Here's a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by Lucky Band, based in Poland. https://youtu.be/46qMJMr5Ya8 It's amazing how this song is literally all over the globe. I need to count the number of countries have posted versions of "Route 66" on YouTube.
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Hello from Germany
The Ron Evans Group, a rock and blues group based in Germany, gets people's feet moving with a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" at a nightclub. https://youtu.be/-C4ogzMnOFk In case you're wondering how an American-sounding name such as Ron Evans ended up in Germany, he is the son of a German mother and an English … Continue reading Hello from Germany
St. Clair museum will get new digs on Route 66
The St. Clair Historical Museum, destroyed by fire last week, will receive a new home for at least six months along Route 66 in St. Clair, Mo., reported the Washington Missourian. The Lindemanns, who own the St. Clair Health Mart Pharmacy, 855 N. Commercial Ave., have agreed to donate office space next door to their … Continue reading St. Clair museum will get new digs on Route 66
Waynesville candy shop’s promotion leads to controversy and publicity
Today, the Route 66 Candy Shoppe in Waynesville, Mo., will give free fudge to any customer who weighs 300 pounds to mark Fat Tuesday. KSPR-TV in Springfield, Mo., (video is at the link) reported it as a stunt -- and reported a bit of a controversy: The owners say it's a fun, light hearted way … Continue reading Waynesville candy shop’s promotion leads to controversy and publicity
A chat with the operator of Texas Ivy Antiques
In his ongoing "Genuine Route 66 Life" video series, KC Keefer interviewed Dora Meroney, operator of Texas Ivy Antiques along the Sixth Street Historic District (aka Route 66) in Amarillo. https://youtu.be/YT3wV3Cx1-I Not only does Meroney sell Route 66 memorabilia and other items in a converted 1920s house, but she serves as president of the Old … Continue reading A chat with the operator of Texas Ivy Antiques
Donations may be sought to fix Illinois State Fairgrounds
A proposal seeks donations instead of taxpayer money to make badly needed repairs to the historic Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, reported the State Journal-Register. The newspaper said: Legislation filed by state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, would allow the agriculture department to form a state fairground foundation that would solicit private funds from individuals … Continue reading Donations may be sought to fix Illinois State Fairgrounds
World’s Largest Covered Wagon will be repaired by late April
The World's Largest Covered Wagon, located along Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., will be repaired by April 30 after it was heavily damaged in windstorm a few weeks ago, reported the Lincoln Daily News. A storm on Jan. 26 with 50 mph wind gusts broke two of the wagon's wheels, making the wagon list precariously … Continue reading World’s Largest Covered Wagon will be repaired by late April
Australia highway wants to use Route 66 to rebrand itself
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that's the case, Route 66 should be very flattered indeed by what certain highway boosters are wanting to do in Australia. We'll let The Australian newspaper explain: Grain silos rising from flat terrain vie with open-cut mines for the attention of truckers who use the … Continue reading Australia highway wants to use Route 66 to rebrand itself
Vic’s Pizza in Springfield closes
Vic's Pizza and Pub, a mainstay on old Route 66 on the north side of Springfield, Ill., since 1948, recently closed its doors, reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. The closing must have happened shortly after Valentine's Day. Its Facebook page shows normal postings through that date, then nothing. The newspaper reported: “Business was slow and … Continue reading Vic’s Pizza in Springfield closes
Elvis driving old Route 66 in Arizona
There's not much of a description to this video, except we know it's primarily Elvis Presley visiting Meteor Crater off Route 66 in Arizona in June 1967. All of the footage appears to be home movies. You'll also see glimpses the American Indian souvenir shops -- including Chief Yellowhorse's -- at the New Mexico-Arizona state line, … Continue reading Elvis driving old Route 66 in Arizona