Your Turkey Day Soundtrack

Did any of your little ones find the legendary golden waddle that Tom Turkey sneaks into some lucky kid’s house every year? My favorite part of Thanksgiving morning was always biting the head off the chocolate turkey. Ah, good times… which, of course, are ruined when your family starts showing up. Auntie Madge will say the Turkey’s overdone, little cousin Jimmy will cover your table in mashed ‘taters the likes of which haven’t been seen since Close Encounters and Uncle Bob will have his hand down the front of his pants before the table’s cleared. That's just how it works – so start drinking early, throw on some music and get ready for a meltdown. Here are some songs to get you started…

1. “Alice’s Restaurant Masacree” – Arlo Guthrie
2. “You To Thank” – Ben Folds
3. “Jive Turkey” – Ohio Players
4. “Thank U” – Alanis Morissette
5. “Gotta Serve Somebody” – Bob Dylan
6. “Thanksgiving Song” – Adam Sandler
7. “Harvest” – Neil Young
8. “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” – Sly & The Family Stone
9. “Gratitude” – Ani DiFranco
10. “Leftovers” – No Doubt

And around dessert time, you'll probably be ready for the bonus track:

11. "She's Gonna Break Soon" - Less Than Jake

Have fun, folks! But don't drink too much - you've gotta be up at three in the morning if you want to properly armor yourself for Black Friday. Remember that year when I got kicked in the crotch by a crazy grandmother trying to grab the last "Tickle Me Elmo"? I come prepared, now - steel cup and full riot gear. You hear that, grannie?! I'm on to you...