A Czech blues-rock band, After 40, has recorded a song titled "Route 66." And it's not a cover of the famous Bobby Troup tune; it's new song. Here's the video for it. Apparently someone sent a film crew to the Mother Road in Arizona and California: https://youtu.be/iLob6sx6jL8 After 40's newest album also it titled "Route … Continue reading A new song about the Mother Road
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“The Old Lucky Diamond Motel”
Vince Gill has a new album out, "Guitar Slinger," and this song is on it. Here's an acoustic version performed for KUPL radio in Portland, Ore. It's quite a Route 66 song. https://youtu.be/TmY8mpf3yO0 You can buy the studio version of this song for 99 cents here. The entire album can be downloaded for $9.49 here.
A collection from the road
Here's a Route 66-themed slide show of black-and-white images by Mike Severson, whose Flickr account contains plenty of other goodies. Not all of the photos are from the Mother Road, but the vibe certainly comes from there. https://youtu.be/Tcq0NKK6QqE The version of "Route 66" is by Nat King Cole, who made Bobby Troup's song famous.
Italian bands touring Route 66 on Jack Daniel’s dime
Several rock'n'roll bands from Italy are touring Route 66 in the next few weeks as a part of Italy's version of Jack on Tour, sponsored by Jack Daniel's whiskey. Jack on Tour is a sort of reality series where bands compete against each other, with a camera crew in tow. The Jack on Tour site … Continue reading Italian bands touring Route 66 on Jack Daniel’s dime
The “Cradle” will rock
A YouTube poster from the United Kingdom posted this Route 66 travel video to accompany the song "Cradle" by The Joy Formidable. Nice editing here. https://youtu.be/tFV-xrUx3xs
Annabelle Russell marks 66th birthday today
Annabelle Russell, one-half of the Mediocre Music Makers based in the Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla., marked her 66th birthday today. Usually birthdays are no big deal in Route 66 corners. However, because Annabelle and her husband Harley have been entertaining Route 66 tourists for more than a decade, her 66th year has a … Continue reading Annabelle Russell marks 66th birthday today
Father of Rock and Roll and the Mother Road
A few videos have popped up using Chuck Berry's version of "Route 66" as the inspiration. But this new one is the best: https://youtu.be/cdhJMKegnCI By the way, Chuck Berry is 84 years old, and he's still playing a regular gig at this place.
Don’t make it bad
This latest edition of "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible" takes the long and winding road with the Gospel of Jude. You probably now know where this is going ... https://youtu.be/YHAhWXVAelI
“O’ Montana”
The Road Crew wrote and recorded this tribute to Montana, the famed pet rabbit at Rich Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Ill. Montana died in 2008. https://youtu.be/uYzaeWIfLxk The description of Montana on the video: She had a good life here on Route 66. For over seven years she warmly greeted the locals as well as travelers … Continue reading “O’ Montana”
“The Road to Amarillo” video
A few months ago, The Road Crew composed and recorded a new song about the International Route 66 Festival that came to Amarillo in June. After the festival, the country-rock band has unveiled its video for "The Road to Amarillo." https://youtu.be/ncQPJd2QnQk The band was presented with the Bobby Troup Artistic Recognition Award during the festival's … Continue reading “The Road to Amarillo” video