Here's a recent clip of the Manhattan Transfer singing Bobby Troup's "Route 66," during the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Author: Ron Warnick
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Blue Dome to house Tulsa trolley operations
T-Town Trolley, a transportation system that takes passengers around Tulsa's entertainment districts, is moving its operations into the historic Blue Dome gas station on Route 66 in downtown Tulsa, reports the Journal Record. [Blake] Lund is meeting with interior designers to help spruce up the inside, but the building will retain its original structure. “We … Continue reading Blue Dome to house Tulsa trolley operations
Interview with a Harvey Girl
The Gallup (N.M.) Independent has a interview with 92-year-old Mary T. Montoya, who became a Harvey Girl at one of Gallup's Harvey Houses beginning in the 1930s. Here's the interesting part: The nationwide decline of rail travel led to the decline of the Harvey Houses, including Gallup’s. According to his recently published book “Fred Harvey … Continue reading Interview with a Harvey Girl
Swingin’ west
Here's the Texas Trailhands, based out of Fort Worth, doing a Western swing version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66."
International hit
Drawing on the Daily Oklahoman's story a few days ago, the Christian Science Monitor further examines Route 66's increasing appeal to foreign travelers.
“Race to the Rocker” footrace set for April
A four-mile "Race to the Rocker" footrace is scheduled on Route 66 in and west of Cuba, Mo., at 9 a.m. April 4. The inaugural race starts at Britton Funeral Home in Cuba and ends at Fanning 66 Outpost General Store, home of the proclaimed World's Largest Rocker. The race is sponsored by the store … Continue reading “Race to the Rocker” footrace set for April
Culver’s is building a Route 66-themed restaurant
Route 66 News doesn't give a lot of ink to chain restaurants, when plenty of great mom-and-pop eateries on the Mother Road are available. However, we're giving credit where credit is due. Culver's, a Wisconsin-based chain famous for its "butterburgers" and frozen custard, is building its first restaurant in Webb City, Mo. And here's Culver's … Continue reading Culver’s is building a Route 66-themed restaurant
Co-founder of Boots Motel dies
Ilda Boots, co-founder of the Boots Motel on historic Route 66 in Carthage, Mo., died Friday at age 102 at a nursing home in Glenpool, Okla., reports the Carthage Press. The Bootses also founded the Boots Drive-In restaurant across the road, which is defunct. According to the newspaper, after talking to Ilda's son Bob: She … Continue reading Co-founder of Boots Motel dies
Update on Bristow Motor Co. fire
A month ago, a fire that started in the repair-shop area of Bolin Ford in Bristow, Okla., was believed to have destroyed the historic Bristow Motor Co. building that was part of the complex. For reasons that are too boring to recount here, I wasn't able to check the scene until Sunday. What I saw … Continue reading Update on Bristow Motor Co. fire
Wind power near Route 66
Construction of a wind turbine on a "gob nob" mining-waste hill near Farmersville, Ill., has been finished and will begin producing power this week, reports the Springfield Journal-Register. Art’s Motel & Restaurant owner Barry Lambachia, who also can see the gob knob from his office, said he his hopeful the novelty of a wind turbine … Continue reading Wind power near Route 66