Route 66
Al Jarreau · Other Songs - Al Jarreau
travel my way, take the highway that is best.
Get your kicks on Route sixty-six.
It winds from Chicago to LA,
more than two thousand miles all the way.
Get your kicks on Route sixty-six.
Now you go through Saint Looey
Joplin, Missouri,
and Oklahoma City is mighty pretty.
You 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 sixty-six.
Won't you get hip to this timely tip:
when you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route sixty-six.
Get your kicks on Route sixty-six.
Get your kicks on Route sixty-six.
Route 66 - Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau's 'Route 66' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in blending jazz improvisation with soulful pop sensibilities. Recorded for the 2002 compilation 'All I Got,' the track showcases Jarreau's signature vocal range and his ability to weave complex harmonic structures into an accessible groove. The song reflects the smooth, romantic aesthetic that defined his career, drawing inspiration from the classic American road trip motif while maintaining a distinctly modern jazz texture. Through intricate melodic lines and dynamic phrasing, Jarreau delivers a performance that highlights his versatility as both a vocalist and a composer, cementing the track's place within his extensive discography of soulful jazz and R&B recordings.