Get You Kicks On Route 66
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
Written by: Bobby Troup
Peaked Billboard position #2 in 1946
Well if you ever plan to motor west
Travel my way, take the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66.
Well it winds from Chicago to LA,
More than two thousand miles all the way,
Get your kicks on Route 66.
(Well it goes to St. Louis, down to Missouri
Oklahoma City looks so, so pretty
You'll see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico)
Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget Wynonna
Klingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
If you get hip to this kind of trip,
When you make that California trip,
Get your kicks on Route 66.
(If you ever plan to motor West,
Go west, it's best, travel my way,
Take the highway that's the best,
Get your kicks on Route 66.
Big 6, 6
It winds from Chicago to L.A. Califor- n-i-a
Almost 2 thousand miles all the way,
Get your kicks on Route 66.)
Now you go thru St. Luie, Joplin, Missouri,
And Okalahoma, City is mighty pretty,
You'll see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico
(Flagstaff, Arizona), don't forget Wynonna
Klingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
Won't you get hip to this timely tip,
Take a trip, take a tip,
When you make that California trip,
Get your kicks on Route 66.
Make your way on (66)
Get tray gay on (66)
Get your kicks on Route 66.
Get You Kicks On Route 66
Bing Crosby's "Get You Kicks On Route 66" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in the easy-listening and vocal pop genres of the mid-20th century. The track showcases Crosby's signature warm, baritone delivery, which defined the sound of American radio during the era of road movies and travel anthems. By weaving a narrative centered on the open road and the promise of romance, the song captures the spirit of the American Southwest, a theme frequently explored in the musical works of the time. As a solo recording, it highlights Crosby's ability to craft intimate, melodic compositions that resonated with a broad audience, reinforcing his status as one of the most influential vocalists in history. The song remains a testament to the enduring appeal of nostalgic storytelling delivered with his characteristic charm.