“Route 66” (1965 – original from 1946)

Just like the Stones, the Northern Irish band Them included a cover of “Route 66” on their debut album.

Frenetic and Fiery

On the heels of the Stones’ “super-charged” 1964 version, Them recorded this even wilder version the following year. With its heavy rhythms, frenetic piano, jangling guitars, and Van Morrison’s fiery vocals, this “hyper-charged” rendition eclipsed even the Stones’ rocking version. _{(Image source)}

Them

Them was a band that began playing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1964. It soon came to be identified with other UK bands as part of the “British Invasion” of the US.

Doors Opening for Them

In 1965, Them toured Great Britain. In 1966, the band toured the US, where it had a 2-week gig at the infamous LA club Whisky a Go Go. The opening band was an up’n’coming LA band called The Doors.

Musta been Glorious

On the final night at the Whiskey, Them and The Doors jammed together on stage, respectively led by their singers Van Morrison and Jim Morrison. Together, the bands played a 20-minute version of Van Morrison’s now-classic song “Gloria,” followed by a 25-minute version of Wilson Pickett’s hit “In the Midnight Hour.” _{(Image source)}

If you ever plan to motor west
Travel my way
Take 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. Louis
Joplin, Missouri
And Oklahoma City looks mighty 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
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66
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Nat King Cole – “Route 66”
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Route 66 – "Covered by Chuck Berry"

Route 66 – "Covered by The Rolling Stones"

Lyrics by Bobby Troup, courtesy of – AZLyrics.com
Reference – Wikipedia
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