Winslow takes it easy

The Christian Science Monitor tells the story of how the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., has capitalized on The Eagles‘ song “Take It Easy” and its mention of a certain corner.

The Monitor says Winslow didn’t start to cash in on the song until 1997. I’m surprised it waited that long, as “Take It Easy” was at least 25-year-old hit even then.

But now, Winslow has a street-corner park, souvenir stores, a festival, and a revitalized downtown. And it was all sparked by a song written long ago by Jackson Browne.

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