I Love Everything Nostalgia and Route 66 Kicks

I was raised in a small town in New Mexico called Santa Rosa. What an awesome town to grow up in and so many memories were made. I do not live in Santa Rosa, NM any longer but, I sure do remember it and also dream about that little town still.

When my daddy was an older boy, he and his family moved to Santa Rosa from California. They decided to find a nice town to build and own businesses along Route 66. They did just that. They ran gas stations and motels. My dad was a teenager who had the California style and class. He had his own style that he took to Santa Rosa with him. He new his Automobiles and he new his music. That little town had not yet been introduced to some of the things he had seen, learned, and experienced. Well, not only did he influence his new friends with his knowledge and love for music, but he also brought to them a new style to Custom cars, trucks and Hot Rods. He made many friends in Santa Rosa and together they lived, thrived, and breathed a unique experience that the Route 66 era portrayed.

They began customizing their Classy Hot Rods. Rebuilding the vehicles, chopping the tops, designing, painting, and shinning those vehicles until they were all Rock-in-and-Rollin with Eye-Catching Class. They listened to the most amazing jams while they worked on their Classy Babies, Cruised around town day and night, and Strutted their Stuff for the pretty girls and the whole town to see. They entered all of the Car Shows that they possibly could and by golly, they worked hard to get to those Car Shows. They still have those trophy's to prove it.

My dad customized and build his own Roadster with a custom paint job, windows, doors, engine, chrome, wheels, and all of the sexy accessories that it entailed. He named it The Fugitive. There was no car like it in its day. My dad is dead but, the car still lives. At present time, it is on display at the Route 66 Car Museum in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

I was 13 years old when my daddy died. I was really brokenhearted when I lost him. We were very close and always together. When he left, he took so much with him and life as I knew it totally changed. He took with him the uniqueness he bestowed. Although, he taught me so much from his era and talents thereof, he still left with much knowledge that I had yet to learn from. I am so glad that I learned what I did from him and that I enjoyed him while I had him in my life. His memory still lives with me for the rest of my days. I plant a lot of those memories, teachings, and Values into my own children as well.

About the Photo:

This is a picture of my mother and my dad.  This is "The Fugitive".  They are posing at Twin Lakes in Beautiful Santa Rosa, NM.  They are posing for a magazine called Car Craft.  Car Craft chose The Fugitive for a Center Fold photo in one of their magazines.  I think, it was in 1966 or 1967.  I did have the magazine but, unfortunately it got lost.

Notice the unique clothing and hair styles.  Cool... 

This defenition of Route 66:  Directly quoted from: Wikipedia®
"U.S. Route 66 (US 66 or Route 66), also known as the Will Rogers Highway and colloquially known as the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, was a highway within the U.S. Highway System. One of the original U.S. Highways, Route 66 was established on November 11, 1926—with road signs erected the following year.[2] The highway, which became one of the most famous roads in America, originally ran from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before ending at Los Angeles, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles (3,940 km).[3] It was recognized in popular culture by both a hit song and the Route 66 television show in the 1960s."

Route 66 served as a major path for those who migrated west, especially during the Dust Bowl

of the 1930s, and it supported the economies of the communities through

which the road passed. People doing business along the route became

prosperous due to the growing popularity of the highway, and those same

people later fought to keep the highway alive in the face of the growing

threat of being bypassed by the new Interstate Highway System."

Once the New Highway System was build and bypassed Route 66, Many business declined.  That era changed.  Route 66 lovers throughout the USA have always tried to keep the Route 66 Era alive.  It has gotten popular again (with even our younger generation) within the last few years.  The Pixar animated movie "Cars" really influenced the memories of Route 66 and brought it back to life even more. 

Route 66 Era:  What is it?
Defined by many including my self.  It was an Unforgettable Memory Made.  The memories that were left and the ones we continue to keep alive as much as we can include:
 

The Lit up Classic Motels that were in business in the cities along the Highway 66.
The Gas Stations (with a very unique style) that were in business in the cities along the Highway 66.
The Diners, Drive-Ins, Restaurants, and Cafes (Very Unique Look and Lights) that were in business in the cities along the Highway 66.  Oh, and the wonderful food, sodas, shakes, and fun that surrounded that setting.
The Unique Style of Music, Jukeboxes, and Dancing that were apart of those years of the Route 66 Era.
The all so different, unique, and custom cars during those years.

This definition of Era may not even be enough description.  People who lived it, have way more memories and descriptions I am sure.  Look at the books, pictures, articles, magazines, and movies of the popular era.  How interesting it is.  

There is a very Popular Song that just explains it all.  Have you heard it?  The song is:  "Route 66" which was first recorded in 1946 by Nat King Cole.  Take a listen and enjoy.

Such apart of "Me" and my Raising.

Well, my daddy taught me well. He taught me to be wide-minded and to keep my mind and heart open for enjoying, learning and loving, many of the aspects that surrounds us in our lifetime. One being: Music. Yeah, now, to the music. I love almost every type of music genre. You name it; I can talk about, learn about it, and love it. I rear my children to have this same wide variety and love for music. 1930's music to the present, Classical Music, Classic Rock Music, Country, Classic Country, Jazz, Bee Bop Jazz, Big Band, The Blues, Bluegrass, Zydeco, and of course the Great Rock-n-Roll era. Love the music, learn the music, listen to the music, and if music is apart of your heart, you should take a liking to it all ( or at least most of it). Music today is still good and can still get blood flowing, ease that ache, bring some joy, or bring a tear. Music is touching. Music in this century is sure Unlike any music ever heard in any other century. Of course, some of it is horrible.

Here we go now, to talk about the Music of the Nostalgia Era. During the time of Route 66. What is it? It is: The unforgettable....Rock-n-Roll.

I just know that Rock n Roll has to be the most memorable eras of music of all time. The dances, the sock hops, and the food. They all went along with the music.

My 2 kiddos, 9 and 15 go around all the time singing the Oldie's. There favorite one has to be: "Why must I be a Teenager in Love". Funny huh. My teen girl even says, " Momma, there sure is not any music like that anymore. It is so different". She mentions how she wishes that she lived in the 50's and how grand it would be. That is so funny she says that because, I used to say the exact same thing to my mom and dad.

All music lovers, loved the Jukeboxes. We just had to play them, put the coins in, and choose the music. Now, if we even see or find a jukebox, even it is so very different then in the 50's. To just hear the play of the record entices a great memory and even the smell of a record. Do you remember that?

I grew up listening and loving the 50's music. Boy o boy did I dance. I danced so much growing up that I was nicknamed the "Go Go Queen". I would dance to the music for anyone who would come around and watch. My favorites were, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion, and of course, Elvis.

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These are the Videos that I chose. Only some of my favorites.

 

Fats Domino:  Be My Guest.  He just has so many great tunes.  This one for some reason has always been my favorite.  You never hear it and, most everyone has not heard it before.  Have you heard it before?

Little Richard:
Lucille:  Gosh it Rocks.  So Unique.
Long Tall Sally
Tutti Frutti:  I chose this because, of the dancing and setting of where it is taking place.

Jerry Lee Lewis:  Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On.  What Style.  Man, that music is Hot...

Elvis: 
JailHouse Rock:  The classic song with the classic video.  I don't care how many times I here this song, I will never get tired of it.
Treat Me Nice:  One of my favorites. What is yours?
 


 

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Do you remember the Sound and Smell of the Record?

Do you have a favorite Song, Singer, or Band? Who?

Leave a Comment.  What was your favorite Classic Song?

Are you a 50's Rock n Roll Lover? Does this Music Touch Your Soul?

Vintage Old Style

I know that tattoos just mark up your body but, I just love them. Especially the cool venue from the Good Ole days. I wanted a tattoo all of my life but, momma would not let me get one.. Boo Hoo.

Then when I got old enough, I still could not get one due to Pageant and Modeling that I was doing.

So, I waited and waited. I finally got one when I turned 40. It is Route 66 sign. It has music 2 notes with one being happy and one being sad. It does have meaning. I want more too.

About the Photo: 

My Tattoo: It's ok..... I do want a few more.

I looked everywhere for some Awesome Vintage Tattoo photos for the special viewers to see. It was impossible to find what I was looking for. Gee... to tell you the truth, I never thought I would wind up finding the most obscene photos. I am pretty sure the tattoo photos I found are not even allowed on Squidoo.

I did find some items that are pretty neat. The designs will make some pretty cool tattoos. Plus, there were some great ratings on these books of tattoo Learning, ideas, and enjoying. I just love the Vintage Micky.

I just love Vintage items. Some to be adored in my home. Even the beautiful antique furniture.

I love to use Key chains, lanyards, cups, glasses, dishes, amongst anything else I can find of the genre, We can not forget the old Soda Fountains and Ice Cream Parlor items.

I still remember the Old Coke Machines and Cigarette Machines that our family had in their gas stations and motels. Those items of ours are still around. They are on display at the Route 66 Museum in Beautiful Santa Rosa, NM.

My daughter has her room decorated with some vintage items as well as my son. Her bedroom is half Elvis Stuff and the other half is Cheer.

My son has his room spoofed up with vintage John Deer, Old pictures of my daddy's cars, and vintage coca cola things. Finding the old toys is always fun as well. They sure do not make toys like they used to. The decoration and colors on those toys made them appealing to the eye. They sure were durable.

Anything we see that we like of Oldie Deco we get, if it will fit.

Before I was born and also, in to my child hood, my family owned gas stations, motels, and cafes along the route 66. I have the love for these settings and I long to see them and reminisce as often as I can. I also grew up watching old classic movies and sitcoms. Now, my children are growing up with them as well. Thank goodness for certain T.V. Satellite channels. Classic black and white or technicolor movies are my thing. Anyone who really knows me, knows that. I also love the same type of sitcoms. I can not even name my favorite classic movie actor or actress because, there are just so many great ones. I do know my classic movies and actors though. I will probably do some sort of lens on this in the future.

I just love book stores and library's but, my kids and husband just dread me going into one. I stay forever in book places and there is just no getting me out for at least a few hours. The books that I am always into are anything about Classics or Nostalgia. I do love children books too.

Some of my favorite books to look at in the book stores are often "Coffee Table Books" of the era I love so much. All of these books are full of Big bright beautiful pictures with descriptions of the people, places, and things that you love to see and learn more about. I find that I am not the only one who loves coffee table books. They are so popular to so many of us for an added decor to our home. Yes, they go beautifully on the "Coffee Table". They are perfect for holiday parties or any party. They always catch the attention of your guests. Coffee Table Books start many, long winded conversations amongst your guests. They provide for a very fun party or occasion. Reminiscing Starts Great Conversations. Fun ones.

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It is always nice to see those advertisements that were in the magazines. The covers were always featuring the lovely stars or a typical family.

Of course, all of the Car Craft and Hot Rod magazines were the bomb. So were the Star magazines. I never new that they had a magazine called "Successful Farming". That one really looks interesting.

There are also magazines that were very popular back in the day and are still as popular today. Two listed are "Woman's Day" and "Life".

I just love old time magazines so much and they really can not be obtained very easily. Well, we sure can not subscribe to them.

I do have a very favorite magazine that is all about the Nostalgia days. It has wonderful stories in it as well as plenty of photos. Great recipes too. Have you heard of it. It is called "Reminisce". My granny used to keep my subscription and hers going for years. Well, my granny died just recently and now those wonderful magazines are not arriving anymore. I guess I better get my own subscription going huh?

Reminisce

Brings back the good times by taking you on a stroll down memory lane.

This is a neat way to show off your style and love for the Nostalgia Genre. The reason being is because we did not even have Cell Phones in those days. Now those silly old cell phones have become "Our Life". Most everywhere I look someone is fiddling with their phone. My teenage daughter never puts hers down and neither do her friends.

No matter what age you are Now a days, everyone depends on their cell phones, or iPhone, or whatever else they are called.

IPhone and Cell Phone Cases are just so popular and there is just to many to chose from. Here are some more really nifty cases for this genre.

What is your favorite part of the Good Ole Days?

Do you have any memories or thoughts that you would like to share?

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