This video, using the Rolling Stones' version of "Route 66" as accompaniment, manages the trick of showing footage of each town or state's attractions as the lyrics come up.
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A Zinger of a version
Barbra Zinger, a Brazilian country singer who sings primarily in Portugese, sings a countrified version in English of Bobby Troup's classic, "Route 66," in this video that doubles as a motorcycle travelogue:
Stones-cold version of “Route 66”
Here's a good-quality video clip of the Rolling Stones performing Bobby Troup's classic, "Route 66," during a concert in 1976. This is the lineup that features Ron Wood on lead guitar. Nothing against Ronnie, but I'd sure like to hear previous lead guitarist Mick Taylor rip into that tune. You can skip the chit-chat after … Continue reading Stones-cold version of “Route 66”
A look back at the Roller Rapper’s tour
Robby Love, aka the Roller Rapper, has posted a montage of video clips from last year's Route 66 tour, including a few spills while roller-skating on the Mother Road that make you wonder how he kept his teeth. And here's the original music video that got the Roller Rapper's music career started. The song was … Continue reading A look back at the Roller Rapper’s tour
Al Wilson’s master recordings lost in a fire
R&B singer Al Wilson, 67, who had a No. 1 hit in 1974 with "Show and Tell," lost the master tapes to his hit songs to a fire in his San Bernardino, Calif., home studio on Monday, reported the Inland Press-Enterprise. "I can't even begin to tell you how much he lost," Alder said. "It's … Continue reading Al Wilson’s master recordings lost in a fire
Vintage spin
This video is nice in its simplicity -- it shows a Victrola playing a 78 rpm record of Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters' version of "Route 66."
So strange, it’s cool
It's Hungarian rappers with an Elvis impersonator, singing a new song, "Route 66," on the Mother Road in Newberry Springs, Calif. I have no idea what they're rapping/singing, but it's funky and sounds good. So strange, it's cool. The rap group is Ganxsta Zolee & Kartel, with guest star Nagy Edmond singing in the jumpsuit. … Continue reading So strange, it’s cool
Last of the Breed
Chicago Sun-Times columnist and Route 66 roadie Dave Hoekstra was in Prescott Valley, Ariz., for the first show of the Last of the Breed tour, the lucky dog. In case you haven't heard, the Last of the Breed tour features country-music legends Ray Price, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson with Western swing band Asleep at … Continue reading Last of the Breed
Better-quality “Our Town” scene from “Cars”
Someone has posted a better-quality version of the "Our Town" scene from the hit summer movie, "Cars." The Academy Award-nominated song was written by Randy Newman and sung by James Taylor. The previous "Our Town" scene posted on YouTube was OK. But this one is letterboxed, with better quality and sound.
Oscars says no to YouTube and “Our Town”
I was hoping by now to have a video clip of James Taylor and Randy Newman performing their Oscar-nominated song, "Our Town," from the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars," at Sunday's Academy Awards. But it doesn't look like that's going to happen. Variety reports that the Academy has banned YouTube from allowing any video clips from the … Continue reading Oscars says no to YouTube and “Our Town”