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November 23, 2010 11:15 AM Subscribe
Suggestions for an edgy, down-to-earth Thanksgiving playlist?
My husband and I are going to be spending T-giving mostly by ourselves, probably cooking for most of the day, and I got the notion of making a CD as a soundtrack. I'm looking for good songs about gratitude/thankfulness.
I would definitely prefer songs that are upbeat (although laid-back a la Grateful Dead is OK too) and not sticky-sentimental, and while I AM grateful for the love of my mate, that seems to be the primary topic of most songs about gratitude I've been Googling and I'd like something a little more original. Neither of us are religious, so overtly religious songs are right out unless they've got a REALLY kick-ass arrangement.
I have seen this AskMeFi, but I'm asking again because it seems like that guy wanted mellower stuff than I do.
"Gratitude" by the Beastie Boys and "Wonderful World" by the Ramones are the only songs I'm REALLY set on at this point. What works with that?
My husband and I are going to be spending T-giving mostly by ourselves, probably cooking for most of the day, and I got the notion of making a CD as a soundtrack. I'm looking for good songs about gratitude/thankfulness.
I would definitely prefer songs that are upbeat (although laid-back a la Grateful Dead is OK too) and not sticky-sentimental, and while I AM grateful for the love of my mate, that seems to be the primary topic of most songs about gratitude I've been Googling and I'd like something a little more original. Neither of us are religious, so overtly religious songs are right out unless they've got a REALLY kick-ass arrangement.
I have seen this AskMeFi, but I'm asking again because it seems like that guy wanted mellower stuff than I do.
"Gratitude" by the Beastie Boys and "Wonderful World" by the Ramones are the only songs I'm REALLY set on at this point. What works with that?
"Valley Winter Song" by Fountains of Wayne is lovely for a cozy indoors new england day.
posted by sweetkid at 11:28 AM on November 23, 2010
posted by sweetkid at 11:28 AM on November 23, 2010
Not exactly a song about gratitude or thankfulness, but you are having a laid-back, thoughtfull day off you have to include your favorite version of Pressure Drop --- the Clash cover will pair nicely with the Ramones.
posted by Dr Dracator at 11:33 AM on November 23, 2010
posted by Dr Dracator at 11:33 AM on November 23, 2010
A couple hip hop picks:
Nujabes (with Apani B) - Thank You (Nujabes on the blue).
Blackalicious - The Craft (Religious, but in more of a spiritual, non-specific way).
posted by domnit at 11:45 AM on November 23, 2010
Nujabes (with Apani B) - Thank You (Nujabes on the blue).
Blackalicious - The Craft (Religious, but in more of a spiritual, non-specific way).
posted by domnit at 11:45 AM on November 23, 2010
Days - The Kinks
Thank You - Sly & The Family Stone
Thank You Very Much or Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes - Kevin Ayres
posted by misteraitch at 12:05 PM on November 23, 2010
Thank You - Sly & The Family Stone
Thank You Very Much or Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes - Kevin Ayres
posted by misteraitch at 12:05 PM on November 23, 2010
Perhaps some biting sarcasm from Reel Big Fish with We Care?
posted by General Malaise at 12:13 PM on November 23, 2010
posted by General Malaise at 12:13 PM on November 23, 2010
Ain't Got No by Nina Simone is my favorite gratitude song and seconding Alice's Restaurant. It just isn't Thanksgiving for me until I have listened to the long version of Alice's Restaurant.
posted by calumet43 at 1:02 PM on November 23, 2010
posted by calumet43 at 1:02 PM on November 23, 2010
Gratitude by Oingo Boingo. I assume you already have this, because everyone owns the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, right?
posted by klangklangston at 2:41 PM on November 23, 2010
posted by klangklangston at 2:41 PM on November 23, 2010
Bright Eyes is always good for that if he's not too sentimental for you. There's even one called I Will Be Grateful For This Day.
posted by troublewithwolves at 9:43 PM on November 23, 2010
posted by troublewithwolves at 9:43 PM on November 23, 2010
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posted by Threeway Handshake at 11:25 AM on November 23, 2010 [1 favorite]