Kicks with King of the Jukebox February 3, 2010
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Here’s a sizzling version of “Route 66″ by jump blues artist Louis “King of the Jukebox” Jordan in 1958. Singing is Dorothy Smith, who does some swell improvisation with the lyrics.
Prime Prima February 2, 2010
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Here’s a jaunty version of “Route 66″ by jazz legend Louis Prima.
A story with long legs February 1, 2010
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Many, many people have traveled Route 66 in a number of ways — walking, running, driving and more.
However, this one has to be a first. French native Manu Cuadra is beginning his journey this spring on the Mother Road from Chicago to Santa Monica … on stilts.
He plans on covering 70 kilometers (43 miles) per day, and hopes to receive some support along the way. He has one support vehicle lined up. You can e-mail him at manu-40(at)live(dot)fr if you need more information.
He’s no amateur; he participates in marathons and other running events across Europe on stilts. You can see his adventures here:
Cuadra says in the video that he’s doing it for the adventure. I sure hope he carries plenty of water when he hits the Mojave Desert in June.
Cuadra’s blog is here.
(Hat tip: Route 66 Association of Illinois)
More Harley & Annabelle February 1, 2010
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Here’s a new video of Harley and Annabelle Russell at the Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla., performing “Route 66.”
Save for Harley half-doing the splits during the song’s conclusion, it’s mostly the same schtick during the song that the two have been doing for years. But it still brings a smile to my face.
Dew it to it February 1, 2010
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Here’s a blast from the past: an altered version of “Route 66″ (for reasons that will be apparent) by John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols, for a Mountain Dew ad in 1996.