Lord knows we've posted a lot of performances by western swing band Asleep At the Wheel on this site. But this is a well-produced video: The band playing "Route 66" at Billy Bob's Texas, the famous club in Fort Worth. https://youtu.be/OMWLl4KcELI The band always performs Bobby Troup’s “Route 66″ at every show, and bandleader Ray … Continue reading Cruising with Asleep at the Wheel
Category: Music
“Automatic”
This new video by Miranda Lambert came over my feed. I suspect a few Route 66ers will relate to its message -- not that I agree with everything in it: https://youtu.be/2ksWKOy665o I also am one of the few who learned to drive in a manual-transmission grain truck. The glimpse in the video of an Airstream … Continue reading “Automatic”
A “Holiday” in California
For folks in America who are still languishing in the clutches of a harsh winter, maybe this video by Danielle Dumont about the Golden State -- with lots of Route 66 content -- will make your day a bit warmer. Or induce you to take a vacation. California 2012 from Danielle Dumont on Vimeo. Music … Continue reading A “Holiday” in California
Tucumcari expands rockabilly festival
The Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., will feature a greatly expanded Rockabilly on the Route festival on June 5-8, according to a news release from the organizers. According to an email from co-producer Simon Cantlon: With a whopping 18 bands from across the country, Colombia and Norway, classic car show, Route 66 cruise, burn-out, … Continue reading Tucumcari expands rockabilly festival
Hello from Poland
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.
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
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
“Route 66” on a cigar-box guitar
David Vidal shows what he can do with Bobby Troup's "Route 66" on a cigar-box guitar (with a resonator) and a harmonica. https://youtu.be/7uqZruHIKqc As I've long note, Troup's tune is endlessly malleable. (Video by Ace Jackalope)
Hello from Transylvania
Another music tune today. Here's band called Night Losers, based in the Transylvania section of Romania, that combine folk-rock with traditional music. https://youtu.be/sJST9wzheLs (Hat tip: Denny Gibson)
A blues player’s take on “Route 66”
Frank Kocevar of Historic Seligman Sundries passed along this version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" performed by blues musician Paul J. Miles. https://youtu.be/GUrET77DjuA Yes, he messed up one of the lyrics. But, as Kocevar did, I found Miles' enthusiasm infectious.