Guitar hero John Mayer recorded a version of Bobby Troup's classic "Route 66" for the original "Cars" movie soundtrack. However, an extended version of Mayer's performance exists, where you hear a lot more guitar soloing over a slower groove. The change begins about the 3:15 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-LETk5H8hE&tracker=False The YouTube poster of this tune knows little about … Continue reading Extended version of John Mayer’s “Route 66”
Category: Music
“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes”
I've heard this hit song by George Jones for many years, but never saw the video that accompanied it until today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi3GgoLtlWk I wonder how many gas stations are out there, waiting for others to find their treasures after the interstates left them nearly deserted?
“Old Highway”
This is a music video posted recently on the Route 66 News Facebook page by the Lori Locke Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlMQTKAaKNo I like the song and the video. My only reservation is that I'd wished they'd used a different sound with the electric guitar.
Hello from Finland
This performance of Bobby Troup's most famous song is by Joe Vestich & Friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yu5LnNc_ZA
Song written for upcoming Route 66 festival
Joe Loesch and singer Don King, who front a musical group called The Road Crew, have written and recorded a song "The Road to Amarillo," specifically for the upcoming International Route 66 Festival in Amarillo, Texas. You can hear the song here: A few years ago, The Road Crew recorded an album specifically about Route … Continue reading Song written for upcoming Route 66 festival
Motel time again
I'm positive they shot much of this video at the Route 66 Motel in Barstow, Calif. Check out the motel sign at the 1:14 mark and compare it to this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_TJeDmHYx8 Appropriately enough, the name of the band is The Western States Motel.
From across the pond
The person who posted this on YouTube is from Turkey, but I'm not sure this version of Bobby Troup's best-known song was shot there. I'm certain it was somewhere in Europe or Eurasia. Regardless, this is a fine performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiiuMLn8XYs
Documentary being filmed about haunted Route 66 sites
A couple that proclaim themselves as experts about paranormal activity recently traveled Route 66 to film a documentary about haunted locations along or near the Mother Road. Patrick Burns and fiancee Marley Gibson began in November their journey in a recreational vehicle for a film titled "Spirits of 66." The couple maintains a website at … Continue reading Documentary being filmed about haunted Route 66 sites
A valentine from Valentine
A video about the upcoming holiday and the Route 66 hamlet of Valentine, Ariz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyCC_lUjeb8 The clip comes courtesy of Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz. The song is by British resident Aaron Phillips, an Elvis impersonator who provided the music for the video.
Shelvis is in the building
I heard a rumor that Elvis Presley actually faked his death and resurfaced in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48G2KwqxNH0 Seriously, though, it's a good imitation of The King.