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.