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Songs For The Perfect Thanksgiving Playlist

Marija November 23rd
(Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)

If you’re trying to put together a soundtrack for dinner tomorrow, here are some songs for the perfect Thanksgiving playlist.

When you think of songs for the holidays, I’m sure not too many Thanksgiving songs cross your mind. The ONLY ones I can even think of are Adam Sandler’s “Thanksgiving Song” and Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant”.

Have you ever wondered why there’s a million Christmas songs out there, but just a few for Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving, other than if you include Black Friday shopping, isn’t a holiday that creates a lot of revenue. Yes, more groceries are bought, but the holiday is more about spending time together, eating a delicious meal and gratefulness.

Christmas, on the other hand, is ALL about the money. Between decorations and gift giving, the amount of money we spend during the Christmas season is higher than possibly any other time of year.

Well, did you know that the background music that plays in stores influences the buying behavior of shoppers? There was a study done that showed that the atmosphere of a store, everything from the scents, the displays and the music can cause shoppers to either stay longer and purchase more or leave faster and purchase less. So having Christmas music playing can boost your mood which can in turn, cause you to buy more things!

Which makes sense then, since there’s not really a demand for Thanksgiving music to play since there’s not much to buy. But if you want to be festive, while there’s not a lot of obvious choices, here’s some that’ll make you hungry.

Songs for the Perfect Thanksgiving Playlist:

  • "Butter"- BTS

  • "Turkey Mambo Momma"- Pulp

  • "Mashed Potatoes U.S.A."- James Brown

  • "Biscuits 'n Gravy"- Kelis

  • "Turkey Stuffing Song"- Jimmy Fallon

  • "My Sweet Potato"- Booker T and the MG's

  • "Vegetables"- The Beach Boys

  • "Pass the Peas"- The JB's

  • "Custard Pie"- Led Zeppelin

  • "Cold Turkey"- John Lennon

  • "Peaches"- The Presidents of the United States of America

  • "Red Red Wine"- UB40

  • "Thanksgiving Song"- Adam Sandler

  • "Alice's Restaurant"- Arlo Guthrie

  • Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving In Florida

    Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving In Florida

    Thanksgiving may be your favorite meal of the year, but the amount of time and effort that goes into cooking a Thanksgiving dinner is A LOT.

    Admittedly, there are always one or two people who are tasked with the cooking and the cleaning.  While others may just hang around to eat the food, have some drinks and enjoy the day with family and friends and watch football or have a conversation.

    While the latter is ok, the work does take a toll on those who stay on their feet all day.

    So, if you’re looking to sit back and relax this year, try one of these Florida restaurants.  They’ll be open, and are ready and willing to do the cooking for you.  Some are offering options for take out as well.  Thanks to the folks over at Pioneer Woman for adding some nationwide options to this list.

    It’s always a good idea to call your location ahead of time to be sure they’re open.  As usual, reservations are also highly recommended on holidays.  You’re not the only one who might be looking for a break from the kitchen.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!