New Route 66

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 It’s hot enough to melt your tires And burn the Devil’s tail New Route 66 is long and it’s lean It stretches out it’s tentacles to all points in between The old route has given way to interstates and airplanes Fifty-five is all you’ll drive And no one here complains ‘Cuz New Route 66 is just a state of mind Push your seat back, relax And let the engine wind On New Route 66 My Route 66 New Route 66 Kokopelli line the strip Rub their belly for luck on your trip Pasadena to Glenrio The ghosts are smiling wherever you go 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

Credits

Lyrics Credits: John Swanson

Music Credits: John Swanson

Producer Credits: John Swanson

Publisher Credits: John Swanson

Performance Credits: John Swanson

Label Credits: Acoustic Swaneeland

Description

Short Song Description: One man's quest to find the zen of all highways. He gets lost at times, but comes to realize the road Bobby Troup traveled really does still exist; even if only in his own mind. Push your seat back and take a ride with Swanee on "New Route 66"

Metadata

Song Length: 2:55

Primary Genre: Jazz-Swing

Secondary Genre: Jazz-Standards

Tempo: Fast (151 - 170)

Lead Vocal: Male Vocal

Subject Matter 1: Highway, Street, Road

Mood 1: Sociable

Similar Artist 1: Harry Connick Jr.

Language: English

Era: 1950 - 1959