This week in 1960 Bobby Darin's “Mack the Knife” was in its 22nd week on the Billboard Hot 100 resting at #13. The song had entered the charts on August 24th, 1959, and as the decade of the 50’s came to a close, Mack the Knife sometimes called The Ballad of Mack the Knife, spent 9 weeks at #1. The song was a departure for Bobby Darin. His previous hits had been aimed more directly at a teen audience…songs like “Queen of the Hop”, “Splish Splash” and “Dream Lover”. The Ballad of Mack the Knife wa

331K views · 16K reactions |  Flashback to 1959  Cool cars, jukebox jams, and timeless voices filled the air. Revisit a golden year with songs from Elvis, Bobby Darin, Ritchie Valens, and more.  Hit play and take a ride back in time! #1959 #Oldies #RocknRoll #BobbyDarin #RitchieValens #EverlyBrothers #ElvisPresley #GoldenOldies #JukeboxHits #HitSongsOfThePast #ThrowbackVibes | Jeremy Sherrill | Facebook