I'll let the creator of this video explain it: Bobby Cochran & Steppenwolf perform an extended version of "Born To Be Wild" from the movie "Easy Rider" (1969) starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. Location scenes include Park Moabi, California; Colorado River bridge crossing at Topock, Arizona; Flagstaff and other scenes along Route … Continue reading “Born to Be Wild”
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A driver’s view of Oatman Road
Sit back and take a mini-vacation for 23 minutes. Here's the best-quality video I've seen of a motorcyclist's drive on Oatman Road, from the outskirts of Kingman, Ariz., through the twists and turns to Sitgreaves Pass, and into the town of Oatman itself. It was shot with a helmet cam. You'll see cattle near the … Continue reading A driver’s view of Oatman Road
Book review: “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
"Billy Connolly's Route 66" was a highly rated, four-episode television program that aired on ITV1 in the United Kingdom this fall. It earned a lot of praise from roadies who saw it, and its popularity very likely will spur a new wave of Britons traveling Route 66 in 2012. This entertaining but flawed book of … Continue reading Book review: “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
A new song about the Mother Road
A Czech blues-rock band, After 40, has recorded a song titled "Route 66." And it's not a cover of the famous Bobby Troup tune; it's new song. Here's the video for it. Apparently someone sent a film crew to the Mother Road in Arizona and California: https://youtu.be/iLob6sx6jL8 After 40's newest album also it titled "Route … Continue reading A new song about the Mother Road
“An Idiot Abroad,” Route 66 style
A few days ago, the British satirical comedy "An Idiot Abroad" took its main character, the dim-witted Karl Pilkington, down the Mother Road. You'll see the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Bottletree Ranch, and a few other Route 66 landmarks, along with bizarre side trips. Note: This episode contains some profanity and an adult situation or … Continue reading “An Idiot Abroad,” Route 66 style
Route 66 makes a financial impact on Illinois towns
The Chicago Tribune tonight has posted a remarkable article about how Route 66 has financially impacted the towns along it. (The story's print edition will be on newsstands Saturday.) The report contains eye-popping data: While many small towns across the country are struggling to keep their downtowns afloat, Pontiac and a string of other Illinois … Continue reading Route 66 makes a financial impact on Illinois towns
Italian bands touring Route 66 on Jack Daniel’s dime
Several rock'n'roll bands from Italy are touring Route 66 in the next few weeks as a part of Italy's version of Jack on Tour, sponsored by Jack Daniel's whiskey. Jack on Tour is a sort of reality series where bands compete against each other, with a camera crew in tow. The Jack on Tour site … Continue reading Italian bands touring Route 66 on Jack Daniel’s dime
Getting closer to 3,000,000 miles
Irv Gordon has just passed driving 2.9 million miles on his 1966 Volvo P1800, and aims to hit the 3 million mark within the next two years, reported European Car magazine. Gordon, of East Patchogue, N.Y., already is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most miles by one owner on a noncommercial vehicle. And … Continue reading Getting closer to 3,000,000 miles
The “Cradle” will rock
A YouTube poster from the United Kingdom posted this Route 66 travel video to accompany the song "Cradle" by The Joy Formidable. Nice editing here. https://youtu.be/tFV-xrUx3xs
Why OKC installed more Route 66 signs
This clip serves mainly as a publicity blurb for Oklahoma Sen. David Holt and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett. But it turns interesting when the two reveal why Oklahoma City recently decided to install more Route 66 signs to guide travelers. The primary impetus, it turns out, was Paul McCartney's journey on Route 66 in … Continue reading Why OKC installed more Route 66 signs