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A Thanksgiving mix: Songs of joy and gratitude
<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <title>A Thanksgiving mix: Songs of joy and gratitude</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"> <link id="favicon" rel="shortcut icon" type="image/png" href="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAHlJREFUOBFjYBgFFIcA48cYpf/opvAv+YouxODXshZDbFONDSMLSJRv8V245KdYZTD7//8XcDFGRgkwe2O1NVzMv/UomA02AMQCaUQ2CCQG0ohsEEgMphHEBgEmCIWdRNeMTRXYBTBnw2iYQpjTYXx022Hio/RAhwAAjXEfJrIXnj4AAAAASUVORK5CYII="> <style> body { display: block; padding: 0px 20px; max-width: 550px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; } .full-version-link { margin-left: 15px; } .slug-line { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 15px; } .hr-line { position: relative; height: 4px; } .hr-line:after { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e60000 0%, #e60000 33.33%, #000000 33.33%, #000000 66.66%, #3366CC 66.66%); position: absolute; content: ''; height: 4px; right: 0; left: 0; top: 0; } hr.gray { border: .5px solid gray; } .story-title { line-height: 2rem; font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 0; } .topic-heading { line-height: 2rem; font-size: 1.5rem; } .topic-container>ul { padding: 0; line-height: 1.4rem; } .topic-container li { display: block; padding-bottom: 15px; } .topic-container { margin-top: 20px; } .topic-date { margin: 20px 0; font-style: italic; } .paragraphs-container { line-height: 1.5rem; } .button:link, .button:visited { background-color: white; color: black; border: 2px solid black; padding: 4px 8px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; } .button:hover, .button:active { background-color: black; color: white; } .lower-nav-container { margin-top: 40px; } .lower-nav-container li { margin-left: 0; display: inline; padding-right: 20px; } h6 { text-transform: uppercase; } </style> </head> <body> <header> <p>Text-Only Version <a class="full-version-link button" href="https://www.npr.org/1215240047">Go To Full Site</a></p> </header> <main> <article> <div class="story-container"> <p class="slug-line"> <a class="slug-link" href="/">NPR</a> > <a class="slug-link" href="/510019">All Songs Considered</a> </p> <div class="story-head"> <h1 class="story-title">A Thanksgiving mix: Songs of joy and gratitude</h1> <p>By Robin Hilton, Stephen Thompson</p> <p>Tuesday, November 26, 2024 • 3:00 AM EST</p> </div> <div class="hr-line"></div> <div class="paragraphs-container"> <p>When you think of holiday music, Thanksgiving probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But since it's a time for reflection and gratitude, we asked NPR listeners to tell us about a song they're thankful for. It could be one that just makes them feel better, reminds them of what's most important in their lives or to be grateful for what they have. </p><p>We got hundreds of stories and song picks, via email and voice memos, with consensus around a lot of the music, like Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World," "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers, or the perennial fan-favorite when it comes to serenity and thanks, "Three Little Birds," by Bob Marley.</p><p>On this special Thanksgiving episode of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, host Robin Hilton and NPR's Stephen Thompson share songs from listeners and the stories behind their gratitude.</p><p><h3>Featured songs and artists:</h3></p><p>1. Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss: "Simple Gifts," from <em>Classic Yo-Yo<br/></em>2. Bill Withers: "Lean On Me," from <em>Still Bill<br/></em>3. The Mountain Goats: "This Year," from <em>The Sunset Tree<br/></em>4. Crosby, Stills & Nash: "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," from <em>Crosby, Stills & Nash<br/></em>5. Louis Armstrong: "What A Wonderful World"<br/>6. John Williams: "End Credits," from <em>E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<br/></em>7. Blackalicious: "Make You Feel That Way," from <em>Blazing Arrow<br/></em>8. Tyler Childers: "Space and Time," from <em>Rustin' in the Rain<br/></em>9. Nina Simone: "Isn't It A Pity," from <em>Emergency Ward! (Live)<br/></em>10. Bob Marley & The Wailers: "Three Little Birds," from <em>Exodus</em></p> </div> </div> </article> </main> <div class="hr-line"></div> <nav> <p>Topics</p> <ul> <li><a href="/1001">News</a></li> <li><a href="/1008">Culture</a></li> <li><a href="/1039">Music</a></li> </ul> </nav> <footer> <nav class="lower-nav-container"> <li><a href="/614470770">Contact Us</a></li> <li><a href="/179876898">Terms of Use</a></li> <li><a href="/179881519">Permissions</a></li> <li><a href="/179878450">Privacy Policy</a></li> </nav> <p>© NPR</p> </footer> </body> </html>