Swinging vocal ensemble number. Tight rhythm section accompanies big voiced Sinatra-type crooner. Fine guitar solo. Clever lyrics re-visit the classic song - but this is not your father's Route 66, it's a new look at one of the most storied highways in music history; 21st century viewpoint. Male Vocals, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles. Also available in various instrumental versions.
Track details
| Track ID number: | 8983 |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Jazz: General & faster jazz |
| Moods/Emotions: | Happy / Joyful / Positive -- Loving / Romantic / Tender -- Classy / Elegant / Exclusive |
| Suggested Production Types: | Comedy / Sitcom / Dramedy -- Family / Light Entertainment -- Love Story / Romance -- Party / Dancing / Fun times |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Drums (Drum Kit) -- Guitar (Electric) -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | jazz vocals, vocal jazz, jazz with vocals, male vocals, male vocal, frank sinatra |
| Tempo feel: | Medium |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 83 |
| Artist: | Buddy Moncrief |
| Composer: | Buddy Moncrief (BMI) |
| Publisher: | Acoustic SwaneeLand (BMI) |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | Buddy Moncrief |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | CD-quality / 16-bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | No |
| Lyrics: | Excuse me Mr. Troup I think I missed a turn somewhere So tell me; what's the scoop? How do you get there? New Route 66 is a little different trail Hot enough to melt your tires And burn the devil's tail New Route 66; they've got rooms for let HBO, outdoor pools, and free wireless internet The old road has given way To interstates and airplanes Fifty-five is all you'll drive But no one here complains 'Cuz New Route 66 is just a state of mind And you can ride it swingin' the blues that the music left behind On New Route 66 My Route 66 New Route 66 Souvenir shop for a pitstop Anywhere on the strip Kokopelli rub their belly For good luck on your trip Pasadena to Glenrio Your tour guide is named Giacomo Just outside Carlinville The white writing on the brown sign Points the way to America This land yours and mine Excuse me Mr. Cole If you're ever back in town We'll go cruisin' Tucumcari With the ragtop down On New Route 66 My Route 66 New Route 66 |
| Album containing this track: | (None) |
Buddy Moncrief
Somewhere out on New Route 66, about 50 miles west of Sinatra and 75 miles east of Tom Waits, Swanson struts his swingin' and singin'. He loves Dave Frishberg songs and Johnny Walker in a tumbler. He'd like to hear Kurt Elling cover Stone Temple Pilots. Lonnie Johnson is God.
On his latest full-length release "We Can't Party Like We Used To" (2009 Acoustic SwaneeLand), Swanson pounds out 12 original vocal jazz cuts with a cool retro vibe. His bluesy vocals and tasty guitar licks remind of crooners past and present - Sinatra, Cole, John Pizzarelli come to mind - but his clever songwriting has a leaner, edgier feel to it that puts him squarely in the current century.