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.
Category: Music
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
A closer look at Williams
M.G. Hauck III made several visits to the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., and compiled this slideshow, with the music of Nat King Cole figuring prominently in it. The Williams Chamber of Commerce could do much, much worse than this video.
66 Bowl up for sale; investors sought for it
The historic 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City soon will be up for sale, and an organizer of the Okie Twist-off music and car festival and an area Realtor are looking for help from investors to buy and preserve the property, according to e-mails I received today. The owners of the 66 Bowl confirmed by e-mail … Continue reading 66 Bowl up for sale; investors sought for it
Mystery band
This band, called Sayonara, does a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66." The YouTube listing has no information about this group. Has anybody heard of them or the band's background?
Kicks on the bricks
Well, this is charming ... The dancing is taking place on an old brick section of Route 66 near Auburn, Ill. The Solar family is blogging its trip on the Mother Road.