A music video celebrating local places has been made after a ukulele player hit the road to record his version of an American classic.
Peter Wood, also known as Plinky Plonky Pete, decided to make the video after wanting a change from playing songs with American place names at his local ukulele clubs. He adapted the lyrics from Bobby Troup’s “Route 66” to feature locations along the A34 including Stoke-on-Trent, Stone and Stafford. Instead of “Get your kicks on Route 66” it’s now “Drive some more down the A34”.
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He says, “The best part of making it was getting out there and visiting the wonderful places that our area has to offer. I hope it’s sometime people can enjoy watching and can recognise familiar places”
The video, which is available to view on YouTube, was shot over the summer and features Peter’s classic MGB car.
