This is an ad for Carlsberg, a Dutch beermaker. From the hair styles, I'm guessing the ad is not new. https://youtu.be/K22c2KOJEh4 Music was produced by Candle Music, based in London.
Category: Music
“Route 66” sparks a love of jazz
Pianist Brigham Larson explains how his grandfather's vinyl records led him to a music-related career. One Bobby Troup song in particular inspired him: https://youtu.be/-qSZa5ylvvE
Time-lapse video of a 12,000-mile road trip
Here's a remarkably well-edited time-lapse video of a 12,000-mile road trip across 32 states in America. That included a swing on Route 66 in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. https://youtu.be/Tt-juyvIWMQ Photographer Brian DeFrees created the video in August and September. More about it can be read on the Daily Mail in London. The stirring music … Continue reading Time-lapse video of a 12,000-mile road trip
Joplin High School Lip Dub
In light of what happened to their town less than six months ago, this video put together by students in Joplin, Mo., is life-affirming and even moving -- especially the second part: https://youtu.be/eRVuvmXHY64 The video description: This is the first Joplin High School Lip Dub. Since the May 22, 2011 tornado we have been wanting … Continue reading Joplin High School Lip Dub
“Born to Be Wild”
I'll let the creator of this video explain it: Bobby Cochran & Steppenwolf perform an extended version of "Born To Be Wild" from the movie "Easy Rider" (1969) starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. Location scenes include Park Moabi, California; Colorado River bridge crossing at Topock, Arizona; Flagstaff and other scenes along Route … Continue reading “Born to Be Wild”
Excerpts from “Route 66: The Road West”
This video clips contains excerpts from "Route 66: The Road West," a three-part television documentary that aired on NHK in Japan and a one-hour version on the A&E Channel here in the States. A lot of good stuff here, including Club Cafe in Santa Rosa when it was still open, Russell Soulsby when he was … Continue reading Excerpts from “Route 66: The Road West”
A new song about the Mother Road
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
“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