Here's a swinging version of "Route 66" by 83-year-old pianist Eddie Tigner. Tigner is an artist with the Music Maker Relief Foundation, which "helps the true pioneers and forgotten heroes of Southern music gain recognition and meet their day to day needs." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1CLvc0vR4Y
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Billy Vaughn’s take on “Route 66”
The "Route 66" instrumental for the 1960s television drama of the same name was originally written and arranged by Nelson Riddle. This version by Billy Vaughn contains subtle differences -- especially the backing vocals -- but is largely the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSnoI0IFqoY
Take a rhythmic trip
Here's a version of "Route 66" by Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. Wyman is formerly the bass player of The Rolling Stones; he's the one playing the red bass guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_b6q_1ajhg
Hello from Argentina
This one's an oldie. It's Argentine blues-rocker Pappo (real name Norberto Napolitano) who covers Bobby Troup's "Route 66." Not sure on the date of the video, but I'm betting late 1980s to early '90s. Pappo's music career dated to the 1960s. Tragically, he died in an automobile accident in 2005.
Golden Light Cantina reopens after renovations
The Golden Light Cantina, a music nightclub next to the historic Golden Light Cafe on Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, reopened Friday after being closed since Jan. 2 for a face-lift, according to the Amarillo Globe News. The site, at 2209 S.W. Sixth Ave., has undergone renovations, including new bathrooms, extra seating, upgraded equipment and, … Continue reading Golden Light Cantina reopens after renovations
“Podunk”
I somehow missed this when it came out a few years ago. Country music songwriter and singer Keith Anderson's first single was "Podunk." The video for it wound up becoming an excellent tribute to the Route 66 town of Miami, Okla. You'll spot the Coleman Theatre and the Route 66 Sidewalk Highway in the clip.
“Route 66 to Santa Fe”
This song is performed by Richard Ellers, who boasts quite a biography. This song must be new, because it's not mentioned on his website.
Route 66 by way of Istanbul
Here's a recent performance of "Route 66" by the Manhattan Transfer in Istanbul, Turkey. Band member Tim Hauser's introductory comments about Istanbul native Ahmet Ertegun are particulary on-target. Popular music in general owes Ertegun a huge debt of gratitude.
Mother Road by way of Tokelau
This excellent video of sights along the Mother Road includes an equally good jazz performance of "Route 66" by All of Me, a band based in the New Zealand territory of Tokelau. (Yes, I had to look it up.)
Just down the road a piece
Many of the music artists we show performing Bobby Troup's most famous song are from far-flung places. But Ms. Stevie Woods hails from Phoenix, just a few hours' drive from the Mother Road in northern Arizona.