Before you crank up “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and start decking the halls with boughs of holly, take few minutes to heave up some enthusiasm for the holiday that cuts between “The Monster Mash” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” While largely ignored by convenience stores, TV specials, front yard decor, and the radio waves, Thanksgiving has just as much of a right to be celebrated as the other holidays do!
If you celebrate Thanksgiving, get excited about turkey (or tofurkey!), pie, family, and the last few weeks before snowfall
WRVU DJ Lexi Banks and I have handcrafted a playlist of Thanksgiving songs to guide you through your day… a little something extra to be thankful for this year
Instead of just providing a pile of scattered songs for you, I’ve taken the liberty of making your Thanksgiving day agenda with our playlist as a matching soundtrack. Here’s how you should listen to it…
Step 1:
Wake up and exercise
You’ll be doing a lot of sitting and eating today so get those muscles moving bright and early. It’s probably lovely outside! Check out them autumn leaves and take a nice little turkey trot around the neighborhood
YOU SHOULD NOW BE LISTENING TO:
Big Parade – The Lumineers
Mashed Potatoes U.S.A. – James Brown and the Famous Flames
Come Home – Chappo
Cold Turkey – John Lennon, The Plastic Ono Band
Step 2:
Help out in the kitchen with football or the Macy’s Parade blaring in the next room
There’s not much time left between the time you got up until the time you’ll be chowing down. Whether your meal will be at your house, at a family member’s house, or at a friend’s house, hopefully you’re contributing something edible to the shindig.
YOU SHOULD NOW BE LISTENING TO:
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie – Jay & The Techniques
Macy’s Day Parade – Green Day
Everybody Eats When They Come To My House – Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
Corn Bread – Johnny & The Hurricanes
Step 3:
Catch up with everyone! Share stories, talk about things you’re grateful for!
Family and friends, family and friends, family and friends! Indulge in everyone’s creations.
YOU SHOULD NOW BE LISTENING TO:
Thank You For Being A Friend – Andrew Gold
Give A Little Bit – The Goo Goo Dolls
Lean on Me – Club Nouveau
Nothing Short of Thankful – The Avett Brothers
Step 4:
Nap time
Now full of food, unbutton those pants. Take your shoes off, grab a blanket, and find a spot on the couch.
YOU SHOULD NOW BE LISTENING TO:
Autumn Tree – Milo Greene
Celebrate Me Home – Kenny Loggins
Cooking Up Something Good – Mac DeMarco
Home – Jack Johnson
Although are certainly fewer movies, songs, and decorations, it’s still fun to get into the Thanksgiving spirit. Be sure to let this playlist embellish your holiday.
Here’s the full playlist, in order of events.