The Cheetah Girls debuted their version of Bobby Troup's immortal song "Route 66" this weekend. They're helping promote the upcoming release of the "Cars" DVD, which comes out Nov. 7. You can see the Cheetah Girls' video here: UPDATE: Out-of-date link is fixed.
Category: Music
“Route 66” in sound and light
This is video of Kari Simmons and Todd Lowry Ensemble, based in Albuquerque. They perform a jazzy version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66," and the footage is sprinkled with night images of that town's Route 66 neon lights. Nice job.
Wayne “The Train” Hancock plugs Route 66 again
In this lengthy interview with The Independent in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., hillbilly swing singer Wayne "The Train" Hancock again professes his love for the Mother Road. Here are some excerpts: "My thing is I try to stay off the interstates as much as I can. Each tour, I try to route us almost like a vacation. … Continue reading Wayne “The Train” Hancock plugs Route 66 again
Depeche Mode’s version of “Route 66”
I dunno if this video's an official one from Depeche Mode, but the music certainly sounds like it.
“The Train” puts in another plug for Tulsa
Country singer Wayne "The Train" Hancock, who's out touring behind his just-released "Tulsa" album, was interviewed by the Raleigh-Durham News-Observer. The interviewer sounded skeptical of Hancock's love of Tulsa, but Hancock set him straight: Q: On the title track of your new album, you make Tulsa, Okla., sound like a mighty exotic place. Is Tulsa … Continue reading “The Train” puts in another plug for Tulsa
El Reno college to host a Route 66 event
The "Cruisin' Route 66: Sample the Good Life" event will be hosted by Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla., on Oct. 27. First, photographer and author Shellee Graham will display her "Return to Route 66: Photographs from the Mother Road" from 11 a.m. to noon in the college's Fine Art Gallery. From noon to … Continue reading El Reno college to host a Route 66 event
Wayne Hancock salutes Route 66 on new CD
Country artist Wayne "The Train" Hancock has displayed his love for Route 66 many times through his career. He has a Route 66 sticker on his guitar. He plays "Route 66" at his shows. His most famous song, "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs," was reportedly inspired by a fortuitous van breakdown on Route 66 in Vega, … Continue reading Wayne Hancock salutes Route 66 on new CD
Route 66 blog roundup 9/30
Santa Monica Close-up contains photos from the final day of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America's Historic Route 66 Tour. About 100 participants started, and about 20 dropped out because of mechanical or medical reasons. Maya Reynolds tells the story of how Jackson Browne's "Take It Easy," which immortalizes a certain corner in Winslow, Ariz., came … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup 9/30
Not just standin’ around
Despite a fire nearly destroying the Standin' on a Corner mural in Winslow, Ariz., the Route 66 town will continue to have its Standin' on a Corner festival today and Saturday, reports the East Valley Tribune. The gala and mural are inspired by the Eagles' hit song, "Take It Easy," which contains these famed lyrics … Continue reading Not just standin’ around
Route 66 blog roundup
Margaret is traveling down Route 66 and has a blog about it, getyourkicks. Jerome Prophet has been posting pictures of window murals from the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Ill. Brent's Blog is doing a Route 66 trip to Vegas. For you cheapskates out there, Jhariman has a few downloads from the … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup