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Conference mr1pst::music

Title:	MUSIC V4
Notice:	New Noters please read Note 1.*, Mod = someone else
Moderator:	KDX200::COOPER

Created:	Wed Oct 09 1991
Last Modified:	Tue Mar 12 1996
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	762
Total number of notes:	18706

697.0. "Route 66" by LARVAE::BRIGGS_R () Thu Feb 02 1995 05:47

    
    Out of all the songs I know and love (and there must be thousands) one
    song that I've been concious of being embarrasingly ignorant of is that
    classic 'Route 66'.
    
    So, can anyone tell me who did the original and who has done the
    definitive version? I need to purchase a CD or something with it on.
    Probably a Greatest Hits or some other compilation so any suggestions
    would be appreciated.
    
    Richard
    Basingstoke, UK
    
    PS: Why is it that in everyday conversation Americans pronounce 'route'
    as *rowt* (as opposed to the British *root*) and yet all versions of
    this song I have heard sing *root* 66? Or is it the fact that I've only
    heard British covers?

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
697.1	Here's a few...	VARESE::SACHA::IDC_BSTR	Oh no! NOT Milan Kundera again!	`Thu Feb 02 1995 06:49`	22
	Well, it was written by Bobby Troup, but I think Nat "King" Cole recorded the original version. Probably the definite one was done by the Rolling Stones: track one, side A of their very first album (way back in '64)...what a way to start! However, it's become very much a standard for R&R and R&B bands. Off the top of my head, I can think of versions by: Them (w/Van Morrison) The Count Bishops Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons The Cramps (I kid you not!) Radio Birdman Chuck Berry (I'm a bit hazy on this one) And there are certainly dozens of others. Dom P.S. Billy Bragg did a great parody called "The A13 (?) to Shoeburyness", which basically adapted the song for Anglophiles!
697.2		TAMRC::LAURENT	Hal Laurent @ COP	`Thu Feb 02 1995 09:21`	12
	re: .0 > PS: Why is it that in everyday conversation Americans pronounce 'route' > as rowt (as opposed to the British root) and yet all versions of > this song I have heard sing root 66? Or is it the fact that I've only > heard British covers? Actually, Americans aren't that consistent. In my neck of the woods (Baltimore Maryland, just north of Washington DC) most people seem to pronounce it "root". -Hal
697.3	great rathole!	TOOK::LEVINE	Lance Levine	`Thu Feb 02 1995 10:25`	8
	RE: rowt vs. root I seem to encounter both pronunciations, about 50/50. This is particularly frustrating for me, as I write software for routers! After oscillating between the two for a while, I've settled on rooter, and am resigned to the frequent befuddled stares and "oh, you mean rowter"s... -Lance-
697.4	is there an ENGLISH notesfile ?	WOTVAX::STONEG	Temperature Drop in Downtime Winterland....	`Thu Feb 02 1995 11:58`	9
	just to add to the confusion, a 'Router' pronounced 'rowter', is a Woodworking tool - or at least it is in the UK. Now, if we're gonna pronounce a 'Roooter' (as in networks) as 'Rowter', what can we call the woodworking thingy ? There aren't many options left (well non as far as I can see) and we can't have the same name for both.... Graham (who thinks this may be Ratholing just a bit....)
697.5	:)))	SLICK1::OSTIGUY		`Thu Feb 02 1995 13:31`	6
	So what about Roto-Rooter...hmm, do those who say rowt 66 say Roto-Rowter ??? or rowdy...is it rooty ??? root beer, rowt beer ??? Wes
697.6	Lyrics Anyone??	SPESHR::WAIBLE		`Thu Feb 02 1995 14:46`	18
	Back to Rute 66, %^), can anyone pen the words for me. I love the tune too and if you want to here R&B sung techno-pop style, check out Depeche modes version the next time you hear them on the radio (probably have to go to 95.5 Prvidence Rhode Island for that one!!) Anyway, all I can think of is: "If you ever get the urge to motor west Take the hiway, take the biway that's the best Get your kicks on route 66" anybody with lyrics please supply. I'd be grateful, Grateful Fred
697.7		PCBUOA::LEFEBVRE	PCBU Asia/Pacific Marketing	`Thu Feb 02 1995 14:54`	4
	I want to puke everytime I hear the Depeche Mode version. Talk about lame.... Mark.
697.8		NITMOI::LEMAIRE		`Thu Feb 02 1995 17:30`	7
	Re: -1 Ditto. I believe that 'Depeche Mode' is a French idiomatic expression that means 'boring, repetitive, and essentially devoid of any humor' Weez
697.9	AATW anyone ?	USCTR1::LEE		`Fri Feb 03 1995 11:07`	3
	You must check out the version by Asleep at the Wheel, a Western Swing Band. IMHO the best......
697.10	It runs through St.Louie, Austin, Missouri...	CUPMK::WIEGLER		`Fri Feb 03 1995 12:13`	5
	I agree that Asleep At The Wheel does the best version I've ever heard. I think it is also covered on last year's release by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A classic song. WW
697.11	... Kingston, Barstow, San Bernadino ...	STRATA::PHILLIPS	Music of the spheres.	`Fri Feb 03 1995 15:49`	10
	Ditto the last two replies..... Asleep At The Wheel had a studio recording of "66" quite a few moons ago. It went over well enough in concert that when they recorded their "Alive And Kickin'" CD in 1991, they chose _it_ for the opening tune of the album! Great tune - and if you like swing, check out the album! --Eric--
697.12	Depeche Mode Rules <NOT!!!>	USCTR1::LEE		`Fri Feb 03 1995 17:06`	2
	Not to beat a dead horse, but the Depeche Mode "attempt" at this tune is a DISGRACE. Please just go away !
697.13	WWW address	HLDE01::HIELKEMA_M		`Mon Feb 06 1995 06:24`	7
	For those of you who have WWW access, check out this address: http://www.cs.kuleuven.be/~swa/route66/main.html You'll like it! - Minne
697.14	Pie ala mode	SPESHR::WAIBLE		`Wed Feb 15 1995 13:02`	8
	Just thought i'd add a different spin. I like swing and pretty much a hard edged R&B is what i like best but I just thought that Depeche mode's reading was in the the category of "something completely different". Sounds like some of you needed to blow of steam about something anyway. hope your delicate sensibilities weren't too offended!! -F