Route 66
Al Jarreau · All I Got [2002]
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 vibrant testament to his mastery of jazz fusion and vocal improvisation. Recorded for the 2002 compilation 'All I Got,' the track showcases Jarreau's signature ability to blend smooth R&B sensibilities with complex jazz harmonies. The song features his characteristic fluid vocal delivery, weaving through melodic lines that evoke the spirit of classic American road trips while maintaining a sophisticated, contemporary edge. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his versatility as a performer who seamlessly transitions between genres, appealing to both jazz aficionados and pop audiences alike. The composition serves as a dynamic example of his mid-career output, where technical precision meets emotional depth.