Next, a fashion website based in Great Britain, recently had a film shoot on Route 66 in West Hollywood to the Mojave Desert. Here's a behind-the-scenes video: Here's the finished product: Dig the soundtrack by the Dandy Warhols.
Category: Music
A medley from the King
Here's something I'd never seen before ... Nat King Cole performing a medley of five of his hits, including "Route 66."
Farewell to a friend
Tony Paglia paid a visit to the Snow Cap Drive-In on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz., the day after its longtime owner, Juan Delgadillo, died on June 2, 2004. Here's a video Paglia made in tribute: This is what he says about the video: We visited the Snow Cap the day after its proprietor, Juan … Continue reading Farewell to a friend
Cruising with Link Wray
Here's a slide show of motel-sign images, accompanied by Link Wray's version of "Begin the Beguine." Not all of the signs are on Route 66, but the signs are cool anyway.
Cross-country in a $1,000 car
Two guys aim to drive Route 66 to Los Angeles in a car they're going to purchase in Chicago for $1,000 or less. And, no, they aren't hopping into a time machine and going back 40 years. This is the rather ingenious publicity stunt by Cars for a Grand, a site that lists cars for … Continue reading Cross-country in a $1,000 car
“Sweet Hitch-Hiker”
A great highway song from a great American band, Creedence Clearwater Revival.
“Nothing But the Wheel”
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.
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.