Danke Shoen: Songs of Appreciation
October 28th 2007 12:14
This morning I woke up way too early .... but did so with a purpose. I woke up happy. I’m no richer, thinner, more attractive or better loved than I was yesterday (that I know of, anyway). My to-do list is no shorter and my patience no longer than it was 24 hours ago.
Yes, you could say I’m also grateful for all of this stuff and that gratitude is the key to feeling good. I won’t lie—it’s a big component. Happiness isn’t even the ultimate goal—the letting go of it is. It is the slowing down and appreciating these moments....
But before letting go comes happiness, before happiness comes gratitude, and before gratitude comes awareness. It’s the first thing, and god bless it, you can do it anytime, anywhere, no matter what part of the path you’re on or what the terrain is like under your feet…
So here are some songs of appreciation that I dig:
"Thank You Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again" Sly and the Family Stone
"Gratitude" The Beastie Boys
"Thank you Very Much" The Kaiser Chiefs
"You're my Best Friend" Queen
"Every Day I Write the Book" Elvis Costello
"Thank You" Chris Cornell (Led Zeppelin cover)
"Days" Kinks
"Thanks a Lot" Ernest Tubb
"Thank You" Dido
"Mayor of Simpleton" XTC
Friends What Say YOU?
Yes, you could say I’m also grateful for all of this stuff and that gratitude is the key to feeling good. I won’t lie—it’s a big component. Happiness isn’t even the ultimate goal—the letting go of it is. It is the slowing down and appreciating these moments....
But before letting go comes happiness, before happiness comes gratitude, and before gratitude comes awareness. It’s the first thing, and god bless it, you can do it anytime, anywhere, no matter what part of the path you’re on or what the terrain is like under your feet…
So here are some songs of appreciation that I dig:
"Thank You Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again" Sly and the Family Stone
"Gratitude" The Beastie Boys
"Thank you Very Much" The Kaiser Chiefs
"You're my Best Friend" Queen
"Every Day I Write the Book" Elvis Costello
"Thank You" Chris Cornell (Led Zeppelin cover)
"Days" Kinks
"Thanks a Lot" Ernest Tubb
"Thank You" Dido
"Mayor of Simpleton" XTC
Friends What Say YOU?
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Thank You for the Music by ABBA was one of their last hurray's and of course Ashanti did Thank You to boot.
Then there was that song "Thank you for lovin' me, thank you for bein' so kind . . . . you might be able to recall who did that one - drawing a mental blank here.
And I would suggest that there were more than one or two country hits which paid homage to mama and thanking her.
Thankyar, thankyar very much . . .
MNG
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Comment by Ash
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I love this:
I say THANK YOU for your great posts coz they always get my feet tapping.
I also like that song Alanis Morrisette sings 'Thank U'
Good to hear you are a happy bubby today
Ash
Comment by Miswanderlust
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That Abba tune was #11 on my list. Oh I forgot about the Ashanti tune....
Then there was that song "Thank you for lovin' me, thank you for bein' so kind . . . . you might be able to recall who did that one - drawing a mental blank here.
My memory is not jogged here so sorry :0(
Oh I totally left out the Country Music angle...... You are so right pardner!
Thanks so much
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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You have great taste!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Thanks so much for your kind words! So glad to see you!
Mis