Leon Rausch, a longtime singer for Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, has collaborated with Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel on a new album, "It's a Good Day," that's out tomorrow. And since Asleep at the Wheel's favorite song is "Route 66," you'd think that the band would persuade Rausch to perform it … Continue reading More kicks with Leon
Category: Music
Top of the POPS
A rock band, Dr. Pants, decided to film a video for its song "Sarsaparilla Girl" at POPS on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. What's even cooler is that the video was shot entirely with iPhone 4s, using the device's high-definition video capability. The video was shot on Tuesday, and here it is. According to KTUL-TV … Continue reading Top of the POPS
Requiem
Sometimes, no comment is required ... (Hat tip to BethFenwick.com; music by U2)
Should have stuck with bowling
OKC Biz published a story today about the pending sale of the historic 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City to a Spices of India grocery. The article contained this tidbit that I hadn't seen reported elsewhere: Owner Jim Haynes says he’s owned the 51-year-old, 25,880-square-foot bowling alley for 32 years. “I just had to (sell the … Continue reading Should have stuck with bowling
“Sur la Route 66”
I don't understand the language, but the arrangement grabbed me almost instantly. This is French actor and singer Eddy Mitchell on "Sur la Route 66." (Note: The animation is sorta interesting, but not terribly germane, I reckon.) Anyone have a translation? UPDATE: Vincent Desmonts has provided a translation to English here.
Last frame coming for 66 Bowl
The historic 66 Bowl of Oklahoma City has been sold to an India grocer, and its last bowling frame will occur in mid-August. Spices of India, down the road from the 66 Bowl on the Northwest 39th Street alignment of Route 66, has bought the bowling center and concert venue, reported Oklahoma Route 66 expert … Continue reading Last frame coming for 66 Bowl
“Honkytonk Stomp”
You might see a familiar Route 66 landmark in the Texas Panhandle featured prominently in this Brooks & Dunn video. And, yes, that's Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top in the pool hall, and on guitar and guest vocals.
“Riding with Private Malone”
This song by David Ball is about a cool car and a departed soldier. It seems appropriate for Route 66 and the Memorial Day weekend.
Nat King Cole revisits an old hit
Yes, it is Nat King Cole, and, yes, it is "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66." But there are subtle differences. I'll let Nocaro, the person who posted this to YouTube, explain: The Nat King Cole Trio was the first to record this Bobby Troup tune on March 15, 1946, and almost fifteen years to … Continue reading Nat King Cole revisits an old hit
The unseen “Route 66” TV pilot
Take a few seconds to watch this clip below. It'll look familiar, then you'll see something you won't expect: OK ... so roadies probably know that Dan Cortese and James Wilder co-starred in a short-lived television remake of "Route 66" in 1993. But those two aren't Cortese or Wilder. The description of the clip provides … Continue reading The unseen “Route 66” TV pilot