Mack the Knife

[The Wednesday]

There was a very interesting documentary on Brecht's and Weill's song "Mack the Knife" on BBC Radio 2 last night - available on BBC I player.

I may be wrong but I thought that this song from the Threepenny Opera was based on Jack the Ripper. Anyway, the radio programme is worth a listen.

Regards,

[Trevor Marriott]

There was a very interesting documentary on Brecht's and Weill's song "Mack the Knife" on BBC Radio 2 last night - available on BBC I player.

I may be wrong but I thought that this song from the Threepenny Opera was based on Jack the Ripper. Anyway, the radio programme is worth a listen.

Regards,

It revolves around a german merchant seaman killing prostitutes !!!!!!

[The Wednesday]

Hi Trevor,

I said based on - ie the derivation of the theme. Thus I was alluding to concept rather than the actuality of the received historical provenace. Then again having read your book...... say no more!

[sdreid]

I think it was at least inspired by JtR.

[Rubyretro]

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I agree with you Stan.

I love this version (closest to the original German);

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGj0Ggqd7xc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPG9GcykPIY