As I am headed out the see the Eagles at Globelife field this evening I thought I would post about the fun bit of public art. In the summer of 2023 I was out doing some sightseeing and decided to head out to Winslow Arizona, and IYKYK.
For the uninitiated, I am talking about the famous “Standin’ on the Corner” Park (100 W Second St, Winslow, AZ).
Yes, I literally drove out to a remote stretch of Route 66 just to stand on a specific concrete corner because Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey told me to back in 1972. And honestly? Zero regrets.
The park itself is a masterclass in embracing a pop-culture legacy.
They’ve got a life-sized bronze statue of a guy leaning against a light pole with a guitar, a massive, two-story mural reflecting the town’s famous lyric, and yes—they even parked a bright red flatbed Ford right there on the street.
You can’t help but hum Take It Easy the entire time you’re walking around. It’s pure, unadulterated Americana nostalgia.
Fast forward to tonight, and I’m trading the dusty Arizona heat for the roof-controlled comfort of Globe Life Field to see the legends themselves. It feels like a full-circle moment.
To celebrate, here is a quick look at the “then and now” of my Eagles-inspired travels:
| The Inspiration (2023) | The Destination (Tonight) |
|---|---|
| Winslow, Arizona | Globe Life Field (Arlington, TX) |
| Standin’ on a corner, flatbed Ford in sight | Sittin’ in the stands, cold drink in hand |
| Route 66 roadside magic | Massive stadium rock energy |
| Sung at the top of my lungs in the car | Singing at the top of my lungs with 40,000 other fans |
If anyone else is heading to the show tonight, let me know in the comments! What song are you dying to hear them play live? Personally, I’m hoping they take it easy on us with the traffic, but absolutely bring the house down with the music. Enjoy!