“I was standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona….”
Winslow, Az is about 20 miles east of Meteor Crater RV Park on I-40, and I would be remiss if I didn’t go stand on the corner!
The song by the Eagles “Take It Easy”, from 1972, was their first big hit, and it put little Winslow on the map. Glen Frey sang it, and he passed away in January of this year, but his statue still stands on the corner of Route 66 and Kinsley Avenue. Now it’s decorated with flowers and candles.
There was a constant stream of people there to have their picture taken next to him, so I had no problem getting someone to take ours.
Notice the Eagle in the window above my head?
Joy WAS sitting next to Shiloh, but she wanted to smell the flowers…
There was a big souvenir shop across the street, and I must say, I made use of it. My pink hat reads:
Standin’ on the corner….Route 66….Winslow, AZ. And so does my shirt. 🙂 I’m bad.
The souvenir shop. Notice the Eagles tour poster. 1979.
Here is the flat bed Ford referred to in the song. It’s always parked there. You can even see it on Google Maps.
You can also see this sign in the road on Google maps! Not easy to miss. 🙂
The place has good, happy vibes. It was fun and I’m glad I visited, and took it easy!
Wandering Spirit 
Awesome picture of yall “on the corner”! I Wouldn’t have passed up the hat and t-shirt either. What fun!
Oh good Sharron, I’m glad to hear you would have been making purchases in the store with me!
Very cool!
You would enjoy it Linda!
I immediately heard the song in my head.🎸🎸🎸. What a fun stop!
I can’t stop playing the song in my head Annie! It really was fun.😀
Enjoy reading your blog and travels. I have followed RVSue for a year or so. I recently bought
A small Motorhome. My late husband and I had traveled out west often.
I hope to be on the road some time in the future with my black lab Ebony.
Hi Deb in Pa, I’m so glad you are here and that you commented!
It’s great to hear that you are going on with life and plans by buying your motor home. I hope that you and Ebony will enjoy your future journeys, and since you’ve had experience in the past with travel, you already have a headstart.
Thanks for writing!
I’m with you…I would have also bought the t-shirt and hat! I’ll just bet you did have fun. Will have to put Winslow on my list. Cute picture of ya’ll…
Hi Pat (Freespirit),
Wish you had been there, along with Sharron. I’d have been ‘ya’lllin’ right along with you two Texas girls! 🙂
Pat I can guarantee you, that you will be singing that song in your head for days on end. Total ear worm!
Oh what a cool place to visit! I’ve seen many a picture there, but to see it in person would be…well…just cool.
Yes Cindy, I agree. It’s all different when you are in a place and ‘feel’ it. Really neat!