J.D. Strait, a buddy of musician Kirk Baldwin, liked this song so much, he decided to shoot a video of it for him. https://youtu.be/kQ22GsqZbxU Strait wrote: "Kirk to this day still travels New Mexico 333 (which is the old original portion of Old Route 66 just east of Albuquerque) to go to most of his … Continue reading “Mother Road”
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Road trip with friends
Three pals explore Route 66 and other parts of the Southwest in this well-edited video: https://youtu.be/-_NtonOoJHg Music is "On the Road Again," by Willie Nelson.
Another one from Asleep At the Wheel’s vault
Here's another vintage performance of "Route 66" by western-swing band Asleep At the Wheel. This one was during Farm Aid 1993 in Ames, Iowa. https://youtu.be/J5hfSrB2s6I Asleep At the Wheel perform "Route 66" at every show for two reasons -- it makes a good warm-up, and bandleader Ray Benson loves the tune. Asleep At the Wheel … Continue reading Another one from Asleep At the Wheel’s vault
More signs
After yesterday's relighting of the Crestwood Bowl sign, it seems proper to post Mike Lewis' video salute to the many signs you see along Route 66: The Signs of Route 66 from Mike Lewis on Vimeo. Music is the Rolling Stones' version of the Bobby Troup classic, "Route 66."
Blue Whale Blues
What did Jonah do to pass the time after he was swallowed by a whale? The written record says he did a lot of praying -- understandable, given the circumstances. But maybe he also did what Welsh music artist Jon Langford did -- play a song. In this case, Langford performs "Death to Moby Dick" … Continue reading Blue Whale Blues
A slightly different take by the Stones
Here's a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by the Rolling Stones that I haven't heard before. It's similar to the one you've heard all these years, but you'll find subtle differences, especially in the guitar solo. The YouTube account, Rolling50Stones, that uploaded the video says it's from the band's debut album, "The Rolling Stones." … Continue reading A slightly different take by the Stones
Hello from Thailand
Tee Attapol Chaisiri and a robust horn section of the JRP Little Big Band take on Bobby Troup's most famous song. https://youtu.be/KGaLWztqABk
Mother Road music on tap
Here's a sing-and-tap version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by Merry Lou Metzger and Jack Imel on a 1980 episode of "The Lawrence Welk Show." https://youtu.be/7YdTrKs9zvw That'll never be as surreal as this moment from the Welk show.
What was Bob Dylan’s link to Gallup?
Leslie Linthicum, a columnist for the Albuquerque Journal, explores the persistent rumor that legendary singer / songwriter Bob Dylan spent a little of his childhood in the Route 66 town of Gallup, N.M. It is a legend there — repeated, debated, scoffed at and wondered at — that Dylan lived as a child in the railroad town … Continue reading What was Bob Dylan’s link to Gallup?
A new take on Depeche Mode’s “Route 66”
Here's a remarkable new (but unofficial) video of Depeche Mode's version of "Route 66." It was shot and edited by Jakub Górajek for SensiMedia in Poland. The footage was taken in July in Chicago; St. Louis; Elk City, Okla.; Shamrock, Texas; Amarillo, Texas; Tucumcari, N.M.; Grants, N.M.; Gallup, N.M.; Holbrook, Ariz.; Winslow, Ariz.; Flagstaff, Ariz.; … Continue reading A new take on Depeche Mode’s “Route 66”