Top 20: Dido tops this month’s list of songs about being thankful
Thanksgiving is a time when people often reflect on the many ways they are thankful. In keeping with the spirit of the season, for this month’s Top 20 we asked you to name your favorite song about being thankful.
You vote, we tallied the results, and can see the results in the list below. Which songs were the most surprising to make this month’s Top 20?
Dido’s “Thank You” topped the list, a song that was integral to one of Eminem’s biggest hits (“Stan”). Watch it above.
Another popular choice was this classic by Sly and the Family Stone:
And the Flaming Lips also made the list with their signature song “Do You Realize”:
You also included this timeless gem from Led Zeppelin, originally released on their second album:
This month’s Top 20 list includes songs from multiple genres – some familiar to many, others beloved to a special few. See the full list below.
| 1 | Thank You | Dido | 11 | Do You Realize | Flaming Lips |
| 2 | Thank You Too | My Morning Jacket | 12 | Thank You | Led Zeppelin |
| 3 | I Thank You | ZZ Top | 13 | What A Wonderful World | Joey Ramone |
| 4 | Thank You (Falettin’ Me Be Mice Elf Again) | Sly & The Family Stone | 14 | Gratitude | Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 5 | Kind And Generous | Natalie Merchant | 15 | End Of The Line | Traveling Wilburys |
| 6 | Thank You Friends | Big Star | 16 | Thank U | Alanis Morissette |
| 7 | Wonderful World Beautiful People | Jimmy Cliff | 17 | Blessings | Chance The Rapper |
| 8 | How Lucky | John Prine | 18 | Love & Unity | Burroughs |
| 9 | This Must be The Place (Naïve Melody) | Talking Heads | 19 | Thank God I’m A Country Boy | John Denver |
| 10 | Gratitude | Beastie Boys | 20 | Be Thankful For What You’ve Got | William DeVaughan |
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