Kansas City Playlist: Predatory Tow Truck Double Down

Another recent crackdown on Kansas City streets seems like an appropriate place to take a pause . . .

Accordingly, here's the sitch:

The Kansas City, Missouri, police department shared two photos on social media of detectives towing at least two tow trucks allegedly used in predatory towing. Police say they towed the trucks on Friday.

“Property crimes detectives towed some Friday, suspected of being used in this illegal activity,” the police department said. “The detectives’ investigation continues and charges are possible.”

For many, this is apt progress inspired by 12th & Oak leaders and several resident complaints serves as the starting point for our www.TonysKansasCity.com playlist tonight on the topic of road work . . .

Let's start with the obvious choice . . . Truckin by The Greatful Dead seems like an apt choice for tables turning on towing companies.

"Truck Driving Man" is 20th century Americana and this singalong from Hee-Haw expertly taps into Kansas City nostalgia on a Saturday night.

"Tired of Toein' the Line" is a HORRIBLE song by Rocky Burnette, who co-wrote it with Ron Coleman, former bass player of the Brothers Grim and the Everly Brothers. 

On the bright side . . . Pretty sure this video features my high school gym teacher during that two weeks he went missing . . .

For the bridge we wanted to keep somewhat current with this underrated track by Shaboozey who has carved out a niche for himself with hip-hop & country music fusion . . .

Finally, we conclude this list with an American classic that's part of EVERYONE'S road trip playlist:

As always, thanks for reading this week and have a safe & fun Saturday night.