5328]

Love Abraham, Martin and John 💞❤️💞

[@sherrybirchall8677]

Actually, though Moms Mabley was not known for her singing, she also sang Abraham, Martin and John, straight from her heart. ❤

[@lauramalek3128]

That was Dion Dimucci. Of Dion and the Belmonts. Specifically recorded it using his full name out of respect, I'd read a long time ago.

[@PuJitois]

Bobby Darin was an amazing showman, too. He had recently acquired his own weekly, music/variety show at the time he died. We wouldn't miss it. What a performer! Amazing! And then the sudden news, "Bobby Darin Dead" WHAT? He was only 30-something! Couldn't believe it. Turned out his heart had been damaged by a childhood fever. He was having surgery to correct something and didn't make it. "Complications" they said.

[@brianharron8006]

You guys would dig The Marmalade - Reflections of My Life.

[@cthymnn2010]

This one is a great classic. There are earlier recordings of this song and I believe the song is almost 100 years old. Bobby Darin’s interpretation is the greatest, Bobby Darin is also an under-rated performer that died young from health issues.

[@fordap74]

Sammy Davis Jr. The coolest of the cool cats.

[@gunhedd5375]

Fordy1Kanobi • He was cool as fuck.

[@timetowakeup6302]

Sammy Davis Jr. famously said the only entertainer he never wanted to follow on stage was... Bobby Darin.

[@prussianmillionaire5055]

Yes! They should look at Sammy!!!but which song?????

[@reisacapelli7458]

Rhythm of Life song from Sweet Charity by Sammy Davis Jr. Classic! You should do this! You won’t be disappointed.

[@cathleencooks748]

@@prussianmillionaire5055 My suggestion for a Sammy song Mr. Bojangles.

[@momofeagles]

Booby was best man when my cousin married her husband . He was Bobby's choice of drummer whenever he could get him. They played in Vegas together many times.

[@laurakali6522]

Fly Me to the Moon...Frank Sinatra...

[@dawn6341]

I'm obsessed! This particular song was one of my dad's favorites and he sang it at parties.

[@barbiee3632]

Hey, here's the interesting history of the song Mack the Knife. It's from a Victorian play, The Beggar's Opera, a satire of capitalism. Macheath is a womanizing rogue suspected of murder. This song is NOT about the mafia! I hate when people hear knives and cement and think mafia, so ignorant. blog.blo.org/a-double-edged-blade-the-curious-history-of-mack-the-knife

[@kmg365315]

After my grandfather died, we went to a local bar. This song was on the jukebox. My cousin must have played it over 100 times to honor Grandpa and she loved the song.

[@frananderson7392]

Loved/Love Bobby Darin. Would you consider listening to "The Mamas and the Papas" ? I know you will love them, their songs and harmony. Love/Bless you.

[@lilabaker3551]

The pure joy coming out on your twos faces makes watching you listen to these old songs is just great. It makes my heart sing to watch you two.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

This may get a lot of views over time. Haven't seen any "Mack the Knife," reactions.

[@AussieMarg]

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[@crimescenemary420]

🎶 is life my friends!!! My 83 year old father who passed recently loved Bobby Darin, and was fortunate enough to actually see him in person, somewhere in Miami. 👍🤘

[@greeneyes92061]

Great review! You guys should listen to Sal Valentinetti, a contestant on America’s Got Talent 2016. Twenty years old at the time and singing all of the oldies......a modern day Frank Sinatra. He a born & raised New Yorker......he loves to say “Hey, how ya doin?” He’s fantastic!! You really need to check him out as much as you like Sinatra!!!!

[@carollipton4584]

Fun fact for the Twins- Bobby Darrin graduated from my high school, the Bronx HS of Science. He was a legend!

[@descendantoffools9767]

Here's a classic from around that same time period, Frank Sinatra - That's Life | Sinatra A Man And His Music Part II

[@kevinkerns9812]

I absolutely LOVE IT when young people listen to old music and appreciate it. My friends, this and so many other older songs laid the foundations for the music we have today. IT'S SOOOO WORTH THE LISTEN! Thank you guys for featuring this song and so many others.

[@i.m.7710]

I never knew these lyrics were so violent! 🦈🦈🦈Omg. I grew up hearing this song. Have you reacted to King of the Road? That was a 60s hit. Fun song. Strangers in the night, Frank Sinatra. My Dad played that on his jukebox in his coffee shop in Hollywood. It had just come out. Sinatra, Nat King Cole were my Dad's favorites, Harry Belafonte was big too. We were kids. His music was old-fashioned to us. We were into the Beatles and Donovan. There's an incredible movie you should see. It's still free on youtube. English subtitles. Black Orpheus. After you see the movie, the song and music stays in your heart forever. Update: I can't find the english subtitle movie anywhere. Here is the full dubbed movie which is easier for first time listeners to understand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmOYpop9pLyprpY The songs suffer a little but you can hear them in Portugese (Brazil) after you watch the movie. I suggest you guys chill out, relax and enjoy Orfeo Negro/Black Orpheus. A great movie you will never forget.

[@jillspillers5980]

Aw, hell yeah. Hit man for the Mob, I always imagined.

[@sarahdunham5176]

“Manha de Carneval” title song for Black Orpheus is SO beautiful. Brazilian samba beat. Check out the story of Orpheus and Euridice, in Greek mythology. This is such a great channel......lots of history behind these songs.

[@lesliefrancis1665]

Black Orpheus was a great movie! Made me want to learn Portuguese and go to Brazil!!

[@robertahartley1]

My dad's fav song...he got ill when I was 10 and passed when I was 18...when I married,I dedicated i"mack the knife" to him and the chandelier was swinging above me! Dad was around...the young kids now are into sharknado and sharks, and at my nephew's wedding his sister had a shark outfit on...crazy kids...