Mack the Knife Video & Audio
Bobby Darin, "Mack the Knife"
Of course, here's audio of our song of the hour.
Louis Armstrong, "Mack the Knife"
Before Darin, Armstrong was really the first to have the idea to seriously jazz up "Mack the Knife."
Ella Fitzgerald, "Mack the Knife"
In a now-legendary performance, Fitzgerald forgot the lyrics partway through the song and came up with her own on the spot.
Frank Sinatra, "Mack the Knife"
Darin's was the defining hit, but Frank Sinatra was a direct inspiration to Darin, especially in terms of that baudy-yet-smooth performance style.
Bing Crosby, "Mack the Knife"
Everybody did this song. This is maybe the jazziest and the sleaziest version, and it might just be our favorite.