Sheryl Crow tells us that "Everyday is a Winding Road." And sometimes it's more fun that way.
Category: Music
Sounds of the Southwest
Calexico's sound captures the feel of the desert Southwest better than any band out there. It's as if an alt-rock band was merged with a mariachi group.
For all small-town residents everywhere
Yeah, I know ... John Mellencamp's from Indiana, which isn't one of the Route 66 states. But he was born and raised in a small town, and his 1985 hit song by the same name (back when he still partly used his John Cougar stage name) captures the humility and pride of small-town people better … Continue reading For all small-town residents everywhere
Interactive art
A traveler stopped by the Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas. What's always been cool about this strange piece of artwork is it's not in a stuffy museum with armed guards making sure you don't touch it. Here, snow and rain falls on it. You can touch it, spray-paint it and even let your little dogs … Continue reading Interactive art
U2 in the “Heartland”
"Sixty-six a highway speaks Of deserts dry Of cool green valleys Gold and silver veins Of the shining cities ..." -- "Heartland," from U2's "Rattle and Hum" album. That was a period in which U2 was inspired by America's landscape, including the Route 66 country of the Mojave Desert. On a related note, the famed … Continue reading U2 in the “Heartland”
Free Fallin’
This is one of Tom Petty's biggest hits, and it takes place in the Route 66 country of Los Angeles.
A little levity …
... on this holiday. Here's a truck-driving song, although not a usual one. If you've clicked on it, you've probably already figured out the music is by this fellow.
Goin’ down that Lost Highway
This isn't so much a video as a blurry concert photo of Hank Williams with his version of "Lost Highway" playing in the background. But, really, this timeless music is all you need.
Hot riffs on “Hot Rod Lincoln”
Bill Kirchen is the former lead guitarist of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, and that's his playing that anchors the band's biggest hit, "Hot Rod Lincoln," from 1972. Kirchen is now a solo act, and he usually tours with his band, Too Much Fun. Kirchen has his own version of "Hot Rod Lincoln" … Continue reading Hot riffs on “Hot Rod Lincoln”
“I’m gonna buy me a Mercury and cruise it up and down the road”
Country star Alan Jackson sings the "Mercury Blues." And there are some fine-looking rides in this video. And playing lead electric guitar is a fellow by the name of Keith Urban.