Mack The Knifeby Bobby Darin

Song Info:
"Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin was released as a single on August 25, 1959. The song was originally written in German by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht for their 1928 musical "The Threepenny Opera." Bobby Darin's English adaptation of the song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning him the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1960. The song has since become one of Darin's signature songs and a classic in the jazz and pop music genres.

Artist Bio:
Bobby Darin, born Walden Robert Cassotto, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame in the late 1950s with hits like "Splish Splash" and "Dream Lover." Darin was known for his versatility, transitioning between rock and roll, swing, jazz, and folk music throughout his career. In addition to his musical success, Darin also ventured into acting, earning an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film "Captain Newman, M.D." Darin's career was tragically cut short when he passed away at the age of 37 due to complications from heart surgery. Despite his untimely death, Darin left behind a lasting legacy as a talented and charismatic performer.