Nat “King” Cole

Released: January 1, 1961

Songwriter: Bobby Troup

Producer: Lee Gillette

[Verse 1]
If you ever plan to motor west, travel my way
Take the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66

[Verse 2]
It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66

[Bridge]
Now you go through St. Louie
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

[Verse 3]
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66

[Guitar and Piano Solos]

[Verse 3]
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66

[Outro]
Get your kicks on Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66

Nathaniel Adams Coles (17 March 1919 – 15 February 1965) was born in Montgomery, Alabama and used the stage name Nat “King” Cole throughout his career as a jazz pianist and later as a singer.

Cole’s first mainstream hit was “Straighten Up and Fly Right” in 1943. Bo Diddley, who performed similar folk-based material said that song was a big influence on him.

In the late 40s, Cole began recording more pop-oriented material. His stature as a pop singer was cemented by hits like “Route 66”, “Mona Lisa” and “Unforgettable”. In the 50s, virtually every home had a copy of his Christmas album.

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