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Bobby Troup ( October 18, 1918 - February 7, 1999, born Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) was an actor, jazz pianist and songwriter. His most notable songs were "(Get your kicks on) Route 66", a hit for Nat King Cole and one of the first songs recorded by the Rolling Stones. He also wrote the title song sung by Little Richard for the first-run rock and roll movie " The Girl Can't Help It ". His song "The Meaning of the Blues" appeared on the Miles Davis album, Miles Ahead. Troup was married to torch singer Julie London with whom he starred in the 1970s TV series EmergencyAn emergency is a situation that poses an immediate threat to human life or serious damage to property. A false report of an emergency is usually a crime. Forms of emergency: fire crime such as a violent crime in progress note that a "cold" crime, even if.
Quotations
- If you ever plan to motor west,
- Travel my way, take the highway that is best.
- Get your kicks on route sixty-six.
- If she walks by, the men folks get engrossed,
- She can't help it, the girl can't help it,
- If she winks an eye, the bread slice turn to toast,
- She can't help it, the girl can't help it,
- If she got a lot, of what they call the most,
- She can't help it, the girl can't help it
Troup, Bobby
Troup, Bobby
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