Standin’ on the corner of Winslow Arizona

26 Mar 2013


For all of us who learned everything we needed to know about music in the 60’s and 70’s (or so we thought at the time and still do after a few beers) Winslow Arizona became cool in 1972 because the Eagles said so.
We knew nothing about Winslow. Still don’t but now we can say we’ve been there and that we stood in Standin’ On The Corner Park. Drove in off I40 and discovered this sign with convenient directions to nostalgialand:

On the way to Route 66 we took a few random shots that left us wondering why Glen Frey was here in the first place (he was wasn’t he?). Other than remnants of Route 66 and a few now defunct 60’s type businesses in the area we didn’t see much to write home about. However, it seems that the town has seized opportunity where it can and makes it very clear how to get to that famous corner:

Route 66. Little light on Harley Hogs and 57 Chevy's today

I truly thought we would have to scout out the "corner". Just a bit naive.

Having been born in 2004 HB didn't get the fuss. Babysat Smiley (hiding behind) on a back street.

Naturally, there were impromptu tourista pics. Nothing staged here.

Yes, if you are old enough to know how to drive this red Ford truck you should go. If nothing else you can add to your Route 66 trinket collection across the street.

 

T-shirts are nice.