Top 10 Songs Of Thanks

Andy Gold Says "Thanks" (YouTube)

“Thank you.” Two small words with a whole lot of impact, depending on how they’re delivered. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to name our Top 10 Songs of Thanks (and consider exactly what they mean).

10. Roy Clark - “Thank God and Greyhound”: A jukebox classic, Roy’s dried the tear in his beer and is really thankful…

9. The Beatles – “Thank You Girl”: The B-side of “From Me to You,” a nice sincere “thank you.”

8. Betty Wright – “Don’t Thank Me Baby, Thank Yourself”: The super-delicious Betty Wright turns the thank you tables 180 degrees back to her man, ‘cuz he’s superbad.

7. Michael Franti & Spearhead – “Thank You”: Back before Michael got famous, he was still thankful. Great sooul music.

6. Mavis Staples and William Bell – “I Thank You”: A deep dish of soul, a cover of Sam and Dave‘s classic.

5. Big Star – “Thank You Friends”: Thanks rock and roll for giving us Big Star, right?

4. Sly and the Family Stone – “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin): What is there to say about Sly? Love the huge reel to reel in the early picture shown here…

3. Z.Z. Top - “I Thank You”: Same words as Mavis and William…but somehow it sounds dirty when they sing it.

2. Andrew Gold – “Thank You for Being a Friend”: Don’t think of the Golden Girls. Don’t think of the Golden Girls.

1. Led Zeppelin – “Thank You”: You’re welcome.

More of Michael’s Top 10 picks can be found here …