It being Thanksgiving in the U.S., thought it would be appropriate to take look at songs that remind you to be “thankful.”
Something Old: Songs that are at least 5 years old. (I know that isn’t too long to be considered old, but music turnover happens quickly.)
Something Current: Songs that have been released within the past year.
Something to Consider: This is the wild card category. Feel free to list any song: old, current, guilty pleasure, underground, whatever.
Something Old
Artist: The Beatles
Title: In My Life
Side Note: I’m thankful for my dad showing me what good music is. I know every Beatles song because of him and have come to appreciate that the music we listen to today is heavily influenced by the Beatles sound. Crazy. You could really put any Beatles song here. Norwegian Wood, Let it Be, Strawberry Fields, but this song seems perfect for a thankful day such as this.
Quotable: “Though I know I’ll never lose affection. For people and things that went before. I know I’ll often stop and think about them.”
Something Current
Artist: Mumford & Sons
Title: I Will Wait
Side Note: I’m simply thankful that we have the opportunity to listen to music like this. If it wasn’t for mainstream radio being open to different kinds of “popular” music, most of us would never have the opportunity to hear this kind of sound. It may be listed as “something current,” but this sounds is anything but. BE OPEN to new music, you might be surprised.
Quotable: “Well I came home. Like a stone. And I fell heavy into your arms.”
Something to Consider
Artist: Incubus
Title: Pardon Me
Side Note: Incubus will always remind me of wifey. She introduced me to them and I’ve been a fan ever since. Although I think she may be have been into the lead singer. Incubus was actually the very first concert I had ever been to. I have this song on my playlist simple for the line below… it’s the perfect mantra for a race. Sounds so proper as you pass someone. Try it.
Quotable: “So Pardon me while I burst into flames.”
I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Regardless of if you celebrate the day, it’s always important to be mindful and thankful for what we have in our daily lives, even if it’s the little things.
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That’s my all-time favourite Beatles song, that and Here Comes the Sun.
Love Mumford & Sons too. Songs that remind us of family are always great, does the First Lady have a song yet?
Oh wow, these picks this week! In My Life reminds me of one of my best friend’s weddings. I edited her wedding video for her and this was the song she danced to with her dad. I love the Beatles and walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of Blackbird.
I love Mumford and Sons and think that’s a great song, very good selection for current. I think mine would be How off Regina Spektor’s recent album. It’s a terribly sad song, but it reminds me to be thankful for what I have.
Incubus, and specifically this song reminds me of my boyfriend from college, so while I’m thankful for that relationship in the long run, this is one of those songs I can’t listen to without being reminded of him in a weird nostalgic way.
Happy Thanksgiving!! I’m thankful for how far I’ve come and for all music that makes me think happy memories
obsessed with mumford and sons! like OBSESSED>
happy thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, Brian! :)
YEAH!! So glad to see Mumford and Sons make it on one of your playlists! They’re awesome.
PERFECT song from the Beatles too–definitely one of my favourites.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love all these songs, my dad introduced me to the Beatles and it has been love ever since. That Mumford & Sons song is amazing, I wish the Boston show had not sold out… I NEED to go. Incubus totally reminds me of college :)
Have a great Thanksgiving PR!
Love that new Mumford and sons song! Thankful for great family, friends, and blends! Enjoy your day homie!
I love the Mumford and Sons song! And I was going to post a Beatles song as well. That`s a great choice!
Mumford and Sons…Love them!
Happy thanksgiving to you and your family! :)
You know what’s funny, I am actually totally thankful for the silence I am sitting in right now! I am at home in the middle of nowhere, no noise at all. So no music for me today, but maybe next week!
Happy Thanksgiving!! :)
I am in love w/ the new Mumford & Sons! I put “Lover of the Light” at the end of my playlist during today’s race, which made my heart swell and my legs push even harder.
I love Mumford & Sons and I have been an Incubus fan since middle school. They were great in concert! Good picks this week!
Incubus = LOVE! I can listen to Brandon sing the phone book.