By Adrian Cavlan

With the holidays upon us again, it is just about that time where we will experience our annual inundation of Christmas music, with a few Chanukah ones in there for good measure too (ever hear Adam Sandler’s “Chanukah Song” before? AWESOME!)

But – stifle any guffaws here please – what about Thanksgiving music? Is it not the Forgotten Holiday? 

I ask: How have composers missed the opportunity to cash in on pilgrim hat and buckle-shoed nostalgia? 

OK, enough… enough!

So, how about a list of songs about GRATITUDE? For me, this is what Thanksgiving is all about. That, and family (we host every year at my house – my favorite day!)

Here you go:

Kind And Generous – Natalie Merchant

Thank You – Dido

Praise You – Fatboy Slim

Thank You – J.C. Lodge

Thank You – Boyz II Men

I Want To Thank You – Mighty Clouds Of Joy

Be Thankful – Natalie Cole

Be Thankful For What You Got – William DeVaughn

Thank You (falettinme be mice elf agin) – Sly & The Family Stone

Gratitude – Earth, Wind & Fire

I Thank You – Sam & Dave

Thank You – Led Zeppelin

Your Song – Elton John

God Only Knows – Beach Boys

All You Need Is Love – The Beatles

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Tony Bennett & kd lang, or Joey Ramone