Something for Thursday

I’ve really been grooving to the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 of late, and of the wonderfully-chosen songs from that film, this one for me is a standout. I suspect that many people, like me, had never heard this song before the movie–or even heard of the song, as it was apparently just a regional hit in the 1970s, being about a road in Chicago. But it’s got this nifty energy to it that reminds me of some of the best country-rock out there.

I especially like the poetry in the lyrics, such as “And the blue lights shine with a heavenly grace to help you right on by.” Great song!