1/27/2024 0 Comments Beck peaches and cream lyrics![]() Skip the smooth jazz and go straight for this Swinging 60s number by Mel Tormé that also speaks to the prodigal sons and daughters that flock home every Thanksgiving. ![]() Steely Dan’s organ-powered R&B number may have been written long before the retail apocalypse known as Black Friday, but the lyrics sound surprisingly relevant, as Donald Fagen sings: “When Black Friday comes, I collect everything I’m owed/And before my friends find out, I’ll be on the road.” – Laura StavropoulosĬlick to load video Mel Tormé: Comin’ Home Baby! Dylan played the character of Alias in the film. Taken from Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, Bob Dylan’s “Turkey Chase” is a down-home instrumental. – Sam Armstrong Arlo Guthrie – Alice’s Restaurant MassacreeĮveryone knows that the city dump is closed for Thanksgiving… except the narrator of Arlo Guthrie’s most famous song. That said, the main takeaway from the song – that the narrator is able to keep hope alive, even in the face of destructive urges – is one that anybody can relate to, especially on this particular holiday. Indeed, even the “Young Pilgrims” aren’t the pilgrims of Plymouth. There’s no sweet potatoes or cranberry sauce mentioned. This tune from The Shins’ classic Chutes Too Narrow doesn’t have a ton to do with Turkey Day specifically. – Sam Armstrong The Shins – Young Pilgrims The provenance of this Johnny Cash spoken-word piece (that eventually segues into song) is a bit murky, but the message of Thanksgiving is loud and clear. – Sam ArmstrongĬlick to load video Johnny Cash – Thanksgiving Prayer ![]() This country tune is all about being thankful for what you’ve got, one of the core tenets of the Thanksgiving holiday. – Laura Stavropoulos Keith Urban – But for the Grace of God Let’s give thanks to the divine talents of Maurice White and Philip Bailey’s vocal interplay, and Verdine White’s funky bassline, on this cut from Earth, Wind And Fire’s 1975 live album, Gratitude. Nothing puts the family faster to sleep than pie and acoustic folk. – Sam Armstrong Earth, Wind And Fire: GratitudeĪs you might have noticed, the majority of our favorite Thanksgiving songs are funk and soul cuts – and with good reason. This song by Phillip Phillips celebrates that sentiment to the fullest. Thanksgiving is all about finding comfort in whatever type of place you can call your own. There’s truly nothing like home, however you define it. When everything around feels like it’s falling apart, this Drake song is a reminder that keeping your family close is one of the most important things you can do. – Sam Armstrong Drake – Keep The Family Close This song has been covered countless times, including by ZZ Top and Bonnie Raitt. Click to load video Sam & Dave – I Thank YouĪ simple sentiment, expertly rendered by the Stax duo.
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