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This is more of a personal observation and Thanksgiving soapbox moment than a true reflection of the song’s intent. Unfortunately, it usually takes a tragedy for many to make the effort to donate, and then it is done en masse, which causes waste because of the shelf life of donated blood. As he has done so many times with The Who, Daltrey delivers an emotionally stirring performance on “Giving It All Away.” Although the lyrics are somewhat cryptic, the song captures the melancholic feeling that many feel during the holidays. It is Roger Daltrey’s highest-charting solo single in the UK, but never charted in the U.S. This song (written by then-unknown Leo Sayer) was released as a solo single by The Who frontman in 1973. A closer listen to the lyrics when compiling this list reveals that the song is probably a bit more sexual than most people realize.ġ0 – ROGER DALTREY – “Giving It All Away” The soulful tone of the song and the title make it seem like an ideal fit for Thanksgiving. The original version of “I Thank You” was recorded by Sam and Dave in 1968, but most rock fans are more familiar with the ZZ Top version which came out in 1979. It’s not the kind of giving that is usually associated with Thanksgiving, but with limited quality hard rock songs about gratitude and generosity this underrated track fits with the theme closely enough. The true spirit of Thanksgiving is captured in few words.įrom the Scorpions hit album, Blackout, “You Give Me All I Need” is a high-energy love song about second chances and starting anew. The lyrics, while fairly simple and repetitive, are about giving and receiving love, sharing, caring and a feeling of home. Supertramp’s “Give A Little Bit” is a classic example of the mood of the song saying more than the lyrics. Sadly, this concept seems as unlikely to happen (figuratively) in the United States as it does in places like the Middle East (literally). The problems of the world aside, this song captures the spirit of Thanksgiving and brings to mind images of the pilgrims and Native Americans. Fast forward to 2015, and that concept seems as realistic as unicorns. In 1970, The Guess Who optimistically looked forward to a time when there would be peace as we all shared the land. Unlike Led Zeppelin’s song with the same title, Sevendust’s “Thank You” is not a touching love song, but it does show gratitude for providing a reality check, and offering up the realization that sometimes you need a new beginning. Representing the current generation of hard rock, Sevendust delivers a powerful, intense message with the first single from their latest album, Kill The Flaw. Anyone who has ever relied upon rock and roll as an escape from reality can appreciate what a powerful gift it is, and should be thankful for the gift on Thanksgiving (and every other day). With all due respect to Argent, KISS made the song their own and brought it to another level. It was later included on the band’s 1992 release, Revenge. The more well-known version emerged two decades later when KISS covered the song to be included on the soundtrack to Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. “God Gave Rock and Roll to You” was originally recorded by Argent in 1971. Very few singers can tap into the emotion of song the way that Hagar does on “Give To Live,” an incredible power ballad about love and compromise.Ĥ – KISS – “God Gave Rock and Roll to You II” This is one of two Hagar solo songs that Van Halen played in concert, and features Eddie Van Halen playing bass. “Give To Live” is from the only solo album ( I Never Said Goodbye) that Sammy Hagar recorded during the Van Halen years. We would be better off as a society if we were more influenced by this classic Tesla song than retail stores. Black Friday was bad enough, but shopping has now taken over Thanksgiving itself. Sadly, for many, that show of gratitude is short-lived as they quickly shift their focus towards acquiring more material goods. Each year on this holiday, people take time to show their gratitude. “It’s not what you got, it’s what you give…it ain’t the life you choose, it’s the life you live.” Grammatical liberties aside, “What You Give” truly encapsulates the meaning of Thanksgiving. It’s no wonder that one of the greatest songs of all-time is still used as the wedding song for so many to this day. With such powerful mental imagery created by the lyrics, the message comes across loud and clear without ever having to say the words “Thank You.” True gratitude comes from the heart and is displayed by actions, not words. The song title never appears in the song, but it doesn’t matter. A month before Thanksgiving of 1969, Led Zeppelin released the ultimate song of romance and gratitude with “Thank You.” No song has come close to delivering such an impassioned message in such a poetic way in all of the years that have passed since.
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