Alabama Song

The "Alabama Song" (also known as "Whisky Bar" or "Moon over Alabama" or "Moon of Alabama") was originally published in Bertolt Brecht's Hauspostille (1927). It was set to music by Kurt Weill for the 1927 "Songspiel" Mahagonny and used again in Weill's and Brecht's 1930 opera Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. In the latter, it is performed by the character Jenny and her fellow prostitutes in the first act. Musically it contains elements of foxtrot, blues and is sung by Jenny Corless.

The lyrics for the "Alabama Song" are in English (albeit specifically idiosyncratic English) and are performed in that language even when the opera is performed in its original German.

Now Performed by: Tim van Broekhuizen

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Alabama Song
• Whisky Bar
• Moon over Alabama
• Moon of Alabama
• Bertolt Brecht
• Kurt Weill
• the Doors
• David Bowie
• Marilyn Manson
• Tim van Broekhuizen
• Jim Morrison
• 1927
• Songspiel Mahagonny

[Mateu3333]

What is his name ? He is gorgeous.

[timmieguts1980]

@Mateu3333 My Name is Tim van Broekhuizen, thanks for the compliment!

[Dicenqueeresantigua]

I'm really impressed not only because of the delightful voice, but also the acted part. Great performance! Congratulations! If you come someday to Mexico, please, let us know :D.

[hungergames1600]

um who just looked up alabama here?

[didymus940]

the best performance of this great song! Perfect understanding of Kurt Weil/Brecht's spirit! Congratulations!

[TheNicholasB]

i love the extreme contrast of charecter

[efremroldan]

Now this video is going to favs ;) Brilliant!

[Svahtis]

:) very good :)