I often think of the ghost town of Glenrio when I hear this Ricky Nelson classic: https://youtu.be/uN7mjvok6MI
Category: Music
“Tulsa Telephone Book”
Here's a darkly humorous song written by Tom T. Hall, covered a few years ago by Calexico: https://youtu.be/j9hpuDg4MtE
“The Long Cut”
Many roadies opt to take the long cut instead of a short cut in their travels. So this song by Uncle Tupelo seems appropriate: https://youtu.be/Hy3WkIfgkSQ
A barrelhouse cruise
Rhythm-and-blues piano players often were described as "barrelhouse" piano players. The late Floyd Dixon shows how it was done with Bobby Troup's song in 1996. https://youtu.be/u68HgtG948w
“A Collision of Worlds”
This video was posted on the British Disney site. It's the Brad Paisley and Robbie Williams collaboration on the "Cars 2" soundtrack. You'll hear Route 66 mentioned in the song. https://youtu.be/TIk-tbDMD5w "Cars 2" opens in the U.S. a week from today.
The Road Crew wins big award at Route 66 banquet
The Road Crew music group won the inaugural Bobby Troup Artistic Award during the 2011 International Route 66 Festival awards banquet Saturday night at the Galleries at Sunset Center in Amarillo, Texas. David Wickline, an author and Route 66-themed restaurant owner, won the Route 66 Roadie Award. And Alan McNeil and his mother, Marianne, were honored … Continue reading The Road Crew wins big award at Route 66 banquet
Music review: Meanstreet Riders
The Meanstreet Riders proclaim to be a bunch of songwriters who formed out of a love of motorcycles and the open road.The Florida-based band might also be taking advantage of a lucrative Harley-Davidson audience.The Meanstreet Riders will release a country-rock CD, "High on the Hog," sometime next month.However, all the album's 10 songs now are … Continue reading Music review: Meanstreet Riders
A twist on “Route 66”
Jazz pianist Steve Sandner performs a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66," but adds something extra for you residents of Michigan: https://vimeo.com/24649332
Manhattan Transfer’s original version of “Route 66”
Here is the Manhattan Transfer's original 1981 studio recording of Bobby Troup's "Route 66." The maker of the video superimposed footage of the group performing the song, along with vintage film of Route 66 scenes. https://youtu.be/8xro0lpukfs The video is nicely done. The cars going into a ditch, however, may be more kicks than a Route … Continue reading Manhattan Transfer’s original version of “Route 66”
King of the Juke Joints
In the previous post, we mentioned blues legends in an upcoming movie. Here's a documentary about a real-live blues legend, Blues Boy Willie, who's still performing, including a regular gig at Smokey Joe's Texas Cafe on Sixth Street (aka Route 66) and Joe Taco, both in Amarillo, Texas. https://vimeo.com/24067509 In fact, the "King of the … Continue reading King of the Juke Joints