Keith Beasley of London gave this solo performance the other day at Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz.
Category: Music
She won’t settle for walking
Here's a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by Nancy Sinatra, she of the "boots are made for walking" fame.
Signs of 66
Here's a well-made slide show of signs you'll see along the Mother Road. Music is the Rolling Stones' version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66."
“Route 66” television series marks 50th anniversary
On this day in 1960, the first episode of the "Route 66" television show aired on CBS. Although the drama would last just four seasons and seldom took place on the Mother Road, you can chalk up "Route 66" as a big reason the real Route 66 became the legend it is today. "Route 66" … Continue reading “Route 66” television series marks 50th anniversary
Jazz it up
This is a band called The Grand Marquis, based in Kansas City. On this performance of Bobby Troup's most famous song, the musicians show good jazz chops.
Theater to debut play about Nat King Cole
The Amun Ra Theater in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday will host the world premiere of a one-man musical, "Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole." If you don't know who Cole is or what his significance to Route 66 is, this little clip should suffice: The Amun Ra production stars jeff obafemi carr (yes, that's how his name … Continue reading Theater to debut play about Nat King Cole
Early Boss
Someone's posted audio of a very early performance of the Bruce Springsteen Band performing "Route 66" -- before he had a record deal, before he formed the E Street Band. The sound quality from this 1971 show is bad, but I did recognize Bruce's guitar right off the bat during the solo. The YouTube clip includes photos … Continue reading Early Boss
Music where you find it
Charles Hazlewood takes a trip down the Mother Road and searches out music where he can find it. Hazlewood is an award-winning British conductor. He's a bit cheeky, but there's no denying his enthusiasm.
Going down the Route 66 highway of life
Tulsa resident Tavis Minner transforms a jazzy version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" into a semi-biography.
From Texas via Canada
The Tone Dogs are based in Canada, but play what they call "Texas rock 'n' blues." Here's their take of Bobby Troup's most well-known song.