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// **CULTURE: MUSIC AND THE MOTHER ROAD** // = = // "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" //// Bobby Troup // = =

= The Mother Road =

Over the years, Route 66 received many nicknames. Between them are, "The Great Diagonal Way","The Main Street of America" and "The Mother Road". All this names are related with its importance and size. Today U.S. Route 66 is a world wide atraction, rich in history, culture and beatiful views.

 Because of its importance, The Mother Road was honored with a song called "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" written by Bobby Troup. He conceived the idea for the song while driving west from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles, and the lyrics include references to the Route 66 and many of the cities it passes through.

It was first recorded in the same year by Nat King Cole, and was subsequently covered by many artists including Chuck Berry in 1961, The Rolling Stones in 1964, Depeche Mode in 1987 and Glenn Frey in 2012.