Here's something you've probably never seen: a jazzy version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" that features a lute. The hot picking is by Peter Autschbach, and the singing is by Lucy Wende.
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Publicity the road doesn’t need
I don't subscribe to the notion that all publicity is good publicity. Exhibit A is a story out of Tracy, Calif., in which the town's Veterans Park being built was changed from a promised patriotic theme to a Route 66 theme. Here's the initial story from the Tracy Press. Here's a follow-up from a local … Continue reading Publicity the road doesn’t need
Route 66 comic includes a tour
I received an e-mail from Phil Yeh, creator of the newly published "Dinosaurs Across Route 66" comic book. It looks like he's doing more than just publishing a salute to the Mother Road. Yeh said: I am planning to cover much of old Route 66 from January to April in 2008 and would love to … Continue reading Route 66 comic includes a tour
“Two-Lane Blacktop” released in two-DVD set
The 1971 cult film "Two-Lane Blacktop," which starred a young James Taylor and was shot in several spots on Route 66, was released a few days ago as a two-disc set by the Criterion Collection. Amazon.com has it here for $29.99, a discount of about 10 bucks. Warren Clements of the Toronto Globe and Mail … Continue reading “Two-Lane Blacktop” released in two-DVD set
Cruising with Nelson Riddle
Power's still out here in the heart of Route 66 country, and I'm using a library computer because the Wi-Fi connection here isn't working. In the meantime, here's something to tide you over for a day or so. This is Nelson Riddle's "Route 66" theme, which was commissioned for the "Route 66" television show, that … Continue reading Cruising with Nelson Riddle
Cool Springs Camp seeks rezoning
Looks like the local media has picked up on Cool Springs Camp's attempts to rectify its zoning hurdles. The Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner reports on the restored Route 66 property's attempts to rezone from agricultural residential to commercial business, so it will meet the county's General Plan. Here's an interesting wrinkle to the story: According … Continue reading Cool Springs Camp seeks rezoning
Comic book takes place on Route 66
The San Bernardino County Sun reports that there's a new comic book available at California Welcome Centers, titled "Dinosaurs Across Route 66." Here's the plot summary: "Dinosaurs Across Route 66" tells the story of Patrick Rabbit, a school-hating, guitar-playing bunny who travels west on Route 66, intent on making it big in Hollywood. Unfortunately for … Continue reading Comic book takes place on Route 66
Next volume of “Route 66” series comes out in February
The TVshowsonDVD Web site reports that Volume 2 of the first season of the original "Route 66" television show is scheduled to be released Feb. 5. It will be another four-disc set with a suggested retail price of $29.95. Amazon.com is taking pre-orders for $20.99. We'll have more details when we get them.
Technical difficulties
Don't worry ... we're still alive. Entries to Route 66 News will be spotty for the next week or so because of the historic ice storm that has crippled half of Oklahoma. At one point more than 600,000 customers were without electricity, and more than 75 homes caught fire on Monday alone because of all … Continue reading Technical difficulties
Head for the Hollandburger
The Victorville (Calif.) Daily Press says Emma Jean's Holland Burger restaurant on Route 66 tends to be taken for granted. But it's not by European tourists and roadies who are traveling the Main Street of America. Shawna Gentry and husband, Brian, are quick to produce the guestbook she keeps. There are signatures and comments in … Continue reading Head for the Hollandburger