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Thanksgiving.
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Well, this was a no-brainer. What’s a Thanksgiving playlist without Warren’s “Cherry Pie?” The
song was a huge hit in 1990 with its over-the-top hair metal quality and catchy chorus. The sultry
video didn’t hurt, either. So, grab a slice of cherry pie this Thanksgiving. Or two.
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Meeting up with family and friends often means traveling, and Judas Priest’s “Heading Out to the
Highway” is one of the best driving songs out there. The tune, off 1981’s Point of Entry, features a
killer dual guitar solo between K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton. It should keep you pumped as you
drive to and from your Thanksgiving destination.
Thanksgiving is a great occasion to have a glass of red wine. That said, Neil Diamond’s “Red Wine”
certainly belongs on this Turkey Day playlist. Of course, if you want to venture into newer
territory, you can opt for UB40’s very successful cover of the tune. Either way, “Red Wine” is the
perfect to accompany any Thanksgiving meal.
Have your Thanksgiving dinner with a basket of fruit. Pink Floyd’s “Apples and Oranges” is a
lesser-known Floyd nugget with a psychedelic edge. It dates back to 1967, and it’s the final single
written by founding member Syd Barrett. “Apples and Oranges” will add a fruity musical
concoction to your Turkey Day tunes.
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Want a thick slick of pound cake? Van Halen sure does. The band’s track “Poundcake” off
1991’s For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge is a holiday-ready anthem with powerful guitars and
pounding rhythms. This, of course, was Sammy Hagar-led Van Halen. Eat up.
The guys of Mötley Crüe don’t care if you have apple pie, cherry pie, pumpkin pie, blueberry pie or
any other variety. They just want your pie. Off the band’s famed 1989 album Dr. Feelgood, “Slice
of Your Pie” is a one-size-fits-all rock anthem. So, watch your back, because the Crüe are coming
after your slice of pie.
When getting together the goods for the perfect apple pie, you have to make sure you don’t have
any “Bad Apples” in there. While you’re chopping, crank up the Guns N’ Roses tune “Bad Apples.”
The song, which is off the band’s 1991 release Use Your Illusion I, is a high-powered rock anthem
that will make the baking go by in a jiffy.
Remembering that this holiday centers on gratitude, Robert Plant’s ode to eternal love on Led
Zeppelin II, with its acoustic bedrock and John Paul Jones’ buoyant organ is the perfect song of
thanks. And while there’s no blazing guitar solo, the song does feature an exceptional acoustic
guitar rhythm performance from Jimmy Page.
After you’ve stuffed yourself with turkey, dressing, pie and all the other fixings, it’s time to pour
yourself a hot cup of coffee and let all the grub settle. Off 1976’s Desire, Bob Dylan’s “One More
Cup of Coffee” is a choice song to wrap up your Thanksgiving celebration. After all, there’s always
room for some coffee—and Dylan. -HC-
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Anne Erickson holds years of bylines in Gannett Media publications, as well as music magazines Premier
Guitar, Guitar Edge and more. She also hosts radio shows with iHeartRadio and has been syndicated in
Seattle, Dayton, Central Coast California and beyond. Anne is a loyal Spartan and holds a Master’s degree
from MSU. She resides in Lansing, Michigan.A
Sub Title: Tunes for rockin' the turkey!
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