Posted on 01/29/2014 9:40:48 PM PST by lee martell
It was a great theme song...I remember it well, from my teen years.
Great show and great theme song. Still sounds good after all these years.
Ironically, I just listened to the other “Route 66” by Asleep at the Wheel not 15 seconds before coming to this thread ;-)
And having just read Linda Ronstadt’s book “Simple Dreams”, where she speaks powerfully of her admiration for Nelson Riddle, I’ve listened to the Route 66 Theme a half dozen times in the last week. It’s one I can listen to all day and never get tired of, just a terrific piece of music from one of the most talented arrangers and composers of our time.
Ahh memories, thanks man
JEEZE!!!!
I LOVE that piece of music! Makes me wish I could play piano.
Thanks for posting this!
striking use of stings. great arrangement.
oops. strings not stings.
Oh, I had assumed it was the Bobby Troupe “Route 66.” My Bad.
I have the complete tv-series on dvd. Filmed on-location all across America, circa 1960-64. One of my all-time favorites. Great scripts, tons of great guest-stars. Incredible americana.
I am just going a little crazy listening to some stuff I haven’t played in a while...
OUT OF LIMITS - THE MARKETTS - (ORIGINAL VERSION) 1962
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXyeb8ND89M
No Matter What Shape... - The T-Bones (1965)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP1dYj2hGss
The Ventures - Walk Don’t Run
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-evJ0J08Jw
and
Santo & Johnny, Sleepwalk, 1959 (this gets played a LOT)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1st_9KudWB0
Including the final scene, in which Martin Milner is set to marry Jeannie!
Nice piece on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Riddle
Thanks for bringing up Linda Ronstadt. I forgive (most of)her liberal outbursts because of her delightful voice. Apparently, Nelson did not know of think much of Linda Ronstadt when he was first asked to work with her. One of his daughters did know Linda’s work quite well, and said, ‘Don’t worry Dad, Linda is OK, her checks will not bounce. Nelson also arranged the production on Nat King Cole’s Mona Lisa. That became a huge hit and led to many more sessions of studio work with Nat and Nelson Riddle.
Wow, looks like you’ve hit the jackpot of tunes!
Music and lyrics are credited to jazz drummer Bobby Troup (1946) -- also known as the Julie London's husband.
Route 66 is one timeless composition that deserves a place on the list of All-time Top 100 American Songs.
I made the same mistake, this is the theme to the TV series “Route 66”, different song.
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