It is what they say it is, yo. We've previously told you about the RKVC Christmas album. Well, the experimental Indie Power Pop duo is tossing a little sampler your way via Noisetrade and they've included this "loud and obnoxious Thanksgiving greeting"--their words, not mine. The music's good and the whole thing is free. And, be honest, you really want "Thanksgiving" in your arsenal. Hard to say how long they'll keep it up, so best go and get it now.
Of course, the one you really want in your holiday arsenal is this year's free track from Pop Punk favorites The Dollyrots. "Let's Turkey Trot" was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and originally recorded by Little Eva. It was Little Eva's third single and, lest you believe it was a holiday single or the flip of her Christmas single, it was released in February. Goffin & King were simply trying to come up with/create a new dance craze for the "Locomotion" singer. It didn't exactly take off, though it didn't entirely flop--reaching #20 on the charts. The Dollyrots version actually sounds a half a beat slower to me than Little Eva's, but there's plenty of energy, here, as there always is when the Dollyrots get their thing on. You can get "Let's Turkey Trot" free at either Noisetrade or Bandcamp.
Well, that's all well and good, but this is Stubby's after all. We've got to go where few others dare tread. How 'bout a Bluegrass Thanksgiving tune, hmm? Yeah, we got that.
Paktuckia is the California band of Aamir Malik. Aamir's got Kentucky in his soul, apparently. "The Thanksgiving Song" may be appropriate for the day, but Aamir would tell you it's really about the state of mind we should all have every day. With apologies to William DeVaughn, be thankful for what you got. It's a Bandcamp freebie.
Paktuckia is the California band of Aamir Malik. Aamir's got Kentucky in his soul, apparently. "The Thanksgiving Song" may be appropriate for the day, but Aamir would tell you it's really about the state of mind we should all have every day. With apologies to William DeVaughn, be thankful for what you got. It's a Bandcamp freebie.
| Alrighty then, we've covered the rock and the rural. How bout some Thanksgiving Hip-Hop? Don't mind if we do. J. Robinson's "Home For Thanksgiving" is a soulful slice. And I mean that on many levels. When J.'s mother passed, he found himself motherless, fatherless, jobless, and homeless--and just 17. He was also on probation. But J. found God, found a family, and found a purpose in life. If anyone knows what it means to be thankful, today, J. does. "Home For Thanksgiving" tells some of his story. And the message is much the same as Paktuckia's. | |
 | Now this song I really, really like. It might be a little too downbeat for your Thanksgiving, but it's so poignant and beautiful, I just have to share it with you. "Thanksgiving In Rehab" is based on a true story and it comes to us from Americana/Folk artist Carol Lyman. And, if you can't appreciate the blessings of your life--however humble--after listening to this song...well, I give up. Unfortunately, "Thanksgiving In Rehab" is not available for embed. But it is available as a free download on Soundcloud. |
Well, we can't leave it like that, can we? We wanna go out happy. And you're probably thinking I'm going out with that song you've already seen and heard 100 times this year, "All About That Baste" from the Holderness....es. But, no, I'm not going to do that. Can't get a legal download of it anyway. "I Heart Thanksgiving" may not be new and may not be free, but you can get it if you want it from the Funny Music Project. And Robert Lund is a pro at the parody game. OK? Enjoy the turkey, enjoy the football and, mostly, enjoy each other. If you have family or friends to spend Thanksgiving with, cherish them. How ever much or little you have in life, be thankful for that.
Peace, out.
Peace, out.
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