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The 10 Greatest Thanksgiving Songs

Because this holiday deserves a soundtrack too.

Nov 23, 2015

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The 10 Greatest Thanksgiving Songs

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Around Christmas time, you can tune your radio to any station and you're bound to hear the melodic rhythm of "Jingle Bells" or "Baby it's Cold Outside." Doesn't matter the track - you know every single word by heart and you have since you were able to speak. There are hundreds of Christmas carols in the world, and even a handful of Halloween songs to get you through these holidays, but what about Thanksgiving?? Why do we as a society feel the need to neglect this day of thanks by not endowing it with a track of catchy tunes? Chances are your family wants a soundtrack to accompany their endless meal preparation this week. Well, look no further. The music of this holiday has been put on the back-burner for too long.

Thanksgiving songs do exist! You just have to look for them. Here are 10 favorites:

1. The Thanksgiving Song, Adam Sandler

A Thanksgiving classic. Nothing like Sandler's witty lyrics to get any Thanksgiving party started.

2. Count Your Blessings, Bing Crosby

A classic. A nice reminder to count your blessings this Thanksgiving. Thanks, Bing.

3. The Turkey

Don't forget it's not necessarily a happy day for everyone...

4. Thanksgiving Prayer, Johnny Cash

The soothing twang of Johnny Cash's voice is guaranteed to make your post-thanksgiving nap a success.

5. Be Thankful For What You Got, William de Vaughn

For your soulful Thanksgiving feast.

6. Thanksgiving Overture

To motivate you for the big day.

7. Food, Glorious Food, from Oliver the musical.

Not originally made for the holiday, but nevertheless applies entirely to a traditional Thanksgiving feast.

8. Gratitude, Earth, Wind & Fire

This funky track is the perfect background music for a food prep partay.

9. Mashed Potato Time, Dee Dee Sharp

The side dishes need some love too.

10. We are Family, Sister Sledge

Because let's not forget what this holiday is really about.

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