In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Route 66
Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics
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Plan to motor west
Take my way, the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66
Now you go through St. Louie
Joplin, Missouri
Oklahoma City, it sure looks pretty
You'll see Amarillo
Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff Arizona
Don't forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66
Now you go through St. Louie
Joplin, Missouri
Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty
Now you'll see Amarillo
Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff Arizona
Don't forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Beraadino
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
The song “Route 66” by Asleep at the Wheel is an ode to the historic highway that stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles. The lyrics serve as a sort of travel guide for those who plan to experience it. The singer encourages listeners to take the highway and describes the different cities and sights that they will encounter on their journey. The song paints a picture of an adventure across America, with the highway acting as a metaphorical portal to new places and experiences.
The repetition of the phrase “Get your kicks on Route 66” acts as a poetic device, emphasizing the thrill and excitement of this iconic road trip. The lyrics place emphasis on the scenic beauty of the cities and states that travelers will motor through, bringing attention to the many landmarks and landmarks that visitors might discover.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if you ever
Assuming that you ever
Plan to motor west
Intend to drive towards the west
Take my way, the highway that's the best
Take the best possible route available, which is the highway
Get your kicks on Route 66
Enjoy yourself while driving on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
It runs in a winding manner from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
It's over two thousand miles in total length
Now you go through St. Louie
Now you pass through St. Louis
Joplin, Missouri
The city of Joplin in Missouri
Oklahoma City, it sure looks pretty
Oklahoma City looks quite attractive
You'll see Amarillo
You'll come across Amarillo
Gallup, New Mexico
The city of Gallup in New Mexico
Flagstaff Arizona
The city of Flagstaff in Arizona
Don't forget Winona
Make sure not to leave out Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
The cities of Kingman, Barstow and San Bernardino
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
Aren't you interested in receiving this useful advice
When you make that California trip
When you embark on your journey to California
Get your kicks on Route 66
Have fun travelling on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
Have fun travelling on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66
Have fun travelling on Route 66
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby W Troup
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@j40bob1
388 people gave it thumbs down. How is that possible? Western swing is happy music and no one does it better than this band.
@MrPhilfridge
Not responsible for any dislike, but there is an element of jazz in this bands sound and a lot of people hate jazz, plus the best versions of this song for me tend to be by British 60's r n b bands who introduce a rawness into the song which grab me far more than this. I like this bands authenticity but not everything they do
@rogerpaddock6785
Amen 40bob
@revpawpaw
Ray and the band are incredible. They've been doing this over 40 years. Never quitting or compromising. Sometimes working just for food. They've stuck to it. I love their music and will always be a fan. They deserve everything they are enjoying. They've earned it.
@raymondmaynard2438
That’s. Real musicians when play to eat
@tomtaylor7125
I've told my wife if she wakes up some morning and thinks that I have died that before calling the undertaker put some head phones on me and plug this song in. If there is an ounce of life left in me my right leg will start pumpin and I will soon be up and jumpin around.
@clairharrison1463
😂😂😂