A jazz crooner version of the old number, 'Mack the Knife'. Jazz combo band with male vocalist, keepin' it cool. The composition and lyrics to this song came into the public domain in USA on January 1, 2024. This version was created, performed and recorded by Lynne Music Project , with vocals by Dean Ager, in 2024. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.]
Track details
| Track ID number: | 25405 |
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| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Jazz: General & faster jazz -- Jazz: Old-time jazz / Retro jazz |
| Moods/Emotions: | Happy / Joyful / Positive -- Cool / Funky / Strutting |
| Suggested Production Types: | Family / Light Entertainment -- Historical / Retro: 1950's -- Historical / Retro: 1920-1940's -- Style / Fashion / Make-up -- TV Commercial - Luxury / Style -- TV Commercial - Quirky / Fun |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Brass section / Horns -- Drums (Drum Kit) -- Piano (Acoustic) -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | mack the knife, jazz, lounge, jazz lounge, lounge jazz, swing, swing jazz, background music, background jazz, swingtime, swinging, jazz combo, horns, fun, slick, stylish, style, vintage, old jazz, retro, retro jazz, cool, cool cats, cool cat, jazz standards, smooth jazz, bar, cafe, cocktail bar, retro vibes |
| Tempo feel: | Medium -- Fast |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 156 |
| Artist: | Lynne Jazz Ensemble |
| Composer: | Kurt Weill (music), Bertolt Brecht (lyrics) |
| Publisher: | Public domain in USA |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | Lynne Publishing AS |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | Non PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | HD / 24-Bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | No |
| Lyrics: | Oh the shark, babe, got such teeth, dear And he shows them pearly white Just a jackknife has Macheath, babe And he keeps it outta sight You know when that shark bites with his teeth, dear Scarlet billows start to spread Fancy gloves, though, has ol' Macheath, dear So there's never a trace of red Now, on the sidewalk, on Sunday morning Lies a body just oozing life And someone's sneakin' around the corner Could that someone be Mack the Knife? Oh, Jenny Diver, Suky Tawdry Miss Lotte Lenya and ol' Lucy Brown Oh, the line forms on the right, babe Now that Mackie yeah is back in town |
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Music collection: Vintage Jazz Favorites ()11 tracks |
Lynne Jazz Ensemble
Lynne Jazz Ensemble is a more or less fluid collective of talented musicians working to produce music for the Lynne Publishing catalogue, including original new arrangements and recordings of public domain works, classical music, old jazz compositions, famous classic songs and our own original content, too. Headed up by project manager Bjorn Lynne, the talents of many different skilled individuals from USA, UK, Poland, Germany and other countries have contributed to the Lynne Jazz Ensemble, including (but not limited to) Bjorn Lynne, Pawel Orlow, Stefan Wolfgang Bode, Tom Savage, Chris Weeks, Valentina Jazz, Emma Brunette, Dirk J J van der Merwe, Dean Anger, and various other freelancers.