In this old clip from "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson, here's the Manhattan Transfer performing "Route 66."
Month: January 2008
Living in Tulsa Time
This was during Eric Clapton's Tulsa period, in which all his road musicians were from Tulsa. This song was written by a Tulsan, too, by the name of J.J. Cale.
“Running on Empty”
Here's another road song from Jackson Browne, and it's probably his best-known. He's got a little help, circa 1982.
A good picker
Ron, aka merkywave, of Albuquerque lists himself as a locksmith. Not only can he pick locks, but he can pick guitar, as this country blues version of "Route 66" shows.
San Bern’s Fifth Street Bridge coming down
The old Fifth Street Bridge that carried Route 66 over Interstate 215 in San Bernardino, Calif., is going to be demolished soon, making way for a new Fifth Street bridge. It's part of a long-planned I-215 widening project. However, people will have the opportunity to take pieces of it home as a Route 66 souvenir, … Continue reading San Bern’s Fifth Street Bridge coming down
Route 66 Pavilion planned in Grants
Those who got soaked by rainstorms last year during the annual Fire and Ice Bike Rally in Grants, N.M., will be happy to hear that officials plan to build a Route 66 Pavilion to provide festivalgoers and entertainers shelter from future inclement weather, reports the Cibola County Beacon. The current plan is to build the … Continue reading Route 66 Pavilion planned in Grants
Dog’s grave marker moved to Route 66 museum
A grave marker for Brownie, a dog at the Victorville, Calif., railroad depot that greeted soldiers coming home from World War II, will be moved to the California Route 66 Museum, reports the Victorville Daily Press. The marker is being moved because Forrest Park, where it sits, is being torn down. Brownie apparently was a … Continue reading Dog’s grave marker moved to Route 66 museum
Dandy yankees
This is a group called the Yankee Dogs, performing "Route 66." It's rock. It's country. It's blues. It's jazz. It's all of that.
Atlanta library to mark 100th year
There are many libraries across the country that are 100 years old or older. But the one in Atlanta, Ill., is distinct. First, it sports an unusual octagon shape. Second, it not only serves as a library, but also as the town's historical museum, which includes Route 66. The Atlanta library turns 100 in March. … Continue reading Atlanta library to mark 100th year
“My Blueberry Nights” trailer
This is the United Kingdom trailer for the Wong Kar Wai film, "My Blueberry Nights." I used it because it's about a minute longer than the other trailers out there, and you get a better feel for the director's visual sense. The road-trip film reportedly takes place in several Route 66 diners. It's scheduled for … Continue reading “My Blueberry Nights” trailer