Tribute to the film, "Bagdad Cafe."

[intormentis]

good video; I loved this movie.

[qwondoflex]

I've been there. Andrea Pruett is a sweet lady. I have to go see her again. The film is a feel good story.

[DonaldHope]

LOVE THIS FILM~! A Cult Classic really-Folks " Get IT " or not, I Got the Message Very Strong..it's a wake up call to LIFE really & What a surprise ending~! Thanks for posting this~!!

[17fidelio]

tribute to jack palance .he was hollywood . es un lugar entre las vegas no se donde..

[17fidelio]

es un lugar entre las vegas y un lugar perdido...

+ love this song

[mickindanny]

Near the top of the list of my favorite movies. Never been to the Sidewinder, but have been through the area a few times; back-packed from coast to coast in '76!  So cool that you went; I would love to go there, too. This film really captures the spirit of the road, though the story takes place in one location.

[mskitty12311]

Sweet :) What a great movie that was...so magical

[HayleyCantSpellAtAll]

Our whole family got worms from eating there

[27pesufa]

Touche le bonheur il s'évapore

[Dhyana92177]

I'm watching it tonight on netflix. I also stopped in for a visit a few years ago.

[ZorbaMonclar]

4:why is this movie in a comedy section when you guys are saying this is a sad movie!!?

Becouse talk about of drama usual life, the capacity of human been transform the simple reality in wonderfull life, bring hapiness from caos.

It is a commedy of real life.

[dearmalika]

Great work! Love the film and love your video! Thanks so much for sharing it!

[mseko1]

"Magic! Magic!  Magic!"

[greenmms22]

My mother grew up in the house directly across the street from the cafe, and my grandparents continued living there until about 1998. They were both walk on parts in the film. Whenever I visted them as a kid I always went across the street to the cafe. Didn't even know about the movie until I was a teenager.

[fiutare1]

Thanks for this video. I wish, I can be there someday.

[synholiday]

I LOVE this movie! There's a certain feel to it that has me watching it over and over again. We stopped by the cafe on our Route 66 to Tombstone trip. I definitely want to stop by again. I didn't notice the camper trailer still there. I know the motel part was already gone. When did you visit?

[BobStone1907]

@synholiday We visited about two years ago. The motel rooms were pretty run down, but still there, as were a couple of old trailers, similar to the one in the film.

It's only about a 40 minute drive from where we live and we do hope to visit it again soon.

[synholiday]

@BobStone1907 Ah, so we missed seeing the motel by about a year (we went last year). We lived about an hour-and-a-half from there, in California City, up until last year (now we're in L.A.).

[jonycuddlesgert]

OhMyGAWrsh! DEARBobStone1907: I apologize! YOU, for sure, are on the mark, when you wrote about BAGDAD (CALIFORNIA!!)... I used to think I was a Good Researcher! ... but now?... NOT. ... If you already have not, do try both of Google's TWO "Bagdad-s"... CA and AZ. The AZ one is a copper mine town... with not much of a Cafe...and the CA one "had' (gone now) a "real" BagdadCafe. Hooray! Thank you... BobS... I am jonycuddlesgert... at YouTube.

[jonycuddlesgert]

Hi, GoodFellow-BobStone: Thank you for the completely beautiful VideoMontage... I've loved! this film, since 1987, too. I am quite certain that (1) There exists no Bagdad town in Calif... but, rather, the (2) Bagdad (AZ) is very real, very lovely!, very small... and IN Arizona. Take a few mins, won't you?... and "Google": Bagdad, Arizona... I am warmly glad that you and your dear wife went to Bagdad. Sincerely, Jonycuddlesgert... YouTube.

[jonycuddlesgert]

Hi, GoodFellow-BobStone: Thank you for the completely beautiful VideoMontage... I've loved! this film, since 1987, too. I am quite certain that (1) There exists no Bagdad town in Calif... but, rather, the (2) Bagdad (AZ) is very real, very lovely!, very small... and IN Arizona. Take a few mins, won't you?... and "Google": Bagdad, Arizona... I am warmly glad that you and your dear wife went to Bagdad. Sincerely, Jonycuddlesgert... YouTube.

[pacheckoff]

Thank you for that tribute, and the memories. ;-D

[dorianpalepic]

On the way from San Diego to Scottsdale I went off from the "right" way and went to the "Bagdad Cafe". It was magic! I closed my eyes and I heard Christine Kaufmann: Zu viel Harmonie!!!!

[milisaracinefarr]

Interesting side note!

The silver trailer shown in one of the pictures was also used in Steve Earle's music video for "the other kind"

Also, I'm not sure, but I know that when I left Newberry Springs, the Bagdad cafe was very close to shutting down. Most people that go there are the local old men and tourists looking to get pictures of the place where the movie was filmed.

I grew up in this town and it kind of sucks to hear about how it's dying.

[pablokaso1]

..one of the best movies ever seen in my life....

[AnaNord]

I never forget that movie. I want to watch it again, i am going to buy it, to have it in my collection. The song is beutiful, i've seen the movie like 3 times now. The effects are beutiful, the pictures, the story of the movie. I just love it. Thanks for sharing pics.

[sdsitter]

I've been haunted by this song since I first saw this movie years ago. I just rented it again.

It's a great little gem of a movie, unfortunately, not everyone will "get it".

it just proves you don't need a lot of special effects, blistering dialogue, or even a big box office star (no offense to the actors in this flick) to present a thought provoking and entertaining movie.

I plan on having breakfast there someday.

[blackriderz911]

Cool pics. Beautiful movie

[2403328]

newberry is a shit hole, im from there, born and raised. killerrs, druggies, and no good no people come from there. thats why i left

[conomo]

Very nice tribute! I loved the movie from the day it opened, and I stumbled upon the actual location many years later, but let me tell you - EVERY time I travel along the 40 freeway, I make it a point to have breakfast at this AMAZING place. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience the magic of visiting the site of this incredible film. And boy, oh boy - do they ever make a great breakfast!!

[treelady1944]

I so agree with the positive comments about this movie. It is one of the most beautiful and moving films of all time. I've seen it many times and somehow I always get something more from it. Truly magical!

[paulyvi]

hey u did a beautiful job on this.....ive seen this movie a few times........its addicting......its hard to describe......not sure theres anything else like it out there.....thanks again

[040077803636]

slam

[swsdhaha]

It's a classic. It has stayed with me for more than 20 years - but maybe that's a case of 'you had to be there'.

[yehimpolish]

ok i need some question :

1: is this movie funny???

2:is it based in bagdad or is it just screwing with are mines?

3:is it in australia?

4:why is this movie in a comedy section when you guys are saying this is a sad movie!!?

[BobStone1907]

1. The movie has wit, and moments of drama and sadness . . . just like life.

2. It takes place at a small restaurant/motel not far from Bagdad, California, off of I-40, east of Barstow, CA.

3. See previous answer.

4. The film ends on an uplifting and life affirming note, after all the emotion and drama.

[paulyvi]

1. yes its funny

2. its in bagdad NV usa....

3. thus.....not australia

4. it not a sad movie.....its very uplifting.....someone out there loves YOU!

[sdwolfcub]

The site is in Newberry Springs, CA....not Bagdad, NV

WATCH this guy's video!.....and read the sign in front of the restaurant.

[chochief]

awesome job

[Simon5005]

One of my favorite movies of all time...........such a wonderful message. The TV show............not so much. I found this at Tower Records many years ago on DVD, I sure wish I'd bought it then, because it's almost impossible to find now.

[motokids172]

my friend jack lives just down the road from there he`s the guy that has the property and lake-pond right next to the freeway

[mitralara]

This is one of my favourite films. No action, no violence. Just simple and magical at the same time. Just snipets of humanity and so positive - makes me feel good every time I watch it - restores your faith somehow.

[dnatalyly]

That's what I wanted to say :)

[hj351]

I loved this film. I just happened upon one day years ago and was so taken in. might you be able to post the whole thing??

[BobStone1907]

You want me to post the whole film?! My use of the images and song are already a modest copyright infringement. Posting the film in its entirety would be far worse. No thanks.

[hj351]

agreed. its such an old film though; hasn't it been released into public domain yet? ah they get you coming and going!

[dossantosfamlia]

To my opinion your video from this fascinating movie is fantatastic and lead us back to that interesting and unforgetable place.

[musigalpati07]

This has been on my Top 10 list ever since I saw this little gem...it is such a sweet character study, and everyone was cast PERFECTLY...beautiful theme for the film!!

[zzladybug]

Ditto... I loved this film too! It's a classic. Thanks for posting.

[hj351]

i loved this film! it's a classic for sure.

[homerekker]

I was at the cafe last month. Little "out of the way" place.

[mihell996]

I love this film,i'm not sure why but i do

[ralphismypup]

my dad was in this movie...he said you bet to the waitress

[ralphismypup]

my dad was in this movie...he said you bet to the waitress...

[bu11com]

i loved ths movie

[doveskylark]

This makes me want to live in an airstream trailer....makes me want to see the USA, the world. Thanks!

[shaxia76]

c simple mais tellement de beaux souvenirs!

[Rosiesway]

Wow, thank you for putting this together, very impressive.

[BobStone1907]

Thank you for your comment. And thanks to all those who took the time to comment, both positive, and offering suggestions. I really do appreciate them all.

-Bob

[mikemmlj]

Love the song, love the movie.

[agnesagni]

Oh, need we dissect the butterfly in order to understand its beauty?

[Wantable]

I too love the movie..and envy you cos u been dere..lol...:-)

Nice Tribute!!!

[tinajaxie]

Great song, great singer, wonderful movie and amazing actors! One of my favorites.

Thanks for this video, I love it.

[dearmalika]

great video, and a so beautiful song!

[zebaztian]

Bob,

Congratulations for the lovely tribute to such a lovely piece of art.

Cheers from Buenos Aires!

[papalongstuff]

Fantastic movie. Underground hit, but unforgettable. Beautiful rendition Bob. I just cannot get this song out of my head..it stalks me! THANKS...

[NiteBlogger]

very nice :)

[craigwho2000]

Screw the haters, BOB! I enjoyed your tribute & thanks for posting.

[Twilk88]

needs some polish...and a voiceover most of all...

[petertrast]

The song is silly. Bagdad Cafe is on the road from Needles and Laughlin to Barstow or San Bernardino. Vegas is on I-15, quite a ways away across the valley. You would never happen on to the cafe if you were driving to or from Vegas.

[BobStone1907]

While it is important that people with your mindset exist to critique maps, you shouldn't bother critiquing works of art. The song is hardly "silly." It sets up the mood and prepares the audience, and underlines significant moments throughout. It is a beautiful, haunting melody, beautifully sung. And by the way, in comments by visitors to the cafe, kept in books by the owner, many said they were coming from or going to Las Vegas. Not everyone sticks to the Interstates.

[petertrast]

"shouldn't bother critiquing works of art..."

Oh, I am sorry, whose job is that? I was a humanities major and I love films, even this one. The lyrics are goofy though because you have to be severely lost to find the cafe if you are driving to or from Vegas, it is about 20 miles and 90 degrees off of the right path. And, by the way, it is right next to an interstate, I-40 which parallels route 66 in California. The visitors were lost boneheads then :)

[Jerryahrens]

Not all who wander are lost...

[petertrast]

and I am not "critiquing" maps, the cafe was a couple of miles from my house...

[petertrast]

specifically I lived 2 miles away on Route 66, beautiful desert and the song fits the mood of the place, that is for sure. Just get a map so you don't get lost and die of dehydration. The desert will kill you, just ask the soldiers and marines who train there...

[BobStone1907]

The real shame is that you think you are so smart, but you obviously just don't get it . . . the film, the song, or my jokes.

[petertrast]

The funny thing about text is that it rarely transmits the proper emotions of the writer. If there was a joke in any of the text, it was lost in translation. The fact is, I am actually extremely intelligent and street smart but how could you know that and I even have a sense of humor (required with 8 children) :)

[petertrast]

You just seem cranky because you love the song and movie so much that any criticism rankles (or so it appears). I did not mean to be mean. I was just pointing out a factual error in the writing. I am also a songwriter (among many things) and I have taken my share of criticism but I am OK with that, it is part of the deal. BTW, I watched the movie and really enjoyed it but I could not grinning a bit when the song came on... factual errors aside, it is an appropriate and mood setting piece.

[jazzy2blue]

yes you can!!! you leave vegas 0n 15south and you exit on new berry spring!!

[OldTennisPro]

We want to take a trip to visit, how neat!

[edofelkinspark]

A really great movie. I have seen it at least 10 times but not for a couple of years. Time to view it again

[drcyd]

Lovely music to go with the pix. I'm sweating just looking at it!

[maxinemovies]

What an amazing movie Bagdad Cafe is. Great video here, brought back memories.