In Winslow, Arizona. A well known lyric in a song sung by the by the Eagles (Take it Easy), and a popular attraction in Winslow today. The second verse of "Take It Easy" is set in the city of Winslow which responded by erecting a life-size bronze statue and mural commemorating the song, at the Standin' On The Corner Park. The statue stands leaning against a lamp post, securing an acoustic guitar between his right hand and the shoe of his right foot. Above his head, a metal sign, crafted in the style of U.S. Route shields, displays the words "Standin' on the corner". The mural on the wall behind the statue is that of a fake storefront, and includes what would appear to be the reflection of a red Ford pickup truck driven by a blonde-haired woman. My photograph above shows all of this.
Back in the 1930's and 40's, the city was a main railway stop for coast to coast travelers, and Winslow also sits astride historic Route 66. During our recent visit, the winds picked up to around 50-60 mph and we experienced the first of several dust storms during our two week visit to Northern Arizona. Cough, hack, yuck!
