Here's a good highway song by Peter Wolf, formerly the singer for the J. Geils Band. And the backing vocalist is a fellow by the name of Mick Jagger. For the record, Mr. Wolf seems to favor U.S. 41 -- not that it's a bad thing.
Category: Music
It’s Them
Here's a spirited version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66," performed by Them and featuring a very young Van Morrison on vocals.
“Somewhere in New Mexico”
I find more interesting and meaningful layers in this song by Jill Sobule every time I hear it.
“There Is No Arizona”
Actually, there is an Arizona. But a sad tale in this Jamie O'Neal song explains the title.
Notes from the road
A final meeting for public comment will be Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Clinton Middle School in west Tulsa about the Route 66 Master Plan: Red Fork Streetscape Improvements, according to Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers. The project area includes Southwest Boulevard between 25th West Avenue and 27th West Avenue. [...] Citizens are welcome to comment … Continue reading Notes from the road
Bones of the road
Glassonion Productions posted photos from a graveyard off Route 66 in western Arizona, including one where someone had a sense of humor ... I think. Music is by Johnny Cash, from his latest posthumous album that was released a few weeks ago.
“Route 66” on stage
Hey, look what's happening behind the Cheddar Curtain. The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has included the Roger Bean musical "Route 66" as part of its 2010-2011 season. Here's a taste of what it's like: The production runs until April 25. You can buy tickets here.
A new song about an old road
Here's a new song, "Route 66," by the Davis Wasser Band. You'll notice a lot of Route 66 landmarks in the green-screen effects.
Quite a milestone
According a Reuters article, Ray Benson's Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel is making its 40th year this month. During a four-decade career, the band has earned nine Grammy Awards, launched a critically acclaimed theatrical production, performed with everyone from Willie Nelson to President Obama to the Fort Worth Symphony, released more than 25 … Continue reading Quite a milestone
A night at the opera
"Route 66," sung by Brian De Lorenzo. "Route 66" lends itself to a lot of styles, but I don't think opera is one of them.