Playlist of “The Weekly” — Issue 4

Thanksgiving Edition

1) Gratitude – Earth, Wind & Fire
Gratitude by Earth, Wind & Fire is a funky, soulful songs about giving thanks. They just wanna thank you and give gratitude! And of course, thank the lord.


2) Thank You – Kehlani
Thank you is meant for all the people that have affected Kehlani’s life. No matter the effect on Kehlani’s situation, she thanks them for shaping her into the person she is now as “With no support, this wouldn’t be as great”.


3) Nothing Without You – The Weeknd
In Nothing Without You, The Weekend credits his lover for making him who he is today. “’Cause I’d be nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing without you”, he says in this song that gives thanks to his partner.


4) Dear Mama – 2Pac
Dear Mama is dedicated to Tupac’s mom.  He recognizes that even though they didn’t have the best relationship, he owed his life to her and would be nothing without her. It was the third hip-hop act ever (after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message” and Public Enemy’s album, Fear of a Black Planet) to be placed in the Library of Congress.


5) Thanksgiving Theme – Vince Guaraldi Trio
The classic theme from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Enjoy the movie this holiday season!


6) I Want To Thank You – Otis Redding
I Want To Thank You by Otis Redding is another song giving thanks to a lover. He thanks her for giving him his pride and for the kisses, but sadly he has to say goodbye.


7) Give Thanks & Praises – Bob Marley & The Wailers
This Bob Marley song is dedicated to the Rastafarian god, Jah. Jah is the same god that Abrahamic religions believe in. Marley wants to give praises and thanks to Jah as “He will not deceive us my brethren, he will only lead us again.”


8) The Thanksgiving Song – Adam Sandler
This classic Adam Sandler song embodies all that is good and pure about Thanksgiving. Originally a comedy skit, this song has gained a cult following and is a must-listen this holiday season.


9) All That Meat And No Potatoes – Louis Armstrong
This Armstrong quintessential is about coming home to a Thanksgiving feast. Featuring some amazing horns, play this around your grandparents to impress them with your music taste.


10) Stuffy Turkey – Thelonious Monk
This is Thanksgiving jazz. Hearing it makes you wanna sit down with the family and eat until you’re gonna burst! Monk’s genius strikes again with this quirky Thanksgiving tune.