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If you consider vacation music, Thanksgiving most likely is not the very first thing that involves thoughts. However since it is a time for reflection and gratitude, we requested NPR listeners to inform us a few track they’re grateful for. It might be one which simply makes them really feel higher, reminds them of what is most essential of their lives or to be pleased about what they’ve.
We received tons of of tales and track picks, by way of electronic mail and voice memos, with consensus round quite a lot of the music, like Louis Armstrong’s “What A Fantastic World,” “Pretty Day” by Invoice Withers, or the perennial fan-favorite relating to serenity and thanks, “Three Little Birds,” by Bob Marley.
On this particular Thanksgiving episode of All Songs Thought-about, host Robin Hilton and NPR’s Stephen Thompson share songs from listeners and the tales behind their gratitude.
Featured songs and artists:
1. Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss: “Easy Presents,” from Basic Yo-Yo
2. Invoice Withers: “Lean On Me,” from Nonetheless Invoice
3. The Mountain Goats: “This Yr,” from The Sundown Tree
4. Crosby, Stills & Nash: “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” from Crosby, Stills & Nash
5. Louis Armstrong: “What A Fantastic World”
6. John Williams: “Finish Credit,” from E.T. the Further-Terrestrial (Music from the Unique Movement Image Soundtrack)
7. Blackalicious: “Make You Really feel That Method,” from Blazing Arrow
8. Tyler Childers: “House and Time,” from Rustin’ within the Rain
9. Nina Simone: “Is not It A Pity,” from Emergency Ward! (Dwell)
10. Bob Marley & The Wailers: “Three Little Birds,” from Exodus
