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‘Mack the Knife’ Uncovered
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‘Mack the Knife’ Uncovered

A Curious Song I’ve always liked the popular swing number ‘Mack the Knife’ since I first heard it over 50 years ago. Since there are few songs out there that attempt to glorify murder, I was particularly drawn to its tale of gore. So, how did the song’s unusual lyrics come about and exactly who…

Three Famous Sister Acts From Yesteryear
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Three Famous Sister Acts From Yesteryear

The “Boswell Sisters” are arguably best-remembered as the earliest pioneers of the all female close-harmony group. The vocal trio consisted of three siblings: Martha  (b. 1905), Connie (b. 1907), and Helvetia “Vet” (b. 1911). They managed to gain celebrity status as children in their hometown of New Orleans, virtue of the new medium of radio….

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